Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
AFBI
18A Newforge Lane
BELFAST
BT3 9ED
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of Feedstuffs for Growing Stock
Reference number
ID4861573
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
At AFBI Hillsborough, research and development is undertaken to underpin sustainable livestock and renewable energy systems. To undertake these programmes AFBI wishes to appoint a Contractor/s to supply and deliver estimated Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals, Pigs and Growing Stock The contract will be split into 4 separate Lots: Lot 1 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals Lot 2 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs Lot 3 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals Lot 4 – Supply and delivery of Feed Straights
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: £2,800,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
At AFBI Hillsborough, research and development is undertaken to underpin sustainable livestock and renewable energy systems. To undertake these programmes AFBI wishes to appoint a Contractor/s to supply and deliver estimated Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals, Pigs and Growing Stock The contract will be split into 4 separate Lots: Lot 1 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals Lot 2 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs Lot 3 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals Lot 4 – Supply and delivery of Feed Straights
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 2 years with 3 options to extend for up to 1 year each
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
At AFBI Hillsborough, research and development is undertaken to underpin sustainable livestock and renewable energy systems. To undertake these programmes AFBI wishes to appoint a Contractor/s to supply and deliver estimated Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals, Pigs and Growing Stock The contract will be split into 4 separate Lots: Lot 1 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals Lot 2 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs Lot 3 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals Lot 4 – Supply and delivery of Feed Straights
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 2 years with 3 options to extend for up to 1 year each
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
At AFBI Hillsborough, research and development is undertaken to underpin sustainable livestock and renewable energy systems. To undertake these programmes AFBI wishes to appoint a Contractor/s to supply and deliver estimated Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals, Pigs and Growing Stock The contract will be split into 4 separate Lots: Lot 1 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals Lot 2 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs Lot 3 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals Lot 4 – Supply and delivery of Feed Straights
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 2 years with 3 options to extend for up to 1 year each
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and delivery of Feed Straights
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
At AFBI Hillsborough, research and development is undertaken to underpin sustainable livestock and renewable energy systems. To undertake these programmes AFBI wishes to appoint a Contractor/s to supply and deliver estimated Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals, Pigs and Growing Stock The contract will be split into 4 separate Lots: Lot 1 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals Lot 2 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs Lot 3 – Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals Lot 4 – Supply and delivery of Feed Straights
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 2 years with 3 options to extend for up to 1 year each
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.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-031379
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 November 2024
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: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Thompson and Sons
35/39 york rd
Belfast
BT15 3GW
john.cunningham@thompson.co.uk
Telephone
+44 02890351321
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
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: £700,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £700,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
2
Title
Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 November 2024
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: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FANE VALLEY FEEDS LIMITED
Bankmore Way
OMAGH
BT79 0NW
stephen.agnew@fanevalleyfeeds.com
Telephone
+44 02882243221
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
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: £700,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £700,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
3
Title
Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 November 2024
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: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Thompson and Sons
35/39 york rd
Belfast
BT15 3GW
john.cunningham@thompson.co.uk
Telephone
+44 02890351321
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
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: £700,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £700,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
Lot No
4
Title
Supply and delivery of Feed Straights
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 November 2024
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: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FANE VALLEY FEEDS LIMITED
Bankmore Way
OMAGH
BT79 0NW
stephen.agnew@fanevalleyfeeds.com
Telephone
+44 02882243221
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
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: £700,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £700,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The successful Contractor’s performance will be managed as per the specification and regularly monitored . Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and your performance does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period this can be considered grounds for termination of the contract at your expense as provided for in the Conditions of Contract. In lieu of termination, CPD may issue a Notice of Written Warning or a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance. A supplier in receipt of multiple Notices of Written Warning or a Notice. of Unsatisfactory. Performance may, in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) be excluded from future public procurement competitions for a period of up to three years
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures in public procurement competitions. Any challenges are dealt with by the High Court Commercial Division to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the Public Contracts Regulation
UK
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
CPD complied with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).and incorporated a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. This provided time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.