Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc
200 Dunkeld Road
Perth
PH1 3AQ
Contact
Susan Beveridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
SC213460
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc
Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road
Perth
PH1 3AQ
Contact
Susan Beveridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
SC213461
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Tree maintenance services, including (but not limited to) the following:
• Planning and programming of tree and shrub cutting, clearing and planting activity;
• Ground surveying of existing overhead line (OHL) networks to inform scope for Work Packages and inform programming/planning;
• Clearance of trees and vegetation for the construction of new OHLs, underground cabling (UGC) and structures;
• Clearance of trees and vegetation for the ongoing maintenance of new OHLs, UGC and structures;
• Survey, risk assessment and clearance of trees/vegetation to achieve ETR 132/CIC Resilience;
• Planting of replacement trees, woodland areas and landscape screening;
• Maintenance of replacement trees, woodland areas and landscape screening;
• Emergency response and assistance with tree clearance during bad weather events;
• Sale of timber;
• Application of pesticides;
• Clearance of trees and vegetation around grid substation sites and other associated services etc.
Full details of the opportunity can be found at https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/ under "Current Opportunities"
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £56,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 1 Distribution North Caledonia
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 1 Distribution North Caledonia
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 4 x 1 year extension periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 2 Distribution Tayside
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 2 Distribution Tayside
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 4 x 1 year extension periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 3 Distribution Argyll and South West
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 3 Distribution Argyll and South West
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 4 x 1 year extension periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 4 Distribution Argyll and West Islands
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 4 Distribution Argyll and West Islands
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 4 x 1 year extension periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 5 Distribution Argyll and West North
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 5 Distribution Argyll and West North
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 4 x 1 year extension periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 6 Distribution Skye and Highlands West
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 6 Distribution Skye and Highlands West
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 4 x 1 year extension periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 7 Distribution Highlands South
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 7 Distribution Highlands South
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 4 x 1 year extension periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 8 Distribution Highlands North
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 8 Distribution Highlands North
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 4 x 1 year extension periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 9 Transmission Highland
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 9 Transmission Highland
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 4 x 1 year extension periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 10 Transmission North East
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 10 Transmission North East
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 4 x 1 year extension periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 11 Transmission Tayside
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FW Services - Tree Maintenance Scotland - Multi Site 0327 - Lot 11 Transmission Tayside
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 4 x 1 year extension periods
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
21 March 2022
Local time
11:59pm
Changed to:
Date
28 March 2022
See the change notice.
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: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
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.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
SSE Plc
1 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6AY
Country
United Kingdom