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Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 27/06/2022

External Reference: 2022-515068

FTS Reference: 2022-013513

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

7 Forces Commercial Services
N/A
Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP5 3QS
UK
Contact person: Busola Shotunde
Telephone: +44 01474366650
E-mail: olubusola.shotunde@kent.police.uk
NUTS code:  UKH -  EAST OF ENGLAND
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=47333&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=47333&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

Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex
Reference number:  7F-2021-C076
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

60130000  -  Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Kent Police and Essex Police is seeking to contract with an experienced horse recovery expert to assist the Force in recovering horses found loose on the public highway. The recovered horses will need to be transported to a secure location and where possible returned to their owners, should the owner be identified.
Once detained by the Contractor, the horse shall only be the responsibility of the Authority for a maximum of 21 days, within which time attempts will be made to identify the owner of the horse. Where the horse’s owner cannot be found, the Authority will only be liable for the costs of medical or other services that are necessary for the horse’s wellbeing within the initial 21-day (maximum) period.
After the initial 21-day period has lapsed, the ownership of the horse shall be transferred to the contractor and all incumbent fees associated with it shall be at the cost of the Contractor.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 717250.00  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 - Kent - Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34223320  -  Horsebox trailers
60130000  -  Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Kent
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Kent Police is seeking to contract with an experienced horse recovery expert to assist the Force in recovering horses found loose on the public highway
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: 342250.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/11/2022  /  End: 31/10/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Subject to utilising extension period available
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.2.14)

Additional information

Attached as document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 - Essex - Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Essex
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34223320  -  Horsebox trailers
60130000  -  Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKH -  EAST OF ENGLAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Essex
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Essex Police is seeking to contract with an experienced horse recovery expert to assist the Force in recovering horses found loose on the public highway
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: 375000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/11/2022  /  End: 31/10/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Subject to utilising extension period available
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.2.14)

Additional information

Attached as document

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

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  22/06/2022
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  22/06/2022
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

The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079476000

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

PDRS
BiP Solutions, Medius 60, Pacific Way
Glasgow
G51 1DZ
UK
Telephone: +44 8452707055

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

7 Forces Commercial
Kenr
UK