The buyer is not using this website to administer the notice.

To record your interest or obtain additional information or documents please find instructions within the Full Notice Text. (NOTE: Contract Award Notices and Prior Information Notices do not normally require a response)

Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-040b07
Published by:: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Authority ID:: AA80995
Publication date:: 16 February 2024
Deadline date:: 21 March 2024
Notice type:: Contract Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 1 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot able to provide the provision of Workwear in the North of the North East Region.

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter

Gateshead

NE8 3DF

Contact person: Stephanie Westgarth

Telephone: +44 7989428362

E-mail: facilities.management@nepo.org

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.nepo.org/

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://open-uk.org/

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://open-uk.org/

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

NEPO419 Workwear and PPE

Reference number: NEPO419

II.1.2) Main CPV code

18000000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Workwear and PPE for use by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom.

NEPO intends to publish an Invitation to Tender via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO's eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Oepn eTender system at https://www.nepo.org/open.

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted.

Guidance for how to create an account, search for opportunities, and respond is included within the Supplier's Hub. If you require further support, please email open.support@nepo.org.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 73 200 000.00 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

Lot 1 - Workwear- North East Region (North)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC2

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 1 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot able to provide the provision of Workwear in the North of the North East Region.

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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

Lot 2 - Workwear - North East Region (South)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 2 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Workwear in the South of the North East Region.

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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

Lot 3 - Workwear - National

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 3 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Workwear Nationally.

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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

Lot 4 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - North East Region (North)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC2

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 4 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of PPE including Safety Footwear within the North of the North East Region.

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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

Lot 5 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - North East Region - (South)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 5 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of PPE including Safety Footwear within the South of the North East Region.

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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

Lot 6 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - National

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18141000

18142000

18143000

18800000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 6 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of PPE including Safety Footwear Nationally.

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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

Lot 7 - Uniform Clothing - North East Region (North)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC2

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 7 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Workwear within the North of the North East Region.

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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

Lot 8 - Uniform Clothing - North East Region - (South)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 8 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Workwear within the South of the North East Region.

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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

Lot 9 - Uniform Clothing - National

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 9 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Workwear Nationally

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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

Lot 10 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - North East Region (North)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC2

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 10 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Specialist & Armoured Uniform within the North of the North East Region.

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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: 11

II.2.1) Title

Lot 11 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - North East Region - (South)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 11 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Specialist & Armoured Uniform Clothing within the South of the North East Region.

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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: 12

II.2.1) Title

Lot 12 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - National

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 12 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Specialist & Armoured Uniform Nationally.

Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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: 13

II.2.1) Title

Lot 13 - Crisis Prevention Lot

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.

Lot 13 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded

to all awarded suppliers on lots 1-12.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

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: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.

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

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

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:

2023/S 000-029958

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 21/03/2024

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 21/03/2024

Local time: 13:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

12 months prior to the published expiry date

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

NEPO

Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter

Gateshead

NE8 3DF

E-mail: facilities.management@nepo.org

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

15/02/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
18000000	Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories	Materials and Products
18800000	Footwear	Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
18143000	Protective gear	Workwear accessories
18142000	Safety visors	Workwear accessories
18141000	Work gloves	Workwear accessories

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: facilities.management@nepo.org
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

Further information

Date	Details
No further information has been uploaded.

NEPO419 Workwear and PPE

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.2) Joint procurement

I.3) Communication

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options