Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority
MFRS Headquarters, Bridle Road, Bootle
Liverpool
L30 4YD
UK
Telephone: +44 1512964000
E-mail: procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=2
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=2
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Other: Fire and Rescue Service
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Equipment Uplift
Reference number: MFRS 2223-02
II.1.2) Main CPV code
38000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Merseyside FRS wishes to establish a framework agreement for the purchase of Detection, Identification and Monitoring equipment for the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear capability. The equipment is intended for use when National Resilience teams respond to incidents that could involve the release of chemical, biological or radiological substances. There are some 18 such teams to be re-equipped with new devices as well as a possible requirement for dedicated devices for training. The framework agreement has been made available to the other ‘Blue Light Service’ i.e. all other UK FRSs, Police Forces and Ambulance Services.
The suite of devices will utilise a variety of technologies to allow the greatest number of 'target materials' to be detected and identified. Having a variety of technologies will allow potential complementary identification of the target materials and so reduce gaps in capability.
The competitive exercise has been divided into discrete 'lots', based on the likely individual technologies. Although it is envisaged that there will be a single supplier appointed for each lot, a device that delivers more than one technology type may be entered into any lot for which it can be used.
Tenders from suitably experienced suppliers having relevant expertise in detection, identification and monitoring in Chemical, Biological and Radiological disciplines are welcome.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 10 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Device to Identify solid and liquid chemicals materials, using infra-red spectroscopy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33114000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Device to identify solid and liquid chemical materials, using infra-red spectroscopy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 800 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
For a device to identify gas and vapour chemical materials, using mass spectroscopy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38430000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For a device to identify gas and vapour chemical materials, using mass spectroscopy
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
6 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Device to identify gas and vapour chemical materials, using flame photometry.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38430000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Device to identify gas and vapour chemical materials, using flame photometry.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 200 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Device to identify solid and liquid chemical materials, using raman spectroscopy.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33114000
38000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Device to identify solid and liquid chemical materials, using raman spectroscopy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 400 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
For a device to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For a device to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 400 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
For a device to detect emitted gamma and neutron radiation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For a device to detect emitted gamma and neutron radiation
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
48 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
For a device to detect emitted alpha radiation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For a device to detect emitted alpha radiation
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
48 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
For a device to detect emitted beta radiation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For a device to detect emitted beta radiation
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
48 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
For a device to identify gamma emitting radiological isotopes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For a device to identify gamma emitting radiological isotopes
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
48 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
For a device to identify solid, liquid, gas or vapour chemical materials using any other innovative technology not listed in any other lot (not including devices that utilise photoionisation detection, radiation dosimetry, colorimetry, lateral flow assay, wet chemistry, ion mobility spectroscopy, monitors for flammable/toxic/irrespirable atmospheres).
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Innovative Device
Lot 10: For a device to identify solid, liquid, gas or vapour chemical materials using any other innovative technology not listed in any other lot (not including devices that utilise photoionisation detection, radiation dosimetry, colorimetry, lateral flow assay, wet chemistry, ion mobility spectroscopy, monitors for flammable/toxic/irrespirable atmospheres).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 10
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years:
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-010983
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
05/10/2022
Local time: 13:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
05/10/2022
Local time: 13:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
The framework agreement will be available when concluded to all 'Blue Light Services' operating in the UK.
The framework agreement when concluded can be used by all UK Fire and Rescue Services as listed in https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
The framework agreement when concluded can be used by all UK Police Forces as listed in https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-the-police/uk-police-forces
The framework agreement when concluded can be used by all UK Ambulance Services as named below:
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Scottish Ambulance Service
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Welsh Ambulance Service
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority
Bootle
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/08/2022