Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DB
Contact
David Whitehouse
david_whitehouse@sandwell.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG37 - Sandwell
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
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
Tender for the Design, Supply, Installation, Supervised Switch–on, Removal, Storage, Maintenance, Refurbishment and Repair of Festive Lighting
Reference number
SMBC 21146
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has identified a requirement to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor for the design, supply, installation, supervised switch– on, removal, storage, maintenance, refurbishment and repair of festive lighting within the Borough of Sandwell. The Contract will be on a hire basis and will include for all transport and delivery, routine repairs and refurbishment during the contract term, with the cost spread equally over the 4-year period: 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2026.The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. Closing date for return of tenders: 21 July 2022 at 15:00hrs
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £708,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 31214300 - Outdoor switching installations
- 45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment
- 31527200 - Exterior lights
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 50116100 - Electrical-system repair services
- 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG37 - Sandwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to Opt In. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website.All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.Closing date: 21 July 2022 at 15:00hrs
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: £708,000
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
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.1.8) 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 July 2022
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
21 July 2022
Local time
5:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Sandwell MBC will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom