Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
National Procurement Service (Welsh Government)
T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road
Caerphilly
CF83 8WT
UK
E-mail: NationalProcurementService@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://gov.wales/national-procurement-service
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply of Rock Salt and Associated Products
Reference number: NPS-CFM-106-20
II.1.2) Main CPV code
14410000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Supply of rock salt and de-icing products
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
9 580 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14410000
14420000
14400000
24951310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this notice is to notify the market of this forthcoming proposed tender opportunity for the Supply and Distribution of Rock Salt and Associated Products which is being conducted by the National Procurement Service for Wales (NPS).
The NPS acts on behalf of the public sector in Wales to deliver value for money from the procurement of common and repetitive goods and services 'once for Wales'.
The NPS on behalf of the Welsh public sector wishes to establish a collaborative framework agreement for Rock Salt and Associated Products.
This Framework will be replacing the current NPS Rock Salt and Associated Products Agreement - NPS-CFM-102-20 when it expires in July 2021. The new framework will be made available for use by all NPS customers.
The lotting structure of this Framework is yet to be confirmed however key areas are likely to include but are not limited to:
- Rock Salt and Pre-Coated Rock Salt (6.3mm and 10mm)
- Pure Dried Vacuum Salt and Pre-Coated Pure Dried Vacuum Salt
- Marine Salt and Pre-Coated Marine Salt
- Specialist Requirements - Potassium Acetate, Calcium Chloride and Liquid Agricultural By Product
It is anticipated that the duration of this framework agreement will be for 24months with an option to extend for up to a further 24months.
The NPS will be engaging closely with potential bidders during the procurement process to create suitable and cost-effective solutions for its customers.
The NPS is striving to develop a vibrant Welsh economy capable of delivering strong and sustainable economic growth by providing opportunities for everyone in Wales. Sustainable Development means ensuring that our actions contribute in the round to social, economic, and environmental well-being now and in the future; improving the environment, building stronger communities, reducing social exclusion and poverty and encouraging the development of the economy.
The commitment to deliver 'Community Benefit' outcomes from our procurement activity is designed to ensure that wider social and economic issues are taken into account when spending public money.
The intention is to achieve the very best value for money in the widest sense. Consequently, Community Benefit clauses will be considered as part of the proposed procurement as core or non-core or a combination of both to address socio-economic and/or environmental issues.
Further information will be provided once a contract notice is issued through the Find a Tender service
II.2.14) Additional information
Expressions of interest can be made to the following e-mail address: NPSconstructionandFM@gov.wales
The NPS will not respond directly to expressions of interest but those expressing interest will be invited to a digital market engagement events on 6th January 2021 (please see ‘V1.3 - Additional Information’ for further details).
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
15/01/2021
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NPS Rock Salt and Associated Products - Market Engagement Events
Prior to issue of the tender the NPS will be holding online market engagement events via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 6th January 2021
To register your interest in either event please email NPSconstructionandFM@gov.wales
Please note that these events will only proceed if there is
sufficient market interest.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=106080.
(WA Ref:106080)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/12/2020