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Forestry Commission: Supply of General and Chainsaw Personal Protective Equipment for the Forestry Commission

  Forestry Commission has published this notice through Delta eSourcing

Notice Summary
Title: Supply of General and Chainsaw Personal Protective Equipment for the Forestry Commission
Notice type: Contract Award Notice
Authority: Forestry Commission
Nature of contract: Supplies
Procedure: Open
Short Description: The Forestry Commission require a contract for the supply of both general and chainsaw specialist personal protective equipment (PPE). Full details of our requirements are provided in the tender documentation.
Published: 31/12/2024 10:33

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UK-Bristol: Protective and safety clothing.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       Forestry England for and on behalf of The Forestry Commission
       620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 3000674000, Email: emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk
       Contact: Emily Coffin
       Main Address: https://www.forestryengland.uk
       NUTS Code: UK

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

   I.5) Main activity:
      Other activity: Forestry

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: Supply of General and Chainsaw Personal Protective Equipment for the Forestry Commission            
      Reference number: FCCN/234

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         35113400 - Protective and safety clothing.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES

      II.1.4) Short description: The Forestry Commission require a contract for the supply of both general and chainsaw specialist personal protective equipment (PPE). Full details of our requirements are provided in the tender documentation.

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: Yes
                        
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 900,000
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) Description (lot no. 1)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Chainsaw PPE - Headgear   
      Lot No:1

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            18143000 - Protective gear.
            35113400 - Protective and safety clothing.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The Forestry Commission require a contract for the supply of chainsaw headgear personal protective equipment (PPE). Such equipment includes: forestry helmet, ear defenders, mesh visors, helmet mounted face shield. Full details of the range of chainsaw headgear PPE are provided in the tender specification.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Garment Range / Weighting: 15
      Quality criterion - Name: Ordering and Stock Management / Weighting: 15
      Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management and Supply Chain Management / Weighting: 10
      Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
                  
      Price - Weighting: 50
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 2)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Chainsaw PPE - Other   
      Lot No:2

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories.
            18130000 - Special workwear.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The Forestry Commission require a contract for the provision of chainsaw personal protective equipment (PPE). Such equipment includes, but is not limited to: chainsaw trousers, boots, gloves and braces. Full details of the range of chainsaw PPE are provided in the tender specification.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Garment Range / Weighting: 15
      Quality criterion - Name: Ordering and Stock Management / Weighting: 15
      Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management and Supply Chain Management / Weighting: 10
      Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
                  
      Price - Weighting: 50
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 3)
   

      II.2.1) Title:General Purpose PPE   
      Lot No:3

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            18143000 - Protective gear.
            35113400 - Protective and safety clothing.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The Forestry Commission require a contract for the provision of general purpose personal protective equipment (PPE). Such equipment includes, but is not limited to: hard hats, safety eyewear, protective footwear, high visibility clothing, gloves, trousers, jackets, coveralls and brow guards. Full details of the range of general purpose PPE are provided in the tender specification.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Garment Range / Weighting: 15
      Quality criterion - Name: Ordering and Stock Management / Weighting: 15
      Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management and Supply Chain Management / Weighting: 10
      Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
                  
      Price - Weighting: 50
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No       
      

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

   IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
       Notice number in the OJEU: 2023/S 000-031633
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: FCCN/234    
   Lot Number: 1    
   Title: Chainsaw PPE - Headgear

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 16/04/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 8
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Husqvarna UK Ltd, 00974979
             Preston Road, Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 900,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 900,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.2)

   Contract No: FCCN/234-2    
   Lot Number: 2    
   Title: Chainsaw PPE - Other

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 15/04/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 8
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Flexion Global T/A Arbortec Forestwear, 08878912
             Oldmedow Road, Kings Lynn, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 900,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 900,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.3)

   Contract No: FCCN/234-3    
   Lot Number: 3    
   Title: General Purpose PPE

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 15/04/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 7
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Flexion Global T/A Arbortec Forestwear, 08878912
             Oldmedow Road, Kings Lynn, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 900,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 900,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         
Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Note: the total estimated value of this contract, including all Lots, is £900,000
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   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          High Court
          London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
         Not Provided

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 31/12/2024




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