UK

Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 10/09/2021

External Reference: 2021-500084

FTS Reference: 2021-018476

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Merseyside Police - Procurement Department
N/A
Police Headquarters, Canning Place
Liverpool
L1 8JX
UK
Contact person: Ann Fitzgerald
Telephone: +44 1517771927
E-mail: Ann.fitzgerald@merseyside.pnn.police.uk
NUTS code:  UKD7 -  Merseyside
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.merseyside.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32215

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=39053&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=39053&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

Supply, Delivery and After Sales Support of 5.56mm Carbines
Reference number:  PCC/PD/235
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

35300000  -  Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite bidders to bid for the supply, delivery and after-sales support for a 5.56mm Compact Carbine.
The initial purchase will be for one hundred eighty (180) weapons. it is possible that single or small quantity ad hoc orders may be placed due to operational requirement or to replace damaged weapons etc.
The weapons will be used by the Merseyside’s Authorised firearms officers (AFO)
The contract will be awarded to a single service provider and will be for Merseyside Police only and will not be open to any other authorities.
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside Police as the Contracting Authority for Merseyside Police.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 480000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35300000  -  Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD7 -  Merseyside
Main site or place of performance:  
Merseyside
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite bidders to bid for the supply, delivery and after-sales support for a 5.56mm Compact Carbine.
The initial purchase will be for one hundred eighty (180) weapons. it is possible that single or small quantity ad hoc orders may be placed due to operational requirement or to replace damaged weapons etc.
The weapons will be used by the Merseyside’s Authorised firearms officers (AFO)
The contract will be awarded to a single service provider and will be for Merseyside Police only and will not be open to any other authorities.
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside Police as the Contracting Authority for Merseyside Police.
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

Start: 08/11/2021  /  End: 07/11/2025
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:  Please refer to ITT
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

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please refer to ITT

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:  10/09/2021
Local time:  16:00
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:  10/09/2021
Local time:  16:00
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
Automatic Opening after deadline

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK