UK-UK-West Malling: Telematics system.: Winter-maintenance materials.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council (T/A Procurement Services)
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, UK-West Malling: Telematics system., ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1622478849, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Contact: Tamara Stevens
Main Address: https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UK
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes.
I.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-UK-West-Malling:-Telematics-system.:-Winter-maintenance-materials./BHB3462RJS
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/BHB3462RJS to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Supply Winter Maintenance and Associated Services
Reference Number: Y23063
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: The Framework Agreement will be split into 3 LOTs:
LOT 1 – Winter Maintenance Bulk Salt
LOT 2 – Winter Maintenance Products
LOT 3 – Winter Maintenance Gritting Services
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 50,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1

II.2.1) Title: Winter Maintenance Bulk Salt
Lot No: LOT 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: This LOT is for the supply of bulk Salt, which will be used to grit highways, cycle paths and public walkways. This would include, but is not limited to, the following:

•6mm grading white gritting salt per tonne, BS Standard 3247:2011 as a minimum
•6mm grading brown gritting salt per tonne, BS Standard 3247:2011 as a minimum
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 50,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.
II.2) Description Lot No. 2

II.2.1) Title: Winter Maintenance Products
Lot No: LOT 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: This LOT is for the supply Winter Maintenance Products. This would include, but is not limited to, the following:

•Salt – All Types Bagged
•De Icing liquids
•Snow Shovels
•Storage
•Salt Spreaders
•Sheeting
•Spreader Kits
•Liquid Sprayers
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 50,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.
II.2) Description Lot No. 3

II.2.1) Title: Winter Maintenance Gritting Services
Lot No: LOT 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: This LOT is for the supply Winter Maintenance Gritting Services for highways, cycle paths, car parks and public footways. This would include, but is not limited to, the following:

•Fixed price gritting services
•One-off gritting services
•Planning and consultation
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 50,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open

IV.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
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 24/04/2023 Time: 14:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 48

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 24/04/2023
Time: 14:15


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
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.
All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Framework Agreement will be members, Affiliates and associates ofthe CBC Group, local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man. For additional information please see the Invitation to Tender document.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-West-Malling:-Telematics-system.:-Winter-maintenance-materials./BHB3462RJS

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BHB3462RJS
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Commercial Services Kent Limited
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, UK-West Malling: Telematics system., ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1622478849, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Internet address: www.commercialservices.org.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 21/03/2023

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