Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kirklees Council
Town Hall, Ramsden Street
HUDDERSFIELD
Contact
Corporate Procurement
Telephone
+44 1484221000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://yortender.eu-supply.com
one.1) Name and addresses
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Bradford
highways.contracts@kirklees.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE41 - Bradford
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://yortender.eu-supply.com
one.1) Name and addresses
The Borough of Calderdale Council
Halifax
highways.contracts@kirklees.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://yortender.eu-supply.com
one.1) Name and addresses
Leeds City Council
Leeds
highways.contracts@kirklees.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE42 - Leeds
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://yortender.eu-supply.com
one.1) Name and addresses
City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Wakefield
highways.contracts@kirklees.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE45 - Wakefield
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://yortender.eu-supply.com
one.1) Name and addresses
City of York Council
York
highways.contracts@kirklees.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE21 - York
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://yortender.eu-supply.com
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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
KMCHS-351 - Framework for the Agreement for the Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with and without Operator(s)
Reference number
KMCHS-351
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The "Services" under a proposed Framework Agreement will consist of the Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with Operator(s) and the Hire Of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment without Operator(s), within the geographical boundary and administrative areas of the Council and other Contracting Authorities of:
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council - Lot 1,
The Borough of Calderdale Council - Lot 2,
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees - Lot 3,
Leeds City Council - Lot 4,
City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council - Lot 5,
York City Council - Lot 6
and any other Local Authority (as defined in the Local Government Act 1972 (SI 1972/070) within the Yorkshire and Humber Region. Details of the relevant Local Authorities who may participate are illustrated in the Geographical Map in Appendix 3b of File 03 of the Tender Documents.
Framework dates: 1st December 2021 - 30th November 2022 with an option to extend for a further 12 month period up to 30th November 2023.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £11,850,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council - Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with and without Operator(s)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE41 - Bradford
Main site or place of performance
Bradford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The "Services" under a proposed Framework Agreement will consist of the Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with Operator(s) and the Hire Of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment without Operator(s), within the geographical boundary and administrative areas as described at Section I of this notice.
This Lot relates to the administrative area of:
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council - Lot 1,
and any other Local Authority (as defined in the Local Government Act 1972 (SI 1972/070) within the Yorkshire and Humber Region. Details of the relevant Local Authorities who may participate are illustrated in the Geographical Map in Appendix 3b of File 03 of the Tender Documents.
Economic Operators may price for one, or more, or all of the lots as detailed at Section II.1.4 of this notice. All of the other contracting authorities shall be hereafter defined as the "contracting authorities" for whom the principal contracting authority (i.e. the Council of the Borough of Kirklees) will act as the contract administrator in relation to the Framework Agreement (Previously available to download at: https://www.yortender.co.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
The Borough of Calderdale Council - Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with and without Operator(s)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Main site or place of performance
Calderdale
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The "Services" under a proposed Framework Agreement will consist of the Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with Operator(s)and the Hire Of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment without Operator(s), within the geographical boundary and administrative areas as described at II.1.4 of this notice.
This Lot relates to the administrative area of:
The Borough of Calderdale Council - Lot 2,
and any other Local Authority (as defined in the Local Government Act 1972 (SI 1972/070) within the Yorkshire and Humber Region. Details of the relevant Local Authorities who may participate are illustrated in the Geographical Map in Appendix 3b of File 03 of the Tender Documents.
Economic Operators may price for one, or more, or all of the lots as detailed at Section II.1.4 of this notice. All of the other contracting authorities shall be hereafter defined as the "contracting authorities" for whom the principal contracting authority (i.e. the Council of the Borough of Kirklees) will act as the contract administrator in relation to the Framework Agreement (previously available to download at: https://www.yortender.co.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Kirklees Council - Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with and without Operator(s)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Main site or place of performance
Kirklees
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The "Services" under a proposed Framework Agreement will consist of the Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with Operator(s)and the Hire Of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment without Operator(s), within the geographical boundary and administrative areas as described at II.1.4 of this notice.
This Lot relates to the administrative area of:
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees - Lot 3,
and any other Local Authority (as defined in the Local Government Act 1972 (SI 1972/070) within the Yorkshire and Humber Region. Details of the relevant Local Authorities who may participate are illustrated in the Geographical Map in Appendix 3b of File 03 of the Tender Documents.
Economic Operators may price for one, or more, or all of the lots as detailed at Section I of this notice. All of the other contracting authorities shall be hereafter defined as the "contracting authorities" for whom the principal contracting authority (i.e. the Council of the Borough of Kirklees) will act as the contract administrator in relation to the Framework Agreement (previously available to download at: https://www.yortender.co.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Leeds City Council - Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with and without Operator(s)
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE42 - Leeds
Main site or place of performance
Leeds
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The "Services" under a proposed Framework Agreement will consist of the Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with Operator(s)and the Hire Of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment without Operator(s), within the geographical boundary and administrative areas as described at II.1.4 of this notice.
This Lot relates to the administrative area of:
Leeds City Council - Lot 4,
and any other Local Authority (as defined in the Local Government Act 1972 (SI 1972/070) within the Yorkshire and Humber Region. Details of the relevant Local Authorities who may participate are illustrated in the Geographical Map in Appendix 3b of File 03 of the Tender Documents.
Economic Operators may price for one, or more, or all of the lots as detailed at Section II.1.4 of this notice. All of the other contracting authorities shall be hereafter defined as the "contracting authorities" for whom the principal contracting authority (i.e. the Council of the Borough of Kirklees) will act as the contract administrator in relation to the Framework Agreement (previously available to download at: https://www.yortender.co.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council - Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with and without Operator(s)
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
Main site or place of performance
Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The "Services" under a proposed Framework Agreement will consist of the Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with Operator(s)and the Hire Of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment without Operator(s), within the geographical boundary and administrative areas as described at II.1.4 of this notice.
This Lot relates to the administrative area of:
City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council - Lot 5,
and any other Local Authority (as defined in the Local Government Act 1972 (SI 1972/070) within the Yorkshire and Humber Region. Details of the relevant Local Authorities who may participate are illustrated in the Geographical Map in Appendix 3b of File 03 of the Tender Documents.
Economic Operators may price for one, or more, or all of the lots as detailed at Section II.1.4 of this notice. All of the other contracting authorities shall be hereafter defined as the "contracting authorities" for whom the principal contracting authority (i.e. the Council of the Borough of Kirklees) will act as the contract administrator in relation to the Framework Agreement (previously available to download at: https://www.yortender.co.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
City of York Council - Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with and without Operator(s)
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE21 - York
Main site or place of performance
York
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The "Services" under a proposed Framework Agreement will consist of the Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with Operator(s)and the Hire Of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment without Operator(s), within the geographical boundary and administrative areas as described at II.1.4 of this notice.
This Lot relates to the administrative area of:
York City Council - Lot 6
and any other Local Authority (as defined in the Local Government Act 1972 (SI 1972/070) within the Yorkshire and Humber Region. Details of the relevant Local Authorities who may participate are illustrated in the Geographical Map in Appendix 3b of File 03 of the Tender Documents.
Economic Operators may price for one, or more, or all of the lots as detailed at Section II.1.4 of this notice. All of the other contracting authorities shall be hereafter defined as the "contracting authorities" for whom the principal contracting authority (i.e. the Council of the Borough of Kirklees) will act as the contract administrator in relation to the Framework Agreement (previously available to download at: https://www.yortender.co.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The Contract Notice for this Framework Agreement was originally published via Proactis (etendering portal) on Find a Tender Service - reference 2021/S 000-025513. This portal is no
longer utilised by Kirklees Council. As such, the award notice could not be directly linked to this notice from the Buyer Profile and therefore this award notice has been published based
on the notice template 'Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition'.
For clarity, the Framework Agreement dates are: 1st December 2021 - 30th November 2022 with an option to extend for up to one (1) further twelve (12) month period.
