Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime
The Queen's Walk
LONDON
SE1 2AA
UK
E-mail: NCTPHQMailbox-.Commercial@met.police.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.met.police.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of a Storage, Maintenance and Deployment Framework for the National Barrier Asset (NBA)
Reference number: 1272 - National Barrier Asset (NBA) Framework 2023-2027
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45233280
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
The National Barrier Asset consists of a collection of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) owned vehicle security barriers & protective security fencing collectively termed the "National Barrier Asset" (NBA). The NBA is deployed to block roads, footways & other locations to prevent/mitigate Vehicle borne threats from a Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) Attack or as a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) against infrastructure, persons & publicly accessible locations.
Since its development, the national demand for NBA protection against terrorist attacks has increased to cover a diverse range of temporary events which can include local, national & globally focused Government Events, Police Operations, Sporting & music events & other entertainment events. The NBA is tested &approved to UK & International specifications.
The purpose of the NBA Framework is for one Contractor to provide storage, maintenance & deployment services on behalf of the Authority for a maximum of 4 years (3+1 year optional extension). The Contractor will also have the opportunity to supplement the NBA with their own stock should the need arise during the life of the Framework. Eligible Users of this Framework are Police Authorities, Public Sector Bodies, International Partners & selected Private Sector Organisations. The existing Framework Agreement will expire on 31 August 2023*.
The ceiling value for this framework will be £35M over the Framework term, with financial approval up to £30M & the remaining £5M ring-fenced as contingency should the proposed Protect Duty legislation increase demand for the use of the NBA. As this is a Framework, these figures are non-committal & represent the maximum value of activities that can be carried out under the agreement subject to demand.
This procurement will follow a two stage tender process:
- 1st stage will be based on the ability to meet the requirements in the form of a compliant bid
- 2nd stage will be physical testing
The top three scoring bidders will progress to the physical testing stage. The date of the first stage of this procurement is yet to be confirmed*.
A contract notice will be published when we intend to start the procurement process in the summer of 2023.
*Dates are subject to change. Expected to change this month following governance approval to extend to 31st December 2023.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
35 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender activity to ascertain the contractor for the next iteration of the NBA framework who will handle the storage, maintenance and deployment of police owned barrier asset. Supplier will also be given the opportunity to supplement the NBA stock with their own stock should the need arise.
Two stage procurement. First stage based on submission of bids. Top three scoring bids will progress to the second stage - physical testing. Supporting contract opportunity notice listed on Contracts Finder on 19/07/2023.
Competition to be held via the Authority's contract lifecycle management system, Coupa.
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: 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:
Yes
Description of options:
36 month contract with an optional extension of 12 months.
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
Tender documents are available at https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice.
Event name: National Barrier Asset (NBA) Framework 2023-2027
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:
Bidders may access bid documents at: https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
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 a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-016781
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
28/08/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
28/08/2023
Local time: 12:30
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
It is anticipated that the NBA framework will be required following the expiry of this new framework. Notices for the next iteration should be expected 6-8 months prior to the expiry of this new framework.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/07/2023