Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The South West Middlesex Crematorium
Hounslow Road, Hanworth, Feltham
Middlesex
TW13 5JH
UK
Contact person: Dahamia Stephenson
Telephone: +44 2088715074
E-mail: Dahamia.Stephenson@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI75
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.swmcrematorium.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Middlesex:-Cremators./837762S72F
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/837762S72F
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Other: Funeral and bereavement services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Crematoria Equipment and Maintenance
II.1.2) Main CPV code
42350000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
South West Middlesex Crematorium Board (the “SWMCB”) is inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for the demolition of 3 No. existing “Shelton Diamond” cremators and the design and supply of 3 “bariatric” replacement Cremators, “mercury” abatement system & ancillary equipment and maintenance of the above for 15 years in accordance with the Specification.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42350000
45215000
45215300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI75
Main site or place of performance:
Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
South West Middlesex Crematorium Board (the “SWMCB”) is inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for the demolition of 3 existing cremators and the design and supply of 3 replacement Cremators with mercury abatement system and ancillary equipment and maintenance of same in accordance with the Specification.
The first aspect will involve the phased removal of the existing cremators, abatement system and ancillary equipment and the design and installation of 3 No. new cremators, accompanying abatement system, other ancillary equipment and commissioning and training of staff, ensuring service continuity throughout. The contract for this aspect of the project will be for a period of 12 months.
The second aspect will be the “all inclusive” maintenance of the above equipment for a period of 15 years following handover.
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:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 192
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
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:
As stated in the procurement documents.
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.1.8) 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:
05/12/2018
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
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
05/12/2018
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Wandsworth Borough Council.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
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.
This procurement is being undertaken on behalf of the South West Crematorium Board (SWCB). The Crematorium is an independent local government body created by the South West Middlesex Crematorium Act, 1947 and is not affiliated with any particular undertakers or organisation other than local authorities.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Middlesex:-Cremators./837762S72F
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/837762S72F
GO Reference: GO-20181031-PRO-13476202
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 20794760000
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall, Westminster
London
SW1A 2AS
UK
Telephone: +44 2072761234
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The South West Crematorium Board (SWCB) will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar days standstill period at the point information on the award of the contracts is communicated to tenderers.
Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the SWCB as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the Applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the SWCB to amend any document and may award damages.
If the contract has been entered into the Court may, depending on the circumstances, award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order the SWCB to pay a fine, and/or order that the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/10/2018