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Contract Notice

HCC Jan 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Wipes, Soaps and Sanitisers

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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd34
Published by:
Hertfordshire County Council
Authority ID:
AA71709
Publication date:
26 February 2025
Deadline date:
05 February 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Herts FullStop (HFS or the Contracting Authority) is the trading arm of Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’). The Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of the Participant, Hampshire County Council, is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Soaps Wipes and Sanitisers, (hereinafter referred to as "Goods") and is seeking suitably qualified Supplier(s) to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. Further information regarding this opportunity can be found in II.2.4 and VI.3 below. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Hertfordshire County Council

Pegs Lane

HERTFORD

SG13 8DE

UK

Contact person: Strategic Procurement Group

Telephone: +44 01707292601

E-mail: anita.shipman@hertfordshire.gov.uk

NUTS: UKH23

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

I.3) Communication

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

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home


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

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

HCC Jan 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Wipes, Soaps and Sanitisers

Reference number: HCC2415647

II.1.2) Main CPV code

39830000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Herts FullStop (HFS or the Contracting Authority) is the trading arm of Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’). The Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of the Participant, Hampshire County Council, is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Soaps Wipes and Sanitisers, (hereinafter referred to as "Goods") and is seeking suitably qualified Supplier(s) to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. Further information regarding this opportunity can be found in II.2.4 and VI.3 below. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 8 000 000.00  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

Generic Cleaning Chemicals – Hertfordshire only

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

39831240

39832100

24322300

24455000

39800000

39812300

39831210

39831600

33191000

39330000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH23


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hertfordshire County Council is out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Wipes, Soaps and Sanitisers. Lot 1 is for Generic Cleaning Chemicals – Hertfordshire only.Herts FullStop (HFS or the Contracting Authority) is the trading arm of Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Council’). The Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of the Participant, Hampshire County Council, is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Soaps Wipes and Sanitisers, (hereinafter referred to as "Goods") and is seeking suitably qualified Supplier(s) to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A list of the Goods required is given in the Specification (Schedule 1 of the Tender document set). You are invited to submit your tender for these Goods. The Participants require delivery of the Goods in bulk drops to their central stores. However, there may be a requirement for direct orders placed by and delivered directly to the end user.Full details are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Terms and Conditions document.The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term (four years), for all Lots and for both Participating Authorities. There will be no extensions. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual spend as a range is approximately £452000.00 to £1142000.00 for Hertfordshire County Council and £348000.00 to £858000.00 for Hampshire County Council and this value is for all Lots. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a term of four years. There will be no extension.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

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: 8 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority will review the Framework Agreement at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Generic Cleaning Chemicals – Hampshire only

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

39831240

39831200

24322300

24455000

39800000

39812300

39812100

39832100

39831600

33191000

39831210

39330000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ3


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hertfordshire County Council is out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Wipes, Soaps and Sanitisers. Lot 2 is for Generic Cleaning Chemicals – Hampshire only.Herts FullStop (HFS or the Contracting Authority) is the trading arm of Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Council’). The Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of the Participant, Hampshire County Council, is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Soaps Wipes and Sanitisers, (hereinafter referred to as "Goods") and is seeking suitably qualified Supplier(s) to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A list of the Goods required is given in the Specification (Schedule 1 of the Tender document set). You are invited to submit your tender for these Goods. The Participants require delivery of the Goods in bulk drops to their central stores. However, there may be a requirement for direct orders placed by and delivered directly to the end user.Full details are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Terms and Conditions document.The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term (four years), for all Lots and for both Participating Authorities. There will be no extensions. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual spend as a range is approximately £452000.00 to £1142000.00 for Hertfordshire County Council and £348000.00 to £858000.00 for Hampshire County Council and this value is for all Lots. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of four years. There will be no extension.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

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: 8 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Generic Soaps, Sanitisers & Wipes – Hertfordshire only

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33711900

33741200

39832100

39831700

33191000

33741100

33741300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH23


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hertfordshire County Council is out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Wipes, Soaps and Sanitisers. Lot 3 is for Generic Soaps, Sanitisers & Wipes – Hertfordshire only.Herts FullStop (HFS or the Contracting Authority) is the trading arm of Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Council’). The Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of the Participant, Hampshire County Council, is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Soaps Wipes and Sanitisers, (hereinafter referred to as "Goods") and is seeking suitably qualified Supplier(s) to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A list of the Goods required is given in the Specification (Schedule 1 of the Tender document set). You are invited to submit your tender for these Goods. The Participants require delivery of the Goods in bulk drops to their central stores. However, there may be a requirement for direct orders placed by and delivered directly to the end user.Full details are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Terms and Conditions document.The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term (four years), for all Lots and for both Participating Authorities. There will be no extensions. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual spend as a range is approximately £452000.00 to £1142000.00 for Hertfordshire County Council and £348000.00 to £858000.00 for Hampshire County Council and this value is for all Lots. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of four years. There will be no extention.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

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: 8 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Generic Soaps, Sanitisers & Wipes – Hampshire only

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

39831700

33741200

33711900

33191000

33741100

33741300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ3


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hertfordshire County Council is out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Wipes, Soaps and Sanitisers. Lot 4 is for Generic Soaps, Sanitisers & Wipes – Hampshire onlyHerts FullStop (HFS or the Contracting Authority) is the trading arm of Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Council’). The Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of the Participant, Hampshire County Council, is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Soaps Wipes and Sanitisers, (hereinafter referred to as "Goods") and is seeking suitably qualified Supplier(s) to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A list of the Goods required is given in the Specification (Schedule 1 of the Tender document set). You are invited to submit your tender for these Goods. The Participants require delivery of the Goods in bulk drops to their central stores. However, there may be a requirement for direct orders placed by and delivered directly to the end user.Full details are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Terms and Conditions document.The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term (four years), for all Lots and for both Participating Authorities. There will be no extensions. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual spend as a range is approximately £452000.00 to £1142000.00 for Hertfordshire County Council and £348000.00 to £858000.00 for Hampshire County Council and this value is for all Lots. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of four years. There will be no extention.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

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: 8 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period,

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Branded Cleaning Chemicals – Hertfordshire and Hampshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24455000

39831200

39800000

39812300

39832100

39831600

39812100

39831210

39330000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH23


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hertfordshire County Council is out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Wipes, Soaps and Sanitisers. Lot 5 is for Branded Cleaning Chemicals – Hertfordshire and HampshireHerts FullStop (HFS or the Contracting Authority) is the trading arm of Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Council’). The Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of the Participant, Hampshire County Council, is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Soaps Wipes and Sanitisers, (hereinafter referred to as "Goods") and is seeking suitably qualified Supplier(s) to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A list of the Goods required is given in the Specification (Schedule 1 of the Tender document set). You are invited to submit your tender for these Goods. The Participants require delivery of the Goods in bulk drops to their central stores. However, there may be a requirement for direct orders placed by and delivered directly to the end user.Full details are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Terms and Conditions document.The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term (four years), for all Lots and for both Participating Authorities. There will be no extensions. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual spend as a range is approximately £452000.00 to £1142000.00 for Hertfordshire County Council and £348000.00 to £858000.00 for Hampshire County Council and this value is for all Lots. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of four years. There will be no extention.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

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: 8 000 000.00  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

II.2.14) Additional information

The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Period.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Branded Soaps, Sanitisers & Wipes – Hertfordshire and Hampshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33711900

33741200

39831700

33741100

33741300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH23


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hertfordshire County Council is out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Wipes, Soaps and Sanitisers. Lot 6 is for Branded Soaps, Sanitisers & Wipes – Hertfordshire and Hampshire.Herts FullStop (HFS or the Contracting Authority) is the trading arm of Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Council’). The Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of the Participant, Hampshire County Council, is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Generic and Branded Cleaning Chemicals, Soaps Wipes and Sanitisers, (hereinafter referred to as "Goods") and is seeking suitably qualified Supplier(s) to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A list of the Goods required is given in the Specification (Schedule 1 of the Tender document set). You are invited to submit your tender for these Goods. The Participants require delivery of the Goods in bulk drops to their central stores. However, there may be a requirement for direct orders placed by and delivered directly to the end user.Full details are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Terms and Conditions document.The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term (four years), for all Lots and for both Participating Authorities. There will be no extensions. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual spend as a range is approximately £452000.00 to £1142000.00 for Hertfordshire County Council and £348000.00 to £858000.00 for Hampshire County Council and this value is for all Lots. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of four years. There will be no extension.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

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: 8 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Framework Agreement will be reiewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

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.1.3) 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: 30

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: N/A

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: 05/02/2025

Local time: 12:00

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

Tender must be valid until: 05/02/2026

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 05/02/2025

Local time: 12:00

Place:

Hertfordshire County Council

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

VI.3) Additional information

Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend.To access this procurement opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home and follow the on-screen guidanceThis is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award the Framework Agreement or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Agreement.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court, Royal Courts of Justice

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court, Royal Corts of Justice

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework Agreement is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award the Framework Agreement before the Framework Agreement is executed/signed (as appropriate). The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where the Framework Agreement has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the Framework Agreement has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the Framework Agreement ineffective.

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

High Court, Royal Courts of Justice

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

02/01/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
39831700 Automatic soap dispensers Washing preparations
39800000 Cleaning and polishing products Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
39831240 Cleaning compounds Washing preparations
39830000 Cleaning products Cleaning and polishing products
39831200 Detergents Washing preparations
24322300 Diols, polyalcohols and derivatives Alcohols, phenols, phenol-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; industrial fatty alcohols
39831210 Dishwasher detergents Washing preparations
39832100 Dishwashing powder Dishwashing products
24455000 Disinfectants Agro-chemical products
39330000 Disinfection equipment Miscellaneous equipment
39812100 Floor polishes Polishes and creams
33741100 Hand cleaner Hand care products
33741200 Hand or body lotions Hand care products
33741300 Hand sanitizer Hand care products
39812300 Polishing waxes Polishes and creams
33711900 Soap Perfumes and toiletries
33191000 Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices Miscellaneous medical devices and products
39831600 Toilet cleaners Washing preparations

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:
anita.shipman@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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