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Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 18/04/2023

External Reference: 2023-564763

FTS Reference: 2023-007457

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Greater Manchester Combined Authority - GMP
GB 183 0464 15
Openshaw Complex, Lawton Street, Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2NS
UK
Contact person: Alison Harper
Telephone: +44 1618561140
E-mail: Alison.Harper@gmp.police.uk
NUTS code:  UKD3 -  Greater Manchester
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.gmp.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572

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=64366&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=64366&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

Equine Farrier Service
Reference number:  A0940
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

77500000  -  Animal husbandry services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

An Equine Farrier Service to be provided on site at Hough End Centre, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester. The Farrier would be expected to attend site each Monday and Friday. The Mounted Unit of GMP has an establishment of approximately 20 horses which are shoed every 4-5 weeks.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 125000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

77100000  -  Agricultural services
85200000  -  Veterinary services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Manchester, M11 2NS
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

An Equine Farrier Service to be provided on site at Hough End Centre, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester. The Farrier would be expected to attend site each Monday and Friday. The Mounted Unit of GMP has an establishment of approximately 20 horses which are shoed every 4-5 weeks.
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: 125000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Initial contract is 2 years with 3 x 1 year extensions. 5 year max length
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:  Only Registered Farriers, Approved Farriery Apprentices or persons undergoing Farriers Registration Council approved courses, Veterinary Surgeons or trainee Veterinary Surgeons working under supervision and persons giving first aid in an emergency situation to a horse may practice farriery legally.
It is a criminal offence for anyone other than those listed above to carry out farriery. Any person undertaking work under this contract must be a registered Farrier.
Due to the specialism of GMP horses, any person undertaking work on this contract must also hold a level 5 qualification, or higher, in farriery e.g Associateship of the Worshipful Company of Farriers, Diploma Higher Education (DipHE) in farriery as set out in the register.
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.2.1)

Information about a particular profession

Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:  
Only Registered Farriers, Approved Farriery Apprentices or persons undergoing Farriers Registration Council approved courses, Veterinary Surgeons or trainee Veterinary Surgeons working under supervision and persons giving first aid in an emergency situation to a horse may practice farriery legally.
It is a criminal offence for anyone other than those listed above to carry out farriery. Any person undertaking work under this contract must be a registered Farrier.
Due to the specialism of GMP horses, any person undertaking work on this contract must also hold a level 5 qualification, or higher, in farriery e.g Associateship of the Worshipful Company of Farriers, Diploma Higher Education (DipHE) in farriery as set out in the register.
III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing 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:  18/04/2023
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

Tender must be valid until:  18/10/2023
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  18/04/2023
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
5 years
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Manchester
UK