--- title: "Framework Agreement for Tents for Emergency Response Units" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0bf41e3-28b6-46c3-a1d6-2bc56d535535" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0bf41e3-28b6-46c3-a1d6-2bc56d535535" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0bf41e3-28b6-46c3-a1d6-2bc56d535535.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0bf41e3-28b6-46c3-a1d6-2bc56d535535.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH RED CROSS" published: "2017-01-04" --- # Framework Agreement for Tents for Emergency Response Units Buyer: BRITISH RED CROSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0bf41e3-28b6-46c3-a1d6-2bc56d535535 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0bf41e3-28b6-46c3-a1d6-2bc56d535535) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0bf41e3-28b6-46c3-a1d6-2bc56d535535.json) ## Summary The British Red Cross is initiating a tender process for a Framework Agreement, titled "Framework Agreement for Tents for Emergency Response Units," aimed at procuring tents for emergency response operations. This procurement falls under the goods category, and it will run from 1st March 2017 to 28th February 2019, with a potential 12-month extension at the Red Cross's discretion. The tender period will close on 31st January 2017. The evaluation will utilise the open procedure, with submissions assessed based on a Price/Quality ratio of 70:30. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of tents, particularly those experienced in emergency response equipment. Companies that can offer office and warehouse tents, personal tents, or gazebos suitable for humanitarian contexts are encouraged to apply. The British Red Cross aims to work with multiple suppliers, fostering partnerships that can enhance responsiveness to global crises while contributing to the growth of businesses capable of meeting these humanitarian needs. ## Notice The British Red Cross Society "Red Cross" is a humanitarian organisation that refuses to ignore people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities and when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives. Red Cross wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Tents for Emergency Response Units with a number of suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who shall support various requirements. Red Cross' current requirements include, but are not limited to: ? Office / Warehouse Tents; ? 3-man Personal Tents; and ? Gazebos for shelter for cooking and eating. It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be awarded for the duration of 24 months, with the option to extend the duration for an additional 12 month period, at Red Cross' discretion. This a collaborative procurement exercise between the Red Cross' International Division and the Corporate Procurement Team following consultation with key internal stakeholders. The British Red Cross' International Division works with the National Societies around the world as part of the wider Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. By forming partnerships and joint projects with Partner National Societies we seek to share knowledge and expertise to help support people in crisis all over the world. In addition, we aim to help build capacity of individual Nation...Agreement will cover the re-stocking of tents for the ERUs when the stock needs to be replenished after a deployment.. As such, there will be no guarantee of any minimum orders under this Framework Agreement as our requirements will depend on the units being deployed. Generally, Red Cross deploys a unit once every two years, but due to the unpredictable nature of our international humanitarian activities we cannot state an exact figure and may be completely dependent on the demand from our partners around the world. This shall be a multi-lot Framework Agreement, which shall consist of the following Lots: ? Lot 1 - The Provision of Office / Warehouse Tents; and ? Lot 2 - The Provision of 3-man Personal Tents and Gazebos It is anticipated that one Supplier shall be appointed for Lot 1, and between one to three Supplier(s) shall be appointed for Lot 2, subject to quality of submissions and competitiveness of pricing. This Invitation to Tender will be evaluated in a two stage process where Tenderers who meet the minimum Framework Agreement Selection Criteria will then proceed to the Framework Agreement Award Criteria. These shortlisted Tenderers will then be evaluated on the basis of This Invitation to Tender will be evaluated on the basis of the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), and their submissions will be evaluated on a Price / Quality ratio of 70:30 Please refer to the tender documents for a full description of the lots and tender specifications. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5839f3aa-cb6d-4255-a898-ed7106d4f8bf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | BRITISH RED CROSS | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 33163000 - Tent for medical use - 39522000 - Tarpaulins, sails for boats, sailboards or land craft, awnings, sunblinds, tents and camping goods - 39522530 - Tents ## Release History - 4 Jan 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5839f3aa-cb6d-4255-a898-ed7106d4f8bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5839f3aa-cb6d-4255-a898-ed7106d4f8bf 4th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN136773 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.redcross.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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