Awarded contract

HCC 07/23 – Framework For The Supply Of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels and Paint Accessories

  • Hertfordshire County Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice reference: 2023/S 000-030163

Published 12 October 2023, 4:42pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Hertfordshire County Council

Pegs Lane

HERTFORD

SG13 8DE

Contact

Strategic Procurement Group

Email

helen.brucehoy@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 01992588668

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKH23 - Hertfordshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

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