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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Furniture — Office, classroom, breakout, reception, meeting, conference, café, bistro
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39000000
39100000
39130000
39134000
39143200
39150000
39151000
39151300
39153000
39156000
39157000
39160000
45421153
50850000
79934000
39120000
39121000
39121100
39121200
39134100
39143210
39111000
39113300
39132100
79932000
39141300
39122000
39122200
39110000
39112000
39112100
39113000
39113100
39113500
30233100
39113600
39151200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Furniture supply and installation suited to Office, classroom, breakout, reception, meeting, conference, café, bistro environments
Office and classroom Seating
Office and classroom Desking
Computer tables and workstations
Pedestals
Bookcases
Filing cabinets
Desk screens
Office dividers and partitions
Acoustic pods and booths
Collaborative work stations
Cafeteria and bistro seating (interior and exterior)
Cafeteria and bistro tables (interior and exterior)
Reception and breakout area seating, low tables
Soft seating
Conference and meeting room tables
Conference and meeting room seating
Space planning and design
Interior design
Autocad drawings
Project management
Installation and maintenance
Specification writing
BIM
Occupational health advice and product access
DDA compliance assessment and product access
Furniture — short term hire
Furniture — lease
furniture re-use, recycling, re upholstering.
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:
243 750 000.00
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:
Toward expiry date, the framework is expected to be re-tendered.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Envisaged optimum awarded supplier number for this lot is 10 (including regional demarcation)
It is envisaged twice this number be invited to tender for this lot
Only the highest scoring applicants for this lot will be invited to tender for this lot and NEUPC reserves the right to introduce a pass mark (estimated 75 %)
Invitation to tender does not guarantee award: Award to one lot does not guarantee award to any other lot. Tenders cannot be conditional on award to multiple lots.
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 operate for three years duration at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension made to one lot does not guarantee extension to any other or all lots.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
This framework may be used by the institutions to make purchases on projects that are fully or part-funded by European Union funds or Programs.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is envisaged that Lot 1 will contain regional assignment, and may be awarded as Lot1A — Northern England and Northern Wales, and Lot1B — Southern England and Southern Wales. The value of expenditure in region A is envisaged to be equal to that in region B. Institutions will use their discretion to determine the most appropriate region, or may choose to call competition from both regions.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Furniture — AV/IT Integrated and Security
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
39134000
39150000
39151000
39151300
39157000
39160000
45421153
50850000
79934000
39120000
39121000
39121200
39134100
39121100
39111000
39111100
39113300
39114000
39132100
79932000
39141300
39122000
39122100
39110000
39112000
39113000
39113500
30233100
39113600
39151200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Furniture supply and installation suited to — AV/IT Integrated and Security
Classroom and office desks — AV/ IT integration capable
Cabinets — AV/ IT integration capable
Credenzas — AV/ IT integration capable
Lecterns — AV/ IT integration capable
Media walls — AV/ IT integration capable
Reception desks — AV/ IT integration capable
Laptop/tablet charging cabinets — AV/ IT integration capable
Classroom and office desks — AV/ IT security capable
Cabinets — AV/ IT security capable
Credenzas — AV/ IT security capable
Lecterns — AV/ IT security capable
Media walls — AV/ IT security capable
Reception desks — AV/ IT security capable
Laptop/tablet charging cabinets — AV/ IT security capable
Operator Chairs
Soft seating and breakout furniture — AV/ IT security capable
Space planning and design
Interior design
Autocad drawings
Project management
Installation and maintenance
Specification writing
BIM
Occupational health advice and product access
DDA compliance assessment and product access
Furniture — short term hire
Furniture — lease
furniture re-use, recycling, re upholstering.
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:
2 500 000.00
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:
Toward expiry date, the framework is expected to be re-tendered.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Envisaged optimum awarded supplier number for this lot is 3
It is envisaged twice this number be invited to tender for this lot
Only the highest scoring applicants for this lot will be invited to tender for this lot and NEUPC reserves the right to introduce a pass mark (estimated 75 %)
Invitation to tender does not guarantee award: Award to one lot does not guarantee award to any other lot. Tenders cannot be conditional on award to multiple lots.
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 operate for three years duration at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension made to one lot does not guarantee extension to any other or all lots.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
This framework may be used by the institutions to make purchases on projects that are fully or part-funded by European Union funds or Programs.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Furniture — Laboratory
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
39180000
45421153
50850000
79934000
79932000
39113300
39113600
39151200
39181000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Furniture supply and installation suited to — Laboratory
Environment safe surfaces — chemical
Environment safe surfaces — temperature
Environment safe surfaces — solids
Environment safe surfaces — liquids
Environment safe surfaces — gases
Generic classroom surfaces (melamine, real wood veneers etc.)
Workstations
Benchtops
Workstations
Benchtops
Seating
Storage
Sinks
Service ducted stations (water, gas, power outlets etc.)
Extraction devices
Fume Cupboards (BS14175 tested)
Space planning and design
Interior design
Autocad drawings
Project management
Installation and maintenance
Specification writing
BIM
Occupational health advice and product access
DDA compliance assessment and product access
Furniture — short term hire
Furniture — lease
furniture re-use, recycling, re upholstering.
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:
2 500 000.00
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:
Toward expiry date, the framework is expected to be re-tendered.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Envisaged optimum awarded supplier number for this lot is 3
It is envisaged twice this number be invited to tender for this lot
Only the highest scoring applicants for this lot will be invited to tender for this lot and NEUPC reserves the right to introduce a pass mark (estimated 75 %)
Invitation to tender does not guarantee award: Award to one lot does not guarantee award to any other lot. Tenders cannot be conditional on award to multiple lots.
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 operate for three years duration at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension made to one lot does not guarantee extension to any other or all lots.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
This framework may be used by the institutions to make purchases on projects that are fully or part-funded by European Union funds or Programs.
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot being established for the first time with no preceding framework to draw reference from.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Furniture — Lecture Theatre and Auditoria
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
39150000
39151000
39151300
39157000
39160000
45421153
50850000
79934000
39121000
39121200
79932000
39110000
39113000
39113300
39113600
39111000
39111200
39114000
39112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Furniture supply and installation suited to — Lecture Theatre and auditoria
Stacking chairs
chair storage trolleys
Flip up / folding seating
Retractable seating — manual
Retractable benching — manual
Retractable seating — motored
Retractable benching — motored
Fixed tiering
Removable seating
Removable benching
Staging
Space planning and design
Interior design
Autocad drawings
Project management
Installation and maintenance
Specification writing
BIM
Occupational health advice and product access
DDA compliance assessment and product access
Furniture — short term hire
Furniture — lease
furniture re-use, recycling, re upholstering.
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:
2 500 000.00
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:
Toward expiry date, the framework is expected to be re-tendered.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Envisaged optimum awarded supplier number for this lot is 3
It is envisaged twice this number be invited to tender for this lot
Only the highest scoring applicants for this lot will be invited to tender for this lot and NEUPC reserves the right to introduce a pass mark (estimated 75 %)
Invitation to tender does not guarantee award: Award to one lot does not guarantee award to any other lot. Tenders cannot be conditional on award to multiple lots.
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 operate for three years duration at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension made to one lot does not guarantee extension to any other or all lots.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
This framework may be used by the institutions to make purchases on projects that are fully or part-funded by European Union funds or Programs.
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot being established for the first time with no preceding framework to draw reference from.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Furniture — Residential bedroom/kitchen/bathroom fixed or loose cabinetry and furniture
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
39140000
39141000
39143000
39143100
39143120
39143200
39143300
39144000
39150000
39151000
39156000
39157000
45421153
50850000
79934000
39120000
39121000
39121200
39143123
39143210
39143310
39121100
39110000
39111000
39111100
39114000
79932000
39141300
39143110
39143111
39143112
39522510
39122000
39122100
39122200
39112000
39112100
39113000
39113100
39113500
39141400
45421151
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 installation of Furniture to Halls of Residence, such as bedroom/kitchen/bathroom fixed or loose cabinetry and furniture including beds and mattresses including:
beds
mattresses
bedroom cabinetry, shelving and drawers
study desks
study chairs
soft seating
wardrobes
chest of drawers
kitchen cabinetry, shelving and drawers
Kitchen worktops
Breakfast bars
dining tables
dining seating
Bathroom cabinetry, shelving, and drawers
Scribed enclosures for bathroom fitments.
