ESPO : Tools - 96/13

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Notice Summary
Title: Tools - 96/13
Notice type: Contract Notice
Authority: ESPO
Nature of contract: Supplies
Procedure: Open
Short Description: The framework is for the supply and direct delivery to the eligible end-user establishments of a range of tool, including contractors, gardening and hand tools. Where required the direct delivery will be in bulk to ESPO, YPO and CBC stores. Targeted date to commence 1st May 2013. Whilst initially for use by local authorities served by the Pro5 Group (a collaboration between CBC, NEPO, ESPO, YPO and the wider public sector), being Central Purchasing Bodies as defined by the EU Combined Procurement Directive 2004/18/EC, the Framework Agreement may also be open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Central Government Departments and their Agencies. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/about-us/ojeu-permissible-users.aspx. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.
Published: 21/02/2013 15:32

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UK-Leicester: Hand tools.

Section I: Contracting Authority
   I.1)Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
      ESPO, for itself and on behalf of the 'Pro 5' Group of Professional Buying Organisations (see http://www.espo.org/about-us/collaborative-procurement.aspx)
      Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES, United Kingdom
      Tel. +44 1162657926, Fax. +44 1162944399, Email: tenders@espo.org, URL: www.espo.org
      Attn: tenders@espo.org

      Further information can be obtained at: As Above       
      Specifications and additional documents: As Above       
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: As Above       
   
   I.2)Type of the contracting authority:
      Regional or local authority

   I.3) Main activity:
      Other: Local Authority Services

   I.4) Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities:
      The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: Yes

Section II: Object Of The Contract: SUPPLIES
   II.1)Description
      II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Tools - 96/13
      II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: SUPPLIES
         Purchase

         Region Codes: UK - UNITED KINGDOM         
      II.1.3) Information about a public contract, a framework or a dynamic purchasing system: The notice involves the setting up of a framework agreement                                                        

      II.1.4)Information on framework agreement:      
            Framework agreement with several operators

         Duration of the framework agreement:
            Duration in year(s): 2             
         Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement:
                                    
            Range between: 1,000,000 and 1,100,000
            Currency: GBP
                  
      II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase:
      Hand tools. Miscellaneous hand tools. Miscellaneous gardening equipment. Spades and shovels. Shovels. Spades. Gardening forks. Hoes. Hand saws. Handsaw blades. Drill bits, screwdriver bits and other accessories. Pliers. Spanners. Screwdrivers. Drill bits. Chisels. Tool carriers. Tool kits. The framework is for the supply and direct delivery to the eligible end-user establishments of a range of tool, including contractors, gardening and hand tools. Where required the direct delivery will be in bulk to ESPO, YPO and CBC stores. Targeted date to commence 1st May 2013.

Whilst initially for use by local authorities served by the Pro5 Group (a collaboration between CBC, NEPO, ESPO, YPO and the wider public sector), being Central Purchasing Bodies as defined by the EU Combined Procurement Directive 2004/18/EC, the Framework Agreement may also be open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Central Government Departments and their Agencies. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/about-us/ojeu-permissible-users.aspx.

An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.
         
      II.1.6)Common Procurement Vocabulary:
         44511000 - Hand tools.
         
         44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools.
         
         16160000 - Miscellaneous gardening equipment.
         
         44511100 - Spades and shovels.
         
         44511120 - Shovels.
         
         44511110 - Spades.
         
         44511200 - Gardening forks.
         
         44511330 - Hoes.
         
         44511500 - Hand saws.
         
         44511510 - Handsaw blades.
         
         44512900 - Drill bits, screwdriver bits and other accessories.
         
         44512200 - Pliers.
         
         44512500 - Spanners.
         
         44512800 - Screwdrivers.
         
         44512910 - Drill bits.
         
         44512100 - Chisels.
         
         44512930 - Tool carriers.
         
         44512940 - Tool kits.
         

      II.1.7) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
         The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): Yes       
      II.1.8)Lots:
         This contract is divided into lots: Yes          
         If yes, tenders should be submitted for: One or more lots

      II.1.9)Information about variants:
         Variants will be accepted: Yes    
   
   II.2)Quantity Or Scope Of The Contract
      II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:
      The value of GBP 1,000,000 is the estimated potential value based on known participating establishments. The value of participation by the wider public sector cannot be calculated accurately or guaranteed - but has nevertheless been incorporated within a range of GBP 1,000,000 to GBP 1,100,000 for the duration (including the extension option referred to at Section II.2.2)      
      
      II.2.2)Options: Yes
         If yes, description of these options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated in Section II.1.4 include the option period.                   
         II.2.3)Information about renewals:
            This contract is subject to renewal: Not Provided         
   II.3)Duration Of The Contract Or Time-Limit For Completion      
         Duration in months: 24 (from the award of the contract)

   Information About Lots
            
      Lot No: 1
      Title: Tools

      1)Short Description:      
      The framework is for the supply and direct delivery to the eligible end-user establishments of a range of tool, including contractors, gardening and hand tools. Where required the direct delivery will be in bulk to ESPO, YPO and CBC stores. Full details on Lots will be provided in the Invitation to Tender.

