Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Translink
Procurement Department
Belfast
BT2 7LX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pre-Market Engagement - Corporate Footwear
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18830000 - Protective footwear
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Pre-Market Engagement for the provision of Corporate Footwear to Translink staff.
Translink is seeking a supplier to provide a range of protective footwear for use in industrial, engineering and trackside environments including features such as waterproofing, oil resistance, reinforced toecaps and reinforced soles. There is also a small requirement for non-safety shoes for clerical staff.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18800000 - Footwear
- 18830000 - Protective footwear
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Currently Translink issues Corporate Footwear to staff numbers in the region of 4000 across 20 depots throughout Northern Ireland. Issue cycle frequencies are 12 months.
Each job role will have different requirements, therefore a range of footwear options will be requested, including but not limited to boots, shoes, trainers, male and female options, and half sizes where appropriate. The range should be breathable, oil resistant, waterproof/water repellent, shock absorbent, puncture-resistant, light-weight/composite, wide-fitting, and deemed to be comfortable.
Translink is undertaking this exercise prior to advertising an Invitation to Tender in Q4 2021 for the issue to staff of Corporate Footwear in November 2022. The purpose is to inform Translink of the impact on the industry as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, with particular focus given to alternative methods of sourcing, fulfilment, delivery, supply chain issues, streamlining of the current range and any relevant innovations in the market.
It is anticipated that meetings relating to the exercise will be held on Wednesday 15th September 2021.
Interested suppliers are requested to e-mail their expression of interest in attending a 30 minute virtual meeting on 15th September to:
Rachel Lemon, Procurement Projects Advisor at rachel.lemon@translink.co.uk
NO LATER THAN 14.00 hrs on Friday 10th September 2021.
Additional Information
Suppliers registering their interest in participating in this exercise should note that:
1 This Notice is to initiate a market engagement and information gathering exercise and does not indicate the start of a procurement
exercise. It is instead intended to act as an informal market research document providing a brief synopsis of Translinks’ future
requirements. This document is not intended to provide a definitive list of requirements.
2 We intend to invite interested suppliers to present to Translink personnel to discuss the range of services each can offer. All parties
agree that the matters discussed between them during the course of this early market engagement exercise will remain confidential to
those particular parties
3 This document is not a tender specification nor request for quotation. Translink is merely investigating market opportunities at this
stage without entering into any contractual or financial commitments.
4 Please note, progress in the project will be subject to the availability and timing of funding. If this requirement is given financial approval,
it will be tendered under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. Any documents, discussions, presentations, demonstrations or
clarifications submitted for this Market Research will not be considered as any part of the tender exercise. If Translink does decide to
proceed with a competitive tender process, a separate detailed tender specification document will be produced as part of that process.
At this stage it is not possible to give an accurate timeframe for this requirement.
two.2.14) Additional information
Translink takes no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken, costs incurred or commitments made by interested parties by being. involved in any subsequent discussions in this market engagement and information gathering exercise.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 November 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
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 expressions of interest
Date
10 September 2021
Local time
2:00pm