Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil
Maidstone
ME15 6XB
UK
Contact person: Mr Dave Smith
Telephone: +44 1622692121
E-mail: david.smith2@kent.fire-uk.org
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
C20011 - Supply and Repair of Ladders
Reference number: DN614989
II.1.2) Main CPV code
35000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Framework Authority is therefore seeking to establish a national framework for ladders consisting of 3 Lots used on Fire Appliances-
Lot 1 - Repairable Ladders - Riveted Type (requires no welding)
Lot 2 - Repairable ladders - Welded type
Lot 3 Unrepairable ladders - Swaged Type.
Lots 1 and 2 will also include the provision of repairs and maintenance services and the provision of associated training services to allow for in-house repair, servicing and maintenance of ladders.
The Framework Authority is therefore seeking a single supplier for each of Lots 1, 2 and 3. The Framework Authority anticipates entering into a Framework Agreement (one for each of the Lots 1, 2 and 3) with the successful supplier(s). Organisations permitted to enter into Call-Off Agreement(s) pursuant to such Framework Agreement(s) will be able to direct award to whichever supplier best meets their requirements in terms of current operational needs and compatibility with existing equipment and appliances. Organisations permitted to enter into Call-Off Agreement(s) pursuant to such Framework Agreement(s) include all Fire and Rescue Authorities and other Blue Light Emergency Services (as defined under the list of category 1 responders set out in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and which includes Police Forces, British Transport Police, Ambulance Services and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, within the British Islands (as defined in section 5 of the Interpretation Act 1978) (each a “Participating Authority” and together referred to as the “Participating Authorities”).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Repairable Ladders - Riveted Type (requires no welding)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35100000
44481000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Repairable Ladders - Riveted Type – Also know across the Fire and Rescue Service as modular type ladders, these are ladders that can be fully broken down to each of their constituent parts and are refurbished by an experienced and qualified ladder technician and do not require welding.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Repairable ladders - Welded type
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35100000
44481000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Repairable Ladders – Welded Type - ladders that can be partially broken down into sections and are able to be refurbished by an experienced and qualified ladder technician, but require welding.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Unrepairable ladders - Swaged Type.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35100000
44481000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 are Unrepairable Ladders – Swaged Type . These include short extension, fixed roof, folding roof and step ladders and are the type of ladder which, due to the construction and cost, makes them uneconomic to repair. Tenderers are required to provide all types of ladders required. The length of ladders required under Lot 3 will be as follows:
Folding Roof Ladder - 4.5m length single section
Folding Roof Ladder - 5.4m length single section
Roof Ladder - 4.5m length single section
Roof Ladder - 5.4m length single section
Short Extension Ladder - 2.47m closed/5.4m fully extended
Short Extension Ladder - 2.77m closed/6.4m fully extended
Short Extension Ladder - 3.38m closed/7.64m fully extended
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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.1.2) 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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years:
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:
07/12/2022
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:
07/12/2022
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Electronically via Kent Business portal
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
At least 3 years from date of award of this opportunity. Be advised that Kent Fire & Rescue Service may not be the procurer of any subsequent framework.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil
Maidstone
ME15 9XB
UK
Telephone: +44 1622692121
E-mail: david.smith2@kent.fire-uk.org
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil
Maidstone
ME15 9XB
UK
Telephone: +44 1622692121
E-mail: tina.butler@kent.fire-uk.org
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/11/2022