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174_24 Science Consumables

Basic inorganic and organic chemicals
Educational equipment
Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
+6 more
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published3
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: ESPO: "174_24 Science Consumables". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 3 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityESPOScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: ESPO
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for ESPO. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
17.8Bids / Report
0.4% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 243 active published awards; 243 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityESPO
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published20 Feb 2024, 15:15 GMT
Last source update20 Feb 2024, 15:15 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationBasic inorganic and organic chemicals, Educational equipment, Laboratory centrifuges and accessories, Laboratory glassware, Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses), Teaching equipment, Teaching supplies, Training aids and devices
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03fa78
What is being bought
A framework for the supply of science resources and equipment suitable for use in primary and secondary education. A fully comprehensive range is required, including class kits, lab ware, scientific equipment and instruments, as well as a complete range of chemicals suitable for use in experiments relevant to the delivery of secondary science curriculum. Goods are for delivery to the ESPO central distribution centre (Leicester) and also for delivery directly to individual customer establishments.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    20 Feb 2024, 15:15 GMT
  2. Status changed to complete
    20 Feb 2024, 15:15 GMT
  3. Official notice release published
    20 Feb 2024, 15:15 GMT
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    20 Feb 2024, 15:15 GMT
  5. Published value updated to £960,000
    6 Sept 2023, 14:00 BST
  6. Status changed to active
    6 Sept 2023, 14:00 BST
  7. Official notice release published
    6 Sept 2023, 14:00 BST
  8. Submission deadline changed to 9 Oct 2023, 12:00 BST
    6 Sept 2023, 14:00 BST
  9. Buyer information updated
    6 Sept 2023, 14:00 BST
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Lot 1 - Primary Science
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Products required include a comprehensive range of primary education science-based class kits and other primary science resources suitable for the delivery of the curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Lot 2 - Secondary Science
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Products required include a comprehensive range of secondary education science equipment and resources, including a range of chemicals suitable for the delivery of the curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4. Additional information: ESPO will require catalogue support from the awarded suppliers, including but not limited to product selection, product images and descriptions and safety information for chemicals.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Lot 3 - Labware and Accessories
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Products required include a range of lab ware and accessories suitable for primary and secondary education organisations.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    20 Feb 2024, 15:15 GMT
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Contract active
    Signed 15 Feb 2024, 00:00 GMT · £329,000
  6. Contract active
    Signed 15 Feb 2024, 00:00 GMT · £305,000
  7. Contract active
    Signed 15 Feb 2024, 00:00 GMT · £326,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITED
Not published · Not published · active
Appleton Woods Limited, SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITED
Not published · Not published · active
Appleton Woods Limited, SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITED
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Lot 1 - Primary Science
£329,000 · signed 15 Feb 2024, 00:00 GMT · active
Lot 2 - Secondary Science
£305,000 · signed 15 Feb 2024, 00:00 GMT · active
Lot 3 - Labware and Accessories
£326,000 · signed 15 Feb 2024, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
bids: 4 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 1)
smeBids: 3 (lot 1)
bids: 4 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 2)
smeBids: 3 (lot 2)
bids: 4 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 3)
smeBids: 3 (lot 3)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

ESPO

Contracting authority GB-FTS-31758
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  • ESPO
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, LEICESTER, UKF22, LE19 1ES
    tenders@espo.org

  • Appleton Woods Limited
    supplier

    GB-COH: 00907224
    New Lindon House, Catesby Park, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8SE, UKG3

  • Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited (T/A SLS Select Education)
    supplier

    GB-COH: 02577009
    Unit 6, Fairham Business Park, Foresters Avenue, Fairham, Nottingham, NG11 2AF, UKF1

  • The Royal Court of Justice
    reviewBody

    The Strand, LONDON, WC2A 2LL
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