--- title: "HCC June 2018 - The Supply of Independent Living Products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90e16f39-47ce-4bc0-9825-aa008d13a898" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90e16f39-47ce-4bc0-9825-aa008d13a898" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90e16f39-47ce-4bc0-9825-aa008d13a898.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90e16f39-47ce-4bc0-9825-aa008d13a898.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2018-07-13" --- # HCC June 2018 - The Supply of Independent Living Products Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90e16f39-47ce-4bc0-9825-aa008d13a898 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90e16f39-47ce-4bc0-9825-aa008d13a898) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90e16f39-47ce-4bc0-9825-aa008d13a898.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by Hertfordshire County Council, under the title "HCC June 2018 - The Supply of Independent Living Products." This tender falls within the healthcare industry category, specifically related to the supply of medical equipment and personal care products. The framework agreement will be established for four years, with tender submissions due by 12:00 Noon on 13 August 2018. Participating authorities include Coventry City Council, Hampshire County Council, Hertfordshire County Council, and Southend-On-Sea Borough Council, collectively estimated to spend between £5,000,000 and £25,000,000 annually on these products. The procurement method is open, allowing interested suppliers to express their interest and access full procurement documents online. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, including but not limited to manufacturers and suppliers of independent living products such as bath lifts, walking aids, and medical devices for the elderly and disabled. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as there is a substantial market for these goods across multiple local authorities. Engaging in this procurement process can enable businesses to expand their market reach and establish long-term contracts with public sector organisations. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council (the Contracting Authority) acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products (hereinafter referred to as 'Goods') and is seeking suitably qualified Contractor(s) to supply the Goods under any Framework Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A list of the Goods required is given in the Specification (Schedule 1) of the procurement documents. The authorities that are currently participating in this tender exercise and any subsequent Framework Agreement are listed below: Coventry City Council Hampshire County Council Hertfordshire County Council (Herts Fullstop) Southend-On-Sea Borough Council The Contracting Authority reserves the right however to include any other Consortium member, affiliate or associate who may wish to join this arrangement throughout its life (Customers) subject to the approval of the Contracting Authority and completion of an Access Agreement. The requirement is for the direct delivery of Goods to various locations throughout each Customer. The anticipated total annual joint expenditure across the Participating Authorities on these Goods across all Lots is presently circa ?5,610,000 per annum, however the estimated annual range for all Customers is between ?5,000,000 and ?25,000,000. The estimated annual spend by each Participating Authority can be broken down as follows: Coventry City Council ?360,000 Hampshire County Council ?2,500,000 Hertfordshire County Council ?2,500,000 Southend-On-Sea Borough Council ?250,000 The Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement. Please note that the contract requirements will subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. This procurement is an Open (one stage) process. Suppliers 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. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 13.08.2018. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 13.08.2018. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted by the system. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Goods provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the impli... Additional information: To access this opportunity and for a full suite of tender documents please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961b790f-4190-49cf-b600-79c3b9b70cd4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Nov 2018 - 12 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33141720 - Walking aids - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 33192100 - Beds for medical use - 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector - 33196000 - Medical aids - 33196100 - Devices for the elderly - 33196200 - Devices for the disabled - 42416110 - Bath lifts - 42416300 - Hoists ## Release History - 13 Jul 2018 at 07:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961b790f-4190-49cf-b600-79c3b9b70cd4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961b790f-4190-49cf-b600-79c3b9b70cd4 13th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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