Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
Contact
Tamara Stevens
Telephone
+44 8081685808
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.commercialservices.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services
Reference number
Y23046
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
KCS Procurement Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC) and the Commercial Service Group (CSG), a Public Buying Organisation (PBO), wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost-effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services. Lot 1 - Working at Heights Lot 2 - Restricted and confined spaces Lot 3 - Water Rescue Lot 4 - Drones and Thermal Imaging Lot 5 - Cutting Equipment and Tools Lot 6 - Medical Response Equipment (inc. defibrillators) Lot 7 - Emergency Shelters
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £20,000,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Working at Heights
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services for Working at Heights. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Fall Arrest including Lanyards Harnesses Suspension seats and lifting accessories Ropes Descenders and ascenders connectors Pulleys and anchorage Ladders and platforms / Power access platforms Reach poles Ice grippers and crampons Stretchers Rescue triangles and slings Inflatable jump cushions and accessories
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards and Regulations / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
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
two.2.14) Additional information
All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Restricted and confined spaces
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services for working in restricted and confined spaces. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Breathing apparatus Tripods including fall arrest Gas monitor Ropes Harnesses Stretchers/backboards Pulleys and anchorage Lanyards Rescue poles Torches/ head torches Rescue winch Forcible entry tools -Entry aids for manholes/ tanks
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards and Regulations / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
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
two.2.14) Additional information
All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Water Rescue Equipment
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This LOT is for the supply Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services in Water Rescue. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Wetsuits Life jackets Helmets, gloves, boots Reach and wading poles Inflatable rescue boats Inflatable rescue sleds and rafts Inflatable walkways Lighting/ torches Small tools (knives/escape hammers) Buoys/ flotation aids/ life rings Throw bags/ tools Fins/ masks/ snorkels Water rescue signal device Rescue bags/dry bags
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
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
two.2.14) Additional information
All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Drones and Thermal Imaging Equipment
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This LOT is for the supply of Drone and Thermal Camera Imaging. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Multicopters Thermal devices
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards and Regulations / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0
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
two.2.14) Additional information
All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cutting Equipment and Tools
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment - Cutting Equipment and Tools. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Heavy duty cutters Spreaders Combination tools Lifting bags Forcible entry tools
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards and Regulations / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0
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
two.2.14) Additional information
All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Medical Response Equipment including defibrillators
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This LOT is for the supply of Medical Response Equipment. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Defibrillators Heat retaining/ thermal blanket Torches First aid kit Resuscitators Evacuation chairs/ drag mat
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards and Regulations / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0
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
two.2.14) Additional information
All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Emergency Shelters
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Shelters. This would include the leasing of equipment if required. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Pop up shelters Decontamination shelters Medical tents Inflatable emergency tents
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards and Regulations / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0
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
two.2.14) Additional information
All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.
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
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-005344
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Y23046
Lot No
1
Title
Working at Heights
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Safequip Ltd
Distribution & Service Centre Unit 3 Brunswick Park Brunswick Industrial Estate
Brunswick Tyne & Wear
NE13 7BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
SC216357
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abaris International Ltd
Unit 5 Herbert Brown House 50 – 52 Whiteley Street Milnsbridge
Huddersfield
HD3 4LT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04743012
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GAP Group Ltd
Citypoint 2, 25 Tyndrum Street
Glasgow
G4 0JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00198823
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £5,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Restricted and Confined Spaces
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vimpex Ltd
Unit 38 Star Lane Industrial Estate Star Lane, Great Wakering
Essex
SS3 0PJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02915112
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GAP Group Ltd
Citypoint 2, 25 Tyndrum Street
Glasgow
G4 0JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00198823
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abaris International Ltd
Unit 5 Herbert Brown House 50 – 52 Whiteley Street Milnsbridge
Huddersfield
HD3 4LT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04743012
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £5,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Water Rescue Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Safequip Ltd
Distribution & Service Centre, Unit 3 Brunswick Park, Brunswick Industrial Estate
Brunswick Tyne & Wear
NE13 7BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
SC216357
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Water Rescue Systems Limited
Unit 4D Gatebeck Business Park, Gatebeck
Cumbria
LA8 0HS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
09758155
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abaris International Ltd
Unit 5 Herbert Brown House 50 – 52 Whiteley Street Milnsbridge
Huddersfield
HD3 4LT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04743012
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £5,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Drones and Thermal Imaging Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Beechwood Equipment Ltd
8 The Pines, Broad Street, Guildford
Surrey
GU3 3BH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04086923
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
iRed Limited
Unit 6, The Old Flour Mill Queen Street Emsworth
Hampshire
PO10 7BT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04260219
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rosenbauer UK Limited
Concept House, Huddersfield Road
Meltham
HD9 4AN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
06583030
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Terberg DTS (UK) Ltd
Lowfields Way Lowfields Business Park Elland
West Yorkshire
HX5 9DA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03582151
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vantage UAV Ltd (trading as Aetha)
Unit 45 - 47 Chichester Enterprise Centre Terminus Road
Chichester
PO19 8TX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
10947573
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £5,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Cutting Equipment and Tools
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Angloco Limited
Station Road, Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 5TA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01958909
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Terberg DTS (UK) Ltd
Lowfields Way Lowfields Business Park Elland
West Yorkshire
HX5 9DA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03582151
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vimpex Ltd
Unit 38 Star Lane Industrial Estate Star Lane, Great Wakering
Essex
SS3 0PJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03582151
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £5,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Medical Response Equipment including defibrillators
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reliance Medical Ltd
West Avenue, Talke, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST7 1TL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
05701697
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Data Southern Enterprises Limited t/a DS Medical
Eagle Building E2, Daedalus Park, Daedalus Drive, Lee on the Solent
Hampshire
PO13 9FX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01461925
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £5,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
Emergency Shelters
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Angloco Limited
Station Road, Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 5TA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01958909
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Safequip Ltd
Distribution & Service Centre Unit 3 Brunswick Park Brunswick Industrial Estate
Brunswick Tyne & Wear
NE13 7BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
SC216357
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £5,000,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Framework Agreement will be members, Affiliates and associates ofthe CBC Group, local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Commercial Services Kent Limited
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
UK-UK-West Malling: Telematics system.: Winter-mai
ME19 4YT
Telephone
+44 1622478849
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Commercial Services
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
UK-UK-West Malling: Telematics system.: Winter-mai
ME19 4YT
Telephone
+44 1622478849
Country
United Kingdom