Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1WB
Contact
Suzanne Gibb
suzanne.gibb@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400
one.1) Name and addresses
Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board
The Robertson Centre, 16 Glasgow Road
Paisley
PA1 3QF
jackie.murgatroyd@renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1416185905
Fax
+44 1416185999
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27323
one.1) Name and addresses
The Clyde Plan
Floor 2, Room 29, 40 John Street, City Chambers East,
Glasgow
G1 1JL
Telephone
+44 1416185905
Fax
+44 1416185999
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.clydeplan-sdpa.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27323
one.1) Name and addresses
Park Lane Developments (Renfrewshire) LLP
25 Newton Place,
Glasgow,
G3 7PY
Telephone
+44 1416185905
Fax
+44 1416185999
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27323
one.1) Name and addresses
Paisley Museum Re-imagined Charitable Trust
5A high Street,
Paisley
PA1 2AE
information@paisleyreimagined.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1416185905
Fax
+44 1416185999
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/2455/Paisley-Museum-Reimagined
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27323
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
contactus@scotland-excel.org.uk
Telephone
+44 4881095
Fax
+44 1416187423
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
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/
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
https://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
Insurance Framework Agreement for Renfrewshire Council and Associated Bodies, and Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board
Reference number
RC-CPU-21-034
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66510000 - Insurance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Renfrewshire Council, as lead contracting body, is seeking to secure insurance cover (excluding broker services) for The Renfrewshire Council and other associated bodies and Renfrewshire Valuation joint Board (RVJB) through the creation of a Framework Agreement. The framework agreement is split into a number of Lots. Call Off Agreements made under each Lot will be made by Direct Award as detailed in the procurement documents.
In respect of the requirements of The Renfrewshire Council and the associated bodies include
The Clyde Plan ;
Park Lane Developments (Renfrewshire) LLP;
Paisley Museum Re-imagined Charitable Trust;
And
Scotland Excel.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
11
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots. A single supplier will be awarded for each lot and the supplier must be able to provider for lots that are split into a and b.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Property Damage, including claims handling (above deductible)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is for Property Damage, including claims handling (above deductible) This lot is for Renfrewshire Council and associated bodies only
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement is for 4 years. A call off Agreement awarded under this Framework may extend beyond the Term of the Framework Agreement”
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 99
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no minimum limit for candidates - please see technical envelope in Public Contract Scotland tenders portal for more information
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Council reserves the right to utilise Regulation 72 1 (a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of contracts during their term to modify the length of the framework agreement and call off contract term.
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
Terrorism
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66510000 - Insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 Terrorism is for Renfrewshire Council and associated bodies only
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement is for 4 years. A call off Agreement awarded under this Framework may extend beyond the Term of the Framework Agreement
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 99
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no minimum limit for candidates - please see technical envelope in Public Contract Scotland tenders portal for more information
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Council reserves the right to utilise Regulation 72 1 (a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of contracts during their term to modify the length of the framework agreement and call off contract term.
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
Renfrewshire Council and Associated Bodies Lot 3 (a) Casualty including Employers’ Liability / Public Liability / Officials Indemnity / Professional Indemnity Lot 3(b) RVJB
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66510000 - Insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 (a) Casualty including Employers’ Liability / Public Liability / Officials Indemnity / Professional Indemnity Renfrewshire Council - is for Renfrewshire Council and associated bodies
Lot 3 (b) Casualty including Employers’ Liability / Public Liability / Officials Indemnity / Professional Indemnity Renfrewshire Council - is for Renfrewshire Valuation joint Board (RVJB)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement is for 4 years. A call off Agreement awarded under this Framework may extend beyond the Term of the Framework Agreement
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 99
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no minimum limit for candidates - please see technical envelope in Public Contract Scotland tenders portal for more information
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Council reserves the right to utilise Regulation 72 1 (a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of contracts during their term to modify the length of the framework agreement and call off contract term.
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
Motor Fleet
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66514000 - Freight insurance and Insurance services relating to transport
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 is for Motor Fleet for Renfrewshire Council
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement is for 4 years. A call off Agreement awarded under this Framework may extend beyond the Term of the Framework Agreement
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 99
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no minimum limit for candidates - please see technical envelope in Public Contract Scotland tenders portal for more information
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Council reserves the right to utilise Regulation 72 1 (a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of contracts during their term to modify the length of the framework agreement and call off contract term.
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
Computer
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66510000 - Insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 - Computer this Lot has been split into the following:
a) Renfrewshire Council
b) Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement is for 4 years. A call off Agreement awarded under this Framework may extend beyond the Term of the Framework Agreement
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 99
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no minimum limit for candidates - please see technical envelope in Public Contract Scotland tenders portal for more information
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Council reserves the right to utilise Regulation 72 1 (a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of contracts during their term to modify the length of the framework agreement and call off contract term.
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
Contractors All Risk (includes Own Plant/ Hired-in Plant)
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Contractors All Risk (includes Own Plant/ Hired-in Plant)
is for Renfrewshire Council and associated bodies
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement is for 4 years. A call off Agreement awarded under this Framework may extend beyond the Term of the Framework Agreement
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 99
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no minimum limit for candidates - please see technical envelope in Public Contract Scotland tenders portal for more information
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Council reserves the right to utilise Regulation 72 1 (a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of contracts during their term to modify the length of the framework agreement and call off contract term.
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
Engineering Insurance and Inspection
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66519000 - Engineering, auxiliary, average, loss, actuarial and salvage insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 - Engineering Insurance and Inspection is for Renfrewshire Council and associated bodies
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement is for 4 years. A call off Agreement awarded under this Framework may extend beyond the Term of the Framework Agreement
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 99
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no minimum limit for candidates - please see technical envelope in Public Contract Scotland tenders portal for more information
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Council reserves the right to utilise Regulation 72 1 (a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of contracts during their term to modify the length of the framework agreement and call off contract term.
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
Group Personal Accident/Travel
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66514000 - Freight insurance and Insurance services relating to transport
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 is for Group Personal Accident/Travel, which has been split into
8 a) Renfrewshire Council and associated bodies
8 b) Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: techncial / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement is for 4 years. A call off Agreement awarded under this Framework may extend beyond the Term of the Framework Agreement
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 99
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no minimum limit for candidates - please see technical envelope in Public Contract Scotland tenders portal for more information
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Council reserves the right to utilise Regulation 72 1 (a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of contracts during their term to modify the length of the framework agreement and call off contract term.
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
Medical Malpractice
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66510000 - Insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 10: Medical Malpractice is for Renfrewshire Council and Associated bodies
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement is for 4 years. A call off Agreement awarded under this Framework may extend beyond the Term of the Framework Agreement
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 99
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no minimum limit for candidates - please see technical envelope in Public Contract Scotland tenders portal for more information
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Council reserves the right to utilise Regulation 72 1 (a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of contracts during their term to modify the length of the framework agreement and call off contract term.
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
Marine
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66510000 - Insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 11: Marine is for The Renfrewshire Council and Associated bodies only
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement is for 4 years. A call off Agreement awarded under this Framework may extend beyond the Term of the Framework Agreement
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 99
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no minimum limit for candidates - please see technical envelope in Public Contract Scotland tenders portal for more information
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Council reserves the right to utilise Regulation 72 1 (a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of contracts during their term to modify the length of the framework agreement and call off contract term.
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
Crime
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66510000 - Insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9 Crime has been split into the following:
Lot 9 a) Renfrewshire Council
Lot 9 b) Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement is for 4 years. A call off Agreement awarded under this Framework may extend beyond the Term of the Framework Agreement
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 99
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There is no minimum limit for candidates - please see technical envelope in Public Contract Scotland tenders portal for more information
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Council reserves the right to utilise Regulation 72 1 (a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of contracts during their term to modify the length of the framework agreement and call off contract term.
