Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Cleaning Materials

  • Lancashire County Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-013633

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-033be6

Published 20 May 2022, 2:45pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Lancashire County Council

Fishergate

Preston

PR18XJ

Contact

LCC Corporate

Email

contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1772539403

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKD4 - Lancashire

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/

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

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Cleaning Materials

Reference number

CR/CORP/LCC/21/1095

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 39830000 - Cleaning products

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a single lot framework agreement for the supply and delivery of cleaning materials:

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £2,750,625

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
  • 24000000 - Chemical products
  • 33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD4 - Lancashire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Purchaser (LCC) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the direct delivery of cleaning materials (Chemicals, Cleaning Fluids, Paper, Refuse Bags, Cleaning Equipment etc...)

Products are to be delivered directly by the successful tenderer to over 600 sites.

The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 21 months, with the council having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 2 years.

The estimated value of the lot is between GBP 515,000 and GBP 618,000 per annum dependant on demand, price changes etc. (Maximum of GBP 2,317,500 over 45 months)

The value of participation by the wider public sector is estimated to be between GBP 0 to GBP 115 500 per annum (GBP 433 125 maximum over 45 months) - Please see section VI.3) additional information - for further details regarding wider public sector participation.

Tenderers should note the value of the whole framework may fluctuate and annual/total value is not guaranteed.

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: £2,750,625

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

45

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The initial framework term is 21 months, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 45 months. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The initial framework term is 21 months, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 45 months.


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 a single operator

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

21 June 2022

Local time

10:00am

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

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

21 June 2022

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: The initial framework term is 21 months, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 45 months. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

six.3) Additional information

LCC (Lancashire County Council) wishes to establish this framework (where the successful tenderer's capacity and capability permits)accessible for use by other public sector bodies (all stated lots) including:

• Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council,

The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site. https:// www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/ Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge.

Please note: tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period.

Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. The RFQ (Request For Quote) number (tender reference number for online tendering system) is 15336164

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts of Justice - The High Court

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Lancashire County Council

Preston

PR1 8XJ

Country

United Kingdom