- 1. North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited
- 2. Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)
- 3. North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
- 4. London Universities Purchasing Consortium
- 5. Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
- 6. Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW)
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
Contact
Steven Hogg
Telephone
+44 7795998392
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
Buyer's address
one.1) Name and addresses
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)
Procurement House, Unit 23, Leslie Hough Way
Salford
M6 6AJ
Contact
Michelle Newcombe
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Room 404 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
Contact
Laura Hills
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
London Universities Purchasing Consortium
Shropshire House, 179 Tottenham Ct Rd,
London
W1T 7NZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
SUPC, Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading,
Reading
RG6 6BU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW)
8th Floor, 30-36 Newport Road
Cardiff/Caerdydd
CF24 0DE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Firefighting-equipment./2XA685W5D6
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/2XA685W5D6
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
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Fire Safety Equipment, Fire Alarms, Suppression Systems and Associated Services
Reference number
EFM2054 NE
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Fire Safety framework to bring to the market a collaborative and inclusive framework offering to the HE, FE, and wider education sector. This framework is open to all members whether or not they are classed as contracting authorities under PCR. The retendered framework will cover a range of firefighting & related services and security equipment including fire extinguishers, detectors, first aid equipment, including Firefighting equipment, extinguishers, blankets, hose reels, buckets (Supply / Ongoing Maintenance/testing) Passive fire protection storage solutions First aid equipment Escape equipment Accessories and signage Fire risk assessments and Fire safety training Fire equipment maintenance / repair and testing Fire Alarm installation and maintenance Fire/Smoke detection systems installation and maintenance Sprinkler and suppression systems including consultancy and design Fire door installation and inspection Wet and dry risers Smoke ventilation
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fire Safety Equipment and Maintenance
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 24951210 - Fire-extinguisher powder
- 24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents
- 24951230 - Fire-extinguisher charges
- 35111200 - Firefighting materials
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers
- 35111400 - Fire escape equipment
- 39525400 - Fire blankets
- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment
- 44482100 - Fire hoses
- 45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work
- 45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
- 44482000 - Fire-protection devices
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot for the provision of firefighting equipment and maintenance with the scope covering a range of products including, but not limited to, fire equipment, storage & protection, first aid equipment, passive fire equipment, door furniture, escape equipment and signage across the UK. This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Suppliers will be able to bid to service any of the following 9 Regions under this Lot: Scotland, North East & Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, South East, South West, London, Wales and Northern Ireland. Suppliers may bid for any combination of Regions, including one or all Regions but they must be able to service 100% of the Members who can access the agreement within each region. It is possible for Suppliers to be awarded a position on the framework in some, but not all, Regions that they bid for, depending on the level of interest and quality of tender submissions received from other Suppliers. It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded to 6 Bidders per Region on this Lot, provided that there are a suitable number of Bidders which meet any required minimum standards. NEUPC reserves the right to proceed with a lower number of Bidders for all or any Lot/Region(s)
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: £4,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for a further 24 months. The maximum contract length is 48 months
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2XA685W5D6
NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fire Safety Inspections, Fire Risk Assessment, Consultancy and Fire Safety Training
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75251100 - Firefighting services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
- 80562000 - First-aid training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot for the provision of Fire Safety Inspections, Fire Risk Assessment, Consultancy and Fire Safety Training with the scope covering a range of services including, but not limited to, risk assessment services of premises and/or equipment and advise if correct precautions are in place and provide findings and action required to manage or remove risks Fire risk assessments should be provided by individuals whom have demonstrable experience and certifiable formal qualifications. Fire safety training is specific training designed to provide the underpinning knowledge for learners to operate safely in the workplace with regards to fire safety. It is aimed at staff who have been appointed to the role of Fire Marshal/Warden. Fire safety consultancy, Fire Safety Consultants should provide, as a minimum, proactive risk management and fire safety strategy advise, guidance to improve fire safety policies and procedures. Identify hazards and measure existing control measures. Fire systems and fire strategy design.
This provision shall be provided by the supplier/provider in accordance to the latest Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Suppliers will be able to bid to service any of the following 9 Regions under this Lot: Scotland, North East & Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, South East, South West, London, Wales and Northern Ireland. Suppliers may bid for any combination of Regions, including one or all Regions but they must be able to service 100% of the Members who can access the agreement within each region. It is possible for Suppliers to be awarded a position on the framework in some, but not all, Regions that they bid for, depending on the level of interest and quality of tender submissions received from other Suppliers. It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded to 6 Bidders per Region on this Lot, provided that there are a suitable number of Bidders which meet any required minimum standards. NEUPC reserves the right to proceed with a lower number of Bidders for all or any Lot/Region(s)
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: £500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for a further 24 months. The maximum contract length is 48 months
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies
two.2.14) Additional information
NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fire Detection, Alarms and Suppression Systems.
