Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant
Llantrisant
CF72 8LX
m-deasy@southwales-fire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1443232082
Fax
+44 1443232180
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0360
one.1) Name and addresses
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority
Fire Service Headquarters, Lime Grove Avenue
Carmarthen
SA31 1SP
Telephone
+44 3706060699
Fax
+44 1267220562
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0484
one.1) Name and addresses
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Ffordd Salesbury, St. Asaph Business Park
St. Asaph
LL17 0JJ
Jack.Millward@northwalesfire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1745535268
Fax
+44 1267220562
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0516
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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
Fire Cadet Uniform and Ancillary Items
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were seeking tenders for the supply of Fire Cadet Uniform and Ancillary items.
The tender was split into the following Lots:-
Lot 1 – Workwear
Lot 2 – Drill Suit and Leggings
Lot 3 – Wellington Boots
Lot 4 – Gloves
Bidders have the option to bid for one or multiple Lots.
One supplier has been appointed per Lot. A contract has been awarded to the successful supplier(s) for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to the performance of the successful supplier.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £180,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Workwear
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms
- 18130000 - Special workwear
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18110000 - Occupational clothing
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were seeking tenders for the supply of Fire Cadet Workwear Items.
The successful supplier must be able to provide all items in this Lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Packaging / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Operational Emissions / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Supply Chain Emissions / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Environmental Accreditation / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Waste / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Evaluation of Samples - Workwear Trousers / Weighting: 8.75
Quality criterion - Name: Evaluation of Samples - Workwear T-Shirt / Weighting: 8.75
Quality criterion - Name: Evaluation of Samples - Workwear Shirt / Weighting: 8.75
Quality criterion - Name: Evaluation of Samples - Soft Shell Jacket / Weighting: 8.75
Price - Weighting: 60
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
Wellington Boots
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18800000 - Footwear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 18830000 - Protective footwear
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were seeking tenders for the supply of Fire Cadet Wellington Boots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Evaluation of Samples / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Operational Emissions / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Supply Chain Emissions / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Environmental Accreditation / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Waste / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Packaging / Weighting: 1
Price - Weighting: 60
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
Drill Suits and Leggings
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were seeking tenders for the supply of Fire Cadet Drill Suits and Leggings.
Suppliers must be able to provide all items in this Lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Evaluation of Samples - Drill Suit Tunic / Weighting: 17.5
Quality criterion - Name: Evaluation of Samples - Drill Suit Trousers / Weighting: 17.5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Packaging / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Operational Emissions / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Supply Chain Emissions / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Environmental Accreditation / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Waste / Weighting: 1
Price - Weighting: 60
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
Gloves
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18424000 - Gloves
- 18141000 - Work gloves
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were seeking tenders for the supply of Fire Cadet Gloves.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Evaluation of Samples / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Packaging / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Operational Emissions / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Supply Chain Emissions / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Environmental Accreditation / Weighting: 1
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Carbon Reduction - Waste / Weighting: 1
Price - Weighting: 60
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
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: 2024/S 000-014043
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Workwear
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Footprint Uniforms
154 Austin Crescent, Crownhill
Plymouth
PL65QS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK - South West (England)
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Drill Suits and Leggings
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Footprint Uniforms
154 Austin Crescent, Crownhill
Plymouth
PL65QS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK - South West (England)
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Gloves
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SOUTHCOMBE BROTHERS LIMITED
Southcombe Brothers, Cole Lane
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
TA146QD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Wellington Boots
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Simon Safety & Lifting Centre Ltd
Unit 73, Honeyborough Industrial Estate, Neyland
Milford Haven
SA731SE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:144218)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom