HCC11/22- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Waste Containers For Hertfordshire's Recycling Network

A need has arisen to introduce additional 37 cubic yard open containers to the network to alleviate current pressures on haulage.

The addition of new containers will also coincide with the opening of the new Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre, whereby we require the supply of 15 cu yard heavy duty swagged sided hooklift open containers and 40 cu yard heavy duty closed top containers Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the 'Council') therefore, wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of the containers (hereinafter referred to as 'Goods') and is seeking a suitably qualified Contractors to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise.

A list of the Goods required is given in the Specification (Schedule 1).

You are invited to submit your tender for these Goods.

The Goods required under this Framework Agreement have been split into the following Lots: Lot 1: 37 x 40 CU Yard Heavy Duty Hooklift Open Containers Lot 2: 6 x 15 CU Yard Heavy Duty Swaged Sided Hooklift Open Containers Lot 3: 2 x 40 CU Yard Enclosed Hooklift Roll On/Off Container Tenderers will be permitted to Bid for all Lots.

Though there is no requirement to bid for each individual Lot.

One Supplier (only) will be awarded to each individual Lot.

Note to tenderers: Delivery of 17 out of the total required number of 40 cu yard heavy duty hooklift open containers along with the 2 x 15 cu yard heavy duty swagged sided hooklift open containers and the 6 x 40 cu yard heavy duty closed top containers must be received by 17th March 2023.

The remaining 20 40 cu yard heavy duty hooklift open containers must be delivered by 28th April 2023.

Part delivery throughout February, March and April is acceptable, provided the dates above are met.

The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is up to a maximum of GBP 500,000.00 The Framework Agreement may be awarded for a period of up to Four (4) years Unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement.

Please note that the requirements of the Framework Agreement will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.

In addition, there will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council 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.