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools
- 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds
- 44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment
- 44482000 - Fire-protection devices
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot for the provision of products and associated install services with ongoing monitoring that are classed as fire detection, fire alarms and fire suppression systems. The provision of goods and services within this Lot 3 are to comply in accordance with the latest version and any other equivalent, recognised and relevant British standard BS5839
The following goods and associated services are included within the scope of this Lot 3, but not limited to:
Fire Alarm Systems, Conventional, Addressable and Analogue Addressable (Hard wired / Wireless systems), Detector Devices (Ionisation, Optical, Heat, Flame, Carbon, Multi) , Fire Suppression Systems (Sprinkler, Water mist, Dry & Wet Risers),Fire Dampers, Refuge and Rescue Systems, Manual call points, Warning System/Bell Relays, Door Holder Relays, Auxiliary (Control Function) Relays, Loop Sounders, Automatic Opening Vent (service and testing),Emergency Escape Lighting*
Emergency lighting is lighting for an emergency situation when the main power supply is cut and normal electrical illumination fails. The loss of mains electricity could be the result of a fire or a non-fire related power cut. The framework scope is for Emergency Escape lighting, part of an emergency lighting system that provides illumination for the safety of people leaving a location or attempting to terminate a potentially dangerous process beforehand. It is part of the fire safety provision of a building and a requirement of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Suppliers will be able to bid to service any of the following 9 Regions under this Lot: Scotland, North East & Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, South East, South West, London, Wales and Northern Ireland. Suppliers may bid for any combination of Regions, including one or all Regions but they must be able to service 100% of the Members who can access the agreement within each region. It is possible for Suppliers to be awarded a position on the framework in some, but not all, Regions that they bid for, depending on the level of interest and quality of tender submissions received from other Suppliers. It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded to 6 Bidders per Region on this Lot, provided that there are a suitable number of Bidders which meet any required minimum standards. NEUPC reserves the right to proceed with a lower number of Bidders for all or any Lot/Region(s)
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: £3,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for a further 24 months. The maximum contract length is 48 months
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies
two.2.14) Additional information
NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fire Equipment, Fire Safety and Associated Maintenance Complete Solution *Excluding Fire Assessments, Inspections and Training
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24951210 - Fire-extinguisher powder
- 24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents
- 24951230 - Fire-extinguisher charges
- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 35111200 - Firefighting materials
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers
- 35111400 - Fire escape equipment
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools
- 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds
- 39525400 - Fire blankets
- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment
- 44481100 - Fire ladders
- 44482000 - Fire-protection devices
- 44482100 - Fire hoses
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work
- 45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work
- 45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
- 75251100 - Firefighting services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot for the provision of products and services that are covered by the scope of Lots 1 and 3 of this framework– Fire safety equipment and Fire Detection, Alarms and Suppression systems as a complete service and goods provision. Note- this Lot will not include the scope of Lot 2 of this framework.
This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Suppliers will be able to bid to service any of the following 9 Regions under this Lot: Scotland, North East & Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, South East, South West, London, Wales and Northern Ireland. Suppliers may bid for any combination of Regions, including one or all Regions but they must be able to service 100% of the Members who can access the agreement within each region. It is possible for Suppliers to be awarded a position on the framework in some, but not all, Regions that they bid for, depending on the level of interest and quality of tender submissions received from other Suppliers. It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded to 6 Bidders per Region on this Lot, provided that there are a suitable number of Bidders which meet any required minimum standards. NEUPC reserves the right to proceed with a lower number of Bidders for all or any Lot/Region(s)
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: £4,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for a further 24 months. The maximum contract length is 48 months
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies
two.2.14) Additional information
NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Minimum standards and required accreditations are listed in the procurement documents
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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
Framework agreement with several operators
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
21 December 2023
Local time
3:00pm
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: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
21 December 2023
Local time
3:01pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
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GO Reference: GO-20231121-PRO-24530937
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NEUPC Ltd.
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
Telephone
+44 7795998392
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NEUPC Ltd.
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
Telephone
+44 7795998392
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
NEUPC Ltd.
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
Telephone
+44 7795998392
Country
United Kingdom