Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
Contact
Kirsty Steven
Telephone
+44 1738475000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
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
PKC12465 Air Quality Monitoring and Associated Services
Reference number
PKC12465
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Perth and Kinross Council (‘PKC’) carry out a wide range of work relating to air quality ('AQ') including, but not limited to, operation of continuous monitoring sites, monitoring and reporting on identified Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs), and modelling to inform decision making. PKC are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to a multi-Lot Framework Agreement for Air Quality Monitoring and associated services,
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £760,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Air Quality Monitoring and Reporting
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance
Perth & Kinross Council area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
PKC are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide and operate continuous real time monitoring stations and to manage and upload the data output from the monitoring stations to the Air Quality in Scotland website. The monitors are required to be of the type which continuously monitor ambient pollutant concentrations in situ and automatically produce results. More detailed information on the requirements and services to be provided under this Lot can be found in the Specification of Requirements document.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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.2.14) Additional information
The value of contracts awarded under this Lot is estimated to be in the range of 440,000GBP - 500000GBP over the term of the Framework Agreement (including optional extension periods). However, it should be noted that this expenditure is heavily dependent upon grant funding being made available to PKC by external organisations e.g. the Scottish Government.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Air Quality Projects and Modelling
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90731100 - Air quality management
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance
Perth & Kinross Council area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
PKC are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced supplier to undertake air quality related projects and modelling as well reporting activity on air quality related issues. More detailed information on the requirements and services to be provided under this Lot can be found in the Specification of Requirements document.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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.2.14) Additional information
The value of contracts awarded under this Lot is estimated to be in the range of 160,000GBP - 200000GBP over the term of the Framework Agreement (including optional extension periods). However, it should be noted that this expenditure is heavily dependent upon grant funding being made available to PKC by external organisations e.g. the Scottish Government.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Air Quality Campaigns and Promotional Activities
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance
Perth & Kinross Council area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
PKC are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced supplier to design, plan, organise and run events and campaigns on behalf of PKC for projects promoting improvements in air quality and trying to change behaviours, for example in relation to how people travel. More detailed information on the requirements and services to be provided under this Lot can be found in the Specification of Requirements document.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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.2.14) Additional information
The value of contracts awarded under this Lot is estimated to be in the range of 40,000GBP - 6000GBP over the term of the Framework Agreement (including optional extension periods). However, it should be noted that this expenditure is heavily dependent upon grant funding being made available to PKC by external organisations e.g. the Scottish Government.
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
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: 2023/S 000-029685
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Air Quality Monitoring and Reporting
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
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: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ricardo AEA Ltd
18 Blythswood Square
Glasgow
G2 4BG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Air Quality Projects and Modelling
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
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: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Quality Consultants Ltd
23 Coldharbour Road, Bristol
Bristol
BS6 7JT
Telephone
+44 1179741086
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Air Quality Campaigns and Promotional Activities
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 February 2024
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: 1
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
Ricardo AEA Ltd
18 Blythswood Square
Glasgow
G2 4BG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
For Lot 1 only, the bidder must hold UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation or equivalent.
A Credit Reference may be undertaken prior to appointment to the Framework Agreement; bidders will therefore be expected to have a satisfactory Credit Reference rating.
The Framework will represent the Council’s approved sourcing route for the commodities described in the requirements. Tenderers should note that there is no guarantee of any continuity of business and that any quantities and values stipulated are estimated only.
(SC Ref:758138)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Perth Sheriff Court
Tay Street
Perth
Country
United Kingdom