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
Requests to Participate will only be accepted from bidders who meet one of the two following categories;-
(1) are insurers regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and entitled and authorised to underwrite insurance business in the UK and also being rated as “A” with Standards & Poor or equivalent rating with another ratings provider, OR
(2) are brokers or managing general agents who are authorised by a relevant insurer ( being an insurer regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and entitled and authorised to underwrite insurance business in the UK and also being rated as “A” with Standards & Poor or equivalent rating with another ratings provider) and able to issue a request to participate binding said insurer to any cover to be provided for the Term of the Framework or any Call Off Agreement made under it.
All other candidates submitting a request to participate will not be invited to tender for the right to participate on this Framework Agreement.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Insurance: It is a requirement of this Framework Agreement that candidates who are invited to tender for stage 2 (invitation to tender) to hold, or can commit to obtain prior to awarding a right to participate under the Framework Agreement the types and levels of insurance indicated below.
Finance: In the event that the analysis is unavailable or unsatisfactory the Council reserves the right to request further supporting information of Candidates economic and
financial standing; such as the last two years accounts.
Subcontractors: Candidates will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
REFER TO III.1.1 ABOVE
Insurance types and levels:
Employers Liability – minimum 5M GBP, each and every claim
Public Liability – minimum 5M GBP, each and every claim
Professional Indemnity - 10M GBP in the aggregate
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Submissions will only be accepted from bidders who are insurers regulated by the FCA to underwrite insurance business in the UK and being rated as “A” with Standard & Poor's or equivalent rating with another ratings provider, OR brokers or managing general agents who are authorised by the relevant insurer to submit a tender on the insurer’s behalf and bind them into the cover to be provided for the framework and call off contracts for the duration of the framework and contracts.” Tenderers who are not acting in a MGA capacity will be excluded from the tender process.
Where the party issuing the tender submission is an MGA authorisation on letter headed paper from the relevant insurer company stating the terms of the capacity to contract is required with your tender submission.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Submissions will only be accepted from bidders who are insurers regulated by the FCA to underwrite insurance business in the UK and being rated as “A” with Standard & Poor's or equivalent rating with another ratings provider
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
see III.1.1 above for the minimum requirements.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
Accelerated procedure
Justification:
The restricted procedure has been selected as financial information required to respond to this invitation requires to be restricted to only those bodies invited to tender at stage 2 and who have met the relevant selection criteria. The accelerated procedure has been selected as Renfrewshire Council and Associated Bodies and Renfrewshire Joint Valuation Board requires replacement insurance services contracts made under this proposed Framework Agreement for contracts expiring 1 November 2021 and place reliance on the ability to reduce timelines in accordance with regulation 29(11) for the purpose of this procurement to:
Stage 1 - 15 days
Stage 2 - 30 days
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
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
17 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
21 June 2021
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
Tender must be valid until: 22 November 2021
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2025
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
1 -The stages of this restricted procedure is an Invitation to Participate (Stage 1) and Invitation to Tender (Initial Stage 2).
2 - Further information on stage 1 invitation to participate (ITP) can be located in the Invitation to participate Document.
3 - Further information on the stage 2 award including the Market Presentation and specification will be provided to those candidates invited to tender.
4 - Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
5 - The estimated Framework Agreement value is 6 Million GBP based on the value of potential call off contracts to be available under it once awarded.
6 - Any contract awarded as a result of this tender exercise will be subject to Scots Law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.
7 - The Council reserves the right to utilise Regulation 72 1 (a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Modification of contracts during their term to modify the length of the framework agreement and call off contract term.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 18749. 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: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community benefits will be voluntary - further details can be found in the invitation to tender (ITT) document
(SC Ref:655425)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
See VI.4.3 below
See VI.4.3 below
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446, as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session in accordance with Regulation 88 of the 2015 Regulations.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Court of Session
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
Country
United Kingdom