Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
Service Headquarters, The Knowle, Clyst St George
Exeter
EX3 0NW
Contact
Louise Doherty
Telephone
+44 1392872525
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
723645339
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30504
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=75240&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=75240&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Firefighting gloves
Reference number
DS432-23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority seeks to appoint a contractor to supply firefighting gloves complying with BS EN 659:2003+A1:2008 Protective gloves for firefighters, which are wholly manufactured using synthetic materials and which can be laundered without loss of performance and fit.
(Gloves which include leather in their construction will not be considered).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £230,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority seeks to appoint a contractor to supply firefighting gloves complying with BS EN 659:2003+A1:2008 Protective gloves for firefighters, which are wholly manufactured using synthetic materials and which can be laundered without loss of performance and fit.
(Gloves which include leather in their construction will not be considered).
The Authority proposes to enter into a Contract for a period of one year with the Contractor. The Authority may extend the Contract for further periods of 12 months up to 48 months in total. The Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2024 and will expire at the latest in March 2028.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £230,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2024
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 December 2023
Local time
10:00am
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 December 2023
Local time
10:00am
Place
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters,
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Authorised Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service personnel
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority
The Knowle, Clyst St George
Exeter
EX3 0NW
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Ten-day standstill period following notification of intention to award contract.