EC/0622 Design and Supply of Kitchens — 2 Lots.

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EC/0622 Design and Supply of Kitchens — 2 Lots.Scope — for the design and supply of kitchen furniture, sinks, taps, work surfaces and niche panelling.Framework time period: 1st Sept 2014 for a two year period with an option to extend for a further 2 years — so 2 + 1 + 1.Framework Agreement and Lots: This framework agreement will be split between 2 lots.This procurement will follow a restricted process with a total of 6 suppliers being forwarded to the ITT stage for both lots.The framework will run from 1st Sept 2014 for 2 years initially with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance.This framework agreement will be divided into two lots dependant on the use of the kitchens:Lot 1 — Kitchens/ Pantrys in Communal Halls of Residence,Lot 2 — Kitchens for flatted Accommodation.The Framework Agreement will be awarded in 2 separate lots.The University will be looking to appoint one different supplier to each lot. The successful suppliers will not be allocated more than one LOT but will be asked to act on a “reserve” basis to each other in the event that one of the suppliers is unable to fulfil their contractual obligations for any reason.Suppliers will be able to bid for one or both lots. In the event that one supplier is successful in both lots then the University reserves the right to choose which lot to allocate to the successful supplier.A price /quality ratio (PQR) for this tender will be set at 60 % quality/40 % price.In addition to the PQR ratio above it will be a mandatory requirement that all kitchens have a 20-25 year life expectancy for kitchen strength.