Tenders Are Invited For Supply Of Toiletries And Associated Equipment

1. Introduction The Municipality Of Huizen Is Preparing A Possible Multiple Private Tender For The Supply Of Sanitary Consumables And Associated Equipment For Its Locations. In Preparation For This Possible Tender, [Name Of Organization] Wishes To Consult The Market. With This Market Consultation, The Municipality Wants To Gain Insight Into The Available Products, Innovative Solutions, Contract Types And Services That The Market Can Offer. The Results Of This Market Consultation Are Used To Determine The Purchasing Strategy And Draw Up The Tender Documents. 2. Purpose Of The Market Consultation With This Market Consultation, The Municipality Of Huizen Aims To: Gain Insight Into The Market And Potential Suppliers; To Take Note Of Available Products And Innovations; To Test The Feasibility Of Functional And Technical Requirements; Gain Insight Into Sustainable And Circular Solutions; Collect Information About Logistics Services And Service Concepts; Points Of Interest From The Market When Preparing A Possible Tender. 3. Intended Scope The Possible Assignment May Relate To One Or More Of The Product Groups Below: Toilet Paper; Towel Paper; Hand Soap; Air Fresheners; Toilet Seat Cleaners; Waste Bags For Sanitary Facilities; Dispensers For Toilet Paper, Towel Paper And Soap; Supply, Installation, Maintenance And Replacement Of Dispensers; Logistics Services, Inventory Management And (Urgent) Subsequent Deliveries. 4. Topics On Which The Municipality Of Huizen Would Like To Receive Market Information. The Municipality Of Huizen Invites Market Parties To Provide Information On, Among Others, The Following Topics: 4.1 Products And Range • Which Products And Product Variants Does Your Organization Offer? • What Developments Or Innovations Do You See Within Sanitary Facilities? • What Alternatives Are Available To Traditional Sanitary Products? 4.2 Sustainability And Circularity • What Sustainable And Circular Solutions Do You Offer? • What Options Are Available In The Areas Of: O Recycled Raw Materials; O Reduction Of Material Use; O Environmental Certifications; O Co₂ Reduction; O Circular Dispenser Systems? • How Can Sustainability Be Made Measurable Within An Agreement? 4.3 Dispensers And Sanitary Systems • What Types Of Dispensers Do You Recommend For Municipal Locations? • What Benefits Do Integrated Plumbing Systems Offer? • Are There Options For Usage Monitoring, Smart Dispensers Or Data-Driven Inventory Management? • How Are Installation, Maintenance And Replacement Organised? 4.4 Logistics And Services • What Delivery Frequencies Are Usual? • What Options Are Available For Inventory Management On Location Or By The Supplier? • What Service Levels Can Be Offered? • How Are Urgent Deliveries And Temporary Peaks In Use Handled? 4.5 Contract Forms And Cooperation • Which Contract Forms Are Common Within This Market? • Which Terms Are Appropriate? • What Possibilities Do You See For Performance-Oriented Agreements? • Which Risks And Points Of Attention Do You Advise The Municipality To Take Into Account? 5. Participation In The Market Consultation Market Parties Interested In Participating Are Invited To Send Their Response In Writing To The Municipality Of Huizen. In Your Response We Would Like To Receive: • A Brief Description Of Your Organization; • An Explanation Of Your Relevant Experience; • Answers To The Questions From This Market Consultation; • Any Recommendations Or Points Of Interest For The Municipality. The Municipality Prefers To Receive A Concise Response In Which The Most Important Information Is Clearly Presented. 6. Planning The Overall Planning Of This Market Consultation Can Be Found In Tenderned. The Municipality Of Huizen Can Ask Additional Questions Or Request Discussions With Market Parties Based On The Information Received. We Currently Spend Around €45,000 Per Year On These Products.