Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
UK
Telephone: +44 8081685808
E-mail: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
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://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Educational-equipment./R3546E4AVP
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
Supply of Sensory Equipment and Associated Services Y23060
Reference number: Y23060
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39162000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This Framework Agreement is open to all public sector organisations and has been split into three (3) LOTs;
LOT 1 – Sensory Rooms and Spaces.
LOT 2 – Sensory Pools.
LOT 3 – Sensory Gardens.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
30 000 000.00
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
Sensory Rooms and Spaces
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33693000
37500000
39162100
33192000
39151300
31500000
39143113
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a turnkey solution for public bodies who wish to create sensory rooms and spaces, that can be used by all ages, can cater for a range of conditions, and can provide calming, de-escalation, immersive, interactive, dark and portable environments, to include, but not limited to;
•Multisensory
•Protective padding
•Sensory furniture
•Sensory lighting
•Sensory toys
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: 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
All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the
Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement
are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Sensory Pools
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
43324100
80340000
33693000
39151000
42416300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a turnkey solution for public bodies who wish to purchase sensory pools, that can be used by all ages, and can cater for a range of conditions, to include, but not limited to;
•Fibre optic effects projectors
•Hydrotherapy pool lighting
•LED colour wash lighting
•Sensory pool
•Sound equipment
•Water resistant speakers
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: 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
All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the
Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement
are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Sensory Gardens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45316100
16160000
39142000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a turnkey solution for public bodies who wish to create sensory gardens, that can be used by all ages, and can cater for a range of conditions, to include, but not limited to;
•Outdoor furnishings
•Outdoor interactive sensory products
•Outdoor planting
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: 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
All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the
Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement
are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.
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.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
08/04/2025
Local time: 14:00
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
Duration in months: 48 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
08/04/2025
Local time: 14:15
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Educational-equipment./R3546E4AVP
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R3546E4AVP
GO Reference: GO-2025218-PRO-29474102
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)
1 Abbey Wood Road
West Malling
ME19 4YT
UK
Telephone: +44 8081685808
E-mail: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Commercial Services
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
UK
Telephone: +44 8081685808
E-mail: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/02/2025