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General Information
Country:   United Kingdom
City/Locality:   HERTFORD
Notice/Contract Number:   eu:265768-2010
Publication Date:   Sep 25, 2010
Deadline:   Oct 11, 2010
Buyer:   HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Original Language:   English

Contact Information
Address:   HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
HERTFORD, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom

Goods, Works and Services

 

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Notice type: 01122 - Contract notice
Regulation of Procurement: European Communities
EU Official Journal Publication: 174/2010, #265768-2010
Contract Nature: Works
Procedure Type: Restricted procedure
Type of Bid Required: Global or partial tender
Awarding Criteria: The most economic tender


Update: Sep 15, 2010


Notice type: 011EA - Additional information
Regulation of Procurement: European Communities
EU Official Journal Publication: 179/2010, #272252-2010
Referenced Document Number: 265768-2010
Contract Nature: Works
Procedure Type: Restricted procedure
Type of Bid Required: Global or partial tender
Awarding Criteria: The most economic tender


Update: Sep 25, 2010


Notice type: 011EA - Additional information
Regulation of Procurement: European Communities
EU Official Journal Publication: 187/2010, #284607-2010
Referenced Document Number: 265768-2010
Contract Nature: Works
Procedure Type: Restricted procedure
Type of Bid Required: Global or partial tender
Awarding Criteria: The most economic tender

