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 1622476849
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's 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
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
Country
United Kingdom