Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Borders Council
Council Headquarters
Newtown St Boswells
TD6 0SA
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1835824000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM91 - Scottish Borders
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Subcontracting Services Framework Agreement
Reference number
1001433
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise the market of our intention to renew the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Subcontracting Services.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM91 - Scottish Borders
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise the market of our intention to renew the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Subcontracting Services. The main anticipated user of the Framework will be Scottish Borders Council (SBc Contracts) and Scottish Borders Housing Association will be a named participant however, other named participants may also be added which will be detailed in the tender documents. SBc Contracts are the significant trading organisation of Scottish Borders Council delivering the roads maintenance programme as well as construction of Capital investment works. SBc Contracts have become a well-recognised key player in the construction industry undertaking works in the Public and Private sectors in southern and central Scotland and beyond.
The Framework Agreement will have multi-value and multi-supplier lots, further detail will be provided within the tender documents. We have listed the proposed lots below for information however, these are subject to change before the tender is live (the lots have changed since the previous framework was tendered). The proposed Framework Agreement will support and supplement in-house capital projects and the delivery of the roads maintenance programme on an as and when required basis, to meet the demands of work and to utilise specialist contractors. The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) will run a session prior to the tender going live, a further session will also be held once the tender is out to provide advice on tendering. Please note the tender will be conducted using the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) site only.
Proposed lot structure (subject to change)
Lot 1 Groundworks & Hardlandscaping
Lot 2 Masonary & Builder Works
Lot 3 Road Repairs
Lot 4 Landscaping & Fencing
Lot 5 Road Marking
Lot 6 Scaffolding
Lot 7 Material & Laboratory Services
Lot 8 Formwork & Steel Fixing
Lot 9 Water Services
Lot 10 Electrical
Lot 11 Painting & Decorating
Lot 12 Roofing
Lot 13 Plumbing
Lot 14 Joinery & Glazing
Lot 15 Steelworks & Blacksmiths
Lot 16 Security Alarms & CCTV
Lot 17 Roadside maintenance
Lot 18 Professional Services
Lot 19 Floor, Wall and Ceiling Works
Lot 20 Jet Patching
Lot 21 Traffic Management
two.2.14) Additional information
This PIN is for information gathering purposes only and is not a call for competition. A response to this PIN shall not constitute any form of contract with Scottish Borders Council or other named parties.
PLEASE NOTE - The lot structure will be confirmed in the forthcoming Contact Notice.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 May 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
PLEASE NOTE - The lot structure will be confirmed in the forthcoming Contact Notice.
You are invited to utilise the Question & Answer facility which will be accessible until the 14th of April 2025.
Please note that the purpose of this PIN is to engage with potential Contractors and all information contained within this PIN may be subject to change.
Contractors who may be interested in tendering for this opportunity are encouraged to note interest via Public Contracts Scotland.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to maximising community benefit from its procurement activities. Under this procurement, the supplier and its supply chain will be required to actively participate in the achievement of the councils social and economic objectives.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland website at www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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=794196.
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