Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Forestry England for and on behalf of The Forestry Commission
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
Contact
Emily Coffin
emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk
Telephone
+44 3000674000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.forestryengland.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Forestry
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of General and Chainsaw Personal Protective Equipment for the Forestry Commission
Reference number
FCCN/234
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Forestry Commission require a contract for the supply of both general and chainsaw specialist personal protective equipment (PPE). Full details of our requirements are provided in the tender documentation.
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: £900,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Chainsaw PPE - Headgear
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
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
The Forestry Commission require a contract for the supply of chainsaw headgear personal protective equipment (PPE). Such equipment includes: forestry helmet, ear defenders, mesh visors, helmet mounted face shield. Full details of the range of chainsaw headgear PPE are provided in the tender specification.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Garment Range / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering and Stock Management / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management and Supply Chain Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Chainsaw PPE - Other
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18130000 - Special workwear
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
The Forestry Commission require a contract for the provision of chainsaw personal protective equipment (PPE). Such equipment includes, but is not limited to: chainsaw trousers, boots, gloves and braces. Full details of the range of chainsaw PPE are provided in the tender specification.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Garment Range / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering and Stock Management / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management and Supply Chain Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
General Purpose PPE
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
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
The Forestry Commission require a contract for the provision of general purpose personal protective equipment (PPE). Such equipment includes, but is not limited to: hard hats, safety eyewear, protective footwear, high visibility clothing, gloves, trousers, jackets, coveralls and brow guards. Full details of the range of general purpose PPE are provided in the tender specification.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Garment Range / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering and Stock Management / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management and Supply Chain Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
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 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: 2023/S 000-031633
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FCCN/234
Lot No
1
Title
Chainsaw PPE - Headgear
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Husqvarna UK Ltd
Preston Road
Newton Aycliffe
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00974979
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: £900,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £900,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FCCN/234-2
Lot No
2
Title
Chainsaw PPE - Other
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flexion Global T/A Arbortec Forestwear
Oldmedow Road
Kings Lynn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
08878912
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: £900,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £900,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
FCCN/234-3
Lot No
3
Title
General Purpose PPE
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flexion Global T/A Arbortec Forestwear
Oldmedow Road
Kings Lynn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
08878912
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: £900,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £900,000
Section six. Complementary information
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.
Note: the total estimated value of this contract, including all Lots, is £900,000
To view this notice, please click here:
https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=855648722
GO Reference: GO-20241231-PRO-29030083
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom