United Kingdom-Hertford: HCC – 11/20 – Framework Agreement for the Supply of Disposable Gloves and Aprons

Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2020/S 237-586865/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Hertfordshire County Council
Postal address: Pegs Lane
Town: Hertford
Postal code: SG13 8DE
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Strategic Procurement Group
Email: gianni.tinnirello1@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.supplyhertfordshire.uk

I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
to the above mentioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: HCC – 11/20 – Framework Agreement for the Supply of Disposable Gloves and Aprons

Reference number: HCC1911891
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 18424300
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) is currently out to procurement for the provision of the supply of disposable gloves and aprons. Further information in regards to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4) Description of the procurement field (OJEU contract notice refers). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the eTendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 8000000 Currency: GBPII.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Disposable Gloves

Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18424300

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKH23, UKJ3
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the full term. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the contract will be approximately Herts Full Stop GBP 500 000, Hampshire GBP 500 000 for all lots, however the estimated annual range for all customers and all lots is between GBP 1 000 000 and GBP 2 000 000; This range reflects the inflation due to current market conditions. Tenderers are strongly recommended to review the tender documents with regards to the frequency and effect of reviews. The framework agreement will be awarded for a term of 4(four) years. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the Council and other participating authorities will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those specified under the established framework agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the services provided, any framework agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 8000000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:This framework agreement will be reviewed at the end of the framework agreement period.

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:

II.2.1) Title: Disposable Aprons

Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18143000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKJ3, UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the full term. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated total value of the lot will be approximately GBP 140 000 for all customers;This range reflects the inflation due to current market conditions, Tenderers are strongly recommended to review the tender documents with regards to the frequency and effect of reviews. The framework agreement will be awarded for a term of 4(four) years. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the Council and other participating authorities will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those specified under the established framework agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the services provided, any framework agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 140000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:This framework agreement will be reviewed at the end of the framework agreement period.

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:

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:
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

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
Framework agreement with several operators

In the case of framework agreements,provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
N/AIV.1.8) Information about the 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: 2021-01-08 Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2021-01-08 Local time: 12:00 Place:

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: yes
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:
Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend. To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. In accordance with Regulation 53 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Council’s procurement documents are available within the e-Tendering system. This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline. If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.com or telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8.30-17.00. The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a framework agreement or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result. The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council’s obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request. The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council’s requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the framework agreement.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: High Court
Postal address: Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
Town: London
Postal code: WC2A 2LL
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20794760000

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Official name: High Court
Postal address: Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
Town: London
Postal code: WC2A 2LL
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20794760000

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The contracting authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the framework agreement is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award a framework agreement before a contract is executed/signed (as appropriate). The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where a framework agreement has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the framework agreement has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the framework agreement ineffective.

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Official name: Chief Legal Officer — Hertfordshire County Council
Postal address: County Hall, Pegs Lane
Town: Hertford
Postal code: SG13 8DE
Country: United Kingdom
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2020-11-30