Contract award notice

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External Reference: 2024-567267

FTS Reference: 2024-027302

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
04045190
Salford Innovation Forum- Room 210 51 Frederick Road
Salford
M6 6FP
UK
Contact person: Lisa Blackburn
Telephone: +44 1618003
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/

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
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

This second award notice concludes the award of suppliers to the framework agreement.
NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Electronic Components and Associated Products. The Framework Agreement will be split into 5 lots as follows:
Lot 1 – Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products
Lot 2 – Tools and Fixings
Lot 3 – Test and Measurement Equipment
Lot 4 – Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries
Lot 5 – Multi-Purpose Lot
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. Coverage on this agreement shall be national - all of the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland. The following organisations have committed to this procurement, All Lots: NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, APUC, HEPCW, CPC.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  88000000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31710000  -  Electronic equipment
31711000  -  Electronic supplies
31711500  -  Parts of electronic assemblies
31712114  -  Integrated electronic circuits
31711100  -  Electronic components
31712300  -  Printed circuits
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1 – Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products
includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; diodes, cables, capacitors, resistors, switches, transistors, voltage regulators, fuses, jack plugs, circuit boards and components, development boards, bulbs, silicone, grease, pastes, robotics components, student kits, programmable devices, integrated circuits (both digital and analogue types), single board computers, microcontrollers, LED’s, custom printed circuit boards . This list is not exhaustive.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40.00%
Price  -  Weighting:  60.00%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
II.2.14)

Additional information

Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled ‘Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Tools and Fixings
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

24911200  -  Adhesives
24951000  -  Greases and lubricants
24951100  -  Lubricants
43830000  -  Power tools
44510000  -  Tools
44511000  -  Hand tools
44512000  -  Miscellaneous hand tools
24910000  -  Glues
44530000  -  Fasteners
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2 – Tools and Fixings includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; hand tools and electrical tools including but not limited to saws, jigsaws, drills, drill bits, soldering irons, pliers, screwdrivers, spanners, socket sets, bradawl, hammers and mallets, tape measures, circular saws, routing tools, ladders, files, chisel, clamps, vice, wrench, bolt cutters, allen keys, level, planes, tool boxes, knifes, work benches, sanders, hot air guns, glue guns, consumables for tools, blades, discs, nuts and bolts, tools powered by rechargeable batteries. Fixings including but not limited to glues, adhesives, screws and nails. This list is not exhaustive.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40.00%
Price  -  Weighting:  60.00%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
II.2.14)

Additional information

Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled ‘Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Test and Measurement Equipment
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38342000  -  Oscilloscopes
38500000  -  Checking and testing apparatus
38970000  -  Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
38341310  -  Ammeters
38341320  -  Voltmeters
38900000  -  Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 3 – Test and Measurement Equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; digital storage scopes, oscilloscopes, power supply units, probes, test kits, microwave leakage detectors, probes, thermal imagers, spectrum analysers, software defined test and measurement equipment, benchtop environmental test chambers, multi-meters, test and measurement associated software, support and warranty packages. This list is not exhaustive.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40.00%
Price  -  Weighting:  60.00%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
II.2.14)

Additional information

Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled ‘Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31411000  -  Alkaline batteries
31420000  -  Primary batteries
31421000  -  Lead batteries
31440000  -  Batteries
31400000  -  Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries
31430000  -  Electric accumulators
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 4 – Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries and accessories (AAA, AA, C, D, PP3), coin cells, button cells, lead acid batteries, camera, laptop and phone batteries, emergency light batteries, tool batteries, chargers for aforementioned batteries. This list is not exhaustive.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40.00%
Price  -  Weighting:  60.00%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
II.2.14)

Additional information

Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled ‘Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Multi-Purpose Lot
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

24910000  -  Glues
24911200  -  Adhesives
24951000  -  Greases and lubricants
24951100  -  Lubricants
31400000  -  Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries
31411000  -  Alkaline batteries
31420000  -  Primary batteries
31421000  -  Lead batteries
31430000  -  Electric accumulators
31440000  -  Batteries
31710000  -  Electronic equipment
31711000  -  Electronic supplies
31711100  -  Electronic components
31711500  -  Parts of electronic assemblies
31712110  -  Electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies
31712300  -  Printed circuits
38342000  -  Oscilloscopes
38500000  -  Checking and testing apparatus
38970000  -  Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
43830000  -  Power tools
44510000  -  Tools
44511000  -  Hand tools
44512000  -  Miscellaneous hand tools
44530000  -  Fasteners
38341310  -  Ammeters
38341320  -  Voltmeters
38900000  -  Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 5 – Mulit-Purpose Lot covers a combined requirement for two or more of the following categories of product: Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products, Tools and Fixings, Test and Measurement Equipment; and Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries. Where Member Institutions have a requirement for the supply of products under two or more of the above categories, they may call off separately from the relevant lots of lots 1-4 or they may use the multi-purpose lot 5 via a single call-off. Lot 5 should not be used to call off for requirements relating only to a single category.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40.00%
Price  -  Weighting:  60.00%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
II.2.14)

Additional information

Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled ‘Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

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

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2024/S 000-006603

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

06/08/2024
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Rapid Electronics
Colchester
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
RS Components Limited
Corby
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Premier Farnell
Leeds
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  88000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Tools and Fixings

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

06/08/2024
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  4
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Rexel UK Ltd
Sheldon
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Rapid Electronics
Colchester
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
RS Components Limited
Corby
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Premier Farnell
Leeds
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  88000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Test and Measurement Equipment

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

06/08/2024
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  10
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  10
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Telonic Instruments Ltd
Wokingham
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
SJ Electronics Ltd
Kettering
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
APC Technology Group PLC
Rochester
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Rapid Electronics
Colchester
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Premier Farnell
Leeds
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  88000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

06/08/2024
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

City Electrical Factors Limited
Kenilworth
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Rexel UK Ltd
Sheldon
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Rapid Electronics
Colchester
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
RS Components Limited
Corby
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Premier Farnell
Leeds
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  88000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Multi-Purpose Lot

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

06/08/2024
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Rapid Electronics
Colchester
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
RS Components Limited
Corby
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Premier Farnell
Leeds
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  88000000.00  GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows:
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 https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
https://www.local.gov.uk
NDPBs
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
National Parks Authorities
https://www.nationalparks.uk/
Police Forces in the United Kingdom
http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/fire-and-rescue-services
NHS Bodies England
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/
Hospices in the UK
https://www.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-finder
Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing
Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
http://www.oscr.org.uk
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
www.cas.org.uk
Scottish Police
http://www.scotland.police.uk
NI Public Bodies
Northern Ireland Government Departments
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
Health and Social care in Northern Ireland
http://online.hscni.net
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
https://www.psni.police.uk
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

NWUPC
Salford Innovation Forum- Room 210 51 Frederick Road
Salford
M6 6FP
UK