Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
City & County of Swansea
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
Contact
Lisa Evans
Telephone
+44 7966230649
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL18 - Swansea
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusinesswithcouncil
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
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
http://etenderwales.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
Contract for The Collection/Sale of Mixed Paper/Card/Cardboard for Reprocessing
Reference number
CCS/21/217
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Swansea Council is seeking to procure services for the collection/haulage and reprocessing for re-use/recycling, paper/card, and cardboard collected via the Council's kerbside recycling, bring site, Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC’s) and commercial collections/activities.
Lot 1 - Bagged unsorted mixed paper/card and cardboard
Lot 2 – De Bagged sorted mixed paper/card and cardboard
Lot 3 - Old KLS cardboard Baled card/cardboard
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £0.01
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 - Bagged unsorted mixed paper/card and cardboard
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Materials offered under the contract shall be collected by the contractor from the nominated Reception Point which is situated at the Baling Plant, Morriston, Swansea SA6 8QN.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 1: Bagged Paper and Card The Council currently collects mixed paper/card/cardboard at the kerbside from around 111,000 properties. In 2017/18 a combined total of approximately 10,600 tonnes of mixed paper/card was collected. Single use plastic sacks are used as a collection medium. Residents requiring the collection of large pieces of cardboard (boxes etc.) are requested to fold the material and place alongside the bags for collection. In addition the Council also offers residents the opportunity to deposit paper/card at a number of HWRC’s and bring sites.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
With an option to extend for up to 60 Months
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 2: Sorted Paper and Card De Bagged
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Materials offered under the contract shall be collected by the contractor from the nominated Reception Point which is situated at the Baling Plant, Morriston, Swansea SA6 8QN.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 2: Sorted Paper and Card De bagged . The Council currently collects mixed paper/card/cardboard at the kerbside from around 111,000 properties. In 2017/18 a combined total of approximately 10,600 tonnes of mixed paper/card was collected. Single use plastic sacks are used as a collection medium. Residents requiring the collection of large pieces of cardboard (boxes etc.) are requested to fold the material and place alongside the bags for collection. The bags are collected using split bodied Refuse Collection Compaction Vehicles with no other materials permitted in the sack. In addition the Council also offers residents the opportunity to deposit paper/card at a number of HWRC’s and bring sites
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
With an option to extend for up to 60 Months
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 3 - Old KLS cardboard Baled card/cardboard
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Materials offered under the contract shall be collected by the contractor from the nominated Reception Point which is situated at the Baling Plant, Morriston, Swansea SA6 8QN.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 3 Old KLS cardboard Baled card/cardboard
The Council also collects cardboard via its commercial/HWRC collection operations. In 2017/18 a combined total of approximately 2,600 tonnes of cardboard was collected. This material is collected in a loose form and is offered baled (all baling costs to be met by the Council). Bales of cardboard/card are mill size (Approx.155cm x 106cm x 78 cm) and the average weight of a bale is between 600- 700 kg
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
With an option to extend for up to 60 Months
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
The Contractor shall supply sufficient information to enable Swansea to achieve its reporting obligations under The Recycling, Preparation for Re-use and Composting Targets (Monitoring and Penalties) (Wales) Regulations 2011.
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
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Tenderer shall ensure all processes offered to the Council can be considered as reuse or recycling and are consistent with Wastedataflow and Welsh Government definitions to enable the Council to include these tonnages in their re-use/recycling rate.
Tenderer must ensure that any facility or onward facilities used for the processing of the materials must have all relevant planning consents and environmental operating permits or where materials are exported beyond the UK then any relevant legislation must be complied with.
Contractor shall supply sufficient information to enable Swansea to achieve its reporting obligations under The Recycling, Preparation for Re-use and Composting Targets (Monitoring and Penalties) (Wales) Regulations 2011.
The Tenderer must provide copies of all relevant permits, planning permissions and waste carriers licences etc. as part of the Supplier Suitability Questionnaire.
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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
6 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 28 February 2022
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
6 September 2021
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: Contract will run for Two years with an option to extend for up to 60 Months
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
Economic operators interested in submitting a tender can download the tender documents from the eTenderWales portal (http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk) you will need to register with eTenderWales if you are not already registered. Please see below instructions on how to register.
1. Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):
— Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
— Click the “Suppliers register here” link.
— Enter your correct business and user details.
— Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete.
— You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).
— Agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”.
2. Express an interest in the project:
— Login to the portal with your username/password.
— Click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).
— Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
— Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.
— This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).
— Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.
3. Responding to the invitation to tender:
— You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting).
— You can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.
— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.
— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).
If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:
— E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk
— Phone: +44 8003684850
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=112761
(WA Ref:112761)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Legal, Democratic and Business Intelligence, Swansea Council,
Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter,
Swansea,
SA1 3SN
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Procurement Department,
Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter,
Swansea,
SA1 3SN
Telephone
+44 7966230649
Country
United Kingdom