Planning

WGCD Rock Salt and Associated Products Framework (iv)

  • Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government - Commercial Delivery

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-026713

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0492ac

Published 21 August 2024, 3:51pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government - Commercial Delivery

Cathays Park, Cardiff

Caerphilly

CF10 3NQ

Email

commercialprocurement.buildings@gov.wales

Telephone

+44 3007900170

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL - Wales

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://gov.wales/public-sector-procurement

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

WGCD Rock Salt and Associated Products Framework (iv)

Reference number

WGCD-BU-131-24

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 14410000 - Rock salt

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Supply of rock salt and de-icing products

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 14420000 - Sea salt
  • 14410000 - Rock salt
  • 14400000 - Salt and pure sodium chloride
  • 24951310 - De-icing agents
  • 14781000 - Potassium

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance

Pan-Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this notice is to notify the market of the forthcoming proposed tender opportunity for the supply and distribution of rock salt and associated deicing products which is being conducted by the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery Division (WGCD).

The WGCD acts on behalf of the public sector in Wales to deliver value for money from the procurement of common and repetitive good and services for Wales.

The WGCD on behalf of the Welsh public sector wishes to establish a collaborative framework agreement for rock salt and associated deicing products. The framework will replace the current WGCD Rock Salt and Associated Products Framework (NPS-CFM-106-20) when it expires in 2025. The new framework will be made available for use by all WGCD customers.

The lotting structure of this framework is yet to be confirmed however key areas are likely to include but are not limited to:

- rock salt and pre-coated rock salt (6.3mm and 10mm)

- pure dried vacuum salt and pre-coated pure dried vacuum salt

- marine salt and pre-coated marine salt

- specialist requirements - potassium acetate

It is anticipated that the duration of this framework agreement will be for 4 years.

The WGCD will be engaging closely with potential bidders during the procurement process to create suitable and cost-effective solution to its customers.

The WGCD is striving to develop a vibrant Welsh economy capable of delivering strong and sustainable economic growth by providing opportunities for everyone in Wales. Sustainable development means ensuring that our actions contribute in the round to social, economic and environmental well-being now and in the future; improving the environment, building stronger communities, reducing social exclusion and poverty and encouraging the development of the economy.

The commitment to deliver 'Social Value' outcomes from our procurement activity is designed to ensure wider social and economic issues are taken into account when spending public money.

The intention is to achieve the very best value for money in the widest sense. Consequently, social value clauses will be considered as part of proposed procurement as core or non-core or a combination of both to address socio-economic and/or environmental issues.

Further information will be provided once a contract notice is issued through the Find a Tender service.

two.2.14) Additional information

Expressions of interest can be made to the following email address: commercialprocurement.buildings@gov.wales. The WGCD will not respond directly to expressions of interest but those expressing an interest will automatically be invited to an online market engagement event on 24th September 2024.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

14 October 2024


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


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Prior to issue of the tender the WGCD will be holding a market engagement event via Microsoft Teams on 24th September 2024. To register your interest in the event please email the category team: commercialprocurement.buildings@gov.wales

Please note that the market engagement event will only proceed if there is sufficient market interest.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=143677.

(WA Ref:143677)