Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Characterising Electromagnetic Fields and Impacts
Reference number
CASE / 700977
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
A Targeted Approach To Characterising EMF From Subsea Cables and Understanding Potential Impacts on Fish and Benthic Species
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £145,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Government invites a tender from a suitable Service Provider to provide a targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields (EMF) from subsea cables and their potential impacts on fish and benthic species.
The Service Provider will provide a technical but accessible review of present methods employed to characterise EMFs and their effects on species. The review will include an assessment of EMF modelling with relevant cable scenarios, methods to measure EMFs in addition to methods to assess impacts on receptive species, with a suite of associated recommendations.
This tender will contribute to the overall understanding of EMF emissions and how species effects may be assessed. This is a precursor to understanding potential population level impacts. The critique of methods, and recommendations will improve subsequent efforts to experimentally assess effects on marine species and support future planning and consenting of sustainable offshore wind.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: UNDERSTANDING THE REQUIREMENT / Weighting: 45
Quality criterion - Name: PROJECT RESOURCE / EXPERTISE / Weighting: 32.5
Quality criterion - Name: SCHEDULE OF WORK / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: QUALITY & RISK / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: CLIMATE EMERGENCY / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: COMMUNITY BENEFITS / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: FAIR WORK FIRST / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £145,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
14
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Purchaser reserves the right extend the contract for a period of up to 3 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract value is not anticipated to exceed 145,000 GBP inclusive of optional extensions.
In accordance with Regulation 72(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the volume of services may be modified at the sole discretion of the Purchaser from the estimated volume specified in the contract.
The Pricing Schedule of the Contract provides a mechanism to manage adjustment the services IF required.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
4B.4 - Financial Ratios
4B.5.1a/b and 4B.5.2 - Insurance
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
4B.4 - Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of not less than 1.0
Current Ratio will be calculated as follows:
Total Current Assets divided by Total current liabilities.
There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.
4B.5.1 - It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
4B.5.1b - Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5,000,000 GBP
4B.5.2 - Public Liability Insurance (including Abuse Liability) = 5,000,000 GBP
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
4C.1.2 - Relevant Experience
4C.4 - Supply Chain Management/Tracking Systems Used
4C.7 - Environmental Management
4C.10 - Proportion (%) to be Sub-Contracted
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
4C.1.2 - Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies within the past 356 months.
4C.4 - If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of:
a. their standard payment terms
b. ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year.
If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance.
Note:
Accepted evidence includes but is not limited to:
- extract of terms & conditions detailing standard payment terms
- a summarised accounts payable report showing payment on time performance
- credit report
4C.7 - Bidders are required to provide details of the environmental management measures which will be available when performing the contract:
4C.10 - Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
10 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Single Procurement Document will be scored on a pass/fail basis.
Award Criteria Questions can be found in the ITT together with the weightings.
Question scoring methodology for award criteria outlined in Invitation to Tender.
Bidders must complete the SPD (Scotland) to demonstrate adherence to the exclusion and selection criteria for this procurement.
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: Community benefits have been considered and are not directly related to the type of services required. However, the standard information in the Scottish Government approach to community benefits will be inserted into the ITT and bidders will be asked to outline their approach to community benefits as a non-scored response. If successful, the winning bidder will be required to discuss the content of their community benefit proposal and agree a plan for the delivery of the agreed community benefits which will become a condition of the contract.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 28339. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
edinburgh@scottishcourts.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom