229_24 Curtains, Blinds and Other Associated Products and Services

This REPLACES the previous Prior Information Notice as tender documentation is now available.

ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suppliers for the measuring, supply and installation of curtains, blinds and associated products and services.

The scope of the framework includes measuring, installation, curtain and blinds dry cleaning, and other related products and services including but not limited to:

- Making and fitting of curtains
- Provision of tie backs
- Making and fitting of roman blinds
- Shower curtains
- Repair of existing tracks
- Dry-cleaning of curtains
- Supply and fitting of tracks, battens and pelmet boards
- Making and fitting of stage curtains
- Stage curtains tracks and associated equipment, including audio and lighting equipment
- Security shutter and grilles

Lot 1 - Supply and Installation of Curtains and Blinds
Lot 2 - Supply and Installation of Electrical Powered Blinds
Lot 3 - Supply and Installation of Theatre and Drama Room Equipment
Lot 4 - Supply and Installation of Security Shutters and Grilles

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

ESPO shall monitor the financial stability of the awarded Suppliers during the period of the Framework Agreement by reference to credit ratings agency reports.

ESPO shall obtain a credit score (determined by the use of a credit rating agency) for the Supplier on or before the Framework start date as a base score and where a significant change in the credit score is identified over the life of the Framework, ESPO reserves the right to investigate the reasons for this significant change. Depending on the severity of the changes, it will be at the sole discretion of ESPO to suspend or even permanently remove the Supplier from the Framework.

ESPO shall monitor the Suppliers' performance against the set framework key performance indicators.

MI and rebate to be collected six-monthly.

Please ensure that you access the ITT Event / Activity (Activity summary screen) for the tender documentation once an Expression of interest ('register interest’) has been completed (the attached guide is included for extra reference where required).

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