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Previous Contract Notice Reference: 2021/S 000-025513
Title
KMCHS-351 Framework Agreement for the Hire of Civil Engineering Plant, Vehicles and Equipment with and without Operator(s)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 March 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 50
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 32
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 50
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arriving Limited t/a AP Pavers
Uttoxeter
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arrow Commercial Centre Huddersfield t/a Arrow Self-Drive
Huddersfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ben Thornber and Sons Limited
Halifax
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Birdsedge Plant and Tool Hire Limited
Huddersfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brandon Hire Station
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carolco UK Ltd
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chippendale Plant Limited
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chris Wright Road Planing Limited
Shipley
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE41 - Bradford
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clee Hill Plant Limited
Chesterfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D Penny & Sons Planthire Haulage Limited
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dawsongroup Sweepers Limited
Brighouse
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
David Boyle t/a DJB Plant Limited
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Econ Engineering Limited
Ripon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fairfax Plant Hire Limited
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Frank Key Plant and Tool Hire Limited
Nottingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
G & A Ellis Contracting
Huddersfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Go Plant Fleet Services
Coalville
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
G & T Ellis t/a Granville Ellis Contractors
Liversedge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hather Plant Hire
Rotherham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ian Christopher Rudge t/a Ian Rudge - Plant Contractor
Emley Moor
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JPI Road Planing Limited
Huddersfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J Taylor Plant Hire
Dewsbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jagger Construction Services Limited
Luddendenfoot
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
James Ian Mortimer
Birstall
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Keith Chappell t/a Keith Chappell Agricultural Contractor
Diggle
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kitching Plant Hire Limited
Harrogate
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
M Gleeson Plant Hire Limited
Sowerby Bridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mone Brothers Limited
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MTS Plant
Wakefield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE45 - Wakefield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Multevo Limited
Darwen
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ND Brown Limited
Wolverhampton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Paul Higginbottom t/a PH Plant Hire Co
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PG Plant Hire
Morley
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pinder Plant Limited
Pontefract
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE45 - Wakefield
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pudsey Plant Hire Limited
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RJC Plant Services
Tadcaster
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rodgers Plant Hire Limited
Holmfirth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rossco Construction Services Limited
Halifax
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SA Cawthorn Limited
Barnsley
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stephenson Brothers Haulage Limited
Bradford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE41 - Bradford
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sunbelt Rentals Limited
Warrington
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD61 - Warrington
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
T&G Watson t/a Tim Watson Excavations
Scholes, Cleckheaton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tracked Access Platforms Limited
Bradford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE41 - Bradford
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Steven Slater Contracting
Huddersfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vincent Mullan t/a V Mullan Plant Hire
Holmfirth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Walsh Brothers Civils Limited
South Milford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ward Plane Limited
Keighley
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE41 - Bradford
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Access Hire Nationwide Limited
Normanton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE45 - Wakefield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
William G Search Limited
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TIP Trailer Services UK Ltd t/a TIP Tanker Services
Knottingley
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE45 - Wakefield
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £11,850,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £11,850,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Contract Notice for this Framework Agreement was originally published via Proactis (etendering portal) on Find a Tender Service - reference 2021/S 000-025513. This portal is no
longer utilised by Kirklees Council. As such, the award notice could not be directly linked to this notice from the Buyer Profile and therefore this award notice has been published based
on the notice template 'Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition'.
For clarity, the Framework Agreement dates are: 1st December 2021 - 30th November 2022 with an option to extend for up to one (1) further twelve (12) month period.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
In accordance with Regulation 86 (Notices of decisions to award a contract or conclude a framework), Regulation 87 (Standstill periods) and Chapter 6 (Applications to Court) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), the contracting authority incorporated a minimum ten (10) calendar day standstill period at the point that information on the award of the Contract was communicated to economic operators. This period allowed any unsuccessful economic operator(s) to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the award of the Contract to the successful economic operators. Any additional information should be requested from the address at Sections 1.1 and 1.3 of this Notice above. If an appeal regarding the award of the Contract has not been successfully resolved, then the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be started within thirty
(30) days beginning with the date when the aggrieved party first knew or sought to have grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen. The Court may extend the time limited for starting proceedings where the Court considers that there is a good reason for doing so, but not so as to permit proceedings to be started more than three (3) months after that date.
Where the Contract has not been awarded, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If however the Contract has been awarded, the Court may only award damages or, where the contract award procedures have not been followed correctly, declare the Contract to be ineffective.