# 174\_24 Science Consumables

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Espo.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Espo](/buyers/espo/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Appleton Woods Limited](/suppliers/appleton-woods/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £960,000
- Tender value: £960,000
- Award date: 15 February 2024
- Published: 20 February 2024
- Contract start: 1 March 2024
- Contract end: 31 March 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 49ecdd35-b21a-4076-ae1a-bde9e47395bf-725057
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1accccf6-625f-4ffd-b8b2-d7d45cf63662

## Description

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\. Lot 1 - Primary Science Lot 2 - Secondary Science Lot 3 - Labware and Accessories Goods are for delivery to the ESPO central distribution centre \(Leicester\) and also for delivery directly to individual customer establishments\. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months\. The total estimated value stated includes the option period\. 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\. Additional information: 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49ecdd35-b21a-4076-ae1a-bde9e47395bf-725057)