Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
99 Vauxhall Road, Nechells
Birmingham
B7 4HW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
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/wmfs/aspx/Home
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/wmfs/aspx/Home
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
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement For Supply and Delivery of Oriented Strand Board, TRU Timber, Sheathing, Wedges and Gussets for UK Fire Services and their Agents
Reference number
C5539
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 03410000 - Wood
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) has agreed to take the role of ‘lead authority’ to establish a Framework Agreement for Oriented Strand Board, TRU Timber, Sheathing, Wedges and Gussets, and associated services on behalf of the Participating Services and Participating Customers. The Authority is conducting a tender exercise in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, following the open tender procedure.The new Framework Agreement will be available to access by the Participating Services, which shall include the Fire and Rescue Authorities in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; including their trading arms and community interest companies; their successor authorities; and their nominated agents.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £14,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Oriented Strand Board (OSB 3)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03410000 - Wood
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
Contractors shall supply and deliver Oriented Strand Board (OSB3) including off-cuts to Participating Services and/or Participating Customers as detailed
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £10,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Timber, Waterproof Ply Sheathing, Gussets and Wedges for Technical Rescue Units
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03419000 - Timber
- 03419100 - Timber products
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
Contractors shall supply and deliver Timber that is kiln dried C16/C24 grade. There may also be a requirement for waterproof sheathing ply, gussets and wedges to be purchased and supplied to participating Services and/or Participating Customers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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
Insurances: Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = £5,000,000, Public Liability Insurance = £5,000,000 and Product Liability Insurance = £5,000,00wood timber products that are supplied as part of this framework are from legal and from sustainable sources
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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 several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 16
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
none required
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
11 March 2024
Local time
3:00pm
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 March 2024
Local time
4:00pm
Place
United Kingdom
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 years
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The authority will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the framework agreements is communicated to tenderers. The 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.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
99 Vauxhall Road
Birmingham
B7 4HW
Country
United Kingdom