Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
Contact
Claire Gunton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
External Printing Services
Reference number
HUD-MAR-016
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This framework opportunity will feature a single lot which focuses on the delivery of Long Run Print Services. The appointed Suppliers may also offer a solution for fulfilling Short-Run Print Services on an ad-hoc basis. It is our intention to appoint 4 suppliers to the framework; these suppliers will be able to demonstrate experience of and capability to satisfy requirements of varying value and complexity. Expertise and quality remain the highest priority when we are considering partners to deliver requirements under this framework, but given the current economic and social challenges facing University’s, we will also be looking for bidders to demonstrate how they can offer value for money within their proposals.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £350,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
External printing, finishing and associated services
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: £350,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2021
End date
31 October 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The resulting framework agreement will have an initial duration of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to continued satisfactory performance and pricing. The maximum agreement term is 4 years.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 8
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
After evaluating each SSQ the University intends to select only those bidders who are able to satisfy the selection criteria as detailed in the SSQ. It is intended to select the 8 highest scoring Bidders to progress through to ITT stage, provided 8 capable bidders respond to the SSQ and are able to meet the minimum requirements set out in accompanying documentation. Should fewer than 8 Bidders meet the minimum requirements, then only those Bidders who meet the minimum requirements will progress to the ITT stage.
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
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
Restricted 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: 4
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Not applicable
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
26 July 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
Country
United Kingdom