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:
10 000 000.00
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:
Toward expiry date, the framework is expected to be re-tendered.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Envisaged optimum awarded supplier number for this lot is 6
It is envisaged twice this number be invited to tender for this lot
Only the highest scoring applicants for this lot will be invited to tender for this lot and NEUPC reserves the right to introduce a pass mark (estimated 75 %)
Invitation to tender does not guarantee award: Award to one lot does not guarantee award to any other lot. Tenders cannot be conditional on award to multiple lots.
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 operate for three years duration at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension made to one lot does not guarantee extension to any other or all lots.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
This framework may be used by the institutions to make purchases on projects that are fully or part-funded by European Union funds or Programs.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Furniture — Residential beds and mattresses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39143110
39143111
39143112
39522510
79932000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Furniture supply and installation — Residential beds and mattresses
Beds
Mattreses
Space planning and design
Interior design
Autocad drawings
Project management
Installation and maintenance
Specification writing
BIM
Occupational health advice and product access
DDA compliance assessment and product access
Furniture — short term hire
Furniture — lease
furniture re-use, recycling, re upholstering.
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:
2 500 000.00
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:
Toward expiry date, the framework is expected to be re-tendered.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Envisaged optimum awarded supplier number for this lot is 3
It is envisaged twice this number be invited to tender for this lot
Only the highest scoring applicants for this lot will be invited to tender for this lot and NEUPC reserves the right to introduce a pass mark (estimated 75 %)
Invitation to tender does not guarantee award: Award to one lot does not guarantee award to any other lot. Tenders cannot be conditional on award to multiple lots.
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 operate for three years duration at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension made to one lot does not guarantee extension to any other or all lots.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
This framework may be used by the institutions to make purchases on projects that are fully or part-funded by European Union funds or Programs.
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot being established with no immediately preceding framework to draw reference from.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Furniture — Residential modular bathroom pods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39144000
39151300
79932000
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 installation — Residential modular bathroom pods
shower only cubicle — one piece
shower only cubicle — sectional
shower and drying space cubicle — one piece
shower and drying space cubicle — sectional
en-suite bathroom pod (shower, sink, toilet)
Space planning and design
Interior design
Autocad drawings
Project management
Installation and maintenance
Specification writing
BIM
Occupational health advice and product access
DDA compliance assessment and product access
Furniture — short term hire
Furniture — lease
furniture re-use, recycling, re upholstering.
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:
625 000.00
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:
Toward expiry date, the framework is expected to be re-tendered.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Envisaged optimum awarded supplier number for this lot is 3
It is envisaged twice this number be invited to tender for this lot
Only the highest scoring applicants for this lot will be invited to tender for this lot and NEUPC reserves the right to introduce a pass mark (estimated 75 %)
Invitation to tender does not guarantee award: Award to one lot does not guarantee award to any other lot. Tenders cannot be conditional on award to multiple lots.
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 operate for three years duration at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension made to one lot does not guarantee extension to any other or all lots.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
This framework may be used by the institutions to make purchases on projects that are fully or part-funded by European Union funds or Programs.
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot being established for the first time with no preceding framework to draw reference from.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Furniture — Executive Dining
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
39143200
39150000
39153000
50850000
79934000
39121200
39143210
79932000
39110000
39112000
39112100
39113000
39113500
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 installation of furniture relating to executive dining and banqueting
seating furniture product with properties that make it specifically suitable for executive dining and banqueting
table furniture product with properties that make it specifically suitable for executive dining and banqueting
stacking trolleys for seating
stacking solution for tables
Space planning and design
Interior design
Autocad drawings
Project management
Installation and maintenance
Specification writing
BIM
Occupational health advice and product access
DDA compliance assessment and product access
Furniture — short term hire
Furniture — lease
furniture re-use, recycling, re upholstering.
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:
625 000.00
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:
Toward expiry date, the framework is expected to be re-tendered.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Envisaged optimum awarded supplier number for this lot is 3
It is envisaged twice this number be invited to tender for this lot
Only the highest scoring applicants for this lot will be invited to tender for this lot and NEUPC reserves the right to introduce a pass mark (estimated 75 %)
Invitation to tender does not guarantee award: Award to one lot does not guarantee award to any other lot. Tenders cannot be conditional on award to multiple lots.
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 operate for three years duration at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension made to one lot does not guarantee extension to any other or all lots.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
This framework may be used by the institutions to make purchases on projects that are fully or part-funded by European Union funds or Programs.
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot being established for the first time with no preceding framework to draw reference from.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Furniture — Library
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
39130000
39134000
39150000
39151000
39155000
39156000
39157000
39160000
45421153
50850000
79934000
39120000
39121000
39121200
39134100
39121100
39110000
39111000
39111100
39113000
39113300
39114000
30191100
39132000
39132100
79932000
39141300
39122000
39122100
39122200
39112000
39113100
39113500
30233100
39113600
39151200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Furniture supply and installation — Library environments
Office and classroom Seating
Office and classroom Desking
Computer tables and workstations
Collaborative work stations
Single study work stations
Bookcases and shelving systems
Filing cabinets and drawer storage units
Promotional and exhibit display units
Office dividers and partitions
Acoustic pods and booths
Reception counters, desks
Reception and breakout area soft seating, low tables
AV/IT integrated furniture
Conference and meeting room tables and seating
Rolling stack
Bespoke furniture product
Space planning and design
Interior design
Autocad drawings
Project management
Installation and maintenance
Specification writing
BIM
Occupational health advice and product access
DDA compliance assessment and product access
Furniture — short term hire
Furniture — lease
furniture re-use, recycling, re upholstering.
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:
2 500 000.00
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:
Toward expiry date, the framework is expected to be re-tendered.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Envisaged optimum awarded supplier number for this lot is 3
It is envisaged twice this number be invited to tender for this lot
Only the highest scoring applicants for this lot will be invited to tender for this lot and NEUPC reserves the right to introduce a pass mark (estimated 75 %)
Invitation to tender does not guarantee award: Award to one lot does not guarantee award to any other lot. Tenders cannot be conditional on award to multiple lots.
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 operate for three years duration at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension made to one lot does not guarantee extension to any other or all lots.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
This framework may be used by the institutions to make purchases on projects that are fully or part-funded by European Union funds or Programs.
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot being established for the first time with no preceding framework to draw reference from.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Furniture — Museum display cabinetry
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39141300
79932000
39120000
39122000
39122100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Furniture supply and installation — Museum display cabinetry
Display cabinets — dustproof
Display plinths
Display tables — dustproof
Storage cabinetry — dustproof
Bespoke display cabinetry — dustproof
Space planning and design
Interior design
Autocad drawings
Project management
Installation and maintenance
Specification writing
BIM
Occupational health advice and product access
DDA compliance assessment and product access
Furniture — short term hire
Furniture — lease
furniture re-use, recycling, re upholstering.
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:
625 000.00
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:
Toward expiry date, the framework is expected to be re-tendered.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Envisaged optimum awarded supplier number for this lot is 3
It is envisaged twice this number be invited to tender for this lot
Only the highest scoring applicants for this lot will be invited to tender for this lot and NEUPC reserves the right to introduce a pass mark (estimated 75 %)
Invitation to tender does not guarantee award: Award to one lot does not guarantee award to any other lot. Tenders cannot be conditional on award to multiple lots.
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 operate for three years duration at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension made to one lot does not guarantee extension to any other or all lots.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
This framework may be used by the institutions to make purchases on projects that are fully or part-funded by European Union funds or Programs.
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot being established for the first time with no preceding framework to draw reference from.
36 months from the date of contract award.
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Not all consortia have given commitment to each and every lot. A summary of which lots each consortia will fully participate is provided in the procurement documents.
Full lists of consortia members are made available via the url provided in Annex A, and in the procurement documents: Consortia membership may be subject to change due to strategic realignment or the inclusion of new members.
This framework may be used by institutions for purchases fully or part-funded by EU funds or Programs including but not limited to:
1. European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or;
2. European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or;
3. Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.
Institutions opting out of the Public Contracts Regulations and / or their partners that access this agreement are not bound by the call-off procedures which apply to Contracting Authorities
The award evaluation relating to product and service quality will be tested by way of samples being delivered and set up at the designated samples venue (provisionally at The University of the West of England, Bristol — dates to be confirmed). A product quality sub-criterion is ‘aesthetics’: The evaluation committee will be expansive and from various institutions and to ensure these aspects are evaluated free from any particular evaluator's ‘taste’.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
GO Reference: GO-201776-PRO-10580887.