BSP-20-013 Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment

Concepts

• clothing and accessories
• belfast
• industrial clothing
• clothing accessories
• occupational clothing
• special clothing
• protective and safety clothing
• corporate clothing
• protective equipment
• protective clothing

Location

Northern Ireland:

Description

The EA awarded a Framework for the provision of Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 6 ran from 1st June 2021 for an initial 2 year Framework Period on an as and when required basis, with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. Lots 4 and 5 joined from 1st September 2021 for an initial Framework period of 21 months with an option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. The Framework is currently in it's 2nd 12 month extension period. The EA is placing this transparency notice to alert economic operators of its plans to modify this Framework Agreement in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 for an addition to the Framework Agreement value of £575,000. This modification to increase value does not exceed 50% of the value of the original Framework Agreement. The increase of 50% should be more than sufficient to allow continued sourcing from the Framework Agreement until the new Framework Agreement commences 01 June 2025 and is permissible under PCR Reg 72(c).

Lot Division

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
• 18113000 - Industrial clothing
• 18420000 - Clothing accessories
• 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
• 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
• 18410000 - Special clothing
• 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
• 18222000 - Corporate clothing

Indicators

• Options are available.

Legal Justification

This VEAT is not to provide notice of an award without prior notice but to provide notice of a modification of the framework value. This Framework Agreement was awarded as per publication reference 2021/S 000-019411 in August 2021. A modification to the Framework value is necessary to ensure continued supply of essential Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment required to serve the EA until the commencement of a new arrangement. These requirements have become necessary and are permitted by Regulation 72(1)(c) of The Public Contacts Regulations 2015. Namely, the following conditions have been fulfilled: (i) the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen. It has become necessary for EA to further increase the value of this contract as additional expenditure has been incurred due to an unforeseen demand. By doing so, the continued supply of Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment can be managed effectively, without causing disruptions. The additional value is permissible under Regulation 72. (ii) the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract; The proposed modification does not impact the overall nature of the contract, it remains to be there to supply Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment. (iii)any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement. The awarded value of the original Framework was £1,150,000 GBP. This modification will increase the framework value by £575,000 which is within the allowed 50% threshold. EA will not implement the modification until 30 days after the publication of this Notice.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This framework was let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place. https://www.educationni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus (https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus). Primary and Post Primary schools. under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and, Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and. Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/furthereducation-fe-colleges. (https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fecolleges). Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ (https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/). Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/ (https://www.isc.co.uk/) schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/(https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Librari.... EA Teachers’. and Educational Centres, Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI. (CCEA), Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Middletown Centre for Autism, Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC), Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE).