HCC Nov 2022 - Framework Agreement for the Supply of Clay and Modelling Materials

Herts FullStop (trading arm of Hertfordshire County Council) as the Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of themselves and the Participant (Hampshire County Council) is out to procurement to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Clay and Modelling Materials. Further information in regard to this opportunity can be found in II. 2.

4) Description of the procurement field (OJEU Contract Notice refers). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.

3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Herts FullStop (HFS), the trading arm of Hertfordshire County Council is the lead Authority acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Clay and Modelling Materials. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term of four years. There is no extension period. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Contract will be approximately £93,000 across both Participating Authorities and for both Lots. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of four years with no option to extend. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council and other participating authorities will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement.Organisations should be aware that any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.