DS504-25 NFCC Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services

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    "submissionMethodDetails": "Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity must register on our e-tendering portal and register against the Devon \u0026 Somerset Fire and Rescue Service domain where this opportunity will be tendered shortly. The e-tendering portal is located at:\nhttps://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home\nThe e-tendering portal is free to use. Suppliers can find guidance on using the e-tendering portal via: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf",
    "submissionTerms": {
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
      "languages": [
        "en"
      ]
    },
    "techniques": {
      "frameworkAgreement": {
        "buyerCategories": "The full list of Contracting Authorities who are able to use the Framework are included within the ITT. The following list is a high-level overview: \n\u2022\tAll Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) within the United Kingdom \n\u2022\tDefence Fire Risk Management Organisation \n\u2022\tHome Office \n\u2022\tPolice Forces within the United Kingdom, Scotland and Northern Ireland \n\u2022\tNHS Bodies England and Foundation Trusts  \n\u2022\tBritish Crown dependencies - Channel Islands and Isle of Man\n\u2022\tPublic bodies\no\tNHS Wales \no\tNorthern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities \no\tHighways Agency \no\tUK Border Force \no\tMOPAC \no\tCity of London Police \no\tGreater Manchester Combined Authority \no\tBritish Transport Police \no\tCivil Nuclear Constabulary Civil Nuclear Constabulary \no\tHM Prison Service \no\tMaritime and Coastguard Agency \n\u2022\tNominated agents; suppliers or organisations, who are the acting agent on behalf of any of the above-named contracting authorities will also have access to the Framework",
        "description": "The Framework is a contract between Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority and one or more suppliers to provide for the future award of call-off contracts by a Contracting Authority to the supplier or suppliers. \nCatalogues and catalogue technical refresh\na.\tSuppliers shall provide catalogues of Goods and services which meet the requirements for the lot or lots that they have bid for.\nb.\tThe catalogues of Goods and services accepted onto the Framework will be subject to periodic technical refresh. \nc.\tSuppliers may request a technical refresh as and when such Goods are upgraded; enhanced; subject to technological improvement; tested; compliant with the relevant Standard and are commercially available for purchase on the open market. \nd.\tInclusion of Goods and services on the Framework for technical refresh will be by agreement of the Supervising Officer, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Suppliers shall provide the Supervising Officer with a minimum of four (4) weeks\u0027 notice of a request for a technical refresh and provide updated pricing schedule, technical data sheets, copies of certification and any other relevant documentation required by the Supervising Officer at the time of request. \ne.\tContracting authorities shall only consider Goods and services where the Supervising Officer has confirmed that they have been accepted onto the Framework by the original deadline for responses stated in the further competition documentation or request for quotation. Any extensions to the deadline for responses shall not apply. \nHow prices are determined:\nFramework\na.\tPrices shall be fixed and firm for the first twelve months of the Framework.  Prices shall be subject to review annually thereafter, in line with the Consumer Price Index and agreed between the Authority and the supplier.\nb.\tAny request for increase in prices in the Framework shall be subject to three months\u0027 notice in writing, and a demonstration of additional costs incurred by the supplier. No price increase will be accepted unless agreed in writing by the Authority.\nc.\tPrices tendered on the Framework shall be the maximum price that can be charged to contracting authorities. Suppliers may offer, at their discretion, a discount on the Framework pricing to contracting authorities when forming a Call-off Contract.\nCall-off contract\na.\tPrices shall be fixed and firm for the first twelve months of any Call-off Contract. Prices shall be subject to review annually thereafter, in line with the Consumer Price Index and agreed between the contracting authority and the supplier.\nb.\tAny request for increase in prices in the Call-off Contract shall be subject to three months\u0027 notice in writing, and a demonstration of additional costs incurred by the supplier. No price increase will be accepted unless agreed in writing by the contracting authority.\nc.\tCosts of delivery and packaging, including Dangerous Goods Freight and Customs Handling fees shall be included in the price of the Goods and services.\nAssessment process for award to the Framework:\nDetailed assessment criteria for appointment to the Framework are set out in the ITT. \nFramework Suppliers will be awarded inclusion on the Framework based on the assessment using the criteria set out in the Invitation to Tender. \nAssessment criteria for Further Competitions:\nAssessment criteria for Further Competitions for call-off contracts will be set by the Contracting Authority, but will not fundamentally alter, the criteria specified below. The Contracting Authority user will be able to decide what percentage of marks it wants to allocate to each of the assessment criteria, within the maximum and minimum amounts set out\nAward criteria\tWeightings\nPrice - cost effectiveness (including whole life costs) ***\t0% - 100%\nTechnical Merit and Quality \n(assessment of tender response)\t0% - 100%\nTechnical Merit and Quality\n(compatibility, performance and functionality through practical functionality assessment)\t0% - 100%\nAfter-sales services and support\t0% - 100%\nSocial value\t0% - 100%\nAll assessment criteria must total 100%. \nContracting Authorities will have the option to calculate the final score on a price per quality point basis.\nThe ordering procedures and guidance on direct award and further competitions are included in the ITT.\nTemplates for contracting authorities to use for further competitions will be developed prior to the commencement of the Framework.",
        "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition",
        "periodRationale": "The market for respiratory protective equipment is stable. The liklihood of new suppliers entering the UK market who have the capability and products to meet the UK specific detailed requirements and UK specific Standards is extremely low.\nDue to the stability of the market, there is an option to extend the Framework by up to two years providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework continues to meet the needs of the contracting authorities.\nSubstantial changes could include, amongst other things\n\u2022\tnew entrants to the market \n\u2022\tsuppliers who were previously unsuccessful in one or more Lots or who were unable to supply to one or more Lots at the time of tendering for this Framework who are subsequently capable of supplying those Goods and Services \n\u2022\ttechnological advancements that cannot not otherwise covered by the Framework\n\u2022\tchanges to the detailed requirements that cannot be otherwise covered by the Framework.",
        "type": "open"
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      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2025-11-07T10:00:00Z"
    },
    "title": "DS504-25 NFCC Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services",
    "value": {
      "amount": 135000000,
      "amountGross": 162000000,
      "currency": "GBP"
    }
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