- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Supply and Installation of Outdoor Play Areas
- Lot 3. Design, Supply and Installation of Multi-Use Games Areas
- Lot 4. Design, Supply and Installation of Wheeled Sports Areas
- Lot 6. Design, Supply and Installation of Artificial Surfaces
- Lot 11. Supply and Delivery
- Lot 5. Design of Artificial Surfaces
- Lot 7. Supply and Installation of Safer Surfacing
- Lot 8. Installation
- Lot 9. Annual Inspection
- Lot 10. Maintenance
- Lot 1. Design, Supply and Installation of Outdoor Play Areas
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
construction@scotland-excel.org.uk
Telephone
+44 3003001200
Fax
+44 1416187423
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
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
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Outdoor Play and Sports Facilities Framework
Reference number
0420
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
This framework will provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a range of works, goods and services, including the design, supply, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of outdoor play and sports facilities which include, but are not limited to, outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks, outdoor learning areas, multi-use games areas, wheeled sports areas and artificial surfaces.
For more information about the requirements for each lot: Please see summary information, below, and the tender documentation which is available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise .
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000
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
Supply and Installation of Outdoor Play Areas
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this lot is for supply and installation of outdoor play areas which will include outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks and outdoor learning areas.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, within the Procurement Documents Tenderers are able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they are able to service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Contract will run from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two twelve month periods until 31 July 2026
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.2.14) 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design, Supply and Installation of Multi-Use Games Areas
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this lot is for design, supply and installation of multi-use games areas.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, within the Procurement Documents, Tenderers are able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they are able to service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Contract will run from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two twelve month periods until 31 July 2026
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.2.14) 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design, Supply and Installation of Wheeled Sports Areas
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 45233200 - Various surface works
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this lot is for design, supply and installation of wheeled sports areas for use by a variety of wheeled sports including, but not limited to, skateboards, micro scooters, BMX and inline skates.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, within the Procurement Documents, Tenderers are able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they are able to service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Contract will run from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two twelve month periods until 31 July 2026.
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.2.14) 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design, Supply and Installation of Artificial Surfaces
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212213 - Sport markings works
- 45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground
- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 45236000 - Flatwork
- 45236119 - Repair work on sports fields
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this lot is for design, supply and installation of artificial surfaces which includes, but is not limited to, second generation (2G) and third generation (3G) pitches intended for sports such as football, hockey and rugby.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, within the Procurement Documents, Tenderers are able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they are able to service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Contract will run from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two twelve month periods until 31 July 2026.
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.2.14) 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and Delivery
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 37440000 - Fitness equipments
- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 37412000 - Water-sports equipment
- 37450000 - Field and court sports equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this lot is for the supply and delivery of equipment relating to outdoor play areas, outdoor learning areas, safer surfaces, outdoor gym areas, artificial surfaces, wheeled sports areas and multi-use games areas and any further ancillary materials, components, surfacing or fencing related to these areas.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, within the Procurement Documents, Tenderers are able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they are able to service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Contract will run from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two twelve month periods until 31 July 2026
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.2.14) 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design of Artificial Surfaces
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this lot is for design artificial surfaces which includes, but is not limited to, second generation (2G) and third generation (3G) pitches intended for sports such as football, hockey and rugby.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, within the Procurement Documents, Tenderers are able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they are able to service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Contract will run from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two twelve month periods until 31 July 2026.
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.2.14) 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and Installation of Safer Surfacing
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45236110 - Flatwork for sports fields
- 45236119 - Repair work on sports fields
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45212213 - Sport markings works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this lot is for safer surfacing in outdoor play areas including outdoor play parks, outdoor gyms and outdoor learning areas.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, within the Procurement Documents, Tenderers are able to offer on a defined ‘region’ basis, within which they may offer on a defined ‘region’ basis, within which they may select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they are able to service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Contract will run from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two twelve month periods until 31 July 2026.
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.2.14) 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Installation
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45236000 - Flatwork
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
- 45212140 - Recreation installation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this lot is for supply and installation of safer surfacing in outdoor play areas including outdoor play parks, outdoor gyms and outdoor learning areas.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, within the Procurement Documents, Tenderers are able to offer on a defined ‘region’ basis, within which they may select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they are able to service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Contract will run from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two twelve month periods until 31 July 2026.
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.2.14) 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Annual Inspection
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this lot is for primarily annual inspection of outdoor play parks however may also include other inspections for outdoor play areas, outdoor gym areas, outdoor learning areas and Multi-Use Games Areas.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, within the Procurement Documents, Tenderers are able to offer on a defined ‘region’ basis, within which they may select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they are able to service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Contract will run from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two twelve month periods until 31 July 2026.
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.2.14) 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Maintenance
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
- 45212213 - Sport markings works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this lot is for maintenance and repair of outdoor play areas, outdoor gym areas, multi-use games areas, wheeled
sports areas and artificial surfaces.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, within the Procurement Documents, Tenderers are able to offer on a defined ‘region’ basis, within which they may select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they are able to service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Contract will run from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two twelve month periods until 31 July 2026.
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.2.14) 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design, Supply and Installation of Outdoor Play Areas
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this lot is for design, supply and installation of outdoor play areas which will include outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks and outdoor learning areas.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, within the Procurement Documents, Tenderers are able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they are able to service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Contract will run from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two twelve month periods until 31 July 2026.
