Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Sandwell Metrpoloitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DB
shauna_docherty@sandwell.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG - WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Bulk Rock Salt 2021-2025
Reference number
SMBC 20062
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 14410000 - Rock salt
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This framework is for the provision of the bulk de-icing rock salt to support Sandwell MBC and Dudley MBC in their front-line winter service delivery. This procurement is being undertaken by Sandwell MBC, acting as lead Authority, on behalf of Sandwell and Dudley. The supplied materials are to be delivered to the individual contracting authority’s storage depots detailed in the specification. The proposed framework agreement is for the period 25 May 2021 to 24 May 2023 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months. In accordance with the framework agreement, each contracting authority will enter into its own call-off contract. Call-off contracts will be awarded under the Framework by way of direct award to the sole, appointed Supplier. Volumes may increase or decrease dependent on legislation changes, weather conditions and service requirements, therefore, no level of business is guaranteed. Wolverhampton Council and Walsall MBC may also access this framework.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bulk Rock Salt 2021-2025
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that this requirement will be retendered in four years time.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Please refer to the ITT documents.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Please refer to the ITT documents.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Please refer to the ITT documents.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Please refer to the ITT documents.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Please refer to the ITT documents.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please refer to the ITT documents.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Not applicable.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 February 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 February 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
six.3) Additional information
Sandwell MBC will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Royal Courts Of Justice.
London.
Country
United Kingdom