Pipeline Framework: 229_24 Curtains, Blinds and Other Associated Products and Services

A pipeline has been launched for 229_24 Curtains, Blinds and Other Associated Products and Services.The contract start Date is 1 September 2024. Approach to market date is 10 June 2024.This is a Prior Information Notice where the tender documentation is not yet available. However, interest in this opportunity (Expressions of interest) can still be registered (see below on details of how to complete).ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suppliers for the measuring, supply and installation of curtains, blinds and associated products and services.The scope of the framework includes measuring, installation, curtain and blinds dry cleaning, and other related products and services such as:- Making and fitting of curtains- Provision of tie backs- Making and fitting of roman blinds- Shower curtains- Repair of existing tracks- Dry-cleaning of curtains- Supply and fitting of tracks, battens and pelmet boards- Making and fitting of stage curtains- Stage curtains tracks and associated equipment, including audio and lighting equipment- Security shutter and grillesThe Lot structure is expected to be as follows:Lot 1 – Supply and Installation of Curtains and BlindsLot 2 – Supply and Installation of Electrical Powered BlindsLot 3 – Supply and Installation of Theatre and Drama Room EquipmentLot 4 – Supply and Installation of Security Shutters and GrillesThe duration of the framework agreement is expected to be for 3 years (36 months), with the option to extend for up to a further 1 year (12 months). The total estimated value stated includes the option period (with the Spend profile simply being spread out evenly over all the potentially applicable Financial years as an example, including the option period).To express an interest:(a) Go to ; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for opportunity ‘229_24’ (via “View Opportunities” from the ‘EastMidsTenders’ Portal); d) Express an interest.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Espo, Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, LEICESTER LE19 1ES. Email: tenders@espo.org Website: (Place & Environment Procurement Team)