Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0e-05b4-70a3-9056-b6c754797978/237-18-athletics-and-gymnastics-equipment awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 237\_18 Athletics and Gymnastics Equipment [ESPO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £1,600,000 Published 14 Jul 2017 Deadline Closed 14 Aug 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 supply and delivery of athletics equipment and portable and fixed gymnastics equipment including trampolines and gymnasium/sports hall installations for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. Lot No: 1 - Bulk supply of products for delivery to ESPO stores, covering: Athletics, Sports Day and Stopwatches. The supply of Athletics equipment including shotputs, discus, javelin, relay batons, stop watches, hurdles and high jump stands for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 2 - Supply of products for direct delivery to end user establishments, covering: Athletics Equipment and Kits. The supply of Athletics equipment including javelins, hurdles, high jump stands and athletic kits for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 3 - Soft and Early Years Gymnastic Equipment. The supply of soft gymnastic equipment and early ages gymnastic equipment for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 4 - Traditional Loose Gymnastic Equipment. The supply of traditional loose gymnastic equipment for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 5 - Fixed Gymnastic Equipment and Accessories. The supply of fixed equipment, mobile climbing frames and accessories for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 6 - Trampolines. The supply of mini tramps, trampolines and safety equipment for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 7 - Large Project Installations. The supply, delivery and installation of large sports projects such as sports halls. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined [espo.org](https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf)) 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; 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 is available on: [espo.org](http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal) Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 14/08/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) , (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '237\_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 14/08/2017 Read full description ## CPV classification Sports goods and equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4e5751a0-8f02-4c52-8767-3e01f690fc60) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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