      2)Common Procurement Vocabulary:
         44511000 - Hand tools.
                  44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools.
                  16160000 - Miscellaneous gardening equipment.
                  44511120 - Shovels.
                  44511100 - Spades and shovels.
                  44511110 - Spades.
                  44511200 - Gardening forks.
                  44511330 - Hoes.
                  44511500 - Hand saws.
                  44511510 - Handsaw blades.
                  44512900 - Drill bits, screwdriver bits and other accessories.
                  44512200 - Pliers.
                  44512500 - Spanners.
                  44512800 - Screwdrivers.
                  44512910 - Drill bits.
                  44512100 - Chisels.
                  44512930 - Tool carriers.
                  44512940 - Tool kits.
         
      3)Quantity Or Scope: Not Provided
               
      4)Indication About Different Date For Start Of Award Procedures And/Or Duration Of The Contract Not Provided
                        
                  
         5)Additional Information About Lots:         
            Full details on Lots will be provided in the Invitation to Tender.         
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
      III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
      Not Provided
      
      III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
      Not Provided
      
      III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
      Join and Several liability
      
      III.1.4)Other particular conditions:
         The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions:Yes       
      If Yes, description of particular conditions:
      1. The Supplier agrees that there shall be no discrimination by it against any person with respect to opportunity for employment or conditions of employment, because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. The Supplier shall in all matters arising in the performance of the Agreement comply with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998 and all other discrimination legislation.

2. This contract will contain a contract monitoring clause which will require suppliers to ensure that their organisation operates within the rating of 30 or more, as shall be determined by use of the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited.      
   III.2)Conditions For Participation
      III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers:

      As detailed in the invitation to tender.      
      III.2.2)Economic and financial capacity
         Economic and financial capacity - means of proof required:         
         
         Minimum Level(s) of standards possibly required:
         As detailed in the invitation to tender.
      
      III.2.3)Technical capacity
         Technical capacity - means of proof required         
         
         Minimum Level(s) of standards possibly required:
         As detailed in the invitation to tender.      
      III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts: Not Provided
Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1)Type Of Procedure
      IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open
   
   IV.2)Award Criteria
      IV.2.1)Award criteria:      
         The most economically advantageous tender in terms of
            The criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document

      IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction:
         An electronic auction will be used: No       

   IV.3)Administrative Information
      IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority: 96/13      
      IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract: No

      IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document:

      Date: 01/04/2013

         Payable documents: No       
      
      IV.3.4)Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
         Date: 08/04/2013
         Time: 17:00      
      IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up:         English
         
      IV.3.7)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
         Duration in days: 90
      
      IV.3.8)Conditions for opening tenders
         Not Provided

Section VI: Complementary Information

   VI.1)This Is A Recurrent Procurement: Not Provided
   VI.2)Information about European Union funds:
      The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Not Provided      
   VI.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, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.
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   VI.4)Procedures For Appeal
      VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures:
      Not Provided

      VI.4.2)Lodging of appeals: ESPO on behalf of Pro5, will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by ESPO as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No. 5) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order for any document to be amended and may award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order for a fine to be paid, and/or order the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.   
   
      VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
            Not Provided

   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 21/02/2013

ANNEX A

   IV) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
      Purchased on behalf of other contracting authority details:
         1: Contracting Authority
      Organisations stated in section II.1.5
      further information contact ESPO, Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES, United Kingdom

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UK-Leicester: Hand tools.

Section I: Contracting Authority
   Title: UK-Leicester: Hand tools.
   I.1)Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
      ESPO, for itself and on behalf of the 'Pro 5' Group of Professional Buying Organisations (see http://www.espo.org/about-us/collaborative-procurement.aspx)
      Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES, United Kingdom
      Tel. +44 1162657926, Fax. +44 1162944399, Email: tenders@espo.org, URL: www.espo.org
      Attn: tenders@espo.org

   I.2)Type of the contracting authority:
      Regional or local authority

   I.3) Main activity:
      Not Provided

   I.4) Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities:
      The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: Yes

