153_27 Drawing, Measuring and Geometry Equipment

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-069370Procurement Act 2023SME suitableplanned

Estimated value

£1.2m

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

28 May 2026

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

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Description

ESPO is a trading department of Leicestershire County Council. It is a non-profit making body owned and operated jointly by six local authorities. We provide a catalogue range, providing our customers with access to over 28,000 products that cover all key areas of education and wider public sector requirements. We are conducting preliminary market engagement with the intention of establishing a framework for the supply of Drawing, Measuring and Geometry Equipment for use in Educational environments. The products covered by this proposed Framework will be purchased for re-sale, and orders will be placed according to demand. Delivery shall be to ESPO’s distribution centre in Leicester. This Pre Market Engagement aims to identify capable suppliers in the market with track record in delivering goods within this product category. We are requesting information from relevant organisations to help us define our requirements (please refer to the Engagement process description section of this notice for further details). This is not a call for competition. Tender documentation is not yet available.

Scope

Reference
153_27
Total value
£1,166,667 excluding VAT
£1,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2029
Possible extension to 28 Feb 2031
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
39292500
30194600
38111100
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)