Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Highland College UHI
Carmichael Way
Fort William
PH33 6FF
Telephone
+44 1397874000
Fax
+44 1397874001
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA16402
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufaturing System
Reference number
CS-WHC-18679
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £590,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 42121000 - Hydraulic or pneumatic power engines and motors
- 42121100 - Hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders
- 42132130 - Pneumatic valve actuators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
West Highland College
Carmichael Way
Fort William
PH33 6FF
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs with comprehensive Teachware and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65%
Price - Weighting: 35%
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 247-615538
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CS-WHC-18679
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Festo Didactic GmbH & Co. KG
Rechbergstrasse 3
Denkendorf
73770
Telephone
+44 7761961464
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE - GERMANY
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £596,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Contractors must complete the ESPD questionnaire within the PCS(-T) system and submit an ESPD response as per Appendix G - Sub-Contractor ESPD Response, for each proposed sub-contractor to be used.
Please refer to question within 4B.5 of the ESPD and Economic and financial standing section of the Contract Notice. Bidders must confirm they can provide the following supporting evidence prior to award:
- Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = GBP 5 Million
- Product Liability Insurance = GBP 2 Million
- Public Liability Insurance = GBP 5 Million
Please refer to question within 4B.6 of the ESPD and Economic and financial standing section of the Contract Notice. The following evidence will be requested with tender submissions in order to conduct analysis of organisation’s financial standing:
- Contractors are required to submit 2 years audited accounts including profit & loss statements, or equivalent before the tender submission deadline.
Alternatively, if you are unable to provide the required accounting information – e.g. a new business without the required accounts, please provide a banker’s letter demonstrating their willingness to support your organisation over the term of the Contract.
Information provided for ESPD Part III and IV will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis, where:
Pass = meets requirements as stated in Contract Notice.
Fail = does not meet requirements as stated in Contract Notice.
The relevant accounts information should be uploaded to PCS(-T) in the general attachments area of the Commercial Envelope.
In summary the following must be completed and returned/submitted as stated within the ESPD and ITT documents:
- ESPD questionnaire with PCS-T including confirmation of required insurances - by tender deadline.
- 2 years audited accounts or equivalent as detailed above - by tender deadline.
- Appendices A – Form of tender
B – Freedom of Information
C – Good & Service Term & Conditions, prior to award
D – SSC Code of Conduct, by the ender deadline
(SC Ref:647731)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Fort William Sheriff Court
High Street
Fort William
Country
United Kingdom