Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
131 St Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5JF
Telephone
+44 14133333115
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10382
one.1) Name and addresses
Glasgow City Council
40 John St, City Chambers
Glasgow
G2 1DU
corporateprocurement@glasgow.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1412872000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00196
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport Scotland
2nd Floor, George House, 36 North Hanover Street
Glasgow
G1 2AD
Telephone
+44 1412727100
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00099
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
https://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
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Clyde Metro Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Framework
Reference number
24-015
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The object of this procurement exercise is to establish a multi-disciplinary consultancy services framework to support the completion of stage two of the Case for Investment for the Clyde Metro project. This framework will be for eight lots as follows:
Lot One: Transport Planning & Modelling
Lot Two: Transport Engineering
Lot Three: Land Use Planning & Placemaking
Lot Four: Business Cases & Economic Assessment
Lot Five: Environment
Lot Six: Impact Assessments
Lot Seven: Legal & Commercial
Lot Eight: Marketing, Branding & Communications
Tenders can bid for inclusion on any number of lots.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
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
Transport Engineering
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71311220 - Highways engineering services
- 45234111 - City railway construction work
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45234120 - Urban railway works
- 45234129 - Urban railway track construction works
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any or all of our transport engineering requirements in relation to the Clyde Metro.
Transport Engineering
Fixed route public transport engineering including planning, design, systems maintenance and optimisation
Permanent Way Design for a variety of fixed route public transport modes
Fixed route public transport systems operational policy and procedures
Fixed route public transport signalling and control systems
Roads, Highways, Bridges & Infrastructure Engineering
Pedestrian Way Design
Cycleway Design
Heavy and light rail engineering systems design including rolling stock and power systems
Advise on New Fleet Commissioning, Lifespans, Maintenance and Replacement processes across a variety of public transport modes
Specialised Transport Engineering Services for Bus, Train and Mass Transit Station Development including Mobility Hubs and associated facilities to assist with public transport integration
Civil, Structural & Geotechnical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Tunnelling including Refurbishment and Maintenance
Groundwater, Geotechnical and Topographical services
Drainage Design and Water and Waste Water Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Building Design and Refurbishment including depots and maintenance facilities
Utilities Design and Relocation
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
High voltage power supply and distribution systems design
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design
Heating / Energy System and Lighting Design
Consultation & Engagement
Assist with the preparation of consultation responses and parliamentary inquiries on Clyde Metro matters
Consultation and engagement with elected members, stakeholders, businesses and communities
Development of stakeholder management plans and stakeholder mapping
Miscellaneous
Quantity Surveying
Practical application of new technologies and related design solutions for their implementation
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Framework Management / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Resilience of Personnel / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Risks Mitigations and Opportunities / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SPT reserves the right to extend the framework duration by 12 months. After which the framework may be renewed.
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
Land-Use Planning & Placemaking
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any or all of our land-use planning and placemaking requirements in relation to the Clyde Metro.
Land-use Planning
Advising and assisting with the preparation of responses to Planning Legislation, National Planning Framework, Regional Spatial Strategies, Local Development Plans including Local Place Plans, Applications and other consultations & matters related to land use policy, plans, development planning and development management
Assist with preparation for Inquiries
Representation at Inquiries
Assist with the preparation of input to relevant sections of the planning acts in relation to planning agreements
Liaise with third-party partners and consultants for the development of relevant sections of the planning acts in relation to planning agreements
Advising on Planning matters in relation to land and property including the application of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs)
Negotiation with land and property owners
Advise on the identification, ownership and regeneration of vacant and derelict land
Assessment of development capacity
Assessment of housing land availability and identification of sites for housing development
Advise on development density and land-use composition
Advise on Land Value Capture mechanisms and calculation of estimated uplifts
Advise on incorporating and delivering Community Wealth Building (CWB)
Development of regeneration plans and strategies
Development of policy and guidance including in relation to:
Developer Contributions / Planning Agreements, under the planning acts, to fund / support delivery of transport infrastructure and services
Pre-application consultation
Local Development Plans and associated Supplementary Guidance
Safeguarding and land assembly for transport infrastructure and alignments
Placemaking
Advise on practical application of the Place Principle, Place Standard and wider Placemaking matters including Placemending and delivery of local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods to help achieve a people centred, place-based approach
Development of design principles and guidance for urban environments
Undertake urban design and architectural services in a variety of contexts
Development of place-based masterplans which incorporate and promote the spatial principles and policies of the National Planning Framework
Development of corridor masterplans and realisation of wider place-based benefits
Consultation & Engagement
Assist with the preparation of consultation responses and parliamentary inquiries on Clyde Metro matters
Consultation and engagement with elected members, stakeholders, businesses and communities
Development of stakeholder management plans and stakeholder mapping
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Framework Management / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Resilience of Personnel / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Risk Mitigations and Opportunities / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SPT reserves the right to extend the framework duration by 12 months. After which the framework may be renewed.
