UK

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/07/2018

Expire date: 09/08/2018

External Reference: 2018-484861

TED Reference: 2018/S 131-298830

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police
GB 183 0464 15
Openshaw Complex, Lawton Street, Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2NS
UK
Contact person: Steven Ho
Telephone: +44 1618561140
E-mail: Steven.Ho@gmp.police.uk
NUTS code:  UKD3 -  Greater Manchester
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.gmp.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572

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=24719&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=24719&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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

Light and heavy vehicle recovery services
Reference number:  A0513
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

50118400  -  Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is tendering to appoint operators to deliver light and heavy vehicle recovery services within the Greater Manchester area. The contract period will be 2 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years on a 1+1+1 option. To be considered it is imperative that vehicle operators much hold the relevant operator licences, accreditations and Health and Safety policies.
Greater Manchester Police have an obligation to ensure the free passageway of the highways and the physical removal of those vehicles where there is a likelihood of danger or obstruction to other road users. Therefore this contract is likely to commence on the 1st of December 2018.
The contract will also be broken down into various Lots to cover a variety of geographical areas in Greater Manchester. Where there are multiple operators awarded to any of the lots, jobs will be allocated evenly on a pro-rota basis starting with the highest scoring bidder.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 2500000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

50118100  -  Breakdown and recovery services for cars
50118200  -  Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles
50118500  -  Breakdown and recovery services for motorcycles
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD3 -  Greater Manchester
Main site or place of performance:  
Manchester, M11 2NS
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is tendering to appoint operators to deliver light and heavy vehicle recovery services within the Greater Manchester area. The contract period will be 2 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years on a 1+1+1 option. To be considered it is imperative that vehicle operators much hold the relevant operator licences, accreditations and Health and Safety policies.
Greater Manchester Police have an obligation to ensure the free passageway of the highways and the physical removal of those vehicles where there is a likelihood of danger or obstruction to other road users. Therefore this contract is likely to commence on the 1st of December 2018.
Bidders are not expected to communicate with any other persons at GMP or with any other named Police forces concerning this tender, but will only allow clarifications through the Blue Light portal. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in disqualification from this and other future procurement processes. To register an interest you are required to log onto the Blue Light tendering portal, and download the relevant tender documents. Bidders are invited to study the requirements outlined in the tender documents and provide their best bid to meet the needs identified.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2500000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/12/2018  /  End: 30/11/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This contract is a fixed 2 years, with options to extend for a further 3 years on a 1+1+1 option. Total 5 year agreement, subject to vehicle operator performance and funding availability. Contract value is approximately £2.5m to £2.75m.
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

This tender process is being conducted through the Bluelight e-tendering portal. In the interests of fairness and transparency, accountability and auditability, all communication regarding this tender must be made through the ‘Discussion’ facility of the Bluelight portal. No other methods of communication will receive a response.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
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.1.8)

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:  09/08/2018
Local time:  17:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  09/08/2018
Local time:  17:00
Place:  
GMP Procurement Department

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

This Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) has been issued by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority as the Contracting Authority for Greater Manchester Police (“the Authority”). This is a competitive procurement using the Open Procedure, in accordance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Greater Manchester Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime
Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
UK