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Published 22 Aug 2023, 11:39 BST

Official UK procurement notice

626_24 Plastic Storage Containers

Official notice

Authority: ESPO

Framework agreement2 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,000,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 22 Sept 2023awarded 13 Feb 2024
Lots 2see the lot list below
Framework period 2 yrs 1 moends 31 Mar 2026 · extension options published · starts 1 Mar 2024

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Framework for Supply of Plastic Storage Containers for bulk delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre.

CPV: Crates · Storage containers · Various office equipment and supplies

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
3 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 2 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs 1 mo from 1 Mar 2024

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Non-Nesting SolutionsAwarded 2 yrs 1 moPublished value£600,000

Supply of Non-Nesting Storage Solutions to the ESPO Distribution Centre.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2024 – 31 Mar 2026 (2 yrs 1 mo)
Delivery: UK · Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre (Leicester).
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Nesting SolutionsAwarded 2 yrs 1 moPublished value£400,000

Supply of Nesting Storage Solutions to the ESPO Distribution Centre.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2024 – 31 Mar 2026 (2 yrs 1 mo)
Delivery: UK · Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre (Leicester).
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 70%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Non-price: 30%
  • price: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Non-price: 30
  • Price: 70
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “626_24 Plastic Storage Containers” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
22 Aug 2023, 11:39 BST
Last source update
15 Feb 2024, 11:26 GMT
Award evaluation window
22 Sept 2023 – …
Authority reference
626_24
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-005066
Classification (CPV)
CratesStorage containersVarious office equipment and supplies
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f5d7 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

The minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents.

This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained.

Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using a credit rating agency.

Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Information on deadlines(s) for review procedures can be found in Part 3, Chapter 6 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publisher note: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: East Midlands Tendering
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free regional portal
Appointment period ends
22 Sept 2023, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
22 Sept 2023, 12:01 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

22 Sept 2023 → 1 Mar 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    22 Sept 2023, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    22 Sept 2023, 12:01 BST
  3. Notice published
    15 Feb 2024, 11:26 GMT
  4. Contract starts
    1 Mar 2024

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    15 Feb 2024, 11:26 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 2admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 31 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 13 Feb 2024

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Lot 1 - Non-Nesting Solutions

    Signed
    13 Feb 2024
    Value
    £600,000
    Period
    … – 31 Mar 2026
    Status
    active
  • Lot 2 - Nesting Solutions

    Signed
    13 Feb 2024
    Value
    £400,000
    Period
    … – 31 Mar 2026
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Non-Nesting Solutions3bids · 3 electronic1——
2 · Nesting Solutions3bids · 3 electronic1——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

ESPO

Contracting authorityRegional or local authorityLocal Authority Services Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, LEICESTER, East Midlands, LE19 1ESContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The Royal Court of JusticeReview body LONDON

Framework contractors & participating bidders

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • Really Useful Products LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 03899123 Whistler Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5HX, Yorkshire & Humber
  • Strata Products LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 02117372 Plymouth Avenue, Brookhill Industrial Estate, Pinxton, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6NS, East Midlands

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria