Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Hertfordshire County Council
Pegs Lane
HERTFORD
SG13 8DE
Contact
Strategic Procurement Group
helen.brucehoy@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 01992588668
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
HCC 07/23 – Framework For The Supply Of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels and Paint Accessories
Reference number
HCC2314569
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44812000 - Artists' paints
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement leading the process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels & Paint Accessories ("Goods") for which suitably qualified Contractor(s) to supply the Goods and any related goods were sought. The Framework will benefit both the Council and also Hampshire County Council based at The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UJ. The estimated total value was split as follows:Hampshire County Council £720,000Hertfordshire County Council £960,000
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: £1,680,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Artists Brushes
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37821000 - Artists' brushes
- 39224210 - Painters' brushes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement leading the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels & Paint Accessories (herein after referred to as "Goods").The Framework is awarded on a Line-by-Line basis, on every item listed on HCC2314569 – Pricing Schedule. The estimated annual value across all Lots will be approximately £420,000.00. The Framework is awarded for a term of four (4)years, with no option to extend.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 80%
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.2.14) Additional information
The value stated at II.1.7 is the estimated value of the Framework across all five (5) Lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Paint Accessories
Lot No
Lot 4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 37822400 - Pastels
- 37822300 - Chalks
- 39224210 - Painters' brushes
- 44812000 - Artists' paints
- 37822100 - Crayons
- 37821000 - Artists' brushes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement leading the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels & Paint Accessories (herein after referred to as "Goods").The Framework is awarded on a Line-by-Line basis, on every item listed on HCC2314569 – Pricing Schedule. The estimated annual value across all Lots will be approximately £420,000.00. The Framework is awarded for a term of four (4)years, with no option to extend.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 80%
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.2.14) Additional information
The value stated at II.1.7 is the estimated value of the Framework across all five (5) Lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Artists Paints
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44812000 - Artists' paints
- 37822400 - Pastels
- 37822300 - Chalks
- 37822100 - Crayons
- 37820000 - Art supplies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement leading the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels & Paint Accessories (herein after referred to as "Goods").The Framework is awarded on a Line-by-Line basis, on every item listed on HCC2314569 – Pricing Schedule. The estimated annual value across all Lots will be approximately £420,000.00. The Framework is awarded for a term of four (4)years, with no option to extend.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Price Criteria / Weighting: 80%
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.2.14) Additional information
The value stated at II.1.7 is the estimated value of the Framework across all five (5) Lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Chalk, Pastels, and Crayons
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37822300 - Chalks
- 37822400 - Pastels
- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 37822100 - Crayons
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement leading the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels & Paint Accessories (herein after referred to as "Goods").The Framework is awarded on a Line-by-Line basis, on every item listed on HCC2314569 – Pricing Schedule. The estimated annual value across all Lots will be approximately £420,000.00. The Framework is awarded for a term of four (4)years, with no option to extend.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 80%
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.2.14) Additional information
The value stated at II.1.7 is the estimated value of the Framework across all five (5) Lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Dryers and Easels
Lot No
Lot 5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37820000 - Art supplies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement leading the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels & Paint Accessories (herein after referred to as "Goods").The Framework is awarded on a Line-by-Line basis, on every item listed on HCC2314569 – Pricing Schedule. The estimated annual value across all Lots will be approximately £420,000.00. The Framework is awarded for a term of four (4)years, with no option to extend.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 80%
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.2.14) Additional information
The value stated at II.1.7 is the estimated value of the Framework across all five (5) Lots
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-020619
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2314569
Lot No
1
Title
Artists Paint
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 October 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bright Ideas Marketing Limited
Ibson House, Eastern Way Bury
St. Edmunds Suffolk
IP32 7AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH14 - Suffolk
National registration number
3077300
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
Daler Rowney House, Southern Industrial Area
Bracknell, Berkshire
RG12 8SS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
National registration number
194555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Major Brushes Limited
Unit C2 & C3 Capital Point Capital Business Park, Wentloog Avenue,
Cardiff
CF3 2PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
National registration number
3842481
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Royal Brush Manufacturing (UK) Limited
Natwest Chambers, 143-146 High Street, Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 5HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
National registration number
4360003
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Design Products Limited
West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road Folkestone,
Kent
CT19 4RJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
2723202
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,680,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,680,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2314569
Lot No
2
Title
Chalk Pastels & Crayons
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 October 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Artstraws Limited
6 And 7 Wyndham Court, Enterprise Park
Morriston, Swansea,
SA6 8RB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL18 - Swansea
National registration number
1690507
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bic UK Limited
Chaplin House Widewater Place, Moorhall Road
Harefield, Middlesex
UB9 6NS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
National registration number
389090
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bright Ideas Marketing Limited
Ibson House Eastern Way
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
IP32 7AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH14 - Suffolk
National registration number
3077300
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
Daler Rowney House, Southern Industrial Area
Bracknell, Berkshire
RG12 8SS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
National registration number
194555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Major Brushes Limited
Unit C2 & C3 Capital Point Capital Business Park, Wentloog Avenue,
Cardiff
CF3 2PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
National registration number
3842481
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pentel (Stationery) Limited
Lynton House, 7-12,Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9LT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI3 - Inner London – West
National registration number
997644
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Royal Brush Manufacturing (UK) Limited
Natwest Chambers, 143-146 High Street, Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 5HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
National registration number
4360003
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staedtler (U.K.) Limited
31 Old Field Road, Pencoed, Bridgend
Mid Glamorgan
CF35 5LJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
National registration number
797272
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Design Products Limited
West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road
Folkestone, Kent
CT19 4RJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
2723202
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,680,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,680,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2314569
Lot No
3
Title
Brushes
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 October 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Artstraws Limited
6 And 7 Wyndham Court, Enterprise Park
Morriston, Swansea
SA6 8RB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL18 - Swansea
National registration number
1690507
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
Daler Rowney House, Southern Industrial Area,
Bracknell, Berkshire
RG12 8SS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
National registration number
194555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Major Brushes Limited
Unit C2 & C3 Capital Point Capital Business Park, Wentloog Avenue
Cardiff,
CF3 2PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
National registration number
3842481
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Royal Brush Manufacturing (UK) Limited
Natwest Chambers, 143-146 High Street, Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 5HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
National registration number
4360003
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,680,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,680,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2314569
Lot No
4
Title
Paint Accessories
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 October 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Artstraws Limited
6 And 7 Wyndham Court, Enterprise Park, Morriston
Swansea
SA6 8RB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL18 - Swansea
National registration number
1690507
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
Daler Rowney House, Southern Industrial Area, Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 8SS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
National registration number
194555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Major Brushes Limited
Unit C2 & C3 Capital Point Capital Business Park, Wentloog Avenue
Cardiff
CF3 2PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
National registration number
3842481
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Royal Brush Manufacturing (UK) Limited
Natwest Chambers, 143-146 High Street, Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 5HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
National registration number
4360003
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Design Products Limited
West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road
Folkestone, Kent
CT19 4RJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
2723202
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,680,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,680,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2314569
Lot No
5
Title
Dryers & Easels
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 October 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
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: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cicada Educational Equipment
Sopers House, Sopers Road, Cuffley,
Hertfordshire, England,
EN6 4RY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
National registration number
4327591
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
Daler Rowney House, Southern Industrial Area, Bracknell
Berkshire,
RG12 8SS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
National registration number
194555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Profile Education Limited
20-24 Gibraltar Row, King Edward Industrial Estate
Liverpool
L3 7HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
National registration number
6280226
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,680,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,680,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court,
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts of Justice,
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 20794760000
Country
United Kingdom