Multi-party Framework Agreement for Provision of Goods Contractors for Supply, Delivery, And Installation of Furniture

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This procurement seeks to establish a multi-party framework agreement for the supply, delivery, and installation of general office furniture to Laois County Council premises within County Laois. The framework is intended to cover anticipated furniture needs over its duration.

The scope of work for successful tenderers includes:

• Supply of Goods: Provision of general office furniture as detailed in Appendix 1 of the Request for Tender (RFT). Specific items mentioned include:
• Dark walnut desk
• Dark walnut cabinet
• Dark walnut pedestal
• Dark walnut cupboard
• Leather upholstery chair
• Office/library filling shelve
• Privacy pod
• Low profile chair with backrest
• Cable management system
• Delivery: Transportation of furniture to designated Laois County Council premises.
• Installation: Assembly and fitting of furniture at the specified locations.
• Ancillary Services: All prices quoted must be all-inclusive, covering shipping, packaging, delivery, and any other associated costs or expenses.
• Documentation: Provision of relevant documentation and manuals for supplied furniture, including but not limited to operation, certification, quality control, installation, care, maintenance, repair, testing, training, safety, storage, and disposal.

The framework agreement will have an initial term of 6 months, with the Contracting Authority reserving the right to extend the term for periods up to a maximum of 12 months in total, on the same terms and conditions. The estimated expenditure over the term and any extensions is €50,000 (excluding VAT).

3. Background & buyer context

Laois County Council is initiating this procurement to establish a framework agreement for the supply, delivery, and installation of general office furniture. The current RFT supersedes all previous documentation and communications. The Contracting Authority aims to encourage participation by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on a fair and equal basis, encouraging larger enterprises to consider how SMEs can be included in their proposals. The procurement is conducted under the open procedure as per the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Tenderers must meet the following criteria to be considered for evaluation:

• Turnover requirement: Not specified for this tender.
• Insurance: The successful tenderer must hold the following insurances for the term of the Goods Contract:
• Employer’s Liability: €13 Million
• Public Liability: €6.5 Million
• Product Liability: €6.5 Million
• Professional Indemnity: Not specified for this tender.
• Certifications: Not specified for this tender.
• Past experience: Not specified for this tender.
• Personnel: Not specified for this tender.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender, beyond the requirement for goods to be supplied to Laois County Council premises within County Laois.

Tenderers must also declare via the eESPD that they satisfy the financial and economic standing requirements and technical and professional ability requirements, and provide supporting documentation upon request.

5. Award criteria & scoring

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