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title: "HCC2012605 - Framework Agreement for Supply of First Aid Kits and Consumables"
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# HCC2012605 - Framework Agreement for Supply of First Aid Kits and Consumables

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02957b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001704-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,360,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| 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 | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AERO HEALTHCARE; CREST MEDICAL LIMITED T/A WALLACE CAMERON INTERNATIONAL; KOOLPAK; PHARMED; RELIANCE MEDICAL; SAFETY FIRST AID GROUP; STEROPLAST HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### 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

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001704-2022
- 23 Feb 2021 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003603-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk

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