- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Air Filters and Associated Products - UK
- Lot 2 - Air Filters Supply, Fit, Maintenance, Removal and Disposal - UK
- Lot 3 - Electrical Materials and Associated Products and Services - GB
- Lot 4 - Electrical Materials and Associated Products and Services – NI Only
- Lot 5 - Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services - GB
- Lot 6 - Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services – NI Only
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
Contact
Laura Hills
Telephone
+44 1612348003
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04045190
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=66893&B=NWUPC
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=66893&B=NWUPC
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Sub-central contracting authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Facilities Supplies
Reference number
EFM3190NW
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of members of NWUPC, APUC (lots 1 and 2 only), HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC and CPC for Facilities Supplies. The Framework Agreement is divided into lots as follows:
Lot 1 - Air Filters and Associated Products - UK
Lot 2 - Air Filters Supply, Fit, Maintenance, Removal and Disposal - UK
Lot 3 - Electrical Materials and Associated Products and Services - GB
Lot 4 - Electrical Materials and Associated Products and Services – NI Only
Lot 5 - Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services - GB
Lot 6 - Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services – NI Only
Coverage on this Framework Agreement is national.
The Framework Agreement will commence on 01 August 2023 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2025, with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 periods of 12 months until 31st July 2027, subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £55,000,000
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 - Air Filters and Associated Products - UK
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 42514310 - Air filters
- 44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials
- 44115210 - Plumbing materials
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90731100 - Air quality management
- 90731300 - Air pollution protection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Salford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Air Filters and Associated Products includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; the supply of Air Filters. These products will be utilised in the following areas: Air Filters, Air Purifiers and Cleaners. The lot also includes the supply of Associated Products. This list is not exhaustive.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Requirements / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2023
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 August 2023 for an initial period of 24 months until 31 July 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31 July 2026 and a further 12 months until 31 July 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The resulting framework may be used by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2.14) Additional information
Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Award Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Air Filters Supply, Fit, Maintenance, Removal and Disposal - UK
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 42514310 - Air filters
- 44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials
- 44115210 - Plumbing materials
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90731100 - Air quality management
- 90731300 - Air pollution protection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Salford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Air Filters Supply, Fit, Maintenance, Removal and Disposal includes, but is not limited to, the following scope: the supply, fit, maintenance and removal of Air Filters. These products will be utilised in the following areas; Air Filters, Air Purifiers and Cleaners. The lot also includes the supply of Associated Products and Associated Services. This list is not exhaustive.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Requirements / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2023
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 August 2023 for an initial period of 24 months until 31 July 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31 July 2026 and a further 12 months until 31 July 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The resulting framework may be used by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2.14) Additional information
Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Award Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Electrical Materials and Associated Products and Services - GB
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 42514310 - Air filters
- 44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials
- 44115210 - Plumbing materials
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90731100 - Air quality management
- 90731300 - Air pollution protection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Salford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cable, Cable Management, Distribution and Switchgear, Heating, Ventilation and Washroom, Lamps, Lighting Control Gear, Luminaries, Security and Fire, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Test Equipment and Wiring Accessories. Associated Services will include Lighting Scheme Design and Installation, Energy Saving Surveys, Removal, Disposal and Recycling services, Managed Services including but not limited to Managed Stores. Managed Stores will be primarily for the product categories through this lot, however it is envisaged that a small percentage of spend (10% or below) may be for product lines including, but not limited to, Decorative and Building Equipment and Supplies. This list is not exhaustive.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Requirements / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2023
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 August 2023 for an initial period of 24 months until 31 July 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31 July 2026 and a further 12 months until 31 July 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The resulting framework may be used by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2.14) Additional information
Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Award Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Electrical Materials and Associated Products and Services – NI Only
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 42514310 - Air filters
- 44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials
- 44115210 - Plumbing materials
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90731100 - Air quality management
- 90731300 - Air pollution protection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Salford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cable, Cable Management, Distribution and Switchgear, Heating, Ventilation and Washroom, Lamps, Lighting Control Gear, Luminaries, Security and Fire, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Test Equipment and Wiring Accessories. Associated Services will include Lighting Scheme Design and Installation, Energy Saving Surveys, Removal, Disposal and Recycling services, Managed Services including but not limited to Managed Stores. Managed Stores will be primarily for the product categories through this lot, however it is envisaged that a small percentage of spend (10% or below) may be for product lines including, but not limited to, Decorative and Building Equipment and Supplies. This list is not exhaustive.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Requirements / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2023
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 August 2023 for an initial period of 24 months until 31 July 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31 July 2026 and a further 12 months until 31 July 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The resulting framework may be used by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2.14) Additional information
Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Award Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services - GB
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 42514310 - Air filters
- 44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials
- 44115210 - Plumbing materials
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90731100 - Air quality management
- 90731300 - Air pollution protection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Salford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Copper fittings, brass fittings, iron fittings, internal and external plastic (tube and fittings) including waste, drainage and soil, sanitaryware, baths, showers, shower accessories, sinks and fittings (including taps), plumbing sundries, heating accessories, heaters, boiler parts, pumps, radiators, thermostats and valves. It may be a requirement throughout the agreement that Suppliers provide Domestic and Commercial Boilers, Service Kits and Ports, Pumps and Radiators. Additional Services may include Managed Services including but not limited to Managed Stores, this will be primarily for the product categories within the product basket of this tender, this is not a mandatory requirement and will be dependent on individual Member requirements. This list is not exhaustive.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Requirements / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2023
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 August 2023 for an initial period of 24 months until 31 July 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31 July 2026 and a further 12 months until 31 July 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Reference to project(s) and/or programme(s): The resulting framework may be used by institutions
using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2.14) Additional information
Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Award Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services – NI Only
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 42514310 - Air filters
- 44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials
- 44115210 - Plumbing materials
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90731100 - Air quality management
- 90731300 - Air pollution protection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Salford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Copper fittings, brass fittings, iron fittings, internal and external plastic (tube and fittings) including waste, drainage and soil, sanitaryware, baths, showers, shower accessories, sinks and fittings (including taps), plumbing sundries, heating accessories, heaters, boiler parts, pumps, radiators, thermostats and valves. It may be a requirement throughout the agreement that Suppliers provide Domestic and Commercial Boilers, Service Kits and Ports, Pumps and Radiators. Additional Services may include Managed Services including but not limited to Managed Stores, this will be primarily for the product categories within the product basket of this tender, this is not a mandatory requirement and will be dependent on individual Member requirements. This list is not exhaustive.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Requirements / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2023
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 August 2023 for an initial period of 24 months until 31 July 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31 July 2026 and a further 12 months until 31 July 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
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: Yes
Identification of the project
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Reference to project(s) and/or programme(s): The resulting framework may be used by institutions
using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2.14) Additional information
Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Award Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.
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.1.3) 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: 40
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
Originally published as:
Date
12 May 2023
Local time
2:00pm
Changed to:
Date
17 May 2023
Local time
2:00pm
See the change notice.
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
Tender must be valid until: 10 August 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 May 2023
Local time
3:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the
following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the
permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements
that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of
the current members is available as follows:
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be
accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsec
torclassificationguide
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
NDPBs
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
National Parks Authorities
Police Forces in the United Kingdom
http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
NHS Bodies England
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
Hospices in the UK
https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice
Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
NI Public Bodies
Northern Ireland Government Departments
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurementpolicy-applies
Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
Health and Social care in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NWUPC Ltd
Salford
Country
United Kingdom