Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/10/2020

Expire date: 02/12/2020

External Reference: 2020-568175

TED Reference: 2020/S 209-511770

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

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: Louise Doherty
Telephone: +44 1392872525
Internet address(es):
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=35090&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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

DS314-20 Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services
Reference number:  DS314-20
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

35111100  -  Breathing apparatus for firefighting
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council, Respiratory Protective Equipment Group) is leading a procurement to establish a Framework Agreement for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services to commence on 1 March 2021. The Framework Agreement will be let in seven Lots: Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus with ancillaries; Lot 2 Cylinders with ancillaries; Lot 3 Integrated Communications systems; Lot 4 Telemetry; Lot 5 Maintenance services; Lot 6 Provision of parts, spares and consumables; Lot 7 Other respiratory protective equipment and services.
This contract notice invites suppliers to tender for inclusion on the Framework Agreement. Full details of the requirements are provided in the tender documents which are available to bidders through the EU-Supply Bluelight e-tendering portal. Further information on the requirements and estimated value of the Framework Agreement is provided in the Invitation to Tender.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 46000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

DS314-20 Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35111100  -  Breathing apparatus for firefighting
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus with ancillaries
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: 9000000.00  GBP
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.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further two years, in periods of 12 months, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework Agreement continues to meet the needs of the Participating Services and Participating Customers.
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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 Cylinders and accessories
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35000000  -  Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2 Cylinders and accessories
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: 8000000.00  GBP
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.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further two years, in periods of 12 months, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework Agreement continues to meet the needs of the Participating Services and Participating Customers.
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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 Integrated Communications Systems
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35000000  -  Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 3 Integrated Communications Systems
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: 8000000.00  GBP
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.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further two years, in periods of 12 months, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework Agreement continues to meet the needs of the Participating Services and Participating Customers.
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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4 Telemetry
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35000000  -  Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 4 Telemetry
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: 8000000.00  GBP
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.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further two years, in periods of 12 months, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework Agreement continues to meet the needs of the Participating Services and Participating Customers.
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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 5 Maintenance Services
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

50000000  -  Repair and maintenance services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 5 Maintenance Services for self-contained breathing apparatus and associated equipment and other respiratory protective equipment
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: 5000000.00  GBP
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.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further two years, in periods of 12 months, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework Agreement continues to meet the needs of the Participating Services and Participating Customers.
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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 6 Provision of parts, spares and consumables
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35000000  -  Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 6 Provision of parts, spares and consumables for respiratory protective equipment
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: 4000000.00  GBP
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.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further two years, in periods of 12 months, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework Agreement continues to meet the needs of the Participating Services and Participating Customers.
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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 7 Other respiratory protective equipment and services
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35000000  -  Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 7 Other respiratory protective equipment and services
Respiratory Protective Equipment and supporting services, designed to protect the respiratory system from atmospheres that are potentially hazardous to health but where it is not deemed necessary or appropriate to wear Breathing Apparatus.
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: 4000000.00  GBP
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.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further two years, in periods of 12 months, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework Agreement continues to meet the needs of the Participating Services and Participating Customers.
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)

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
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  7
IV.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:  27/11/2020
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months : 3  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  27/11/2020
Local time:  12:00
Place:  
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service authorised personnel only

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

The Framework Agreement will be available to access by the Participating Services, which shall include the Fire and Rescue Authorities in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; including their trading arms and community interest companies; their successor authorities; and their nominated agents.
Participating Services: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
South western region: Avon, Cornwall, Devon & Somerset, Dorset & Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Guernsey, Jersey, Isles of Scilly. South Eastern Region: Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Royal Berkshire ,Surrey, West Sussex. North Eastern Region: Cleveland, Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear. Yorkshire & Humberside Region: Humberside, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire. North Western Region: Cheshire, Cumbria, Isle of Man, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Northern Ireland. Eastern Region: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk. East Midlands Region: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire. West Midlands Region: Hereford and Worcester, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands. London: London Fire Brigade. Wales: Mid and West Wales, North Wales, South Wales. Scotland: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
The Framework Agreement will also be available to access by Participating Customers who are other bodies associated with Fire and Rescue activities with similar requirements, their successor authorities and their nominated agents, including:
Police Forces in the UK https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-the-police/uk-police-forces/ Including British Transport Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary: Ambulance Service NHS Trusts in the UK https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/: UK Government Departments, agencies and public bodies https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations including Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation, Environment Agency, HM Prison Service, HM Revenue & Customs, Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority
The Knowle
Exeter
EX3 0NW
UK
Telephone: +44 1392872200
Fax: +44 1392872300

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 standstill procedures and notifying award decisions in accordance with Regulation 86.