HCC Nov 2015 - The Supply of First Aid Consumables and Personal Protective Equipment

Tender description

Hertfordshire County Council (the Contracting Authority) acting on behalf of the Participants, is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the purchase of First Aid Consumables (hereinafter referred to as “Goods”) and is seeking suitably qualified Contractor(s) to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A list of the Goods required is given in the Specification (Schedule 1) on the tender documents. The authorities that are participating in this tender exercise and any subsequent Agreement are listed below: Hampshire County Council Hertfordshire County Council ESPO The estimated annual value of the Framework Agreement is £641,000. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a core period of two (2) years, with the option to extend this up to two (2) further years. Please note that the requirements of the Framework Agreement will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. In addition, 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. To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. This procurement is an Open (one stage) process. Suppliers 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. To be considered as a bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by 12 noon on the Tender submission date. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late Bids will not be permitted by the system.