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CONTRACT NOTICE
Works
SECTION I: CONTRACTING AUTHORITY
I.1) NAME, ADDRESSES AND CONTACT POINT(S)
Hertfordshire County Council
County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertfordshire
SG13 8DQ Hertford
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel. +44 1992556753
E-mail: hpp.procure@hertscc.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
General address of the contracting authority www.hertsdirect.org
Address of the buyer profile http//supplyhertfordshire.g3b.info/hpf/
Further information can be obtained at: As in above-mentioned contact
point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for
competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained at:
As in above-mentioned contact point(s)
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: As in above-mentioned
contact point(s)
I.2) TYPE OF THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND MAIN ACTIVITY OR ACTIVITIES
Regional or local authority
General public services
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting
authorities No
SECTION II: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT
II.1) DESCRIPTION
II.1.1) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority
Repair, adaptation, refurbishment and extension of buildings.
II.1.2) Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of
performance
Works
NUTS code UKH23
II.1.3) The notice involves
The establishment of a framework agreement
II.1.4) Information on framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Duration of the framework agreement: Duration in month(s): 48
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the
framework agreement
estimated cost excluding VAT
Range: between 16 000 000 and 32 000 000 GBP
II.1.5) Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
Repair and maintenance services of building installations. Hertfordshire
County Council wishes to appoint a range of contractors to an agreed
framework covering a wide range of building and construction services.
II.1.6) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
50700000
II.1.8) Division into lots
Yes
tenders should be submitted for one or more lots
II.2) QUANTITY OR SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT
II.2.1) Total quantity or scope
The framework will last for a maximum 48 month (4 year) period. It will
carry with it no exclusivity or guarantees of works, but is expected to
form the main framework for the commissioning of planned maintenance and
minor and major works for the Council. Access to the framework will be
granted to all Council Services, all Hertfordshire state maintained
schools, North Herts District Council, Three Rivers District Council,
Broxbourne Borough Council, East Herts District Council, St. Albans
District Council, Hertsmere Borough Council, Stevenage Borough Council,
Welwyn Hatfield District Council, Dacorum Borough Council, Watford Borough
Council, Stevenage Housing Association and Hertfordshire Constabulary
(possible values of works which have not been included in the estimated
value above)Further details of the requirement are available on the
following link: http://supplyhertfordshire.g2b.info/hpf/.
II.2.2) Options
No
INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 1
TITLE Complete building/structures/units
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Mobile accommodation.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
44211000
LOT NO: 2
TITLE Demolition, alteration/renovation
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Building maintenance.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
45111000
LOT NO: 3
TITLE Groundwork
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Building maintenance.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
77314000, 45112000
LOT NO: 4
TITLE Masonry work
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Building maintenance.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
45262500, 45262522
LOT NO: 5
TITLE Cladding/covering
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Roofing.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
44112400, 44112410, 44112420, 44112430, 45260000, 45261100, 45261200,
45261210, 45261211, 45261212, 45261220, 45261221, 45261410, 45261900,
45261910, 45261920, 44112500, 31518300
LOT NO: 6
TITLE Waterproofing
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Roofing.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
45260000, 45261420
LOT NO: 7
TITLE Linings/sheathing/dry partitioning
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Building maintenance.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
45324000, 44112300
LOT NO: 8
TITLE Windows/doors/stairs
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Building maintenance.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
44221000, 45441000, 44221100
LOT NO: 9
TITLE Surface finishes
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Building maintenance.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
45400000, 45432000
LOT NO: 10
TITLE Building fabric sundries
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Building maintenance.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
45320000, 39812500
LOT NO: 11
TITLE Paving/planting/fencing/site furniture
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Building maintenance.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
34928200, 34928220, 45233222, 45112700
LOT NO: 12
TITLE Disposal system
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Building maintenance.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
45232450, 45232451, 45232452, 45232453, 45332300, 45261320
LOT NO: 13
TITLE Piped supply system
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Mechanical and electrical maintenance and minor works.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
45330000
LOT NO: 14
TITLE Mechanical heating, cooling and refrigeration systems
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Mechanical and electrical maintenance and minor works.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
71333000, 45259300, 44621000, 42160000
LOT NO: 15
TITLE Ventilation and air conditioning systems
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Mechanical and electrical maintenance and minor works.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
42500000, 45331200, 39717000, 45331210, 39563530
LOT NO: 16
TITLE Electrical systems
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Mechanical and electrical maintenance and minor works.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
50116100, 45315100, 31214000, 31120000
LOT NO: 17
TITLE Communications, security, safety and protection systems
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Mechanical and electrical maintenance and minor works.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
31625000, 35120000, 42961000, 34926000, 31211000, 45312310
LOT NO: 18
TITLE Transport systems
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Mechanical and electrical maintenance and minor works.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
42416000
LOT NO: 19
TITLE Asbestos analytical services
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Asbestos.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
71600000
LOT NO: 20
TITLE Asbestos removal
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Asbestos.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
90650000, 45262660
LOT NO: 21
TITLE Tarmac and bitumen paving
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Paving.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
14213000
LOT NO: 22
TITLE Structural/carcassing metal/timber
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION
Building maintenance.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)
45223000
SECTION III: LEGAL, ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SECTION IV: PROCEDURE
IV.1) TYPE OF PROCEDURE
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted
IV.2) AWARD CRITERIA
IV.2.1) Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated
below
Price. Weighting 70
Quality. Weighting 30
IV.2.2) An electronic auction will be used
No
IV.3) ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
IV.3.1) File reference number attributed by the contracting authority
HCC Contract Reference Number: HCC1003781. Vault Tender Access Code:
QZV3R36V5H
IV.3.2) Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
No
IV.3.4) Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
4.10.2010 - 12:00
IV.3.6) Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be
drawn up
English.
SECTION VI: COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
VI.3) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for
economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However,
any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out
for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the
most economically advantageous tender.
Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council)
manages a diverse portfolio of property which supports the delivery of a
wide range of services to residents of Hertfordshire, including:
Children’s Services, Libraries, Fire and Rescue Service, Adult Care
provision and office accommodation. The Council also acts as the corporate
landlord for a large number of schools across the County. Including
schools across the County the property portfolio in June 2010 totalled
1,942 buildings with a cumulative value of £2.32bn.
The Council wishes to appoint a range of contractors to an agreed
framework covering a wide range of building and construction services. The
total amount of expenditure in 2009/10 against these types of works by the
Council and by schools was in the region of £16.3m.
The framework will last for a maximum 48 month (4 year) period. It will
carry with it no exclusivity or guarantees of works, but is expected to
form the main framework for the commissioning of planned maintenance and
minor and major works for the Council. Access to the framework will be
granted to all Council Services, all Hertfordshire state maintained
schools, North Herts District Council, Three Rivers District Council,
Broxbourne Borough Council, East Herts District Council, St. Albans
District Council, Hertsmere Borough Council, Stevenage Borough Council,
Welwyn Hatfield District Council, Dacorum Borough Council, Watford Borough
Council, Stevenage Housing Association and Hertfordshire Constabulary
(possible values of works which have not been included in the estimated
value above).
The framework will be split into lots, and bidders are able to apply for
as many lots as they feel eligible.
Each lot will cover a wide range of values of works, banded as follows:
— 0 GBP - 10 000 GBP,
— 10 000 GBP - 50 000 GBP,
— 50 000 GBP – 500 000 GBP.
Applicants are asked to indicate which bands in which lots they are
applying to deliver. Bids are not restricted to single bands and/or lots.
Works will be commissioned from the framework through mini competition.
Ongoing performance information will be collected. Successful applicants
will also be expected to remain active through engaging in
mini-competitions for works. The Council retains discretion to refresh
LOTS within the framework during its life.
The award criterion for this agreement will consist of a price/quality
split, price 70 % and quality 30 %, more detailed award criteria will be
provided within the tender documentation should you be successful through
to the tender stage.
Bidders day.
HCC will be holding a bidders day on the 20.9.2010 at County Hall,
Hertford, to present the aims of the Hertfordshire Property Procurement
Programme to potential participants. Interested parties may register for
this event by completing the online registration form available on the
following page:
http://www.hertsdirect.org/ufs/ufsmain?formid=PROP_PROCURE_BIDDERS
Registrations forms should be submitted by 15.9.2010. Places will be
allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The venue has a capacity of
200 persons.
Mandatory pass/fail questions.
Financial Details:
Applicants are advised that the Council will be carrying out a financial
assessment of all applicants, including an Experian check of their Audited
Accounts. Applicants that are deemed unsuitable as a result of this
