Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
UK
Contact person: Sarah Dye
Telephone: +44 1612348000
E-mail: sarah.dye@nwupc.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NWUPC&target=&timeout=
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: sub-central contracting authority
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Residential Textiles, Starter Packs and Window Coverings
Reference number: FFE3177 NW
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for members of APUC,CPC,HEPCW,LUPC,NEUPC,NWUPC & SUPC for Residential Textiles,Starter Packs & Window Coverings. The Agreement was tendered in 29 lots as follows:
Lot 1-Bedding and Bathroom Textiles and Associated Student Accommodation Products
Lot 2-Kitchen Starter Packs and Associated Kitchenware
Lots 3-29 Supply, installation, and maintenance of Window Coverings [regional].
In accordance with the intention stated in section 1.3.8 of the ITT,some of lots 3-29 will be combined as the evaluation has produced a result in which the same group of economic operators have been awarded to several lots. Lots 3-29 will become lots 3-5:
Lot 3-Window Coverings Scotland
Lot 4-Window Coverings Northern Ireland
Lot 5-Window Coverings England and Wales
The Agreement will commence on 1st March 2022 for 24 months until 29th February 2024 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of 12 months until 28th February 2026
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
12 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Bedding and Bathroom Textiles and Associated Student Accommodation Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39512000
39514000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide a compliant route for bedding and bathroom textiles for use in student residential accommodation & conferencing settings. Suppliers will be required, on a national basis, to supply, the following in a variety of fabrics and sizes: Bedding Textiles not limited to bedlinen & bedding packs; duvets, pillows, mattress and bedding protectors, blankets. Bathroom Textiles inc towels, face cloths, bathmats, and shower curtains; along with other associated accommodation products.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Customer Requirements
/ Weighting: 40.00%
Price
/ Weighting:
60.00%
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:
Yes
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Kitchen Starter Packs and Associated Kitchenware
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39220000
39221000
39240000
39514000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide a compliant route for kitchen starter packs and associated kitchenware for use in student residential accommodation & conferencing settings.
Suppliers will be required, on a national basis, to supply, the following items both in packs & individually: Cooking aids inc but not limited to pans, boards, sheets, glassware, stoneware, ceramicware, knives, utensils. and storage. Diningware including but not limited to cutlery, crockery, glass and plastic tableware. Kitchen linen.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Customer Requirements
/ Weighting: 40.00%
Price
/ Weighting:
60.00%
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:
Yes
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Window Coverings Scotland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44115810
44115900
45421143
39515000
39522130
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply only and supply & installation of a range of curtains and blinds inc but not limited to roller, venetian, & vertical blinds; black out, dim out, lined & non-lined curtains; and window films. Products will be provided in both occupied and unoccupied areas of a member institution’s estate including but not limited to student, residential and commercial accommodation, teaching areas including lecture theatres, offices, reception areas, corridors, and stairways.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Customer Requirements
/ Weighting: 40.00%
Price
/ Weighting:
60.00%
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:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 3 Window Coverings Scotland is a combination of the originally advertised
Lots 3-6 covering individual regions of Scotland
In accordance with the intention stated in section 1.3.8 of the ITT, these lots were combined as the evaluation produced a result in which the same group of suppliers were awarded to Lots 3-6
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Window Coverings Northern Ireland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39515000
39522130
44115900
45421143
44115810
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply only and supply & installation of a range of curtains and blinds inc but not limited to roller, venetian, & vertical blinds; black out, dim out, lined & non-lined curtains; and window films. Products will be provided in both occupied and unoccupied areas of a member institution’s estate including but not limited to student, residential and commercial accommodation, teaching areas including lecture theatres, offices, reception areas, corridors, and stairways.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Customer Requirements
/ Weighting: 40.00%
Price
/ Weighting:
60.00%
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:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 4 was originally advertised as Lot 7. The scope and geographic coverage remain as previously advertised. The change of name from Lot 7 Window Coverings Northern Ireland to Lot 4 Window Coverings Northern Ireland is the result of the combining of other regional lots for the supply of window coverings as detailed in this notice.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5- Window Coverings England and Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39515000
44115810
39522130
44115900
45421143
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply only and supply & installation of a range of curtains and blinds inc but not limited to roller, venetian, & vertical blinds; black out, dim out, lined & non-lined curtains; and window films. Products will be provided in both occupied and unoccupied areas of a member institution’s estate including but not limited to student, residential and commercial accommodation, teaching areas including lecture theatres, offices, reception areas, corridors, and stairways.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Customer Requirements
/ Weighting: 40.00%
Price
/ Weighting:
60.00%
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:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 5 Window Coverings England and Wales is a combination of the originally advertised Lots 8-29 covering individual regions of England and Wales.
In accordance with the intention stated in section 1.3.8 of the ITT, these lots were combined as the evaluation produced a result in which the same group of suppliers were awarded to all of Lots 8-29
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
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:
2021/S 000-028513
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1: Bedding and Bathroom Textiles and Associated Student Accommodation Products
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Kneale & Co Limited
454128
Salford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GAILARDE LTD
1406026
Hertfordshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Noahs Box Ltd
11389600
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dark Blue International Ltd
09958033
Barking
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 2: Kitchen Starter Packs and Associated Kitchenware
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Student Essentials
13259753
Liss
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Kneale & Co Limited
454128
Salford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Noahs Box Ltd
11389600
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 3: Window Coverings Scotland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Skopos Fabrics Limited
7902865
West Yorkshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Milly Contract Furnishings Ltd
12410931
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Kneale & Co Limited
454128
Salford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 4: Window Coverings Northern Ireland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Skopos Fabrics Limited
7902865
West Yorkshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Milly Contract Furnishings Ltd
12410931
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Kneale & Co Limited
454128
Salford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Herbert Parkinson Ltd.
318082Y
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bridge Contract Interiors
08232102
Chippenham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GAILARDE LTD
1406026
Hertfordshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Lot 5: Window Coverings England and Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 12
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Skopos Fabrics Limited
7902865
West Yorkshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Milly Contract Furnishings Ltd
12410931
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Custom Group Limited
02124001
Derbyshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Kneale & Co Limited
454128
Salford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Herbert Parkinson Ltd.
318082Y
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bridge Contract Interiors
08232102
Chippenham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The following organisations have committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the
Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award:
NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/
HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/
LUPC https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members
SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the
following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the
permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements
that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of
the current members is available as follows:
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be
accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsec
torclassificationguide
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
https://www.local.gov.uk
NDPBs
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
National Parks Authorities
https://www.nationalparks.uk/
Police Forces in the United Kingdom
https://www.police.uk/
Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
NHS Bodies England
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
Hospices in the UK
https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice
Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-socialhousing
Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
Scottish Police
http://www.scotland.police.uk
NI Public Bodies
Northern Ireland Government Departments
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurementpolicy-applies
Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
Health and Social care in Northern Ireland
http://online.hscni.net
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
https://www.psni.police.uk
The impact of combining lots is as follows:
New Lot: 3 Window Coverings Scotland
Original Lots:
Lot 3 Window Coverings Scotland 1
Lot 4 Window Coverings Scotland 2
Lot 5 Window Coverings Scotland 3
Lot 6 Window Coverings Scotland 4
New Lot: 4 Window Coverings Northern Ireland
Original Lot:
Lot 7 Window Coverings Northern Ireland
New Lot: 5 Window Coverings England and Wales
Original Lots:
Lot 8 Window Coverings Northwest 1
Lot 9 Window Coverings Northwest 2
Lot 10 Window Coverings Northeast 1
Lot 11 Window Coverings Northeast 2
Lot 12 Window Coverings Yorkshire 1
Lot 13 Window Coverings Yorkshire 2
Lot 14 Window Coverings Yorkshire 3
Lot 15 Window Coverings Wales 1
Lot 16 Window Coverings Wales 2
Lot 17 Window Coverings West Midlands 1
Lot 18 Window Coverings West Midlands 2
Lot 19 Window Coverings East Midlands 1
Lot 20 Window Coverings East Midlands 2
Lot 21 Window Coverings East 1
Lot 22 Window Coverings East 2
Lot 23 Window Coverings Central
Lot 24 Window Coverings London
Lot 25 Window Coverings South West 1
Lot 26 Window Coverings South West 2
Lot 27 Window Coverings South East 1
Lot 28 Window Coverings South East 2
Lot 29 Window Coverings South East 3
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NWUPC Ltd
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/03/2022