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
Business Cases & Economic Assessment
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any or all of our business cases and economic assessment requirements in relation to the Clyde Metro.
Business Cases
Development of Strategic, Outline and Final Business Cases in line with HM Treasury’s 5-case model and Scottish Government guidance
Review and audit of Strategic, Outline and Final Business Cases or their constituent components
Advising on best practice in relation to the development of Strategic, Outline and Final Business Cases
Definition and review of Critical Success Factors for implementation of mass transit schemes
Facilitating Workshops associated with the development of Strategic, Outline and Final Business Cases
Economic Assessment
Cost Benefit Analysis and calculation of Benefit to Cost Ratios, Net Present Value, Net Present Costs and Net Present Benefits
Identification and calculation of Wider Economic Benefits and their distribution
Calculation of Gross Value Added (GVA) impacts
Calculation of employment impacts
Assessment of costs and benefits to the public sector as well as costs and benefits to the private sector
Disaggregation of economic impacts by geographical area, socio-economic group, demographics, industry sector, etc.
Assessment of displacement and additionality at local, regional and national levels
Advising on opportunities for inward investment
Sensitivity testing of costs and benefits including switching values analysis
Scenario testing reflecting major technical, economic and political uncertainties
Identification, assessment and categorisation of benefits into:
cash releasing benefits (CRB)
monetisable non-cash releasing benefits (non CRB)
quantifiable but not readily monetisable benefits (QB)
qualitative but not readily quantifiable benefits (Qual)
Finance
Assessment of finance and funding sources including green models as well as potential income generators including their viability and applicability
Assist with the preparation and submission of bids / claims for external third-party funding
Advise on affordability and the funding envelope for programmes and projects
Advise on phasing of funding and finance in relation to forecast capital and revenue expenditure
Identification of peak funding and finance requirements within the context of a long-term programme
Advising on options to deliver best value and to minimise any costs of borrowing incurred
Project Management
Development and review of programme level and project level work programmes including the phasing of workstreams / delivery
Development, review and integration of stakeholder communications and engagement with programme requirements including statutory consultations
Identifying, facilitating and coordinating interdependencies between programmes and projects including those being delivered by stakeholders
Management consultancy services including advising on proposed approach to programme and project delivery, best practice and lessons learned from similar projects
Development and review of programme and project assurance frameworks
Compliance reviews and identification of corrective actions where necessary
Advise on and review of programme and project governance arrangements
Advise on resourcing, skills, capabilities and capacity
Managing and overseeing a programme including coordination of multiple workstreams and delivery partners
Risk Management
Identification and mitigation of risks using risk assessment and management processes
Development, review and auditing of risk registers
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Framework Management / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Resilience of Personnel / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Risk Mitigations and Opportunities / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SPT reserves the right to extend the framework duration by 12 months. After which the framework may be renewed.
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
Environment
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any or all of our environment requirements in relation to the Clyde Metro.
