--- title: "HCC Dec 2018 - The Supply of Clay and Modelling Materials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5a890e3-140d-44ff-8fe2-073f473e63fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5a890e3-140d-44ff-8fe2-073f473e63fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5a890e3-140d-44ff-8fe2-073f473e63fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5a890e3-140d-44ff-8fe2-073f473e63fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2019-01-14" --- # HCC Dec 2018 - The Supply of Clay and Modelling Materials Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5a890e3-140d-44ff-8fe2-073f473e63fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5a890e3-140d-44ff-8fe2-073f473e63fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5a890e3-140d-44ff-8fe2-073f473e63fa.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire County Council, acting on behalf of the participating authorities, is currently leading the procurement process titled "HCC Dec 2018 - The Supply of Clay and Modelling Materials." This initiative falls within the goods industry category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing suppliers to express interest and gain access to the full procurement documents. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 12 February 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2019, continuing for an initial two-year term, with the potential for extension up to two additional years. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the supply of clay and modelling materials, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in public sector contracts. The anticipated annual joint expenditure for the participating authorities is approximately £84,000, with individual estimates ranging from £60,000 to £100,000. Suppliers who can provide delivery across various locations in Hertfordshire and Hampshire, alongside the flexibility to meet changing demands, will be particularly well-suited to compete in this framework agreement. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council (the Contracting Authority) acting on behalf of the Participants is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Clay and Modelling Materials (hereinafter referred to as Goods) and is seeking suitably qualified Contractor(s) to supply the Goods under any 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 participating in this tender exercise and any subsequent Agreement are listed below: Hampshire County Council Hertfordshire County 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 Goods to be delivered to various locations throughout each authority, and in certain circumstances to the central stores of the participating authorities. The approximate annual spend by authority is as follows; The anticipated annual joint expenditure, for the Participating Authority's on these Goods is presently circa ?84,000 per annum, however the estimated annual range is between ?60,000 to ?100,000. The estimated annual spend by each participating Authority can be broken down as follows - Hampshire ?23,713 Hertfordshire ?60,448 The Framework Agreement will be for a core period of two (2) years unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Framework Agreement or extended at the sole discretion of the Council for a period of up to two (2) further years on an annual basis by giving at least six (6) months' prior notice in writing. Please note that the Contract requirements will be 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. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on Tuesday 12 February 2019 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 lega... Additional information: To access this opportunity 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/6b04d6a2-3f7c-4561-b9b5-e19a21d80c7c | | 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 | 14 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 24 - Chemical products - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 14221000 - Clay - 24952000 - Modelling pastes - 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies ## Release History - 14 Jan 2019 at 09:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b04d6a2-3f7c-4561-b9b5-e19a21d80c7c - 11 Jan 2019 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b04d6a2-3f7c-4561-b9b5-e19a21d80c7c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b04d6a2-3f7c-4561-b9b5-e19a21d80c7c 14th January 2019 - 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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