Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
South Eastern Regional College
Victoria avenue
Newtownards
BT23 7EH
UK
E-mail: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.1) Name and addresses
FE Belfast Metropolitan College
Titanic Quarter Campus, 7 Queens Road
Belfast
BT3 9DT
UK
E-mail: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.1) Name and addresses
FE Northern Regional College
Antrim Campus, Fountain Street
Antrim
BT41 4AL
UK
E-mail: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.1) Name and addresses
FE North West Regional College
Strand Road
Londonderry
BT48 7AL
UK
E-mail: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.1) Name and addresses
FE Southern Regional College
Patrick Street
Newry
BT35 8DN
UK
E-mail: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.1) Name and addresses
FE South West College
2 Mountjoy Road
Omagh
BT79 7AH
UK
E-mail: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
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
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
The Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables for the Northern Ireland Colleges of Further and Higher Education
Reference number: 2271574
II.1.2) Main CPV code
03000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six (6) Regional Colleges in Northern Ireland (‘NI Colleges’) wishes to appoint contractor (s) for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables for the for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
296 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 6 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six (6) Regional Colleges in Northern Ireland (‘NI Colleges’) wishes to appoint contractor (s) for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables for the for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Colleges may extend the contract for any period up to and including 24 months commencing from the initial contract period expiry date.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The Colleges may extend the contract for any period up to and including 24 months commencing from the initial contract period expiry date.
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
Southern Regional College (SRC) Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six (6) Regional Colleges in Northern Ireland (‘NI Colleges’) wishes to appoint contractor (s) for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables for the for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Colleges may extend the contract for any period up to and including 24 months commencing from the initial contract period expiry date.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The Colleges may extend the contract for any period up to and including 24 months commencing from the initial contract period expiry date.
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
South West College (SWC) Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six (6) Regional Colleges in Northern Ireland (‘NI Colleges’) wishes to appoint contractor (s) for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables for the for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Colleges may extend the contract for any period up to and including 24 months commencing from the initial contract period expiry date.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The Colleges may extend the contract for any period up to and including 24 months commencing from the initial contract period expiry date.
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
II.2.1) Title
Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six (6) Regional Colleges in Northern Ireland (‘NI Colleges’) wishes to appoint contractor (s) for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables for the for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Colleges may extend the contract for any period up to and including 24 months commencing from the initial contract period expiry date.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The Colleges may extend the contract for any period up to and including 24 months commencing from the initial contract period expiry date.
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
II.2.1) Title
Northern Regional College (NRC) Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six (6) Regional Colleges in Northern Ireland (‘NI Colleges’) wishes to appoint contractor (s) for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables for the for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Colleges may extend the contract for any period up to and including 24 months commencing from the initial contract period expiry date.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The Colleges may extend the contract for any period up to and including 24 months commencing from the initial contract period expiry date.
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
II.2.1) Title
North West Regional College (NWRC) Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six (6) Regional Colleges in Northern Ireland (‘NI Colleges’) wishes to appoint contractor (s) for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables for the for the supply and delivery of fruit and vegetables.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Colleges may extend the contract for any period up to and including 24 months commencing from the initial contract period expiry date.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The Colleges may extend the contract for any period up to and including 24 months commencing from the initial contract period expiry date.
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
25/11/2019
Local time: 15:00
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
Tender must be valid until:
23/02/2020
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
25/11/2019
Local time: 15:30
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
The successful contractor’s performance on the contract will be regularly monitored. Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures.
UK
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
CPD will comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and, where appropriate, will incorporate a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. This provides time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/10/2019