Contract award notice

Information

Published

External Reference: 2023-524597

FTS Reference: 2023-017599

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police
N/A
Police Headquarters, Middlemoor
Exeter
EX2 7HQ
UK
Contact person: Kirsty Hawkey
Telephone: +44 01392225657
NUTS code:  UKK -  SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
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

781 ASC Two Stall Horsebox
Reference number:  781
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

34144200  -  Vehicles for the emergency services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Customer requires a Two Stall Horsebox Vehicle.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  180000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34223320  -  Horsebox trailers
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK -  SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Bristol
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Customer wishes to appoint one Contractor to provide a full turn-key vehicle solution comprising of a chassis cab 10/12 tonnes, together with a rear body compartment or stall, to safely transport two Horses measuring up to 17.3hh (2.4 metres approx.) 850Kg each. The whole vehicle will be expected to last for at least 15 years. Storage areas for all kit/equipment carried is detailed within the relevant sections and associated technical questions below. The current full equipment list to reflect what is required to be carried onboard proposed vehicle has also been embedded. Please note that this list isn’t exhaustive and is subject to change. The objective is to have a full turn-key vehicle solution that is fit for purpose, complies with all relevant legislation to transport Horses, carry officers/riders and their equipment efficiently, effectively and safely so that they can undertake mounted duties and operations. To also provide the suitable welfare facilities to both the staff and horses whilst carrying out those operations.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  60
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  40
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 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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2023/S 000-003475

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: 781 ASC Two Stall Horsebox

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

20/06/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  1
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

SPARKS COMMERCIALS
13978351
23 Marsh Green Road
EXETER
EX28PQ
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  180000.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  180000.00  GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

CEDR
London
UK

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

CEDR
London
UK