UK-West Malling: Rescue and emergency equipment.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 8081685808, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Contact: Tamara Stevens
Main Address: https://www.commercialservices.org.uk, Address of the buyer profile: 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.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity:
General public services

Section II: Object Of The Contract

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title: Supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services
Reference number: Y23046

II.1.2) Main CPV code:
35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment.


II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES

II.1.4) Short description: KCS Procurement Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC) and the Commercial Service Group (CSG), a Public Buying Organisation (PBO), wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost-effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services. Lot 1 - Working at Heights Lot 2 - Restricted and confined spaces Lot 3 - Water Rescue Lot 4 - Drones and Thermal Imaging Lot 5 - Cutting Equipment and Tools Lot 6 - Medical Response Equipment (inc. defibrillators) Lot 7 - Emergency Shelters

II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer:20,000,000
Currency:GBP

II.2) Description (lot no. 1)


II.2.1) Title:Working at Heights
Lot No:1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services for Working at Heights. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Fall Arrest including Lanyards Harnesses Suspension seats and lifting accessories Ropes Descenders and ascenders connectors Pulleys and anchorage Ladders and platforms / Power access platforms Reach poles Ice grippers and crampons Stretchers Rescue triangles and slings Inflatable jump cushions and accessories

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards and Regulations / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40


II.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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


II.2.14) Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

II.2) Description (lot no. 2)


II.2.1) Title:Restricted and confined spaces
Lot No:2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services for working in restricted and confined spaces. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Breathing apparatus Tripods including fall arrest Gas monitor Ropes Harnesses Stretchers/backboards Pulleys and anchorage Lanyards Rescue poles Torches/ head torches Rescue winch Forcible entry tools -Entry aids for manholes/ tanks

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards and Regulations / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40


II.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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


II.2.14) Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

II.2) Description (lot no. 3)


II.2.1) Title:Water Rescue Equipment
Lot No:3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This LOT is for the supply Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services in Water Rescue. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Wetsuits Life jackets Helmets, gloves, boots Reach and wading poles Inflatable rescue boats Inflatable rescue sleds and rafts Inflatable walkways Lighting/ torches Small tools (knives/escape hammers) Buoys/ flotation aids/ life rings Throw bags/ tools Fins/ masks/ snorkels Water rescue signal device Rescue bags/dry bags

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40


II.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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


II.2.14) Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

II.2) Description (lot no. 4)


II.2.1) Title:Drones and Thermal Imaging Equipment
Lot No:4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This LOT is for the supply of Drone and Thermal Camera Imaging. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Multicopters Thermal devices

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards and Regulations / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0


II.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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


II.2.14) Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

II.2) Description (lot no. 5)


II.2.1) Title:Cutting Equipment and Tools
Lot No:5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment - Cutting Equipment and Tools. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Heavy duty cutters Spreaders Combination tools Lifting bags Forcible entry tools

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards and Regulations / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0


II.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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


II.2.14) Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

II.2) Description (lot no. 6)


II.2.1) Title:Medical Response Equipment including defibrillators
Lot No:6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This LOT is for the supply of Medical Response Equipment. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Defibrillators Heat retaining/ thermal blanket Torches First aid kit Resuscitators Evacuation chairs/ drag mat

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards and Regulations / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0


II.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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


II.2.14) Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

II.2) Description (lot no. 7)


II.2.1) Title:Emergency Shelters
Lot No:7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Shelters. This would include the leasing of equipment if required. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Pop up shelters Decontamination shelters Medical tents Inflatable emergency tents

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service and Account Management / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Industry Standards and Regulations / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0


II.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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


II.2.14) Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

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: Yes


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No

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 OJEU: 2023/S 000-005344



IV.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: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

Contract No: Y23046
Lot Number: 1
Title: Working at Heights

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 20/11/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Safequip Ltd, SC216357
Distribution & Service Centre Unit 3 Brunswick Park Brunswick Industrial Estate, Brunswick Tyne & Wear, NE13 7BA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Abaris International Ltd, 04743012
Unit 5 Herbert Brown House 50 – 52 Whiteley Street Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4LT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
GAP Group Ltd, 00198823
Citypoint 2, 25 Tyndrum Street, Glasgow, G4 0JY, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 5,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.2)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 2
Title: Restricted and Confined Spaces

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 08/11/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Vimpex Ltd, 02915112
Unit 38 Star Lane Industrial Estate Star Lane, Great Wakering, Essex, SS3 0PJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
GAP Group Ltd, 00198823
Citypoint 2, 25 Tyndrum Street, Glasgow, G4 0JY, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.3)
Abaris International Ltd, 04743012
Unit 5 Herbert Brown House 50 – 52 Whiteley Street Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4LT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 5,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.3)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 3
Title: Water Rescue Equipment

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 20/11/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Safequip Ltd, SC216357
Distribution & Service Centre, Unit 3 Brunswick Park, Brunswick Industrial Estate, Brunswick Tyne & Wear, NE13 7BA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Water Rescue Systems Limited, 09758155
Unit 4D Gatebeck Business Park, Gatebeck, Cumbria, LA8 0HS, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Abaris International Ltd, 04743012
Unit 5 Herbert Brown House 50 – 52 Whiteley Street Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4LT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 5,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.4)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 4
Title: Drones and Thermal Imaging Equipment

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 20/11/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Beechwood Equipment Ltd, 04086923
8 The Pines, Broad Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3BH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
iRed Limited, 04260219
Unit 6, The Old Flour Mill Queen Street Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7BT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Rosenbauer UK Limited, 06583030
Concept House, Huddersfield Road, Meltham, HD9 4AN, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
Terberg DTS (UK) Ltd, 03582151
Lowfields Way Lowfields Business Park Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9DA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.5)
Vantage UAV Ltd (trading as Aetha), 10947573
Unit 45 - 47 Chichester Enterprise Centre Terminus Road, Chichester, PO19 8TX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 5,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.5)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 5
Title: Cutting Equipment and Tools

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 20/11/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Angloco Limited, 01958909
Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Terberg DTS (UK) Ltd, 03582151
Lowfields Way Lowfields Business Park Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9DA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.3)
Vimpex Ltd, 03582151
Unit 38 Star Lane Industrial Estate Star Lane, Great Wakering, Essex, SS3 0PJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 5,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.6)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 6
Title: Medical Response Equipment including defibrillators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 20/11/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Reliance Medical Ltd, 05701697
West Avenue, Talke, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1TL, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Data Southern Enterprises Limited t/a DS Medical, 01461925
Eagle Building E2, Daedalus Park, Daedalus Drive, Lee on the Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9FX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 5,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.7)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 7
Title: Emergency Shelters

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 20/11/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Angloco Limited, 01958909
Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Safequip Ltd, SC216357
Distribution & Service Centre Unit 3 Brunswick Park Brunswick Industrial Estate, Brunswick Tyne & Wear, NE13 7BA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 5,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: 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.
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VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
Commercial Services Kent Limited
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, UK-UK-West Malling: Telematics system.: Winter-mai, ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1622478849, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Commercial Services
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, UK-UK-West Malling: Telematics system.: Winter-mai, ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1622478849, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 11/01/2024