Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
723645339
Service Headquarters, The Knowle, Clyst St George
Exeter
EX3 0NW
UK
Contact person: Bridget Phillips
Telephone: +44 1392872200
E-mail: procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.dsfire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30504
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=16534&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=16534&B=BLUELIGHT
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
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerial Appliances and Special Vehicles).
Reference number: DS183-15
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34144200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (on behalf of the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) Transport Officers Group) is leading a procurement project to implement a Framework Agreement, specifically for the United Kingdom Fire Sector, for Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerial Appliances and Special Vehicles).
The Framework Agreement contains multiple lots, some of which are multiple supplier lots (lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9) and others single supplier lots (lots 5a, 5b and 10).
The target date for the Framework Agreement to go live is March/April 2017.
Full details of the requirement is provided in the tender documents, which are available to all suppliers via the link provided within section I.3)
Further information on the estimated value of the Framework Agreement and demand information is provided in section 1.6 of the Invitation to Tender.
This Contract Notice is to invite suppliers to tender for a place on the Framework Agreement.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
550 000 000.00
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: 5a
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5a — Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) — 4x2 variant (Light Rescue Pumping Appliance)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31120000
32441300
34100000
34113000
34113200
34113300
34114000
34114100
34114110
34130000
34131000
34133100
34136000
34136100
34136200
34139000
34140000
34142100
34144000
34144210
34144211
34144212
34144213
34200000
34211300
34221000
34221100
34221200
34310000
34320000
34913000
34951000
35110000
35112000
35412500
42122110
42415320
42521000
43328100
44480000
44481100
44482100
48100000
50100000
50110000
50117000
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Rapid Intervention Vehicle is a type of Light Rescue Pumping Appliance.
Lot 5a is for a 4x2 Rapid Intervention Vehicle.
This is a single supplier lot.
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: 72
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
A single Framework Contractor shall be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement for this lot.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement (provided in section IV.1.3)) is not relevant to this procurement and should be ignored.
Lot No: 5b
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5b — Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) — 4x4 variant (Light Rescue Pumping Appliance)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31120000
32441300
34100000
34113000
34113200
34113300
34114000
34114100
34114110
34130000
34131000
34133100
34136000
34136100
34136200
34139000
34140000
34142100
34144000
34144210
34144211
34144212
34144213
34200000
34211300
34221000
34221100
34221200
34310000
34320000
34913000
34951000
35110000
35112000
35412500
42122110
42415320
42521000
43328100
44480000
44481100
44482100
48100000
50100000
50110000
50117000
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Rapid Intervention Vehicle is a type of Light Rescue Pumping Appliance.
Lot 5b is for a 4x4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle.
This is a single supplier lot.
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: 72
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
A single Framework Contractor shall be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement for this lot.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement (provided in section IV.1.3)) is not relevant to this procurement and should be ignored.
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 — Light Rescue Pumping Appliances (3 to 7.5 tonnes (GVW))
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31120000
32441300
34100000
34113000
34113200
34113300
34114000
34114100
34114110
34130000
34131000
34133100
34136000
34136100
34136200
34139000
34140000
34142100
34144000
34144210
34144211
34144212
34144213
34200000
34211300
34221000
34221100
34221200
34310000
34320000
34913000
34951000
35110000
35112000
35412500
42122110
42415320
42521000
43328100
44480000
44481100
44482100
48100000
50100000
50110000
50117000
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Light Rescue Pumping Appliance is a vehicle that is designed and manufactured with a recognised fire pump and water tank with the main purpose of attending incidents for extinguishing fires and has a Gross Vehicle Weight of 3 to 7.5 tonnes.
This is a multiple supplier lot.
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: 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:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (four years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods. See section VI.3) for further information.
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
There is no cap on the number of Framework Contractors who will be awarded a place on this lot. All Potential Providers who pass the tender evaluation (for this lot), shall be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement for this lot.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement (provided in section IV.1.3)) is not relevant to this procurement and should be ignored.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 — Medium Rescue Pumping Appliances (over 7.5 and up to 15 tonnes (GVW))
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31120000
32441300
34100000
34113000
34113200
34113300
34114000
34114100
34114110
34130000
34131000
34133100
34136000
34136100
34136200
34139000
34140000
34142100
34144000
34144210
34144211
34144212
34144213
34200000
34211300
34221000
34221100
34221200
34310000
34320000
34913000
34951000
35110000
35112000
35412500
42122110
42415320
42521000
43328100
44480000
44481100
44482100
48100000
50100000
50110000
50117000
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Medium Rescue Pumping Appliance is a vehicle that is designed and manufactured with a recognised fire pump and water tank with the main purpose of attending incidents for extinguishing fires and has a Gross Vehicle Weight of over 7.5 and up to 15 tonnes.
This is a multiple supplier lot.
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: 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:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (four years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods. See section VI.3) for further information.
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
There is no cap on the number of Framework Contractors who will be awarded a place on this lot. All Potential Providers who pass the tender evaluation (for this lot), shall be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement for this lot.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement (provided in section IV.1.3)) is not relevant to this procurement and should be ignored.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 — Super Rescue Pumping Appliances (over 15 tonnes (GVW))
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31120000
32441300
34100000
34113000
34113200
34113300
34114000
34114100
34114110
34130000
34131000
34133100
34136000
34136100
34136200
34139000
34140000
34142100
34144000
34144210
34144211
34144212
34144213
34200000
34211300
34221000
34221100
34221200
34310000
34320000
34913000
34951000
35110000
35112000
35412500
42122110
42415320
42521000
43328100
44480000
44481100
44482100
48100000
50100000
50110000
50117000
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Super Rescue Pumping Appliance is a vehicle that is designed and manufactured with a recognised fire pump and water tank with the main purpose of attending incidents for extinguishing fires and has a Gross Vehicle Weight over 15 tonnes.
This is a multiple supplier lot.
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: 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:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (four years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods. See section VI.3) for further information.
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
There is no cap on the number of Framework Contractors who will be awarded a place on this lot. All Potential Providers who pass the tender evaluation (for this lot), shall be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement for this lot.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement (provided in section IV.1.3)) is not relevant to this procurement and should be ignored.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 — Light, Medium and Super Rescue Pumping Appliances (3 tonnes and over (GVW))
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31120000
32441300
34100000
34113000
34113200
34113300
34114000
34114100
34114110
34130000
34131000
34133100
34136000
34136100
34136200
34139000
34140000
34142100
34144000
34144210
34144211
34144212
34144213
34200000
34211300
34221000
34221100
34221200
34310000
34320000
34913000
34951000
35110000
35112000
35412500
42122110
42415320
42521000
43328100
44480000
44481100
44482100
48100000
50100000
50110000
50117000
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For vehicle descriptions, see lot description for lots 1, 2 and 3.
Contracting Authorities shall only be permitted to use lot 4 where they can justify that lots 1, 2 and/or 3 are not suitable to meet their requirement.
This is a multiple supplier lot.
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: 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:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (four years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods. See section VI.3) for further information.
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
There is no cap on the number of Framework Contractors who will be awarded a place on this lot. All Potential Providers who pass the tender evaluation (for this lot), shall be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement for this lot.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement (provided in section IV.1.3)) is not relevant to this procurement and should be ignored.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 — Aerial Appliances
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31120000
32441300
34100000
34113000
34113200
34113300
34114000
34114100
34114110
34130000
34131000
34133100
34136000
34136100
34136200
34139000
34140000
34142100
34144000
34144210
34144211
34144212
34144213
34200000
34211300
34221000
34221100
34221200
34310000
34320000
34913000
34951000
35110000
35112000
35412500
42122110
42415320
42521000
43328100
44480000
44481100
44482100
48100000
50100000
50110000
50117000
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An Aerial Appliance is a vehicle fitted with aerial capability to effect rescues from tall and high-rise structures and pump water.
This is a multiple supplier lot.
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: 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:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods. See section VI.3) for further information.
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
There is no cap on the number of Framework Contractors who will be awarded a place on this lot. All Potential Providers who pass the tender evaluation (for this lot), shall be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement for this lot.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement (provided in section IV.1.3)) is not relevant to this procurement and should be ignored.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7 — Light Special Vehicles (3 to 7.5 tonnes (GVW))
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31120000
32441300
34100000
34113000
34113200
34113300
34114000
34114100
34114110
34130000
34131000
34133100
34136000
34136100
34136200
34139000
34140000
34142100
34144000
34144210
34144211
34144212
34144213
34200000
34211300
34221000
34221100
34221200
34310000
34320000
34913000
34951000
35110000
35112000
35412500
42122110
42415320
42521000
43328100
44480000
44481100
44482100
48100000
50100000
50110000
50117000
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Light Special Vehicle is an operational asset with a specific role or purpose, with a Gross Vehicle Weight of 3 to 7.5 tonnes.
This is a multiple supplier lot.
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: 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:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods. See section VI.3) for further information.
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
There is no cap on the number of Framework Contractors who will be awarded a place on this lot. All Potential Providers who pass the tender evaluation (for this lot), shall be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement for this lot.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement (provided in section IV.1.3)) is not relevant to this procurement and should be ignored.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 — Medium Special Vehicles (over 7.5 and up to 15 tonnes (GVW))
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31120000
32441300
34100000
34113000
34113200
34113300
34114000
34114100
34114110
34130000
34131000
34133100
34136000
34136100
34136200
34139000
34140000
34142100
34144000
34144210
34144211
34144212
34144213
34200000
34211300
34221000
34221100
34221200
34310000
34320000
34913000
34951000
35110000
35112000
35412500
42122110
42415320
42521000
43328100
44480000
44481100
44482100
48100000
50100000
50110000
50117000
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Medium Special Vehicle is an operational asset with a specific role or purpose, with a Gross Vehicle Weight of over 7.5 and up to 15 tonnes.
This is a multiple supplier lot.
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: 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:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods. See section VI.3) for further information.