Undertake environmental screening and scoping assessments in accordance with legislative requirements
Develop and carry out strategic environmental assessments of policies, plans, projects and operations
Develop and carry out carbon impact assessments of policies, plans, projects and operations
Develop and carry out energy efficiency assessments of policies, plans, projects and operations
Develop and carry out climate change adaptation assessments of policies, plans, projects and operations
Develop and carry out flood risk assessments of policies, plans, projects and operations
Develop and carry out habitat regulations assessments of policies, plans, projects and operations
Develop climate change adaptation, biodiversity, decarbonisation and energy efficiency strategies, plans and projects
Monitoring and evaluation of adaptation, biodiversity, decarbonisation and energy efficiency policies, plans and projects
Identify environmentally sensitive locations and advise on mitigation measures to reduce or remove impacts upon them
Advise on sustainability, resilience and climate adaptation of the urban environment and transport infrastructure
Advise on statutory duties and obligations related to Scottish Government Environmental and Climate Change legislation and plans
Liaise with partnerships and stakeholders on matters related to environmental impacts, climate change policy, decarbonisation and energy efficiency
Consultation and engagement with elected members, stakeholders, businesses and communities including statutory consultees
Advise on the incorporation of Just Transition Principles
Advise on development of new technologies and opportunities to reduce environmental impacts
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Framework Management / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Resilience of Personnel / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Risk Mitigations and Opportunities / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SPT reserves the right to extend the framework duration by 12 months. After which the framework may be renewed.
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
Impact Assessments
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any or all of our impact assessment requirements in relation to the Clyde Metro.
Screening, scoping and undertaking a range of Impact Assessments as part of policy, strategy, appraisal and project development processes, including but not limited to:
Equality Impact Assessment
Health Impact Assessment
Child Rights & Wellbeing Impact Assessment
Islands Communities Impact Assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty Impact Assessment
Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment
Support development of Health, Equality and other relevant strategies and plans to address identified impacts
Develop and recommend corrective and mitigating actions for adverse impacts identified through equalities and other relevant impact assessments
Monitoring and evaluation of Health, Equality and other relevant strategies and plans
Advise on statutory duties and obligations associated with relevant legislation associated with equalities and other relevant impact assessments
Liaise with partnerships and stakeholders on matters associated with equalities and other relevant impact assessments and related legislation
Consultation and engagement with elected members, stakeholders, businesses and communities including statutory consultees
Work with partners to ensure the findings of equalities and other relevant impact assessments are taken into account as part of policy, strategy, appraisal and project development processes
Advise on the incorporation of Just Transition Principles
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Framework Management / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Resilience of Personnel / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Risk Mitigations and Opportunities / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SPT reserves the right to extend the framework duration by 12 months. After which the framework may be renewed.
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
Legal & Commercial
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any or all of our legal and commercial requirements in relation to the Clyde Metro.
Legal
Advise on and assist with appropriate legislative processes including Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007
Heavy rail, light rail and other fixed link public transport systems legislation, standards and compliance
Development and review of contracts and terms and conditions as well as ensuring adherence to them by the relevant parties
Preparation of Heads of Terms, Memoranda of Understanding and other legal agreements between parties
Independent legal advice and representation
Responding to legal challenges brought forward by third parties and assisting with the settlement of any disputes
Negotiation, mediation and arbitration between parties
Assist with preparation for and representation at Inquiries and in other relevant circumstances
Preparation and review of orders, bills, acts, regulations and other relevant pieces of legislation associated with development and implementation of fixed link public transport systems and existing public transport systems
Advising on legal roles and responsibilities of various parties as well as any limitations upon powers that may exist
Advising on legislation relating to and arrangements for establishing arm’s length external organisations
Assisting with the creation of arm’s length external organisations
Commercial
Advise on procurement options and optimum approach for a variety of fixed link public transport infrastructure and rolling stock
Supplier identification and engagement for services and goods related to mass transit
Identification of the most appropriate and cost-effective routes to market
Development and review of procurement strategies for services and goods related to mass transit
Advise on lead times and supplier capacity and capability to deliver
Advise on contract options and terms and conditions
Advise on most efficient and best value procurement techniques and solutions
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Framework Management / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Resilience of Personnel / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Risk Mitigations and Opportunities / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SPT reserves the right to extend the framework duration by 12 months. After which the framework may be renewed.
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
Marketing, Branding & Communications
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any or all of our marketing, branding and communications requirements in relation to the Clyde Metro.
