- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Device to Identify solid and liquid chemicals materials, using infra-red spectroscopy
- Lot 2. For a device to identify gas and vapour chemical materials, using mass spectroscopy
- Lot 3. Device to identify gas and vapour chemical materials, using flame photometry.
- Lot 4. Device to identify solid and liquid chemical materials, using raman spectroscopy.
- Lot 5. For a device to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- Lot 6. For a device to detect emitted gamma and neutron radiation
- Lot 7. For a device to detect emitted alpha radiation
- Lot 8. For a device to detect emitted beta radiation
- Lot 9. For a device to identify gamma emitting radiological isotopes
- For a device to identify solid, liquid, gas or vapour chemical materials using any other innovative technology not listed in any other lot (not including devices that utilise photoionisation detection, radiation dosimetry, colorimetry, lateral flow assay, wet chemistry, ion mobility spectroscopy, monitors for flammable/toxic/irrespirable atmospheres).
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority
MFRS Headquarters, Bridle Road, Bootle
Liverpool
L30 4YD
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1512964000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=2
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=2
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Fire and Rescue Service
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Equipment Uplift
Reference number
MFRS 2223-02
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Merseyside FRS wishes to establish a framework agreement for the purchase of Detection, Identification and Monitoring equipment for the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear capability. The equipment is intended for use when National Resilience teams respond to incidents that could involve the release of chemical, biological or radiological substances. There are some 18 such teams to be re-equipped with new devices as well as a possible requirement for dedicated devices for training. The framework agreement has been made available to the other ‘Blue Light Service’ i.e. all other UK FRSs, Police Forces and Ambulance Services.
The suite of devices will utilise a variety of technologies to allow the greatest number of 'target materials' to be detected and identified. Having a variety of technologies will allow potential complementary identification of the target materials and so reduce gaps in capability.
The competitive exercise has been divided into discrete 'lots', based on the likely individual technologies. Although it is envisaged that there will be a single supplier appointed for each lot, a device that delivers more than one technology type may be entered into any lot for which it can be used.
Tenders from suitably experienced suppliers having relevant expertise in detection, identification and monitoring in Chemical, Biological and Radiological disciplines are welcome.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
10
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Device to Identify solid and liquid chemicals materials, using infra-red spectroscopy
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Device to identify solid and liquid chemical materials, using infra-red spectroscopy.
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: £1,800,000
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
For a device to identify gas and vapour chemical materials, using mass spectroscopy
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
For a device to identify gas and vapour chemical materials, using mass spectroscopy
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: £6,000,000
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Device to identify gas and vapour chemical materials, using flame photometry.
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Device to identify gas and vapour chemical materials, using flame photometry.
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: £1,200,000
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Device to identify solid and liquid chemical materials, using raman spectroscopy.
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Device to identify solid and liquid chemical materials, using raman spectroscopy.
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: £2,400,000
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
For a device to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
For a device to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
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: £2,400,000
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
For a device to detect emitted gamma and neutron radiation
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
For a device to detect emitted gamma and neutron radiation
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: £48,000
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
For a device to detect emitted alpha radiation
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
For a device to detect emitted alpha radiation
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: £48,000
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
For a device to detect emitted beta radiation
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
For a device to detect emitted beta radiation
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: £48,000
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
For a device to identify gamma emitting radiological isotopes
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
For a device to identify gamma emitting radiological isotopes
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: £48,000
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
For a device to identify solid, liquid, gas or vapour chemical materials using any other innovative technology not listed in any other lot (not including devices that utilise photoionisation detection, radiation dosimetry, colorimetry, lateral flow assay, wet chemistry, ion mobility spectroscopy, monitors for flammable/toxic/irrespirable atmospheres).
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Innovative Device
Lot 10: For a device to identify solid, liquid, gas or vapour chemical materials using any other innovative technology not listed in any other lot (not including devices that utilise photoionisation detection, radiation dosimetry, colorimetry, lateral flow assay, wet chemistry, ion mobility spectroscopy, monitors for flammable/toxic/irrespirable atmospheres).
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
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 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: 10
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-010983
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 October 2022
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
5 October 2022
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The framework agreement will be available when concluded to all 'Blue Light Services' operating in the UK.
The framework agreement when concluded can be used by all UK Fire and Rescue Services as listed in https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
The framework agreement when concluded can be used by all UK Police Forces as listed in https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-the-police/uk-police-forces
The framework agreement when concluded can be used by all UK Ambulance Services as named below:
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Scottish Ambulance Service
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Welsh Ambulance Service
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority
Bootle
Country
United Kingdom