Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c03-a06e-7288-9d89-01b6cb1f9a5a/framework-agreement-for-plumbing-sanitary-and-heating-equipment-supplies-and-a awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement for Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services [North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-western-universities-purchasing-consortium-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 23 Oct 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The NWUPC has a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services. NWUPC is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the ‘Regulations’) on behalf of Member Institutions of NWUPC, NEUPC, HEPCW, SUPC, LUPC and CPC. The NWUPC is establishing the Framework Agreement as a central purchasing body for itself and Its Member Institutions (Other Contracting Bodies (OCB)). This means that Member Institutions referred to in the OJEU Notice may also participate in the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will commence on 1.1.2016 for an initial period of 24 months until 31.12.2017 with the option to extend the Framework Agreement for 12 months until 31.12.2018 and a further 12 months until 31.12.2019 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The Framework Agreement will be split into 3 lots as follows: - Lot 1 — Supply of Plumbing and Sanitary Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services. - Lot 2 — Supply of Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services. - Lot 3 — One Stop Shop. The Tenderer can apply for a single lot or for multiple lots. You only need to complete and return 1 ITT document no matter how many lots you are applying for. However you must indicate in section 4 Lot Application which of the lots You wish to apply for. You will also have to complete any lot specific pricing documents. A full list of the documents required for a complete tender submission is provided in section 19 Document Check-list. Each bid will be assessed on its own merits and each lot will be awarded separately. Successful award on a particular lot does not enable You to supply under any other lot. Deadline for submitting your tender return 13.00 hrs on Friday 23rd October 2015 through In-Tend: [in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home) Please obtain the tender documents and further clarifications through In-Tend: [in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home) Please submit your clarifications through In-Tend: [in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home) Additional information: Deadline for submitting your tender return 13.00 hrs on Friday 23rd October 2015 through In-Tend: [in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home) Please obtain the tender documents and further clarifications through In-Tend: [in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home) Please submit your clarifications through In-Tend: [in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home) Read full description ## CPV classification Sanitary ware Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d42695b8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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