Marketing & Branding
Advise on and support the development of marketing and branding strategies and guidelines
Undertaking graphic design and the preparation of branded materials in accordance with established strategies and guidelines
Preparation of content for online and offline platforms including websites and social media
Development of branded website(s) in accordance with established marketing and branding strategies and guidelines
Supporting and delivering events through development of appropriate physical and digital marketing materials along with attendance in person or online as appropriate
Designing, developing and delivering marketing campaigns across a range of offline and online formats in accordance with established strategies and guidelines
Monitoring and evaluation of marketing campaigns to identify whether objectives are being delivered and any amendments that may be required
Advise on and support the development of a consistent brand across public transport modes which provides a recognisable network identity
Supporting and developing preparation of marketing and branding materials which are accessible and ensure inclusivity, particularly for those with protected characteristics
Supporting in media buying services required to publicise or advertise relevant activities
Communications
Advise on and support the development of communications and advocacy strategies and guidelines
Supporting and delivering effective PR, communication and advocacy which delivers consistent and regular messaging
Advise on and support the development of communication and advocacy stakeholder mapping which reflects wider consultation and engagement activities
Strategic advice on messaging including the tone and content of public materials and information
Supporting with media enquiries and responding appropriately in a manner consistent with established communications and advocacy strategies and guidelines
Supporting with crisis management and responses to negative events and PR
Advise on the development of public transport information across a variety of online and offline formats
Supporting and developing preparation of communications and advocacy materials which are accessible and ensure inclusivity, particularly for those with protected characteristics
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Framework Management / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Resilience of Personnel / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Risk Mitigations and Opportunities / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SPT reserves the right to extend the framework duration by 12 months. After which the framework may be renewed.
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
Transport Planning and Modelling
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any or all of our transport planning requirements in relation to the Clyde Metro.
Transport Planning
Transport appraisal following STAG and WEBTAG as appropriate
Development and preparation of transport policy, strategy, plans and programmes
Research and analysis (including spatial analysis, as applicable) of transport policies, users, infrastructure, modes, networks and systems
Transport option development and feasibility
Development of monitoring and evaluation plans for transport policy, strategy, interventions and projects
Review and advise on third-party Transport Assessments, including any associated legal and financial agreements
Review and advise on third-party transport policies, projects and interventions, including Traffic Regulation Orders
Review and audit of transport strategies, plans, appraisals and studies including their constituent components
Advise on the incorporation and alignment of active travel including consistency with infrastructure development and wider modal integration
Develop behaviour change initiatives to promote sustainable travel
Identify the locations and causes of transport poverty along with solutions to mitigate it
Advise on the delivery of public transport integration across modes
Develop and assess options for utilisation of capacity released as a result of new infrastructure and modal shift
Transport Modelling
Transport data collection, surveys, analysis and modelling
Provision of project management support for transport planning activities
Passenger demand and revenue forecasting for public transport services
Specification, collection and management of data and surveys to develop and maintain transport models
Specification, development and application of SRTM
Specification, development and application of multi-modal transport and traffic models
Liaise with third-party partners and consultants on the specification, development and application of transport models
Interpretation of model outputs to inform the calculation and measurement of wider benefits to society
Transport Operations
Provision of specialist advice, for example, in relation to emerging technologies
Identification of optimum delivery, governance and operational models for public transport infrastructure and services
Cost-estimating including whole life estimates
Definition of fares and fare structures
Advise on ticketing arrangements and solutions for multi-modal integrated ticketing systems
Advise on timetabling and scheduling of services across a variety of public transport modes
Advise on public transport information systems and provision of accessible travel information
Assessing and identifying appropriate public transport modes, systems and fuel technology
Consultation & Engagement
responses and parliamentary inquiries on Clyde Metro matters
Consultation and engagement with elected members, stakeholders, businesses and communities
Development of stakeholder management plans and stakeholder mapping
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for Framework Management / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Resilience of Personnel / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Risk Mitigations and Opportunities / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SPT reserves the right to extend the framework duration by 12 months. After which the framework may be renewed.