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.2.14) 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTIONS 4A.2 - Suitability: Tenderers bidding for lot 9 - Annual Inspection only, are required to confirm that inspection will be carried out by competent persons who have suitable training, experience and qualifications such as through The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) or Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) or equivalent.
Further to the identified selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the"0420 OPSF Information and Instructions to Tenderers incl Evaluation Methodology" document, which can be found in the in the "Buyer Attachments" area, within ITT 40102.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into Lots, these Economic and Financial Standing selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.
SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTIONS 4B.5.1 AND 4B.5.2 - Insurance Requirements
SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTIONS 4B.6 - Other Economic and Financial Requirements
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTIONS 4B.5.1 AND 4B.5.2 - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
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:
ALL LOTS
EMPLOYERS (COMPULSORY) LIABILITY = in accord with Regulation 5 of the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1998 (as amended) to a minimum indemnity limit of 5 million GBP for each and every claim.
PUBLIC/PRODUCTS LIABILITY = to a minimum of 10 million GBP for each and every claim and in the aggregate in respect of Products.
MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE = to a minimum of 5million GBP each and every claim in respect of third party property damage and unlimited in respect of injury.
LOTS 1, 3, 4, 5 and 9 ONLY:
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY (LOTS 1,3,4,5 AND 9 ONLY)= to a minimum of 5million GBP each and every claim in respect of third party property damage and unlimited in respect of injury.
SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4B.6 - OTHER ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum level(s) of standards required: The bidder is to confirm that a search of the bidder against Equifax’s Protect will not return a ‘Warning’ or ‘Caution’ returnable code or any neutral code, unless the bidder confirms that it can provide any other document which Scotland Excel considers appropriate to prove to Scotland Excel (acting within its permitted discretion under the applicable public procurement rules) that the bidder does / would not represent an unmanageable risk should it be appointed onto the proposed Framework Contract.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.1.2 - Works Contracts (Lot 6 ONLY)
SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.10 - Subcontracting
SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1 - Quality Management Procedures
SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1 - Health and Safety Procedures
SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2 - Environmental Management Systems or Standards
In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into lots, these Technical and Professional Ability selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Further to the identified selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the "0420 OPSF Information and Instructions to Tenderers incl Evaluation Methodology" document, which can be found in the in the "Buyer Attachments" area, within ITT 40102.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Framework Contract and contracts to be called off thereunder (to the extent known or settled at this stage), please see the procurement documents).
Scotland Excel will require the members of any tendering group of entities (including, but not limited to consortium members, members of a group of economic operators and/or sub-contractors) to be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the contract (no matter the legal form taken by those entities in order to enter into the contract).
For further information relative to the submission of consortia tenders, tenders by groups of economic operators and sub-contracting, please refer to the procurement documentation including (without limitation) the "0420 OPSF Information and Instructions to Tenderers incl Evaluation Methodology" document, which can be found in the in the "Buyer Attachments" area, within ITT 40102.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 35
four.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
Additional information about electronic auction
Tenderers are advised that whether electronic auction, electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each Scotland Excel Council, associate member or other bodies participating which will be settled by them during the procedure for the call-off of a contract under this proposed framework agreement.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-029155
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
21 March 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
14 April 2022
Local time
12:00pm
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
Tender must be valid until: 19 September 2022
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
21 March 2022
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
Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body and is procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and successor bodies):
A) The 32 local authorities in Scotland as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/aboutus/ourmembers.aspx
B) Scotland Excel associate members as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx
C) any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland)Act 2014.
D) Tayside Contracts
E) Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies.
F) Scottish Prison Service (SPS) and all establishments owned and managed by the Scottish Ministers through the Scottish Prison Service;
G) Scottish National Health Service Authorities and Trusts, including Any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978)
H) Scottish Ministers, Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies and offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices, listed at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies
Tenderers are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to the proposed framework agreement set out in section IV.1.3 of this contract notice is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less tenderers than the envisaged maximum number to the proposed framework agreement.
Tenderers are advised that whether electronic auction, electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each Scotland Excel Council, Associate Member or other Bodies Participating which will be settled by them during the procedure for the call-off of a contract under this proposed framework agreement.
Rebates apply to this framework.
Tenderers are also advised of particular provisions relative to compensation event uplifts.
Further information regarding the operation of the framework and tendering requirements can be found within the tender documentation which is available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise. In particular, tenderers are advised to note that award criteria and requirements vary for each individual lot, and that a minimum bid threshold applies to lot 11.
Scotland Excel have provided a webinar link providing tendering guidance for suppliers Link:(https://youtu.be/rY9UG5FH_qc)
In line with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Contract and Framework agreements may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases. Further details of the cases this is permitted can be found in the document "0420 OPSF - Regulation 72", within the "Information & Instructions" folder in the "Buyer Attachments" area of the PCS-T project for this procurement.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 18978. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that, Scotland Excel intends to include community benefit requirements. As part of your response within the Technical criteria, Bidders will be requested to commit to delivery of community benefits in accordance with the methodology outlined in the procurement documents.
(SC Ref:679728)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.