Future opportunity

YPO - 001073 Control and Restraint Equipment for the Emergency Services and Wider Public Sector

  • YPO

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-004362

Published 4 March 2021, 3:35pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

YPO

41 Industrial Park

Wakefield

WF2 0XE

Contact

Laura Megson

Email

Laura.megson@ypo.co.uk

Telephone

+44 07741660261

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.ypo.co.uk/

Buyer's address

https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from another address:

YPO

41 Industrial Park

Wakefield

WF2 0XE

Email

laura.megson@ypo.co.uk

Telephone

+44 07741660261

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKE45 - Wakefield

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.ypo.co.uk/

Buyer's address

https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

YPO - 001073 Control and Restraint Equipment for the Emergency Services and Wider Public Sector

Reference number

001073

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Control and Restraint Equipment for The Emergency Services and Wider Public Sector. The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 13/10/2021 to 12/10/2025. Please note that these dates are not definite and may change at YPOs sole discretion.

The reason for this PIN is to engage with suppliers within this market area to ensure the route to market that is put together meets our customers exact needs and requirements.

We are looking to shape this Framework with the help of supplier engagement to ensure the Framework can offer maximum coverage of goods and services.

YPO reserves the right to not commit to advertising this tender if we do so wish. Any information provided by suppliers prior to any advertising of the tender will not be used to determine the outcome of any processes. Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO's contract procedure rules and in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Please note that this notice is to undertake early supplier engagement only, information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email the named contact on this form – laura.megson@ypo.co.uk by 2nd April 2021.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 18143000 - Protective gear
  • 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
  • 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
  • 35200000 - Police equipment
  • 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection
  • 37453700 - Batons

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that this framework will be divided into the following lots which maybe subject to change based on the outcome of the pre-market engagement –

1 Batons

2 Handcuffs, Straps and Restraint Equipment

3 Irritant Spray and Holders

4 Method of Entry Equipment

5 Shields, Guards, Helmets and Accessories

6 Road Policing Equipment

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal 3.5 years from the commencement date

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

2 July 2021


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Please note that this notice is to undertake early supplier engagement only, information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email the named contacts on this form

YPO are purchasing on the behalf of other Contracting Authorities. Please see the below link for details: https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/ojeu-permissible-users.aspx

YPO will incorporate a standstill period at the point of notification of the award of contract is provided to all bidders. The standstill period will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days and provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contract Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).