Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Fife College
Pittsburgh Road
Dunfermline
KY11 8DY
Contact
Sharon Dewar
Telephone
+44 1383845116
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10523
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
Vertical CNC Machining Centres
Reference number
FC-2021-003
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42612200 - Vertical-spindle machining centre
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Fife College requires a Contractor to supply and install current industry equivalent 3-axis CNC Milling Machines/Vertical Machining Centres, with tool selectors and options for additional axis upgrades.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42612200 - Vertical-spindle machining centre
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
Main site or place of performance
Glenrothes, Fife
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Fife College requires a Contractor to supply and install current industry equivalent 3-axis CNC Milling Machines/Vertical Machining Centres, with tool selectors and options for additional axis upgrades.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Annual 12-month renewals for servicing for the operational lifespan of the equipment (estimated as not less than 10 years)
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Manufacturer approved engineers must be used, where appropriate.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Manufacturer approved engineers must be used, where appropriate.
Initial delivery and installation must be completed by 30 July 2021.
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 May 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
31 May 2021
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Trade-in of existing equipment forms part of this Contract.
A Bidders' Conference will be held on Wednesday 12 May at Fife College Glenrothes Campus for those bidders wishing to view the site, access and trade-in equipment.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=652350.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Fife College is committed to maximising Community Benefits from its procurement activities. As such, the Contractor will be encouraged to support the social and economic objectives in relevant and beneficial ways.
Community Benefits offered in relation to this Contract may include:
- Active promotion of student or local community placements and work experience opportunities within the operations and/or with the Contractor’s supply chain.
- Sponsorship of relevant College and/or student events.
- Provision of information sessions, talks and demonstrations to students from industry specialists in areas such a sustainability, health and safety and any other relevant topic.
- Apprenticeships
- Support for community initiatives
- Scholarship offers.
(SC Ref:652350)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=652350
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Dunfermline Sheriff Court
1/6 Carnegie Drive
Dunfermline
KY12 7HJ
Telephone
+44 13838724666
Country
United Kingdom