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Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 24/01/2022

External Reference: 2021-543488

FTS Reference: 2021-022416

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire
n/a
South Yorkshire Police HQ, Carbrook House, 5 Ca
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 2EH
S9 2HE
UK
Contact person: Paul Atherton
E-mail: paul.atherton@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
NUTS code:  UKE3 -  South Yorkshire
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.southyorks.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=39407&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=39407&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

Uniform Softshell Jackets and Microfleeces
Reference number:  2424 - 2021
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

18100000  -  Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire is tendering for the provision of Softshell Jackets (Lot 1) and Microfleece Tops (Lot 2). The resulting Framework will be available to all UK Police Forces, Fire Authorities and other Law Enforcement Agencies. The garments are worn by Police Officers and Staff whilst undertaking operational duties. The intention is to award each Lot to a single supplier.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 2500000.00  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

Uniform Softshell Jackets
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

18110000  -  Occupational clothing
18200000  -  Outerwear
18210000  -  Coats
18223000  -  Jackets and blazers
18235000  -  Pullovers, cardigans and similar articles
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
United Kingdom
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Softshell Jacket is worn by Police Officers and Staff whilst undertaking operational duties. The Jacket is worn as part of a layering system over standad police uniform and equipment. It is worn either the top layer or as an under garment to the outer waterproof coat.
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: 1250000.00  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

Uniform Microfleece Tops
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

18110000  -  Occupational clothing
18200000  -  Outerwear
18235000  -  Pullovers, cardigans and similar articles
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
United Kingdom
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Microfleece top is worn by Police Officers and staff whilst undertaking operational duties. The top is intended to be worn under body armour providing a thin layer between the shirt and body armour. The microfleece top is worn as part a uniform layering system.
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: 1250000.00  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.1.2)

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:  2
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:  06/12/2021
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

Tender must be valid until:  07/03/2022
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  06/12/2021
Local time:  14:00

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.3)

Additional information

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire is tendering for the provision of Uniform Softshell Jackets (Lot 1) and Microfleece Tops (Lot 2). The resulting Framework will be available to all UK Police Forces, Fire Authorities and other Law Enforcement Agencies.
For further information follow the links below.
https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmic/
https://www.police.uk/forces/
http://www.cfoa.org.uk/
The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire (PCC) expressly reserves the right ) not to award a framework agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
If the PCC decides to enter in to a framework agreement with the successful supplier, it does not mean that there is any guarantee of any subsequent call off contract being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort under taken prior to framework agreement award is a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers.
The duration referenced in section 11.2.7) is for placing call off contracts. The value provided in sections 11.1.5) and 11.2.6) is only an estimate. The PCC cannot guarantee to the supplier any business through this framework agreement. All bidders are to be aware that complete garment samples that meet the requirement are to be submitted along with the tender as outlined in the tender documentation.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court of England and Wales
7 Rools Buildings, Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL
UK
Internet address: http://www.judiciary.gov.uk