This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2022 at 12:37

Tender

23 Feb 2021 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council is conducting an open procurement for a framework agreement titled "HCC2012605 - Framework Agreement for Supply of First Aid Kits and Consumables". This tender is focused on the medical consumables industry and is located in Hertfordshire, UK. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with key deadlines for bid submissions having passed, and the framework is set for a term of four years. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is approximately £1.36 million combined for both Herts Fullstop and Hampshire County Council, covering two lots: First Aid Kits and First Aid Equipment & Consumables.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in first aid kits and medical consumables. Companies who can demonstrate competitive pricing and a reliable supply chain may find this project particularly advantageous, as the tender does not guarantee exclusivity or volume. Businesses that have experience in supplying similar products or possess capabilities in flexibly meeting varying demands are well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

HCC2012605 - Framework Agreement for Supply of First Aid Kits and Consumables

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') on behalf of Herts Fullstop and Hampshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the supply of first aid kits, equipment and consumables. Further information in regards to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4) Description of the procurement field. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Lot Information

First Aid Kits

Full details on each lot are in the procurement documents. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the full term. This value is for both participating authorities. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the framework agreement will be approximately Herts Fullstop -- 198 000.00 GBP, Hampshire County Council -- 142,000.00 GBP for all lots. The framework agreement will be awarded for a term of 4 years. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the Council and other participating authorities will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established framework agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the services provided, any framework agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate

Renewal: The framework agreement will be reviewed at the end of the framework agreement period.

First Aid Equipment and Consumables

Full details on each lot are in the procurement documents. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the full term. This value is for both participating authorities.For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the framework agreement will be approximately Herts Fullstop -- 198,000.00 GBP, Hampshire County Council -- 142,000.00 GBP for all lots. Lot 2 Annual Value is approximately PS320,000.00. The framework agreement will be awarded for a term of 4 years. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the Council and other participating authorities will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established framework agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the services provided, any framework agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting theirbid, where appropriate.

Renewal: The Framework will be reviewed near the end of the framework period specified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02957b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001704-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141114 - Medical gauze

33141115 - Medical wadding

33141620 - Medical kits

33196000 - Medical aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,360,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Aero Healthcare Ltd

Crest Medical Limited T/A Wallace Cameron International

Koolpak Limited

Pharmed UK Limited

Reliance Medical Ltd

Safety First Aid Group Limited

Steroplast Healthcare Limited

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