Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
VisitBritain/VisitEngland
3 Grosvenor Gardens, Victoria
London
SW1W 0BD
Contact
Procurement Team
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI3 - Inner London – West
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome
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://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
National Tourism Body
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Tourism
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
BTA1586 - Exhibition Stands & Design Framework Agreement
Reference number
BTA1586
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
VisitBritain is seeking to establish a multi supplier Framework Agreement with a maximum of 3 suppliers for a the provision of non-exclusive exhibition stand & design Services with a suitably qualified and experienced suppliers.The successful bidders appointed to the Framework Agreement are expected to deliver the supply, construction, storage, transportation, installation, dismantling and removal of exhibition stands, including the design and build of exhibition and conference stands.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79933000 - Design support services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI3 - Inner London – West
Main site or place of performance
International
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
VisitBritain/VisitEngland seeks to procure a non-exclusive Exhibition Stand Design & Build Framework Agreement, and appoint suitably qualified & experienced suppliers that supports British tourism interest and values, and shares our goal in challenging perceptions of Britain.VisitBritain/VisitEngland anticipates attending the following exhibitions/events:IMEX America (November 2021)IBTM World (November / December 2021)ITB Berlin (March 2022) IMEX Frankfurt (April 2022) Future events at the above locations, or alternative locations may be required for call offs under the terms of the Framework Agreement. VisitBritain/VisitEngland is conducting this ‘Open’ tender process via ContractsFinder & Find a Tender Service for a multi supplier framework agreement. A maximum of three (3) suppliers will be appointed to the Framework Agreement for an initial term of 12 months from date of award, with the option to extend for a further two (2) periods of 12 months each. VisitBritain/VisitEngland will Call Off the required Services via ‘Direct Award’ or ‘Further Competition’ during the term of the Framework Agreement. The appointed suppliers must be able to provide a fully integrated (end to end) Exhibition Stand Design & Support Services including: Storage, Transport & Logistics.Bidders should note that as part of this tender process, VisitBritain/VisitEngland will simultaneously invite bidders to submit a Further Competition Response for the IMEX America 2021 requirement. VisitBritain/VisitEngland will only evaluate the Further Competition Responses from the three (3) bidders who are recommended for contract award and appointed onto the Framework Agreement. If you have recently registered on the AtamiseProcurement portal for another VisitBritain procurement requirement, you can use the same account. If not, you will first need to register yourorganisation on the portal.To register, you will need to:1. Go to the URL:https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome Select ‘Click here to register!'3. Read and agreeto the portal user agreement4. Complete the registration form, providing informationincluding:— The full legal name of your organisation,— Your company registrationnumber,— Your DUNS number-a unique nine-digit number provided to organisations free ofcharge by Dun & Bradstreet.— Whether your organisation is a Small –Medium SizedEnterprise (SME)— User and contact details.Once you have registered on the Atamis eProcurement tool, you will be able to express your interest in this specific procurement.
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: £2,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement can be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months each.
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
As stated in the procurement documentation.
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.1.3) 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: 3
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 27 December 2021
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Electronic
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Electronic.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
For additional information please register interest: https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
VisitBritain/VisitEngland
3 Grosvenor Gardens, Victoria
London
SW1W 0BD
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The BTA will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point that information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved then the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take action in the High Court. Any such action must be brought promptly (generally within 3 months).