UK-West Malling: Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
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
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-West-Malling:-Firefighting%2C-rescue-and-safety-equipment./E4CYJ6R899
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent 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 of Fire Safety Products and Associated Services
Reference Number: Y24002
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: The Framework Agreement will cover, but not be limited to, the following Goods/Services:
Emergency Lighting
Fire Risk Assessment
Fire Awareness Training
Fire Detection, Alarm, Monitoring Systems and Services
Sprinkler Systems
The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Fire Safety Products
Wet and Dry Risers
Wild Fire Suppression Equipment
This Framework Agreement is open to all public sector organisations and has been split into six (6) LOTS;
LOT 1 – The Supply of Fire Safety Products including Passive Fire Equipment
LOT 2 – Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Awareness Training
LOT 3 – Fire Prevention, Detection Systems and Suppression Systems
LOT 4 – Emergency Lighting
LOT 5 – Wet and Dry Risers
LOT 6 – Wild Fire Suppression Equipment
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 500,000,000
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: The Supply of Fire Safety Products including Passive Fire Equipment
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment.
35111000 - Firefighting equipment.
35111200 - Firefighting materials.
35111300 - Fire extinguishers.
39525400 - Fire blankets.
44221220 - Fire doors.
44482100 - Fire hoses.
24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents.
35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds.
44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: This LOT is for the supply, installation, maintenance and testing of fire safety equipment, this would include the following but is not limited to:

•Evacuation chairs
•Extinguisher stands
•Fire blankets
•Fire buckets
•Fire compliant storage solutions for E-scooters/ E-bikes
•Fire doors and shutters
•Fire extinguishers; water, powder, gas, foam and wet chemical
•Fire fighting foam equipment and nozzles
•Fire hoses
•Fire marshal kits
•Fire safety log books
•Fire signs
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: 10,000,000
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: Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Awareness Training
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations.
31625100 - Fire-detection systems.
75251110 - Fire-prevention services.
71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: This LOT will cover a fully comprehensive fire risk assessment which is to be documented and meet the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the changes applied as of 1st October 2023 and should identify the following;

•The risks and persons at risk
•Identifying fire hazards
•Fire detection and alarm systems
•Means of escape/exit plan
•Maintenance and testing of fire equipment
•Actions required with appropriate recommendations


The Supplier will also need to provide fire awareness training to Customer’s nominated staff. Topics to be covered should include;

•The types of fires
•What to do in the event of a fire
•Fire prevention
•Clear duties and responsibilities of a fire warden
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: 10,000,000
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: Fire Prevention, Detection Systems and Suppression Systems
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
31625100 - Fire-detection systems.
31625200 - Fire-alarm systems.
45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work.
44115500 - Sprinkler systems.
42512510 - Dampers.
44221400 - Shutters.
45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components.
45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work.
51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: This LOT is for the supply, installation, service and maintenance of fire protection and detection systems. Suppliers must be able to provide conventional, addressable and wireless fire alarms as well as category M, L and P systems. The Supplier will also be expected to install the fire systems at the Customers premises, provide maintenance and also testing and inspection Services as required by regulations. The Supplier may also need to provide maintenance, testing and inspection Services to an existing fire detection and alarm system if the Customer already has one installed and if required.

Areas to be covered include, but are not limited to:
•Fire detection including AOV systems, and fire alarm systems
•Fire monitoring systems
•Sprinkler systems
•Fire and smoke dampers and shutters for HVAC systems
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: 150,000,000
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. 4

II.2.1) Title: Emergency Lighting
Lot No: 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment.
51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment.
45310000 - Electrical installation work.
45300000 - Building installation work.
35111000 - Firefighting equipment.
75251100 - Firefighting services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: This LOT is for the supply, installation, testing and maintenance of emergency lighting. Suppliers should be able to provide a range of:

•Maintained lighting - mains powered and used as part of a normal room lighting system that switch to battery use and dim to a lower-level light in event of power loss
•Non-maintained lighting - battery powered that only come on for a specific duration when power supply to normal artificial lighting fails

The successful Supplier will be expected to consistently demonstrate that they can effectively manage the Framework Agreement and ensure Customers receive best value.
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: 170,000,000
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. 5

II.2.1) Title: Wet and Dry Risers
Lot No: 5
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
44165200 - Risers.
44165000 - Hoses, risers and sleeves.
45343100 - Fireproofing work.
51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment.
71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services.
44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: This LOT is for the supply, installation, testing and maintenance of wet and dry risers.
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: 150,000,000
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. 6

II.2.1) Title: Wild Fire Suppression Equipment
Lot No: 6
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
24951210 - Fire-extinguisher powder.
24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents.
35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment.
35111000 - Firefighting equipment.
35111200 - Firefighting materials.
35111300 - Fire extinguishers.
35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers.
35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools.
35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds.
42122110 - Pumps for firefighting.
44482100 - Fire hoses.
75251100 - Firefighting services.
75251120 - Forest-firefighting services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: This LOT is for the supply of specialist wild fire equipment, including the following but not limited to:
•Backpack pumps
•Fire beater
•Fire hoses and nozzles
•Fire sand
•Portable fire pumps and accessories
•Wildfire rakes
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: 10,000,000
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: 28/06/2024 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: 28/06/2024
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.

This is a Framework agreement is fully accessible to the all Public Sector Bodies as identified in the Public Contract Regulations. Further information is contained within the ITT and/or available on request
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Firefighting%2C-rescue-and-safety-equipment./E4CYJ6R899

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E4CYJ6R899
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Commercial Services Kent Limited
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 8081685808, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Internet address: www.commercialservices.org.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Commercial Services
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 8081685808, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Internet address: www.commercialservices.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 lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 15/05/2024

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