901_24 Supply of Binder, Storage Tanks and Spray Tankers

Description

This REPLACES the previous Prior Information Notice as TENDER DOCUMENTATION IS NOW AVAILABLE (until the Expression of interest period closes), see below for further details. ESPO, on behalf of Leicestershire County Council (LCC), is seeking to renew its Supply of Binder, Storage Tanks and Spray Tankers framework, to assist with the undertaking of surface dressing works during the spring/summer season. It is anticipated that the new framework will be awarded in November 2024. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Requirements (applicable throughout the duration of the framework): • To be a member of The Road Emulsion Association. • To be a member of The Road Surface Treatments Association. • To hold and maintain a relevant third party Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) based Health and Safety accreditation, for example Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) or equivalent. • To hold and maintain a relevant third party fleet operating accreditation, for example Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) or equivalent. ESPO shall monitor the financial stability of the awarded Supplier during the period of the Framework Agreement by reference to credit ratings agency reports. ESPO shall obtain a credit score for the Supplier on or before the Framework start date as a base score and where a significant change in the credit score is identified over the life of the Framework Agreement, ESPO reserves the right to investigate the reasons for this significant change and at its discretion, take appropriate action in liaison with Leicestershire County Council. Please ensure that you access the ITT Event / Activity (Activity summary screen) for the tender documentation once an Expression of interest ('register interest’) has been completed (the attached guide is included for extra reference where required). Note: for any questions relating to the operation of the Portal itself, ProContract, these should be submitted to Proactis, and the following links (URL's) can be used for this for supplier support and system technical queries: https://www.proactis.com/uk/support-login/ or via https://suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.com/. Otherwise, any questions relating to the Tender content should be submitted to ESPO by accessing the 'Messages' section (after an Expression of interest has been completed). Keywords: Surface dressing, Binder, Storage Tanks, Highway, Spray Tankers, 901_24