Opportunity

Supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services

  • Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2023/S 000-005344

Published 22 February 2023, 4:05pm



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

Email

csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk

Telephone

+44 1622476849

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.commercialservices.org.uk

Buyer's address

www.commercialservices.org.uk

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

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Rescue-and-emergency-equipment./4759B9JQPM

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/4759B9JQPM

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

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.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 7

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

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: £5,000,000

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

two.2.14) 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 are designated in the Invitation to Tender document.

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

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: £5,000,000

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

two.2.14) 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 are designated in the Invitation to Tender document.

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

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: £5,000,000

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

two.2.14) 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 are designated in the Invitation to Tender document.

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

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: £5,000,000

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

two.2.14) 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 are designated in the Invitation to Tender document.

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

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: £5,000,000

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

two.2.14) 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 are designated in the Invitation to Tender document.

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

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: £5,000,000

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

two.2.14) 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 are designated in the Invitation to Tender document.

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

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: £5,000,000

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

two.2.14) 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 are designated in the Invitation to Tender document.


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

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

5 April 2023

Local time

2:00pm

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: 48 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

5 April 2023

Local time

2:15pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

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 of the 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.    For additional information please see the Invitation to Tender document 

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GO Reference: GO-2023222-PRO-22184931

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Commercial Services Kent Ltd

1 Abbey Wood Road,, Kings Hill

West Malling

ME19 4YT

Email

csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.commercialservices.org.uk