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Published 30 Jul 2024, 16:32 BST

Official UK procurement notice

901_24 Supply of Binder, Storage Tanks and Spray Tankers

Official notice

Authority: ESPO on behalf of Leicestershire County Council (Local council)

Framework agreementGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£6,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 14 Oct 2024awarded 26 Nov 2024
Next notice expected 12 Sept 2024
Framework period 2 yrsends 26 Nov 2026 · extension options published · starts 27 Nov 2024

What is being bought

Published requirement description

ESPO, on behalf of Leicestershire County Council (LCC), is seeking to renew its Supply of Binder, Storage Tanks and Spray Tankers framework, to assist with the undertaking of surface dressing works during the spring/summer season.

CPV: Surface dressing

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 1 suppliers · 2 bids received (2.0 per place) · 1 appointed (full)
Framework period
2 yrs from 27 Nov 2024

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Awarded 2 yrs
Contract period: 27 Nov 2024 – 26 Nov 2026 (2 yrs)
Delivery: East Midlands
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 25%Price: 75%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Non-Price: 25%
  • price: 75%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Non-Price: 25
  • Price: 75
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Requirements (applicable throughout the duration of the framework):

    • To be a member of The Road Emulsion Association
    • To be a member of The Road Surface Treatments Association
    • To hold and maintain a relevant third party Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) based Health and Safety accreditation, for example Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) or equivalent
    • To hold and maintain a relevant third party fleet operating accreditation, for example Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) or equivalent
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 75 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7.5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “901_24 Supply of Binder, Storage Tanks and Spray Tankers” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
30 Jul 2024, 16:32 BST
Last source update
13 Dec 2024, 11:13 GMT
Award evaluation window
14 Oct 2024 – …
Authority reference
901_24
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-040221
Classification (CPV)
Surface dressing
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF22)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04860d Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

ESPO shall monitor the financial stability of the awarded Supplier during the period of the Framework Agreement by reference to credit ratings agency reports. ESPO shall obtain a credit score for the Supplier on or before the Framework start date as a base score and where a significant change in the credit score is identified over the life of the Framework Agreement, ESPO reserves the right to investigate the reasons for this significant change and at its discretion, take appropriate action in liaison with Leicestershire County Council.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Information on deadlines(s) for review procedures can be found in Part 3, Chapter 6 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: East Midlands Tendering
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free regional portal
Appointment period ends
14 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
14 Oct 2024, 12:01 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

12 Sept 2024 → 13 Dec 2024 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    12 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    14 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    14 Oct 2024, 12:01 BST
  4. Contract starts
    27 Nov 2024
  5. Notice published
    13 Dec 2024, 11:13 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 Sept 2024
  1. Published value updated to £6,000,000
    13 Sept 2024, 12:27 BST
    was £5,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    13 Sept 2024, 12:27 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    13 Sept 2024, 12:27 BST
  4. Deadline published: 14 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST
    13 Sept 2024, 12:27 BST
  5. Status changed to complete
    13 Dec 2024, 11:13 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextShort description · II.1.4Leicestershire County Council (LCC) is seeking to establish a framework, to assist with the undertaking of surface dressing works during the spring/summer season (mid-April to early-September), by offering a reliable source of binder (supply and delivery), the hire of tanks in which to store it, the hire of tankers (vehicles) with which to lay it. The framework is expected to run for an initial pe…Leicestershire County Council (LCC) is seeking to establish a framework, to assist with the undertaking of surface dressing works during the spring/summer season (mid-April to early-September), by offering a reliable source of binder (supply and delivery), the hire of tanks in which to store it, the hire of tankers (vehicles) with which to lay it. The framework is expected to run for an initial pe…
—TextEstimated total value · II.1.5Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
—TextDescription of the procurement · II.2.4Leicestershire County Council (LCC) is seeking to establish a framework, to assist with the undertaking of surface dressing works during the spring/summer season (mid-April to early-September), by offering a reliable source of binder (supply and delivery), the hire of tanks in which to store it, the hire of tankers (vehicles) with which to lay it. The framework is expected to run for an initial pe…Leicestershire County Council (LCC) is seeking to establish a framework, to assist with the undertaking of surface dressing works during the spring/summer season (mid-April to early-September), by offering a reliable source of binder (supply and delivery), the hire of tanks in which to store it, the hire of tankers (vehicles) with which to lay it. The framework is expected to run for an initial pe…

This is a Prior Information Notice where the tender documentation is not yet available. However, interest in this opportunity (Expressions of interest) can still be registered (details of how to complete are captured above).

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2024-07: 1 release · 30 Jul 2024

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 1admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 21 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 26 Nov 2024

1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • 901_24 Supply of Binder, Storage Tanks and Spray Tankers

    Signed
    26 Nov 2024
    Value
    £6,000,000
    Period
    … – 26 Nov 2026
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
2bids · 2 electronic1——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

ESPO on behalf of Leicestershire County Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, LEICESTER, East Midlands, LE19 1ESContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The Royal Court of JusticeReview body LONDON

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice
  • BITUCHEM BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02047278 Bituchem, Laymore Road, Forest Vale Industrial Estate, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2YH, South West

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria