Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Merseytravel
1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
Contact
Procurement
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD7 - Merseyside
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Public Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Cash in Transit - 2022 - 2027
Reference number
DN568131
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 64120000 - Courier services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Merseytravel seeks a suitable supplier to provide Cash in Transit security services across its estate.
The scope includes
• collection of sealed bags/containers from
o 6 Merseytravel Centres at bus stations across Merseyside;
o 2 Beatles Story locations in Liverpool City Centre;
o Merseytravel Head Quarters, Liverpool City Centre; and
o 3 Mersey Ferries Terminals.
• collection of sealed containers and Bulk Coin from Mersey Tunnels Kingsway (Wallasey) and Queensway (Birkenhead) for prompt payment into the relevant Bank Account.
• delivery of cash (ad hoc change orders), the denominations and amount being notified in advance on the previous morning by the individual location.
Collections are Monday to Saturday (including Bank Holidays at some locations).
Flexibility of service provision is required in terms of collection windows, frequency of collections, seasonal changes, business changes, special events and Bank Holiday collection arrangements
The contract will commence on 1 April 2022 for a period of 5 years, with a possible 1 year extension
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £480,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 64120000 - Courier services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD7 - Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Merseytravel seeks a suitable supplier to provide Cash in Transit security services across its estate.
The scope includes
• collection of sealed bags/containers from
o 6 Merseytravel Centres at bus stations across Merseyside;
o 2 Beatles Story locations in Liverpool City Centre;
o Merseytravel Head Quarters, Liverpool City Centre; and
o 3 Mersey Ferries Terminals.
• collection of sealed containers and Bulk Coin from Mersey Tunnels Kingsway (Wallasey) and Queensway (Birkenhead) for prompt payment into the relevant Bank Account.
• delivery of cash (ad hoc change orders), the denominations and amount being notified in advance on the previous morning by the individual location.
Collections are Monday to Saturday (including Bank Holidays at some locations).
Flexibility of service provision is required in terms of collection windows, frequency of collections, seasonal changes, business changes, special events and Bank Holiday collection arrangements
The contract will commence on 1 April 2022 for a period of 5 years, with a possible 12 month extension.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Price - Weighting: 35
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £480,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2022
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The renewal process for this procurement will start 9 months ahead of the contract end date. However the level of service required may change depending on what new products or processes are on the market that may impact on the need to use cash.
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.1.2) 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.1.8) 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
29 November 2021
Local time
11:00am
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
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
29 November 2021
Local time
11:00am
Place
The electronic seal will be broken via the chest, by a member of the Merseytravel / LCRCA procurement Team
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
The electronic seal will be broken via the chest, by a member of the Merseytravel / LCRCA procurement Team
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: every 5 years. The procurement process will start 9 months ahead of the contract expiring
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom