Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1c-7a9d-7144-941c-dd2b944b8720/174-18-science-equipment-chemicals awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 174\_18 Science Equipment & Chemicals [Espo](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £1,200,000 Published 18 Sept 2017 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 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 Framework for the supply of science equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and science equipment & chemicals for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. - Lot 1 Observation (inc compasses - Lot 2 Human, Plants and Animals. - Lot 3 Space & Earth Science. - Lot 4 Sound, Light, Measurement & Weight. - Lot 5 Electricity Magnetism & Forces. - Lot 6 Equipment, Resources & Kits. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 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) Read full description ## CPV classification Mining, basic metals and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/09d2bda4-6597-458f-b203-e6fd9db459a1) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Espo: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) [Sector More Mining & quarrying products tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/mining-quarrying-products) ## More tenders like this [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – Framework agreement for crushed stone, gravel and other rock masses · Karmøy Kommune · 1 day left · 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-0ecf-7098-a3c6-48488c95e962/norway-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-framework-agreement-for-cr) [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – Contratación del Suministro de Aridos para Las Obras de Reparación de Daños Causados a Las Infraestructuras de Saneamiento y Abastecimiento del Municipio de Mira · Empresa de Transformación Agraria S.A.,S.M.E., M.P., (TRAGSA) · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8934-71d6-ae1a-e43a74df4d7d/spain-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-contratacion-del-suministro) [Sand – „Доставка на пясък за дейността на ОП „Чистота“, гр. Кюстендил“ · ОБЩИНА КЮСТЕНДИЛ · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1041-733f-bb6a-cc0274c68d50/bulgaria-sand-dostavka-na-piasiek-za-deinostta-na-op-cistota-gr-kiustendil) [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – Bergkrossmaterial 2026 · Östersunds kommun · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-766f-73fa-b659-c28ead5dcdcd/sweden-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-bergkrossmaterial-2026) [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – Ramavtal - Leveranser av bergkross och transporter av schaktmassor · Orust kommun · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-9686-700d-97f1-a0a359ca10c1/sweden-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-ramavtal-leveranser-av-b) [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – 2027 Framework agreement for rock and gravel masses · Trondheim kommune · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3661-7136-85bc-ec1267bb9afe/norway-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-2027-framework-agreement-f)