United Kingdom-Leicester: 175_19 — Supply of Catering Disposables

Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2018/S 157-359616/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: EU
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: ESPO
Postal address: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Town: Leicester
Postal code: LE19 1ES
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Mr Edward Farnworth
Telephone: +44 1162944166
Email: tenders@espo.org
Internet address(es):
Main address:

The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:www.eastmidstenders.org
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:www.eastmidstenders.org
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Other activity: Local Authority Services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: 175_19 — Supply of Catering Disposables

Reference number: 175_19
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 39222100
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: The supply of catering disposables including:
— paper cups, plates, bowls and bags,
— plastic cups, containers, cutlery and food bags,
— biodegradable cups, containers and bagasse products,
— serviettes, napkins, doilies and tableware,
— foil containers, trays, dishes and roll,
— miscellaneous catering disposables.
For delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.
An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.
To tender:
(a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org;
(b) Register;
(c) Search for tender opportunity ‘175_19’;
d) Express an interest;
(e) Download the tender from the website.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 740000 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: Paper Products

Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222110, 39222120

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKF21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Sustainably sourced paper products:
— coffee cups and lids,
— paper plates and bowls,
— paper food bags,
— cake and muffin cases.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 160000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 2019-03-01End: 2021-03-31
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 framework agreement / contract has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in section II.1.5) includes the option period.

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.2.1) Title: Plastic products

Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32354800, 39222110, 39222120

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKF21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Sustainable / Recyclable plastic products:
— plastic food containers,
— plastic cups,
— plastic straws,
— plastic plates / bowls,
— plastic cutlery,
— food / freezer bags,
— cling film roll.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 310000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 2019-03-01End: 2021-03-31
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 framework agreement / contract has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in section II.1.5) includes the option period.

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.2.1) Title: Biodegradable products

Lot No:3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222110, 39222120

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKF21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Biodegradable products:
— bio–plastic cups, plates, cutlery, straws and containers,
— compostable paper cups and straws,
— bagasse products.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 45000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 2019-03-01End: 2021-03-31
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 framework agreement / contract has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5) includes the option period.

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.2.1) Title: Tableware Products

Lot No:4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33764000, 39221200

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKF21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Tableware products:
— serviettes and napkins,
— table and tray coverings,
— paper doilies.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 45000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 2019-03-01End: 2021-03-31
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 framework agreement / contract has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5) includes the option period.

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.2.1) Title: Aluminium Foil Products

Lot No:5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39221130, 39222200

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKF21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Aluminium foil products:
— foil containers, trays and dishes,
— aluminium foil roll.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 100000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 2019-03-01End: 2021-03-31
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 framework agreement / contract has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5) includes the option period.

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.2.1) Title: Miscellaneous Products

Lot No:6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37823100

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKF21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Miscellaneous products:
— festive products,
— baking products,
— cocktail sticks.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 80000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 2019-03-01End: 2021-03-31
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 framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5) includes the option period.

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.2.2) Contract performance conditions: This contract will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained.
Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited.
Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.

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

IV.1.8) Information about the 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: 2018-09-14 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 tender must maintain the tender
Duration in months:3(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2018-09-14 Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: ESPO
Postal address: Barnsdale Way, Grove park, Enderby
Town: Leicester
Postal code: LE19 1ES
Country: United Kingdom
Internet address: www.espo.org

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
ESPO will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by ESPO as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2105 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order for any document to be amended and may award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order for a fine to be paid, and/or order the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2018-08-13