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Prior information notice - Call for competition

Information

Published

Expire date: 04/10/2023

External Reference: 2023-553216

FTS Reference: 2023-026074

Prior information notice - Call for competition

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice is a call for competition

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
04045190
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
UK
Contact person: Mary Onabanjo
Telephone: +44 1612348005
E-mail: mary.onabanjo@nwupc.ac.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=71886&B=NWUPC
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=71886&B=NWUPC
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71886&B=NWUPC
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  Sub-central contracting authority
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Photographic Equipment & Consumables
Reference number:  AVI3170NW
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

38650000  -  Photographic equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of members of APUC, NEUPC, SUPC, HEPCW & CPC for Photographic Equipment & Consumables.
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 January 2024 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 31 December 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 periods of twelve (12) months until 31 December 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

24930000  -  Photographic chemicals
24931000  -  Photographic plates and films
24931200  -  Emulsions for photographic use
24931210  -  Photographic developers
24931220  -  Photographic fixers
32354300  -  Photographic film
38653000  -  Apparatus for photographic laboratories
38653110  -  Photographic flashbulbs
38653111  -  Photographic flashcubes
38653200  -  Photographic enlargers
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

DSLR Cameras, Compact System Cameras, Medium Format Cameras, Action Cameras, Camcorders, Lenses, Lighting, Specialist Printers, Tripods and Gimbals, Drones, Memory Cards, Film, Filters, Photographic Paper, Negatives, Tripod Bags and Camera Bags. This list is not exhaustive. The agreement covers direct sales to students and staff of participating consortia members as detailed in 1.4.1. of the ITT
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: 18000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/01/2024  /  End: 31/12/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st January 2024 for an initial period of twenty four (24) months until 31st December 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 31st December 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Call off by members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please see the ITT document prior to completion.

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

Competitive procedure with negotiation
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:  5
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: 2023/S 000-010131
IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date:  04/10/2023
Local time:  14:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

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

At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows:
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
https://www.local.gov.uk
NDPBs
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
National Parks Authorities
http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk
Police Forces in the United Kingdom
http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom
http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html
NHS Bodies England
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
Hospices in the UK
https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice
Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk
http://www.oscr.org.uk
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
www.cas.org.uk
Scottish Police
http://www.scotland.police.uk
NI Public Bodies
Northern Ireland Government Departments
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
Health and Social care in Northern Ireland
http://online.hscni.net
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
https://www.psni.police.uk
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

NWUPC
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
UK
Telephone: +44 1612348000
E-mail: procurement@nwupc.ac.uk