Vehicle Telematics Framework for Public Sector Organisations

A national framework agreement with multiple suppliers for vehicle telematics provision to public sector organisations.

United Kingdom-Leicester: Telematics system

2017/S 038-068425

Contract notice

Supplies

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)Name and addresses

ESPO
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Contact person: Mrs Katarina Zveushe
Telephone: +44 1162657853
E-mail: tenders@espo.org
NUTS code: UKF21

Internet address(es):Main address: http://www.espo.org/

I.2)Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3)Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=252d3877-aca1-e611-8116-000c29c9ba21

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=252d3877-aca1-e611-8116-000c29c9ba21

I.4)Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5)Main activity

Other activity: local authority services

Section II: Object

II.1)Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)Title:

545_17 Vehicle Telematics and Associated Products and Services.

Reference number: 545_17

II.1.2)Main CPV code

32441300

II.1.3)Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4)Short description:

A national framework agreement with multiple suppliers for vehicle telematics provision to public sector organisations. The requirement is split into 2 lots; Lot 1 Hire of Vehicle Telematics and Associated Products and Services, Lot 2 Outright Purchase of Vehicle Telematics and Associated Products and Services. It is envisaged that most of the customers accessing the framework will have a requirement for a vehicle telematics system suitable for cars and light commercial vehicles. However, some customers may wish to use the framework to procure a telematics solution for their specialist vehicles, e.g. winter gritting vehicles, snow ploughs and refuse collection vehicles.

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity ‘545_17’ d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

II.1.5)Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 40 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6)Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Hire of Vehicle Telematics and Associated Products and Services

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

32441300

38651000

42961300

64226000

72416000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Lot 1 covers the hire of a Telematics system. The Customer shall pay a monthly hire price per vehicle which covers the supply, installation and maintenance of a data recording device and associated equipment, monthly service charge and all other products and services required by the Customer stated in the Contract.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 28 000 000.00 GBP

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 03/05/2017

End: 30/04/2019

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5) includes the option period.

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

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

An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Outright Purchase of Vehicle Telematics and Associated Products and Services

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

32441300

38651000

42961300

64226000

72416000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Lot 2 covers the outright purchase of a telematics system. The Customer may choose to either:

a) Outright purchase the data recording device and associated equipment and other required products and pay a monthly fee per vehicle for the service required during the contract term; or

b) Pay a lump sum to purchase the data recording device and associated equipment, and other products and services required, as well as pay upfront for the service required during the contract term.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 12 000 000.00 GBP

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 03/05/2017

End: 30/04/2019

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5) includes the option period.

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

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

An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)Conditions for participation

III.1.1)Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

III.1.2)Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3)Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.5)Information about reserved contracts

III.2)Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)Contract performance conditions:

This contract will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained.

Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited.

Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.

III.2.3)Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)Description

IV.1.1)Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

IV.1.4)Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue

IV.1.6)Information about electronic auction

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 OJ S: 2016/S 212-385900

IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 23/03/2017

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.3)Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:

English

IV.2.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 23/03/2017

Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: no

VI.2)Information about electronic workflows

VI.3)Additional information:

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (definedhttps://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into 1 of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire and Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on:http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

VI.4)Procedures for review

VI.4.1)Review body

ESPO
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United KingdomInternet address:www.espo.org

VI.4.2)Body responsible for mediation procedures

VI.4.3)Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

ESPO will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by ESPO as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2105 No 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order for any document to be amended and may award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order for a fine to be paid, and/or order the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.

VI.4.4)Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:

21/02/2017

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