Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
VAT No. 281 2856 47
99 Vauxhall Road, Nechells
Birmingham
B7 4HW
UK
Contact person: Liz Davies
Telephone: +44 1213806179
E-mail: liz.davies@wmfs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wmfs.net
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35689&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35689&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Invitation to Tender for National Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well Equipment
Reference number: C002971
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39512000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Vulnerable people such as the elderly benefit from safe and well visits carried out by UK Fire and Rescue Services and safe and well equipment is supplied. This framework agreement is for the supply of safe and well equipment to include but not limited to fire retardant bedding, throws, blankets, nightwear, home safety and security equipment to protect from arson, FR rubber mats and personal protection systems. The framework is designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS’s) for use in residential premises. Through the establishment of this framework agreement all UK FRS’s will have the capability to place direct call off orders and run further competitions with the winning suppliers. A directory listing potential fire and rescue customers can be located on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) homepage at: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services FRS’s can then be located through a postcode or region search or alphabetically.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Fire Retardant Bedding
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
19200000
39511100
39512000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of fire retardant bedding, mattress toppers, throws and blankets.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Conformance to specification and quality
/ Weighting: 60 %
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 5 %
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 35 %
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 728 000.00
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: 2
II.2.1) Title
Clothing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18410000
35113400
19200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of women's and men's pyjamas and nightgowns. Also the supply of smoking aprons.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Conformance to specification and quality
/ Weighting: 60 %
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 5 %
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 35 %
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
212 000.00
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
Home Security Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35121000
35121300
35121400
44520000
44522000
44522200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of home security equipment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Conformance to specification and quality
/ Weighting: 60 %
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 5 %
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 35 %
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
428 000.00
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
Home Safety Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39721000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of home safety equipment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Conformance to specification and quality
/ Weighting: 60 %
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 5 %
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 35 %
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
192 000.00
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
Moveable Personal Protection Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply, installation and maintenance of moveable personal protection systems. The units must be a stand-alone water misting system with its own detection system that will operate to control and/or extinguish a fire that has started in the area monitored by the detection system. The unit must be capable of being moved from one property to another and reused.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Conformance to specification and quality
/ Weighting: 60 %
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 5 %
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 35 %
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
Fire Retardant Rubber Mats
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
19000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of fire retardant rubber mats.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Conformance to specification and quality
/ Weighting: 60 %
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 5 %
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 35 %
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
288 000.00
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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: 22
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/01/2021
Local time: 16:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/01/2021
Local time: 15:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
99 Vauxhall Road
Birmingham
B7 4HW
UK
Telephone: +44 1213806166
E-mail: procurement@wmfs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wmfs.net
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The authority will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the framework agreements is communicated to tenderers. The notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
99 Vauxhall Road
Birmingham
B7 4HW
UK
Telephone: +44 1213806166
E-mail: www.procurement@wmfs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wmfs.net
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/12/2020