Contract notice - utilities

Information

Published

Expire date: 05/03/2021

External Reference: 2021-585376

FTS Reference: 2021-002488

Contract notice - utilities

Contract notice – utilities

Supplies

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Utilities Water Limited
02366678
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
UK
Contact person: Susan Owen
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=36527&B=UNITEDUTILITIES
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.6)

Main activity

Water

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Goods-Framework-Supply & Delivery of Corporate Workwear, PPE, Uniform and Outdoor Clothing
Reference number:  PRO004109
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

35113400  -  Protective and safety clothing
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Company has a requirement for the Supply & Delivery of a range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear, Uniform and Outdoor Clothing. All items will need to be in line with the appropriate Health and Safety standards and United Utilities Branding.
In order for the company’s employees to carry out their work, United Utilities has to ensure the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear, Uniform and Outdoor Clothing are provided. All items must be supplied and worn as appropriate.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 8080000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:  2
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lo1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear & Outdoor Clothing
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

18220000  -  Weatherproof clothing
18221000  -  Waterproof clothing
18222000  -  Corporate clothing
18410000  -  Special clothing
18800000  -  Footwear
18830000  -  Protective footwear
18832000  -  Special footwear
33141623  -  First-aid boxes
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Requirements for lot 1, the Supplier will be required to deliver a range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to fire retardant, wet weather, Hi-Viz clothing, protective footwear and PPE to protect the head, hands, eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Workwear including but not limited to work trousers, Hi-Viz t-shirts and coats.
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: 7600000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 96
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 4
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
3 year initial term with options to extend for a further 5 years on a 1+1+1+1+1 basis.
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 Uniform and Outdoor Clothing
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

18220000  -  Weatherproof clothing
18221000  -  Waterproof clothing
18222000  -  Corporate clothing
18410000  -  Special clothing
18800000  -  Footwear
18830000  -  Protective footwear
18832000  -  Special footwear
33141623  -  First-aid boxes
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Requirements for lot 2, the Supplier will be required to deliver a range of Uniform, including but not limited to, waterproof jackets, softshell jackets, fleeces, t-shirts and trousers. The majority of the Uniform items will need to be an exact match to our agreed forest green colour, (Pantone 3305C). United Utilities are willing to accept a slight variation to pantone 3305C and the agreed pantone shades are in the below document. However, any items that are in one of our variation shades will n
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: 480000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 96
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 4
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
3 year initial term with options to extend for a further 5 years on a 1+1+1+1+1 basis.
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.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  Please refer to procurement documents
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

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

Framework agreement with a single operator
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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2019/S 071-168905
IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  05/03/2021
Local time:  13:00
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 : 12  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of England & Wales
City of Westminster
London
UK