financial assessment may not be taken forward to the tender stage.
Due to the current economic climate, Hertfordshire County Council reserves
the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations
tendering for this Contract at any time during the procurement process, to
ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain
financially viable to perform the Contract.
Insurance details.
In relation to the insurance details section of the PQQ, the Council
requires for this contract a minimum per incident of:
Employers liability insurance: 10 000 000 GBP.
Public liability insurance: 5 000 000 GBP.
Professional indemnity insurance: 5 000 000 GBP – for asbestos analytical
works only.
Applicants must state that they either have these levels already or would
be willing to obtain these levels before being awarded any contract.
In addition to the details required above, the following sections within
the pre-qualification questionnaire also have a pass / fail result:
— TUPE,
— Declaration,
— Statement of good standing.
Please note, the areas in the PQQ will be weighted as detailed below:
A Organisation identity 5 %.
B Financial information 20 %.
D Ability, technical & resources 50 %.
F Environmental management 5 %.
G Quality assurance 5 %.
H Health and safety 10 %.
I Equal opportunities 5 %.
Please be aware that failure on any of the areas stated above, or
requested as part of the associated financial PQQ details document, will
result in your bid being disregarded.
Please read this section carefully as it provides full instructions on how
to apply for this requirement.
Hertfordshire County Council has moved to a new way of e-Tendering and
worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint
procurement website called supply Hertfordshire. This website is supported
by BiP Solutions who provide a system called Delta-ets which is the
background platform to Supply Hertfordshire.
The pre-qualification process.
This tender is a two stage process and you will only be invited to tender
if you have successfully passed through the pre-qualification
questionnaire (PQQ) stage. If you wish to be considered as a tenderer you
must complete and submit a completed PQQ by 12:00 noon on 4.10.2010. PQQs
cannot be uploaded after the closing date/time. Any supporting documents
should be cross-referenced to the relevant question. If the Council
requires further information concerning your application form your
Organisation will be contacted.
Suppliers must read through this complete set of instructions and follow
the process before responding to this tender.
Your tender must be completed and submitted electronically through the
Delta eSourcing portal by the due date of 12 noon on the 4.10.2010.
The information and/or documents for this tender will be accessible at
https://hpf.delta-ets.com/delta. To be able to access these documents you
will need to register on the website to set up your account user details.
Once registered, you should log into your account. Click on Response
Manager within your dashboard and enter the access code QZV3R36V5H. You
should follow all instructions provided on the website and by the
authority to ensure your response is accurate and complete.
If you forget your username and/or password, please click on the forgotten
password link below the login box on the homepage.
Please keep this username and password secure, and do not pass it to any
third parties.
Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to
this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have
been asked to upload documents.
If you experience and problems or require any assistance, then please
contact the helpdesk via email at helpdesk@delta-ets.com or call +44
8452707050 for further assistance.
The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the tendering process
and not award a contract or to award only part of the opportunity
described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right then they
will not be responsible for, or pay the expenses or losses, which may be
incurred by any tenderer as a result.
The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in
the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the
law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the applicant
considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not
be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with
the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour
to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when
considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
before replying to such a request.
Due to the current economic climate, Hertfordshire County Council reserves
the right to carry out additional financial checks on all companies
tendering for this Contract at any time during the procurement process, to
ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain
financially viable to perform the Contract.
GO Reference: GO-201093-PRO-1872670.
VI.4) PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL
VI.4.2) Lodging of appeals
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: Hertfordshire
County Council will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill
period at the point information on the award of the contract is
communicated to tenderers.
If a complaint between the Council and the tenderer regarding the award of
a contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts
Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 5) provide for aggrieved parties who have
been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action
in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action
must be brought promptly (generally within 3 months). Where a contract has
not been entered into the Court may order the setting aside of the award
decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award
damages. If the contract has been entered into the Court may award damages
or declare the contract ineffective. Tenderers are advised to seek
independent legal advice in relation to remedies they can pursue under the
Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 5).
VI.5) DATE OF DISPATCH OF THIS NOTICE:
3.9.2010




