Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Belfast City Council
Adelaide Exchange, 24-26 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8GD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
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
Market Engagement regarding the supply electrical goods and consumables for Belfast City Council
Reference number
T2184
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this prior information notice is to request expressions of interest from the market in participating in a market engagement exercise for the supply of electrical goods and consumables. This market engagement exercise will help inform the council of the best procurement strategy for the services i.e. use of lots, type of lots, considerations for specification, T&C's and pricing.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,600,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The following supply requirements are currently envisaged:
• Switchgear and distribution
• Wiring Accesssories
• Lamp and Tubes
• Light Fittings
• Cables and cable management
• Fire, security and access
• Tools and Equipment
• EV and Energy
• Pitch lighting and high level lighting
• Emergency lighting systems
A pre-market engagement ‘PME’ questionnaire is available for Economic Operators to complete. The purpose of the PME questionnaire is to help Belfast City Council ‘the Council’ better understand the levels of competition, capability and capacity in the market to supply and deliver a wide range of electrical goods and consumables to help support the Council’s maintenance and operations team.
All information returned will assist in the development of the specification; evaluation criteria, pricing models; and contract award options to ensure this tender opportunity delivers a high quality service and best value for money for the ratepayers of Belfast.
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic Operators are asked to email cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy of the PME questionnaire to complete.
Completed PME questionnaires are to be returned on or before 23rd July 2021 by email to quotations@belfastcity.gov.uk by the closing date indicated.
Spend on this requirement is estimated at £300 - £320k per annum (£1.6m over 5 years)
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 September 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Copies of the PME questionnaire for completion can be obtained by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy.
Economic Operators are asked to return their completed PME questionnaires on or before 23rd July 2021.
Please return completed PME questionnaires by email to quotations@belfastcity.gov.uk by the closing date indicated above.