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
List and brief description of selection criteria
SPT will use Dun and Bradstreet's DBAi financial reporting system to assess the financial stability of bidders
Insurance Requirements
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
With regards SPD question 4B, SPT will use Dun and Bradstreet's DBAi financial reporting system to assess the financial stability of bidders. Bidders with a Failure Score of 51 or above on the DBAi system will be deemed to have evidenced satisfactory financial stability. Bidders must confirm within their response to the relevant question within the Qualification Envelope, the value of their D&B Failure Score.
In the event that the bidder does not have a Dun and Bradstreet rating or they consider that the rating has been adversely affected by factors which they can offer mitigating evidence for, we will use the following ratios to evaluate a bidder’s financial status. Bidders must confirm within their response to the relevant question within the Qualification Envelope, the name and value of the 3 financial ratios listed below as taken from their own Accounts.
1 Profitability – this is taken as profit after tax but before dividends and minority interests. If a company makes a profit then it is a pass for this ratio;
2 Liquidity – this value is calculated as current assets less stock and work in progress, divided by current liabilities. If the answer is greater than or equal to one then it is a pass for this ratio;
3 Gearing – this value is calculated as the total external secured borrowing (short term and long term) divided by shareholder funds expressed as a percentage. If the answer is less than or equal to 100% it is considered a pass for this ratio.
Where 2 out of the 3 ratios cannot be met, we may then take account of other factors (as listed in the Evaluation of Tenders Doc) when assessing financial viability and the risk to the organisation, providing that the Bidder can submit acceptable evidence to substantiate any of the mitigating criteria.
For inclusion on the framework the bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the framework, the levels of insurance cover indicated below:
Professional Risk Indemnity: GBP10,000,000
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: GBP5,000,000
Public Liability: GBP10,000,000
Insurance requirements will be reviewed for each commission awarded from the framework and may vary from the levels stated above
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Evidence of 6 No. of commissions that demonstrate the organisation’s ability to carry-out the services required in the lot being bid for awarded to
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Evidence of 6 No. of commissions that demonstrate the organisation’s ability to carry-out the services required in the lot being bid for award to. These commissions may have been delivered completely in-house or using named sub-contractors and must be related to the scope of the Clyde Metro project. Each example will be reviewed for suitability and will be scored pass/fail. Where any of the examples are deemed to be fail, SPT reserves the right to set the bid aside.
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: 40
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
28 March 2024
Local time
10:00am
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
28 March 2024
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 36 or 48 months
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
All tenderers must complete the Qualification ITT on PCST as well as the ITT for each of the Lot(s) being bid for. Tenders can bid for inclusion on any number of lots. The Qualification ITT needs only to be completed once even if you are bidding for multiple lots.
The terms and conditions of contract for any commissions awarded from this framework with be the NEC 4 Professional Services Contract (or Short Contract). Each commission will have their own NEC 4 PSC Documentation.
Scots Law applies.
Community benefits will apply to this contract. Tenderers will be asked to confirm their compliance with community benefits and the community benefits point menu provided. Community Benefits will be realised annually in arrears based on the total value of commissions awarded in the previous 12 months.
A presentation to tenderers will take place on 7 March 2024 at 14:00 hours via MS Teams. The names and email addresses of those who will be attending must be provided via PCST no later than noon on 6 March 2024.
Direct award of contracts will be allowed under the framework up to a value of GBP150,000.
Mini-Competitions
Unless an organisation is deemed to have or has declared a conflict of interest, mini competitions will be held across all organisations awarded to the lot. Mini competitions will be evaluated on the same technical/commercial weighting ratio as the framework evaluation. However, SPT reserves the right to make moderate adjustments to the weightings.
Duration
The duration of the framework will be three years with an option to extend for a further twelve months at the sole discretion of SPT.
This framework will be collaborative, meaning that SPT’s partners for the Clyde Metro project; Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council; will be able to use this framework as well as SPT for consultancy commissions in relation to the Clyde Metro project only.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26157. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
SPT are seeking information regarding sub-contractors at award stage.
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:
All tenderers must comply with the realisation of community benefits and to the community benefits points menu provided in the ITT. Failure to do so will result in your tender being set aside.
Community benefits will be realised annually in arrears by SPT. This will be based on the total value of commissions awarded in the previous 12 months
(SC Ref:758740)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Pl
Glasgow
G5 9DA
Country
United Kingdom