UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 01/12/2023

External Reference: 2023-580729

FTS Reference: 2023-034227

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
04045190
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
UK
Contact person: Lisa Blackburn
Telephone: +44 1618003
E-mail: lisa.blackburn@nwupc.ac.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=75273&B=NWUPC
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  Sub-central contracting authority
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Electronic Components & Associated Products Framework Agreement
Reference number:  LAB3152 NW
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

31711100  -  Electronic components
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is a not for profit
organisation owned by its Full members consisting of 24 Universities. Our mission is to
deliver value through responsible procurement. NWUPC are conducting market
engagement for the renewal of a framework agreement for Electronic Components & Associated Products for NWUPC Members and other participating regional consortia- APUC, HEPCW, LUPC,NEUPC, SUPC and CPC. A full list of Members can be found at the following links:
NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/
LUPC http://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members
SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
CPC ://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/
To this end, NWUPC are seeking the input of the market on a number of areas to help inform
the structure of the framework agreement.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31711100  -  Electronic components
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

NWUPC are seeking the input of the market on a number of areas to help inform the
structure of the tender and the scope of requirements through the use of an engagement
survey which is available at the following link: https://enp.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/electronic-components-market-engagement-survey
Please complete the survey by 23:59 on 01st December 2023.
Prior to completing the survey, please read the supporting information on the current sector agreement for Electronic Components & Associated Products available at:
https://nwupc.ac.uk/news/market-engagement-opportunity-Electronic-Components-Associated-Products
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

29/02/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information