Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
City & County of Swansea
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
UK
Contact person: Lisa Evans
Telephone: +44 7966230649
E-mail: procurement@swansea.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL18
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
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:
http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Contract for Supply & Delivery of Heras Self-Raking Fencing & Gates
Reference number: CCS/24/263
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34928310
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The supplier is required to supply and deliver Heras TR800 and TR100 Self-Raking Fencing & Gates or equivalent to various sites across Swansea, including but not limited to the Clydach Depot. Swansea Council will be purchasing the Heras Fence Panels, Gates etc, specification of Heras TR800 and TR100 Self-Raking Fencing & Gates or equivalent as per specification document.
This contract covers:
. Provision of all self-raking fencing and gate materials, along with transportation to designated Swansea Council sites.
. Adherence to Swansea Council’s quality standards in materials and delivery.
. Note: Installation will be performed by Swansea Council; therefore, this contract is for supply and delivery only. Primary Location: Clydach Depot; deliveries may extend to other Council sites Swansea-wide.
. Delivery Confirmation: All deliveries must be confirmed by an authorised Swansea Council representative upon arrival.
. Packaging Standards: All goods must be securely packaged and palleted to prevent transit damage, using recyclable materials wherever feasible
. Safety Requirements for Delivery Drivers: High-visibility clothing and safety footwear are mandatory. Compliance with road traffic management within depots is required.
The Swansea Council Building Services Department will use a call-off procedure for each required delivery and/or installation.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
.01
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44231000
44313100
44221300
44221310
34928310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supplier is required to supply and deliver Heras TR800 and TR100 Self-Raking Fencing & Gates or equivalent to various sites across Swansea, including but not limited to the Clydach Depot. Swansea Council will be purchasing the Heras Fence Panels, Gates etc, specification of Heras TR800 and TR100 Self-Raking Fencing & Gates or equivalent as per specification document.
This contract covers:
. Provision of all self-raking fencing and gate materials, along with transportation to designated Swansea Council sites.
. Adherence to Swansea Council’s quality standards in materials and delivery.
. Note: Installation will be performed by Swansea Council; therefore, this contract is for supply and delivery only. Primary Location: Clydach Depot; deliveries may extend to other Council sites Swansea-wide.
. Delivery Confirmation: All deliveries must be confirmed by an authorised Swansea Council representative upon arrival.
. Packaging Standards: All goods must be securely packaged and palleted to prevent transit damage, using recyclable materials wherever feasible
. Safety Requirements for Delivery Drivers: High-visibility clothing and safety footwear are mandatory. Compliance with road traffic management within depots is required.
The Swansea Council Building Services Department will use a call-off procedure for each required delivery and/or installation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Contract Period: 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2027
(With The Option To Extend For up To A further 24 Months)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The supplier must guarantee consistent quality for all materials supplied, with regular checks by Swansea Council representatives to ensure adherence to specifications. All products must meet durability and safety requirements for use in public spaces.
o Compliance with British Standards or European equivalents for fencing and gates.
o Certification of materials upon request.
o Options for anti-climb coatings or attachments, where required.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
10/02/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
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:
10/02/2025
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
A Call-off procedure for each required delivery. Please see Tender Specification/Scope
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):
— Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
— Click the “Suppliers register here” link.
— Enter your correct business and user details.
— Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete.
— You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).
— Agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”.
2. Express an interest in the project:
— Login to the portal with your username/password.
— Click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).
— Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
— Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.
— This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).
— Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.
3. Responding to the invitation to tender:
— You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting).
— You can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.
— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.
— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).
If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:
— E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk
— Phone: +44 8003684850
Thanks
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147080
(WA Ref:147080)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Legal, Democratic and Business Intelligence, Swansea Council,
Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter,
Swansea,
SA1 3SN
UK
E-mail: procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/procurement
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Legal, Democratic and Business Intelligence, Swansea Council,
Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter,
Swansea,
SA1 3SN
UK
E-mail: procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/procurement
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/01/2025