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Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 30/09/2021

External Reference: 2021-537570

FTS Reference: 2021-021586

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue
Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre, Hulse Road,
Salisbury, Wiltshire
SP1 3NR
UK
Contact person: Gill Worthington
Telephone: +44 1722691464
E-mail: gill.worthington@dwfire.org.uk
NUTS code:  UKK -  SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.dwfire.org.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=39295&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=39295&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local agency/office
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driver Training
Reference number:  DWFRS 2021/001
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80500000  -  Training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (“The Authority”) has a requirement to undertake an Invitation to tender (ITT) for Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driver Training for new drivers. This is being procured in two lots. Bidders can provide offers for one or both lots. Contract will be for three years with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12 month periods. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender document for further details.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 300000.00  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 - Geographical area of Wiltshire
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK -  SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
SP1 3NR
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This lot covers training to cover the Wiltshire and surrounding areas
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: 150000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/11/2021  /  End: 07/11/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
There is an option for the contract to be extended by 3 x 12 month periods until 7th November 2027
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 - Geographical area of Dorset
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK -  SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
SP1 3NR
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This lot covers training to cover the Dorset and surrounding areas
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: 150000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 08/11/2021  /  End: 07/11/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
There is an option for the contract to be extended by 3 x 12 month periods until 07th November 2027
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.1.2)

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.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2017/S 167-343922
IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  30/09/2021
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:  30/09/2021
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre, Hulse Road,
Salisbury, Wiltshire
SP1 3NR
UK