UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 06/09/2024

External Reference: 2024-540440

FTS Reference: 2024-026918

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
04045190
NWUPC Ltd, Salford Innovation Forum Room 210 51 Frederick Road
Salford
M6 6FP
UK
Contact person: Laura Hills
Telephone: +44 1612348003
E-mail: laura.hills@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.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=84983&B=NWUPC
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
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

Residential Textiles, Student Start Packs and Window Coverings
Reference number:  EFM3188NW
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

39516100  -  Soft furnishings
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

NWUPC are undertaking market engagement for the renewal of the NWUPC Residential Textiles, Student Starter Packs and Window Coverings Agreement, accessed by NWUPC members and the members of the other participating regional consortia- APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, and SUPC
The current framework agreement covers 5 lots consisting of bedding and bathroom textiles, student kitchen start packs and window coverings (lotted regionally).
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 4000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39512000  -  Bed linen
39221100  -  Kitchenware
39515000  -  Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
39515100  -  Curtains
45421143  -  Installation work of blinds
42716000  -  Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines
98311100  -  Laundry-management services
98311200  -  Laundry-operation services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

NWUPC are undertaking market engagement for the renewal of the NWUPC Residential Textiles, Student Starter Packs and Window Coverings Agreement.
The current framework agreement is split into 5 lots as lots as follows:
Lot 1: Bedding & Bathroom Textile and Associated Student Accommodation Products
Lot 2: Kitchen Starter Packs and Associated Kitchenware
Lot 3: Window Coverings Scotland
Lot 4: Window Coverings Northern Ireland
Lot 5: Window Coverings England and Wales
NWUPC are seeking the input of the market on several areas related to Lot 1 to 5, to help inform the structure and scope of requirements of this element of the Framework.
Additionally, we are looking into the possibility of adding new lots covering Linen and Laundry services to our HE members.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

18/10/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is a not for profit
organisation owned by its full members consisting of 24 UK Universities. NWUPC set up and
manage Framework Agreements which are established to ensure compliance with the Public
Contract Regulations. NWUPC are conducting market engagement for the establishment of
a Framework Agreement for Residential Textiles, Student Start Packs and Window Coverings (and potentially Linen and Laundry Services) for members of NWUPC, APUC, CPC, HEPCW,
LUPC, NEUPC, and SUPC. A full list of Members can be found at the following links:
NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/
LUPC http://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members
SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/
To this end, NWUPC are seeking the input of the market on a number of areas to help inform
the structure and scope of the framework agreement through the issuing of a market
engagement survey. Please continue to the survey for your
opportunity to feed into the strategy process: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/enp/nwupc-residential-textiles-member-survey-ffe3188nw