Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Town Hall, King William Street
Blackburn
BB1 7DY
Contact
Chris Aston
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Bar Products and Services
Reference number
DN695404
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The principle purpose of the contract is to identify the ‘best fit’ supplier of all types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages who will play a proactive partnership role in the development of a comprehensive catering service delivery to the wide range of user groups utilising the licensed catering venues of Blackburn with Darwen Council.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £320,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15930000 - Wines
- 15940000 - Cider and other fruit wines
- 15950000 - Non-distilled fermented beverages
- 15960000 - Malt beer
- 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful tenderer will supply all types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to the licensed catering venues of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. The main sites for delivery will be King Georges Hall, Blackburn and Darwen Library Theatre.
All necessary equipment needed for the dispensing of drinks must be provided on loan, free of charge, by the successful tenderer. Any required training for the operation of such equipment should also be provided free of charge by the successful tenderer.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 100
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £320,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Procurement process renewal will begin in October 2027
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The extension option will be subject to contract review and budget availability.
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.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
Additional information about electronic auction
Bidders that pass the initial tender requirements will be invited to take part in an e-auction on The Chest e-tendering portal. Full training will be provided.
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
1 December 2023
Local time
12:00pm
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 December 2023
Local time
12:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: October 2027
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Head of Legal and Procurement
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Blackburn Town Hall
Blackburn
BB1 7DY
Country
United Kingdom