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
There is no cap on the number of Framework Contractors who will be awarded a place on this lot. All Potential Providers who pass the tender evaluation (for this lot), shall be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement for this lot.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement (provided in section IV.1.3)) is not relevant to this procurement and should be ignored.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9 — Super Special Vehicles (over 15 tonnes (GVW))
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31120000
32441300
34100000
34113000
34113200
34113300
34114000
34114100
34114110
34130000
34131000
34133100
34136000
34136100
34136200
34139000
34140000
34142100
34144000
34144210
34144211
34144212
34144213
34200000
34211300
34221000
34221100
34221200
34310000
34320000
34913000
34951000
35110000
35112000
35412500
42122110
42415320
42521000
43328100
44480000
44481100
44482100
48100000
50100000
50110000
50117000
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Super Special Vehicle is an operational asset with a specific role or purpose, with a Gross Vehicle Weight over 15 tonnes.
This is a multiple supplier lot.
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: 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:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods. See section VI.3) for further information.
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
There is no cap on the number of Framework Contractors who will be awarded a place on this lot. All Potential Providers who pass the tender evaluation (for this lot), shall be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement for this lot.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement (provided in section IV.1.3)) is not relevant to this procurement and should be ignored.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10 — Incident Support Unit (ISU) (Light Special Vehicle)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31120000
32441300
34100000
34113000
34113200
34113300
34114000
34114100
34114110
34130000
34131000
34133100
34136000
34136100
34136200
34139000
34140000
34142100
34144000
34144210
34144211
34144212
34144213
34200000
34211300
34221000
34221100
34221200
34310000
34320000
34913000
34951000
35110000
35112000
35412500
42122110
42415320
42521000
43328100
44480000
44481100
44482100
48100000
50100000
50110000
50117000
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An Incident Support Unit is a type of Light Special Vehicle.
This is a single supplier lot.
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: 72
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
A single Framework Contractor shall be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement for this lot.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement (provided in section IV.1.3)) is not relevant to this procurement and should be ignored.
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:
A suitability assessment against the selection criteria shall be carried out — Only those Potential Providers who pass this assessment shall continue to the next evaluation stage. Please see the Invitation to Tender and online questionnaire for full details on the suitability assessment.
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.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 20
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2016/S 128-229361
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
07/11/2016
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
07/11/2016
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
For the purpose of this Framework Agreement, Special Vehicles are identified as Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles, which are 3 tonne or over (GVW) and are not an Aerial or Pumping Appliance. Examples of Special Vehicles include (but are not limited to) Specialist Rescue Units, Off Road Vehicles, Water/Foam Carriers, Prime Movers, Hose Layers, Incident Support Units, Incident Response Units, Incident Command Units and General Purpose Vehicles (box lorries e.g. Environmental Protection Units).
Term of the Framework Agreement:
The Authority proposes to enter into the Framework Agreement for different periods for the multiple and single supplier lots:
Multiple supplier lots — A period of four years with the Framework Contractors. The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding eight years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods.
Single supplier lots — A period of six years with the Framework Contractor/s, with no extensions.
The Public Contract Regulations stipulate the following in relation to the term of a Framework Agreement — ‘The term of a framework agreement shall not exceed 4 years, save in exceptional cases duly justified, in particular by the subject-matter of the framework agreement’.
The extension of the Framework Agreement (for the multiple supplier lots) beyond 4 years shall be at the Authority's discretion. Justification for extension would need to meet the following criteria:
— The Framework Agreement still meets the requirements of the Contracting Authorities, and
— The Framework Agreement is not acting as a barrier to any new suppliers in the market, or any who were not successful in winning a place on the Framework Agreement
The justification for the single supplier lots to be six years is to enable Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service contingency time for the full rollout of Rapid Intervention Vehicles and Incident Support Units of the same core design and to allow for unforeseen political or strategic change which has a direct impact on the project.
Contracting Authorities:
The Framework Agreement will be available to the following Contracting Authorities:
— All Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) within the United Kingdom — See below for a list of these FRSs.
— The Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-fire-risk-management-organisation
— The Home Office https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office
— Suppliers or Organisations who are the acting agent and responsible for/manage vehicle procurement on behalf of any of the above named organisations will also have access to the Framework Agreement.
— Lease/Finance Providers procuring vehicles which are utilised by any of the above organisations will also have access to the Framework Agreement.
List of FRSs within the United Kingdom:
Avon, Cornwall, Devon & Somerset, Dorset & Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Guernsey, Jersey, Isles of Scilly, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Royal Berkshire, Surrey, West Sussex, County Durham and Darlington, Cleveland, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Humberside, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Isle of Man, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Northern Ireland, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Hereford and Worcester, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Mid and West Wales, North Wales, South Wales, London Fire Brigade and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
The FRSs listed above may merge during the life of the Framework Agreement with another FRS or Public Body. In this instance, the newly formed Public Body shall still have access to the Framework Agreement.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Authority shall comply with Regulation 87 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in respect of the standstill procedures and notifying award decisions in accordance with Regulation 86.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/09/2016