Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
education.corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
Telephone
+44 4881095
Fax
+44 1416187423
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
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
Steeplejacks / Working at Height Services
Reference number
0821
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
This notice is for the renewal of range of ‘at height’ services including, steeplejack services, statutory inspection work and high-level building inspections (including reports); lightning protection, rope access services, bird proofing services; and reactive repairs and maintenance.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £7,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bird Proofing/Nest Removal Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90922000 - Pest-control services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
see additional information below (section - II.2.14)
two.2.14) Additional information
The framework opportunity detailed in this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the Provision of Steeplejacks and Associated Services 10-17. Where applicable, tenderers can submit bids for one, any, or all council areas per lot. The lotting structure is still to be determined.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Steeplejacks / Working at Height
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45261000 - Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings
- 45261100 - Roof-framing work
- 45261200 - Roof-covering and roof-painting work
- 45261210 - Roof-covering work
- 45261211 - Roof-tiling work
- 45261212 - Roof-slating work
- 45261213 - Metal roof-covering work
- 45261214 - Bituminous roof-covering work
- 45261300 - Flashing and guttering work
- 45261310 - Flashing work
- 45261320 - Guttering work
- 45261410 - Roof insulation work
- 45261910 - Roof repair
- 45261920 - Roof maintenance work
- 45262100 - Scaffolding work
- 45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work
- 45262610 - Industrial chimneys
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
See additional information below (section - II.2.14)
two.2.14) Additional information
The framework opportunity detailed in this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the Provision of Steeplejacks and Associated Services 10-17. Where applicable, tenderers can submit bids for one, any, or all council areas per lot. The lotting structure is still to be determined.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 July 2021
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
This notice is for consultation with the market on the potential of a future renewal procurement process by Scotland Excel for the Provision of Working at Heights/Steeplejacks Services.
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 local authorities in Scotland, associate members,
together with any other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014.
Please note the exact procurement process to be adopted and the lotting structure have yet to be determined and therefore may change from those stated in this notice.
At this stage, there is an opportunity for interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss this upcoming framework.
We would like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual online meeting or conference call (due to the current working restrictions related to the COVID-19 outbreak). Meeting slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Please email education&corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk if you are interested in arranging a meeting. Meetings will be held on the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th of July 2021.
Additional support and information about tendering is available from:
Supplier Development Programme
If you’re a Scottish SME or 3rd sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, the Supplier Development Programme can help. They offer expert training, support and information to help you win work and grow your business. And best of all – it’s completely FREE.
Please check it out at: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/
They offer webinars on various topics including; tender procedures and SPD question by question. If this is an area you are looking to improve on please take advantage of this resource.
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=657468.
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