Hertfordshire County Council, County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertfordshire,
UNITED KINGDOM-SG13 8DQHertford. Tel. +44 1992556753. E-mail:
hpp.procure@hertscc.gov.uk.
(Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, 8.9.2010,
2010/S 174-265768)
Instead of:
I.1) Name, address and contact point(s):
Address of the buyer profile: http//supplyhertfordshire.g3b.info/hpf/
Read:
I.1) Name, address and contact point(s):
Address of the buyer profile: http://supplyhertfordshire.g2b.info/hpf/
Other additional information
GO Reference: GO-2010913-PRO-1887057.




Hertfordshire County Council, County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertfordshire,
UNITED KINGDOM-SG13 8DQHertford. Tel. +44 1992556753. E-mail:
hpp.procure@hertscc.gov.uk.
(Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, 8.9.2010,
2010/S 174-265768)
Instead of:
IV.3.4) Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
4.10.2010 (12:00).
Read:
IV.3.4) Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
11.10.2010 (12:00).
Other additional information
The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for
economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However,
any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out
for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the
most economically advantageous tender.
Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council)
manages a diverse portfolio of property which supports the delivery of a
wide range of services to residents of Hertfordshire, including:
children’s services, libraries, fire and rescue service, adult care
provision and office accommodation. The Council also acts as the corporate
landlord for a large number of schools across the County. Including
schools across the County the property portfolio in June 2010 totalled 1
942 buildings with a cumulative value of 2.32bn GBP.
The Council wishes to appoint a range of contractors to an agreed
framework covering a wide range of building and construction services. The
total amount of expenditure in 2009/10 against these types of works by the
Council and by schools was in the region of 16 300 000 GBP.
The framework will last for a maximum 48 month (4 year) period. It will
carry with it no exclusivity or guarantees of works, but is expected to
form the main framework for the commissioning of planned maintenance and
minor and major works for the Council. Access to the framework will be
granted to all Council services, all Hertfordshire state maintained
schools, North Herts District Council, Three Rivers District Council,
Broxbourne Borough Council, East Herts District Council, St. Albans
District Council, Hertsmere Borough Council, Stevenage Borough Council,
Welwyn Hatfield District Council, Dacorum Borough Council, Watford Borough
Council, Stevenage Housing Association and Hertfordshire Constabulary
(possible values of works which have not been included in the estimated
value above).
The framework will be split into lots, and bidders are able to apply for
as many lots as they feel eligible.
Each lot will cover a wide range of values of works, banded as follows:
— 0 - 10 000 GBP,
— 10 000 - 50 000,
— 50 000 – 500 000.
Applicants are asked to indicate which bands in which lots they are
applying to deliver. Bids are not restricted to single bands and/or lots.
Works will be commissioned from the framework through mini competition.
Ongoing performance information will be collected. Successful applicants
will also be expected to remain active through engaging in
mini-competitions for works. The Council retains discretion to refresh
lots within the framework during its life.
The award criterion for this agreement will consist of a price/quality
split, price 70 % and quality 30 %, more detailed award criteria will be
provided within the tender documentation should you be successful through
to the tender stage.
Bidders day.
HCC will be holding a Bidders Day on the 20.9.2010 at County Hall,
Hertford, to present the aims of the Hertfordshire Property Procurement
Programme to potential participants. Interested parties may register for
this event by completing the online registration form available on the
following page:
http://www.hertsdirect.org/ufs/ufsmain?formid=PROP_PROCURE_BIDDERS.
Registrations forms should be submitted by 15.9.2010. Places will be
allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The venue has a capacity of
200 persons.
Mandatory pass/fail questions.
Financial details:
Applicants are advised that the Council will be carrying out a financial
assessment of all applicants, including an Experian check of their audited
accounts. Applicants that are deemed unsuitable as a result of this
financial assessment may not be taken forward to the tender stage.
Due to the current economic climate, Hertfordshire County Council reserves
the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations
tendering for this contract at any time during the procurement process, to
ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain
financially viable to perform the contract.
Insurance details:
In relation to the insurance details section of the PQQ, the Council
requires for this contract a minimum per incident of:
Employers liability insurance: 10 000 000 GBP.
Public liability insurance: 5 000 000 GBP.
Professional indemnity insurance: 5 000 000 GBP – for asbestos analytical
works only.
Applicants must state that they either have these levels already or would
be willing to obtain these levels before being awarded any contract.
In addition to the details required above, the following sections within
the pre-qualification questionnaire also have a pass/fail result:
— TUPE,
— Declaration,
— Statement of good standing.
Please note, the areas in the PQQ will be weighted as detailed below:
A Organisation identity 5 %;
B Financial information 20 %;
D Ability, technical & resources 50 %;
F Environmental management 5 %;
G Quality assurance 5 %;
H Health and safety 10 %;
I Equal opportunities 5 %.
Please be aware that failure on any of the areas stated above, or
requested as part of the associated financial PQQ details document, will
result in your bid being disregarded.
Please read this section carefully as it provides full instructions on how
to apply for this requirement.
Hertfordshire County Council has moved to a new way of e-tendering and
worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint
procurement website called Supply Hertfordshire. This website is supported
by BIP solutions who provide a system called Delta-ets which is the
background platform to Supply Hertfordshire.
The pre-qualification process:
This tender is a 2 stage process and you will only be invited to tender if
you have successfully passed through the pre-qualification questionnaire
(PQQ) stage. If you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete
and submit a completed PQQ on 4.10.2010 (12:00). PQQs cannot be uploaded
after the closing date/time. Any supporting documents should be
cross-referenced to the relevant question. If the Council requires further
information concerning your application form your organisation will be
contacted.
Suppliers must read through this complete set of instructions and follow
the process before responding to this tender.
Your tender must be completed and submitted electronically through the
Delta eSourcing portal by the due date on the 4.10.2010 (12:00).
The information and/or documents for this tender will be accessible at
https://hpf.delta-ets.com/delta. To be able to access these documents you
will need to register on the website to set up your account user details.
Once registered, you should log into your account. Click on response
manager within your dashboard and enter the access code QZV3R36V5H. You
should follow all instructions provided on the website and by the
authority to ensure your response is accurate and complete.
If you forget your username and/or password, please click on the forgotten
password link below the login box on the homepage.
Please keep this username and password secure, and do not pass it to any
third parties.
Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to
this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have
been asked to upload documents.
If you experience and problems or require any assistance, then please
contact the helpdesk via email at helpdesk@delta-ets.com or call +44
8452707050 for further assistance.
The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the tendering process
and not award a contract or to award only part of the opportunity
described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right then they
will not be responsible for, or pay the expenses or losses, which may be
incurred by any tenderer as a result.
The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in
the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the
law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the applicant
considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not
be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with
the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour
to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when
considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
before replying to such a request.
Due to the current economic climate, Hertfordshire County Council reserves
the right to carry out additional financial checks on all companies
tendering for this contract at any time during the procurement process, to
ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain
financially viable to perform the contract.
GO reference: GO-2010922-PRO-1915530.
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