- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Workwear- North East Region (North)
- Lot 2 - Workwear - North East Region (South)
- Lot 3 - Workwear - National
- Lot 4 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - North East Region (North)
- Lot 5 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - North East Region - (South)
- Lot 6 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - National
- Lot 7 - Uniform Clothing - North East Region (North)
- Lot 8 - Uniform Clothing - North East Region - (South)
- Lot 9 - Uniform Clothing - National
- Lot 10 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - North East Region (North)
- Lot 11 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - North East Region - (South)
- Lot 12 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - National
- Lot 13 - Crisis Prevention Lot
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
Contact
Stephanie Westgarth
facilities.management@nepo.org
Telephone
+44 7989428362
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
NEPO419 Workwear and PPE
Reference number
NEPO419
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Workwear and PPE for use by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom.
NEPO intends to publish an Invitation to Tender via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO's eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Oepn eTender system at https://www.nepo.org/open.
Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted.
Guidance for how to create an account, search for opportunities, and respond is included within the Supplier's Hub. If you require further support, please email open.support@nepo.org.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £73,200,000
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
Lot 1 - Workwear- North East Region (North)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 1 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot able to provide the provision of Workwear in the North of the North East Region.
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Workwear - North East Region (South)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 2 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Workwear in the South of the North East Region.
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Workwear - National
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 3 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Workwear Nationally.
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - North East Region (North)
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 4 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of PPE including Safety Footwear within the North of the North East Region.
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - North East Region - (South)
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 5 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of PPE including Safety Footwear within the South of the North East Region.
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - National
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18141000 - Work gloves
- 18142000 - Safety visors
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18800000 - Footwear
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 6 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of PPE including Safety Footwear Nationally.
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Uniform Clothing - North East Region (North)
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 7 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Workwear within the North of the North East Region.
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Uniform Clothing - North East Region - (South)
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 8 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Workwear within the South of the North East Region.
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 9 - Uniform Clothing - National
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 9 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Workwear Nationally
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - North East Region (North)
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 10 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Specialist & Armoured Uniform within the North of the North East Region.
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - North East Region - (South)
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 11 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Specialist & Armoured Uniform Clothing within the South of the North East Region.
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 12 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - National
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 12 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five suppliers per lot, who are able to provide the provision of Specialist & Armoured Uniform Nationally.
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 13 - Crisis Prevention Lot
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Workwear and PPE.
Lot 13 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded
to all awarded suppliers on lots 1-12.
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
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24 month period.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-029958
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
21 March 2024
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
21 March 2024
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 12 months prior to the published expiry date
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NEPO
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
facilities.management@nepo.org
Country
United Kingdom