Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
Contact
Iain Webster
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
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
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
PKC12299 - B8019/01 Garry Viaduct, Bearing Replacement & Parapet Upgrade Consultancy Services
Reference number
PKC12299
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Perth & Kinross Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake the necessary inspections, assessments, design & site supervision etc. to undertake critical repairs, facilitate the replacement of the bearings and upgrade the parapet in line with current standards.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £750,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 45221121 - Road viaduct construction work
- 45221120 - Viaduct construction work
- 44212120 - Structures of bridges
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Perth & Kinross Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake the necessary inspections, assessments, design & site supervision etc. to undertake critical repairs, facilitate the replacement of the bearings and upgrade the parapet in line with current standards.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £750,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Possible extension period of up to 24 months
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
4B1.1 Bidders will be required to state the general turnover for each of the past three years.
4B.4 Bidders will be required to state the values for the following for the last two financial years:
1. Current Ratio (Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities)
2. Net Assets (Net Worth) (value per the Balance Sheet)
4B.5.1a The Bidder must confirm they already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract Professional Indemnity Insurance.
4B.5.1b The Bidder must confirm they already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract Employer’s Liability Insurance.
4B.5.2 The Bidder must confirm they already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract Public Liability Insurance.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
4B1.1 This shall not be less than GBP 1million
4B.4 The acceptable range is:
1. Current Ratio: it is expected that the ratio is equal to or greater than 1, i.e. Current Assets will equal or exceed Current Liabilities for both years. Reasons for not meeting the required test to be disclosed by tenderers together with appropriate supporting evidence to confirm the suitability of the tenderer for the contract.
2. Net Assets (Net Worth): it is expected that the Net Worth will be positive, i.e. a Net Assets position for both years. Reasons for not meeting the required test to be disclosed together with appropriate supporting evidence to confirm the suitability of the tenderer for the contract.
4B.5.1a Professional Indemnity Insurance: the sum of GBP5,000,000 for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event.
4B.5.1b Employer’s Liability Insurance: the sum of GBP10,000,000 for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event.
4B.5.2 Public Liability Insurance: the sum of GBP5,000,000 for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
4C.1 Suppliers will be required to provide six examples of how they have delivered a similar service within the last five years
4C.6 Bidders will be required to confirm that they have the following relevant educational and professional qualifications.
4C.6.1 Bidders will be required to confirm that their managerial staff have the following relevant educational and professional qualifications.
4C.10 Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract.
4D Quality Assurance Schemes and Environmental Standards
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
4C.1 Examples given as follows:
2 examples should be projects involving Principal Inspections or Inspections for Assessment.
2 examples should be projects the design of bearing replacement on multi-span bridges.
2 examples should be projects involving the on-site supervision and / or monitoring of construction works on bridges
4C.6 Individual responsible for managing the Services from a technical perspective will be reviewed for the following issues:
Qualifications relevant to the Services: CEng MICE, CEng MIStructE or equivalent
4C.6.1 Individual responsible for managing the Services from a contractual, resourcing and financial perspective will be reviewed for the following issues: Qualifications relevant to the Services: CEng MICE, CEng MIStructE or equivalent.
4C.10 Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract.
Quality Assurance Schemes
1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent),
OR
2. The bidder must be able to provide documented evidence of their Quality Management policies and procedures as detailed in the Evaluation Guidance document .
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with ISO 45001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum.
OR,
2. The bidder must be able to provide documented evidence of their Health and Safety policies and procedures as detailed in the Evaluation Guidance document.
Environmental Management Systems or Standards
1 The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance with
BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate,
OR
2. The bidder must be able to provide documented evidence of their Environmental Management Standards as detailed in the Evaluation Guidance document.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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
Originally published as:
Date
12 May 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
26 May 2025
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 May 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
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
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 58692. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
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:
Community benefits are included in this requirement, more information on community benefits can be found in the instructions for tenderers document.
(SC Ref:794735)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Perth Sheriff Court
County Building, Tay Street
Perth
PH2 8NL
Country
United Kingdom