Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
City & County of Swansea
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
UK
E-mail: procurement@swansea.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL18
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Furniture for Swansea Council properties
Reference number: CCS/23/174
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Swansea Council are seeking potential suppliers for the Provision of Furniture for Swansea Council Properties
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 750 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Beds
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39143100
39143000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Various sites in Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Furniture (Beds) for Swansea Council Properties
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Wardrobes/Chest of drawers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
39140000
39143000
39143100
39143120
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Various sites in Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Furniture (Wardrobes/Chest of drawers) for Swansea Council Properties
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Kitchen tables & chairs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
39140000
39141000
39143200
39150000
39151000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Various sites in Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Furniture (Kitchen tables & chairs) for Swansea Council Properties
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Sofas/Sofa beds
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
39143000
39143100
39143120
39143200
39143300
39150000
39151000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Various sites in Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Furniture (Sofas/Sofa beds) for Swansea Council Properties
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Baby Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
39140000
39141000
39143000
39143100
39143120
39143200
39143300
39144000
39150000
39151000
33750000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Various sites in Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Furniture (Baby Equipment) for Swansea Council Properties
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
19/02/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Swansea Council is seeking ready assembled domestic furniture for the Furnished Tenancy section. Furniture includes beds, cots, bedroom furniture, sofas, sofa beds, kitchen table and chairs, highchairs and baby safety equipment. Swansea Council’s Housing and Public Health department is currently developing their Services Specification, contracting process and commercial model for the Provision of Furniture for Swansea Council Properties. Attached to this notice is a Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) which seeks the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the goods. Please return your completed MEQ via e-mail to Procurement@swansea.gov.uk quoting MEQ for Provision of Furniture by no later than 12:00 noon on the 12th of January 2024.
Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):
— Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
— Click the “Suppliers register here” link.
— Enter your correct business and user details.
— Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete.
— You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).
— Agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”.
2. Express an interest in the project:
— Login to the portal with your username/password.
— Click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).
— Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
— Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.
— This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).
— Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.
3. Responding to the invitation to tender:
— You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting).
— You can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.
— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.
— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).
If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:
— E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk
— Phone: +44 8003684850
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=137256.
(WA Ref:137256)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/12/2023