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# 162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/162-25-clays-glazes-and-modelling-materials-ocds-h6vhtk-0487fc). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** ESPO: "162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £2,000,000. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 13 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [ESPO](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/espo-GB-FTS-508)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £2,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 13 September 2024 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Clay, Enamels and glazes, Handicraft and art supplies, Sand, Sand and clay (+3 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/162-25-clays-glazes-and-modelling-materials-ocds-h6vhtk-0487fc#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0487fc`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/162-25-clays-glazes-and-modelling-materials-ocds-h6vhtk-0487fc#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/162-25-clays-glazes-and-modelling-materials-ocds-h6vhtk-0487fc#participate

## Description
Framework for the supply of Air Drying and Kiln Drying Modelling Clays and Glazes, Soft Modelling Dough, Silver and Modelling Sand and Construction Materials including Foam, Wood for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre and Direct Delivery to the ESPO Customer.

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Doughs, Clays and Moulding
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 14221000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £1,000,000
- **Description:** Supply of doughs, clays and moulding products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2027

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Glazes, Additives and Tiles
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 44111700, 44812100
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £90,000
- **Description:** Supply of glazes, additives and tiles for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2027

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - Construction Materials
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03114100, 44310000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £190,000
- **Description:** Supply of construction materials, including wire and straw for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2027

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 4 - Tools
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 14221000, 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £120,000
- **Description:** Supply of tools and moulds for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2027

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Lot 5 - Play Sand
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 14211000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £600,000
- **Description:** Supply of play and coloured sand for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2027

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (5)
- **Award:** Lot 1 - Doughs, Clays and Moulding (active)
  - Award id: `009893-2025-1`
  - Supplier(s): **A.B. GEE OF RIPLEY LIMITED, DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED, DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (Previously DRYAD EDUCATION LIMITED) (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-54339`, `GB-COH:12333251`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-149099`

- **Award:** Lot 2 - Glazes, Additives and Tiles (active)
  - Award id: `009893-2025-2`
  - Supplier(s): **DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (Previously DRYAD EDUCATION LIMITED)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:12333251`

- **Award:** Lot 3 - Construction Materials (active)
  - Award id: `009893-2025-3`
  - Supplier(s): **ARTSTRAWS MFG LTD, DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (Previously DRYAD EDUCATION LIMITED), MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:15094855`, `GB-COH:12333251`, `GB-FTS-143912`

- **Award:** Lot 4 - Tools (active)
  - Award id: `009893-2025-4`
  - Supplier(s): **MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143912`

- **Award:** Lot 5 - Play Sand (active)
  - Award id: `009893-2025-5`
  - Supplier(s): **PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:06019887`

## Contracts (5)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 - Doughs, Clays and Moulding (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,000,000
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - Glazes, Additives and Tiles (active)
  - Signed Value: £90,000
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 3 - Construction Materials (active)
  - Signed Value: £190,000
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 4 - Tools (active)
  - Signed Value: £120,000
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 5 - Play Sand (active)
  - Signed Value: £600,000
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F009893-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-03-18T12:48:50.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-16T23:59:54.306Z
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