Procurement of Tank Covers

Legal basis

Id

2023/54

Scheme

UKPGA

Uri

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ↗

Procedure

Features

Stage 1 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) Interested suppliers will be required to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to assess their suitability to participate in the procurement process. Evaluation may include, but is not limited to, legal standing, economic and financial standing, insurance, health and safety, risk management, quality assurance, environmental management systems (EMS), corporate responsibility, social value, information security, national security requirements, electronic ordering and payment capability, and relevant experience. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to shortlist suppliers to progress to Stage 2. It is anticipated that a minimum of seven (7) suppliers will be shortlisted, although the Contracting Authority reserves the right to vary this number. Stage 2 - Request for Proposal (RFP) Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to submit detailed proposals in response to the Contracting Authority's requirements. Tender submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria and methodology set out in the tender documents. Shortlisted Suppliers will be expected to attend site visits during the RFP period. Following evaluation of the written proposals, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to shortlist suppliers to progress to subsequent stages of the procurement. Stage 3 - Presentations Following evaluation of the written RFP submissions, shortlisted suppliers may be invited to deliver presentations, demonstrations and/or participate in question-and-answer sessions. Information provided during this stage may be taken into account as part of the overall tender evaluation process. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to further shortlist participating suppliers following this stage. Stage 4 - Clarification and/or Negotiation The Contracting Authority reserves the right to conduct written and/or verbal clarification meetings and negotiations with some or all participating suppliers. Negotiations may cover all aspects of the submitted proposals. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to conduct one or more rounds of clarification and/or negotiation and may further reduce the number of suppliers participating in the process at any stage. Stage 5 - Best and Final Offer (BAFO) Following any clarification and/or negotiation stages, shortlisted suppliers may be invited to submit a Best and Final Offer (BAFO). Such submissions should reflect the outcomes of discussions held during the procurement process and represent the supplier's final tender submission. Stage 6 - Final Evaluation and Contract Award Where requested, BAFO submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the published award criteria. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders received, without undertaking presentations, clarifications, negotiations or requesting BAFO submissions, where it considers this to be appropriate. The Contracting Authority further reserves the right to modify, combine, omit, repeat or introduce additional stages of the Competitive Flexible Procedure, and to reduce the number of participating suppliers at any stage, as described in the procurement documents. Further information regarding the procurement process will be provided within the relevant tender documentation issued at each stage.

Special regime

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement

Yes

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy

allowed

Enquiry period

Ends

15 Jul 2026, 16:00

Expected award period

Ends

15 Jan 2027, 23:59