615B_18 Outdoor Furniture

The ESPO national framework intends to provide a national solution for outdoor furniture.

The framework will be awarded by lot on a national basis.

The tender will be broken down into the following lots: • Lot 1A: Solar compacting smart bins (Purchase) • Lot 1B: Solar compacting smart bins (Lease) • Lot 2: Shelters and canopies • Lot 3: Metal outdoor furniture • Lot 4: Bollards The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 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 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: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '615B_18', (d) Express an interest.

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.