Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

7 Forces Procurement

N/A

Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath

Ipswich

IP5 3QS

Contact person: Cheryl Barsdell

Telephone: +44 07566763921

E-mail: Cheryl.barsdell@herts.pnn.police.uk

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.suffolk.police.uk

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=37421&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=37421&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

Training Ammunition Framework

Reference number: 7F-2020-0180

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

35330000 - Ammunition

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4)

Short description

Seven Forces Procurement are procuring on behalf of the following Police Forces - Essex Police, Kent Police, Bedfordshire Police, Hertfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Police, Norfolk Police and Suffolk Police. These Authorities are seeking suppliers for the supply and delivery of training ammunition. This will include the following calibres - 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 9mm, plus blank ammunition, marker ammunition and pyrotechnics. The Authorities are seeking capable bidders to award a Framework Agreement in order to provide these goods for a term of 48 months. All of these Forces are the Participating Bodies and will be entitled to call off from the Framework Agreement. This Framework will also be available to Greater Manchester Police who will be permitted to call-off for the goods.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1900000.00 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

Lot 1: 5.56mm Training Ammunition

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35330000 - Ammunition

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Authorities are seeking suppliers for training ammunition. Lot 1 is for 5.56mm training ammunition. The requirement is for 55 grain and 62 grain FMJ training ammunition.

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: 200000.00 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: 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2: 7.62mm Training Ammunition

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35330000 - Ammunition

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Authorities are seeking suppliers for training ammunition. Lot 2 is for 7.62mm training ammunition - in 150 and 165 grain FMJ.

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: 80000.00 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: 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3: 9mm Training Ammunition

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35330000 - Ammunition

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Authorities are seeking suppliers for training ammunition. Lot 3 is for 9mm training ammunition in 124 grain FMJ.

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: 160000.00 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: 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4: Blank Training Ammunition

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35330000 - Ammunition

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Authorities are seeking suppliers for training ammunition. Lot 4 is for blank training ammunition.

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: 320000.00 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: 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 5: Marker Ammunition

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35330000 - Ammunition

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Authorities are seeking suppliers for training ammunition. Lot 5 is for marker ammunition.

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: 600000.00 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: 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 6: Pyrotechnics

Lot No: 6

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35330000 - Ammunition

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Authorities are seeking suppliers for training ammunition. Lot 6 is for pyrotechnics.

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: 200000.00 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: 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

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: Criteria as stated in the 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

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: 6

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: 10/05/2021

Local time: 14:00

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 : 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 10/05/2021

Local time: 14:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

2025

VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3)

Additional information

The Seven Force Authorities have provided within the tender document estimated annual volumes and these are estimates based on historic spend and current requirements only. The volumes are not guaranteed but just to give an indication of potential demand. The Authorities reserve the right to add new items of ammunition to their standard list should changes to weapons or ammunition standards be made or if the requirements of the National Firearms Training Modules are changed.

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone: +44 2079476000

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Seven Force Procurement Programme

Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath

Ipswich

IP5 3QS

Telephone: +44 8452707055

E-mail: 7forceprocurement@ecis.police.uk

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

High Court

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone: +44 2079476000

Fax: +44 2079476000