Planning

Bitumen and Associated Products

  • Scotland Excel

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-013017

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-045426

Published 22 April 2024, 3:56pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scotland Excel

Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street

Paisley

PA1 1AR

Email

roads@scotland-excel.org.uk

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 is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Bitumen and Associated Products

Reference number

0224

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 44113600 - Bitumen and asphalt

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the supply and delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products, available for all 32 Council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members.

It is anticipated that the scope of the materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to, bulk bitumen, reinstatement products, surface dressings, mortars and cementitious products, and sundries.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Supply and Delivery of Bulk Bitumen

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44113600 - Bitumen and asphalt

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Bulk Bitumen, including a range of bitumen emulsions and binders supplied in bulk storage tankers.

However, it should be stated that the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Supply and Delivery of Reinstatement Products

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44113700 - Road-repair materials

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Reinstatement Products, including a range of products to allow fast repair to roads and rapid reinstatement of road furniture and ironworks. It is anticipated this will be delivered in bagged or barrel form.

However, it should be stated that the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Supply and Delivery of Sundry Bitumen Related Products

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44113600 - Bitumen and asphalt

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Sundry Bitumen Related Products including industrial bitumen cleaners.

However, it should be stated that the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Supply and Delivery of Surface Dressing Products

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44113810 - Surface dressing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Surface Dressing Products, including a range of products which restore skidding resistance, seal the road surface to prevent water ingress and help the overlay adhere to the underlying, weathered pavement surface. It is anticipated this will be delivered in bagged or barrel form.

However, it should be stated that the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Supply and Delivery of Mortars and Cementitious Products

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44111200 - Cement

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Mortars and Cementitious Products including a range of fast set mortars and deferred set materials for general repairs. It is anticipated this will be delivered in tub form.

However, it should be stated that the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 August 2024


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

Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of 32 Councils in Scotland, Tayside Contracts, Associate Members and any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978) or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.

Scotland Excel endeavours to implement the most effective framework for both purchasers and suppliers and therefore invites suppliers to provide input in relation to the potential scope and structure of the renewal framework.

NOTE: At this stage there is an opportunity for interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual Microsoft Teams meeting to take place the week commencing MON 03 JUN 2024.

Meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Please email Roads@scotland-excel.org.uk by 10 MAY 2024 if you are interested in arranging a meeting.

For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please visit http://www.scotland-excel.org.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=758431.

(SC Ref:758431)