Section II: Object Of The Contract
   II.1)Description
      II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Tools - 96/13      
      II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works:
         SUPPLIES
)Purchase
         Region Codes: UK - UNITED KINGDOM         
      II.1.3)Information about a framework or a dynamic purchasing system:
         The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement                   
      II.1.4)Short description of the contract or purchase(s):
         Hand tools. Miscellaneous hand tools. Miscellaneous gardening equipment. Spades and shovels. Shovels. Spades. Gardening forks. Hoes. Hand saws. Handsaw blades. Drill bits, screwdriver bits and other accessories. Pliers. Spanners. Screwdrivers. Drill bits. Chisels. Tool carriers. Tool kits. The framework is for the supply and direct delivery to the eligible end-user establishments of a range of tool, including contractors, gardening and hand tools. Where required the direct delivery will be in bulk to ESPO, YPO and CBC stores. Targeted date to commence 1st May 2013.

Whilst initially for use by local authorities served by the Pro5 Group (a collaboration between CBC, NEPO, ESPO, YPO and the wider public sector), being Central Purchasing Bodies as defined by the EU Combined Procurement Directive 2004/18/EC, the Framework Agreement may also be open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Central Government Departments and their Agencies. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/about-us/ojeu-permissible-users.aspx.

An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.
      II.1.5)Common procurement vocabulary:
         44511000 - Hand tools.
         44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools.
         16160000 - Miscellaneous gardening equipment.
         44511100 - Spades and shovels.
         44511120 - Shovels.
         44511110 - Spades.
         44511200 - Gardening forks.
         44511330 - Hoes.
         44511500 - Hand saws.
         44511510 - Handsaw blades.
         44512900 - Drill bits, screwdriver bits and other accessories.
         44512200 - Pliers.
         44512500 - Spanners.
         44512800 - Screwdrivers.
         44512910 - Drill bits.
         44512100 - Chisels.
         44512930 - Tool carriers.
         44512940 - Tool kits.
      II.1.6)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
         The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): Yes
   
   II.2)Total Final Value Of Contract(s)
      II.2.1) Total final value of the contract(s)
         Value: 850,000
         Currency: GBP
         Excluding VAT: Yes

      
Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Type Of Procedure
      IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open
   IV.2)Award Criteria
      IV.2.1)Award criteria: The most economically advantageous tender in terms of:
               
         Criteria - Weighting
         
         product quality - 50
         price - 40
         lead time - 5
         delivery charges - 5
         
      IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction:
         An electronic auction will be used: No
   
   IV.3)Administrative Information
      IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority: 96/13         
      IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract: Yes

         Prior information notice
         Notice number in OJ: 2012/S 12 - 18943 of 19/01/2012         
         
          Contract notice    
         Notice number in OJ: 2013/S 40 - 64089 of 26/02/2013
         
         

Section V: Award Of Contract
      
   1: Award And Contract Value
      Contract No: Not Provided

      V.1)Date Of Contract Award: Not Provided       
      V.2) Information About Offers
         Number Of Offers Received: 17          
         Number Of Offers Received By Electronic Means: Not Provided       
      V.3)Name And Address Of Economic Operator To Whom The Contract Has Been Awarded:
         Official name: Arco Ltd
         Postal address: P O Box 21, Waverley Street
         Town: Hull
         Postal code: HU1 2SJ
         Country: United Kingdom
      V.4)Information On Value Of Contract
         Not Provided
      V.5)Information about subcontracting:
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: Not Provided
   
   2: Award And Contract Value
      Contract No: Not Provided

      V.1)Date Of Contract Award: Not Provided       
      V.2) Information About Offers
         Number Of Offers Received: Not Provided          
         Number Of Offers Received By Electronic Means: Not Provided       
      V.3)Name And Address Of Economic Operator To Whom The Contract Has Been Awarded:
         Official name: City Electrical Factors Ltd
         Postal address: 141 Farmer Ward Road
         Town: Kenilworth
         Postal code: CV8 2SU
         Country: United Kingdom
      V.4)Information On Value Of Contract
         Not Provided
      V.5)Information about subcontracting:
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: Not Provided
   
   3: Award And Contract Value
      Contract No: Not Provided

      V.1)Date Of Contract Award: Not Provided       
      V.2) Information About Offers
         Number Of Offers Received: Not Provided          
         Number Of Offers Received By Electronic Means: Not Provided       
      V.3)Name And Address Of Economic Operator To Whom The Contract Has Been Awarded:
         Official name: Cromwell Group (Holdings) Ltd
         Postal address: 65 Chartwell Drive, Wigston
         Town: Leicester
         Postal code: LE18 2FS
         Country: United Kingdom
      V.4)Information On Value Of Contract
         Not Provided
      V.5)Information about subcontracting:
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: Not Provided
   
   4: Award And Contract Value
      Contract No: Not Provided

      V.1)Date Of Contract Award: Not Provided       
      V.2) Information About Offers
         Number Of Offers Received: Not Provided          
         Number Of Offers Received By Electronic Means: Not Provided       
      V.3)Name And Address Of Economic Operator To Whom The Contract Has Been Awarded:
         Official name: Hilti (GB) Ltd
         Postal address: 1 Trafford Park Wharf, Trafford Park
         Town: Manchester
         Postal code: M17 1BY
         Country: United Kingdom
      V.4)Information On Value Of Contract
         Not Provided
      V.5)Information about subcontracting:
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: Not Provided
   
   5: Award And Contract Value
      Contract No: Not Provided

      V.1)Date Of Contract Award: Not Provided       
      V.2) Information About Offers
         Number Of Offers Received: Not Provided          
         Number Of Offers Received By Electronic Means: Not Provided       
      V.3)Name And Address Of Economic Operator To Whom The Contract Has Been Awarded:
         Official name: Rexel (UK) Ltd T/A Parker Merchanting
         Postal address: John O'Gaunts Industrial Estate, Leeds Road, Rothwell
         Town: Leeds
         Postal code: LS26 0DU
         Country: United Kingdom
      V.4)Information On Value Of Contract
         Not Provided
      V.5)Information about subcontracting:
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: Not Provided
   
   6: Award And Contract Value
      Contract No: Not Provided

      V.1)Date Of Contract Award: Not Provided       
      V.2) Information About Offers
         Number Of Offers Received: Not Provided          
         Number Of Offers Received By Electronic Means: Not Provided       
      V.3)Name And Address Of Economic Operator To Whom The Contract Has Been Awarded:
         Official name: Ridgeons Ltd
         Postal address: Trinity Hall Industrial Estate, Nutfield Road
         Town: Cambridge
         Postal code: CB4 1TS
         Country: United Kingdom
      V.4)Information On Value Of Contract
         Not Provided
      V.5)Information about subcontracting:
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: Not Provided
   
   7: Award And Contract Value
      Contract No: Not Provided

      V.1)Date Of Contract Award: Not Provided       
      V.2) Information About Offers
         Number Of Offers Received: Not Provided          
         Number Of Offers Received By Electronic Means: Not Provided       
      V.3)Name And Address Of Economic Operator To Whom The Contract Has Been Awarded:
         Official name: Screwfix Direct Ltd (B&Q plc)
         Postal address: Trade House, Mead Avenue, Hounstone Business Park
         Town: Yeovil
         Postal code: BA22 8RT
         Country: United Kingdom
      V.4)Information On Value Of Contract
         Not Provided
      V.5)Information about subcontracting:
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: Not Provided
   
   8: Award And Contract Value
      Contract No: Not Provided

      V.1)Date Of Contract Award: Not Provided       
      V.2) Information About Offers
         Number Of Offers Received: Not Provided          
         Number Of Offers Received By Electronic Means: Not Provided       
      V.3)Name And Address Of Economic Operator To Whom The Contract Has Been Awarded:
         Official name: The Tool & Guage Co (UK) Ltd
         Postal address: 200E Iverson Road
         Town: London
         Postal code: NW6 2HL
         Country: United Kingdom
      V.4)Information On Value Of Contract
         Not Provided
      V.5)Information about subcontracting:
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: Not Provided
   
   9: Award And Contract Value
      Contract No: Not Provided

      V.1)Date Of Contract Award: Not Provided       
      V.2) Information About Offers
         Number Of Offers Received: Not Provided          
         Number Of Offers Received By Electronic Means: Not Provided       
      V.3)Name And Address Of Economic Operator To Whom The Contract Has Been Awarded:
         Official name: TW Engineering Co Ltd
         Postal address: Angular House, Eagle Road, Quarry Hill Industrial Estate
         Town: Ilkeston
         Postal code: DE7 4RB
         Country: United Kingdom
      V.4)Information On Value Of Contract
         Not Provided
      V.5)Information about subcontracting:
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: Not Provided

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1)Information about European Union funds:
      The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Not Provided    
   VI.2)Additional Information:
      Award on Lot 12 deferred.
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   VI.3.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures:
      Not Provided
   VI.3.2)Lodging of appeals: ESPO on behalf of Pro5, will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by ESPO as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No. 5) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order for any document to be amended and may award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order for a fine to be paid, and/or order the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.    
   VI.3.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
      Not Provided
   
   VI.4)Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 05/11/2013   
ANNEX A

   I) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing   
   1: Contracting Authority
      Organisations stated in section II.1.4
      further information contact ESPO, Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES, United Kingdom