Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Millennium Point, Waterfront Business Park, Waterfront Way, Dudley Road
Brierley Hill
DY5 1LZ
UK
E-mail: contracts@wmas.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wmas.nhs.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
All UK Ambulance Services, as per link — https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/
c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT, c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT, c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT
Brierley Hill
UK
Contact person: c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT
E-mail: contracts@wmas.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wmas.nhs.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
All UK Fire Authorities, as per the link — http://www.cfoa.org.uk/12072
c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT, c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT, c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT
Brierley Hill
UK
E-mail: contracts@wmas.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wmas.nhs.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
All UK Police forces, as per link — https://www.police.uk/forces/
c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT, c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT, c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT
Brierley Hill
UK
E-mail: contracts@wmas.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wmas.nhs.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
All UK Government agencies, as per link — https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT, c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT, c/o West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS FT
Brierley Hill
UK
E-mail: contracts@wmas.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wmas.nhs.uk
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Ballistic PPE Capability.
Reference number: 0192-17-N
II.1.2) Main CPV code
18000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Ballistic PPE Capability kit is to be designed and manufactured to protect staff/operational staff who may be responding to incidents relating to the maintenance of law and order with or without other agencies such as (but not limited) Ambulance, Police and FRS
The Ballistic PPE capability is made up of the following PPE/equipment.
—Lot 1 — Body Armour inc Plates, Body Armour Carrier and Stowage Bag. Delta access code XY88A23X7Q
—Lot 2 — Ballistic Helmet. Delta access code 82C343FB7B
—Lot 3 — Tactical Coverall (two piece) and helmet cover. Delta access code DM786GMD3F
—Lot 4 — Gloves (Dexterity). Delta access code B7J3Q76H9G
—Lot 5 — Goggles (interchangeable lenses). Delta access code S84369PG48
—Lot 6 — Head Torch. Delta access code V9AZD8M7G6
—Lot 7 — Headset Communications / Ear Defenders. Delta access code U28YB22497.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
7 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1. Delta access code XY88A23X7Q
II.2.1) Title
Body Armour inc Plates, Body Armour Carrier and Stowage Bag
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44430000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ballistic resistant body armour certified to the CAST (former HOSDB) standards as detailed for both male and female wearers, the carrier and body armour must provide full protection to front and back.
The armour must provide the following protection in accordance with the Home Office CAST Body Armour Standard (2017) Published 31.7.2017: HO4, KR1. Plus HO1, HO2, HO3, HO4, KR1.
A valid CAST (former HOSDB) compliance certificate must be supplied. Any additional test round data must have been completed in a CAST (former HOSDB) accredited test facility within the last 2 years.
The body armour will need to have blunt force trauma protection. The manufacturer must be accredited to an appropriate quality assurance standard for manufacturing.
Please refer to Appendix 2 Ballistic PPE Specification, as published, for the full technical details and requirements for this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality (written submission 30 % Field Trials 40 %)
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial (Price)
/ Weighting: 30
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
Lot No: 2. Delta access code 82C343FB7B
II.2.1) Title
Ballistic Helmet
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18444110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ballistic PPE helmet.
Protection against 436m/sec (9mm Parabellem, DM11A1B2) with Fragment protection — V50 = 575 m/sec (1.1 g/17 gr. Fragment)
Please refer to Appendix 2 Ballistic PPE Specification, as published, for the full technical details and requirements for this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality (Written Submission 30 % and Field Trials 40 %)
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial (Price)
/ Weighting: 30
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
Lot No: 3. Delta access code DM786GMD3F
II.2.1) Title
Tactical Coverall (2-piece) and Helmet Cover
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18114000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tactical Coverall (two piece)
Shower proof and inherently fire retardant coverall consisting of a uniform made of two pieces, trouser and jacket. Trouser, with 50 mm belt loops also the ability to have fixed braces if required. Jacket top which can be fixed to the trousers by means of a zip and stretched fabric to produce a 1 piece suit ensuring sufficient overlap and sealing to minimise the risk of heat and flames passing to the inside of the coveralls at the join. Garment(s) to be machine washable at 60°C. The complete 2-piece coverall will be worn as part of a layered protective system allowing for the donning of ballistic body armour and ballistic helmet. Meeting ISO11612, A1, B1, C1, F1, CE standards
Helmet Cover.
Fabric cover to fit the Ballistic Helmet (Lot 2) flame protection to ISO15025:2000 procedure A (code letter A1)
Please refer to Appendix 2 Ballistic PPE Specification, as published, for the full technical details and requirements for this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality (Written Submission 30 % and Field Trails 40 %)
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial (Price)
/ Weighting: 30
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
Lot No: 4. Delta access code B7J3Q76H9G
II.2.1) Title
Gloves (Dexterity)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18424000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Gloves — Fire retardant, with dexterity that will enable fastening (i.e. stretcher straps and buckles) conforming to standards EN420, EN407
Please refer to Appendix 2 Ballistic PPE Specification, as published, for the full technical details and requirements for this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality (Written submission 30 % and Field Trials 40 %
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial (Price)
/ Weighting: 30
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
Lot No: 5. Delta access code S84369PG48
II.2.1) Title
Goggles (interchangeable lenses)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33735000
33735100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Goggles (interchangeable lenses) to be used with Ballistic Helmet (lot 2) and conforming to NATO standard STANAG2920
Please refer to Appendix 2 Ballistic PPE Specification, as published, for the full technical details and requirements for this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality (Written submission 30 % and Field Trials 40 %)
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial (Price)
/ Weighting: 30
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
Lot No: 6. Delta access code V9AZD8M7G6
II.2.1) Title
Head Torch
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31521320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Head Torch. Multiple light sources with high/medium/low spectrum modes, switchable to flash mode, waterproof up to 1 m.
Please refer to Appendix 2 Ballistic PPE Specification, as published, for the full technical details and requirements for this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality (Written Submission 30 % and Field Trials 40 %)
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial (Price)
/ Weighting: 30
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
Lot No: 7. Delta access code U28YB22497
II.2.1) Title
Headset Communications / Ear Defenders
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35711000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Headset Communications / Ear Defenders: capable of reducing high frequency noises to safe levels, Supports radio communication / verbal communication in hazardous and noisy environments, confirming to PPE directives 89/686/EEC, EMC directives 2004/108/EC, MIL-STD-810F, EMC-MIL-STD-461F, SNR 39db when combined with foam ear plugs.
Please refer to Appendix 2 Ballistic PPE Specification, as published, for the full technical details and requirements for this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality (Written Submission 30 % and Field Trials 40 %
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial (Price)
/ Weighting: 30
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2017/S 145-298920
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 0192-17-N-Lot 1
Title: Body Armour, inc Plates, Body Armour and Stowage Bag
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aegis Engineering Ltd
5 Chesford Grange, Woolston
Chesire
WA1 4RQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 0192-14-N-Lot 2
Title: Ballistic Helmets
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Beechwood Equipment Ltd
Unit 1 Trade city, Brooklands Close, Surrey
Sunbury-on-Themes
TW16 7FD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 0192-17-N-Lot 3
Title: Tactical Coverall (2-piece) and Helmet Cover
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rig Equipment Ltd
Unit 9 Halas Industrial Estate, Forge Lane, West Midlands
Halesowen
B62 8EB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 0192-17-N-Lot 4
Title: Gloves (Dexterity)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Jacks Ltd
Apex House, Timothys Bridge Road, Warwickshire
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 9BF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 0192-17-N-Lot 5
Title: Goggles (interchangeable lenses)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
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: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Beechwood Equipment Ltd
Unit 1 Trade City, Brooklands Close, Surrey
Sunbury-on-Themes
TW16 7FD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 0192-17-N-Lot 6
Title: Headset Torch
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 0192-17-N-Lot 7
Title: Headset Communications / Ear Defenders
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Point South Ltd
PO Box 132, Hampshire
Emsworth
PO10 9DH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=284099556
GO Reference: GO-20171020-PRO-11234763.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Millennium Point, Waterfront Business Park, Waterfront Way, Dudley Road
Brierley Hill
DY5 1LZ
UK
E-mail: contracts@wmas.nhs.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wmas.nhs.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Unit 5, Fellows Court, Lockside, Anchor Brook Industrial Park
Walsall
WS9 8BZ
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wmas.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/10/2017