Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Historic Environment Scotland
Longmore House, Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://historicenvironment.scot
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Non Departmental Public Body
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Tourism, Built Environment, Conservation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Retail Shop Design & Fit-Out Framework
Reference number
HES/C/4221
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45400000 - Building completion work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Retail Shop Design & Fit-Out Framework
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,270,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Retail Shop Design Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of Lot 1 will include the provision of design services from concept through to full detailed drawings which will then be used by the Build Contractor for manufacture and installation.
For the full specification of requirements please see the attached documentation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract duration is 24-months, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12-month periods (2+1+1). The total possible contract length will therefore be 48 months. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise the extension periods at its discretion, and on a lot by lot basis.
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fit Out, Manufacture and Install Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45400000 - Building completion work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of this Lot will include build and refurbishment services and involve the repair and maintenance of existing installations together with a requirement for new retail outlets, and related works throughout the HES estate.
For full details on the specification for this Lot please see the attached documentation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,120,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract duration is 24-months, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12-month periods (2+1+1). The total possible contract length will therefore be 48 months. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise the extension periods at its discretion, and on a lot by lot basis.
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design and Fit Out, Manufacture and Install Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Specific requirements this Lot will include the provision of design services from concept through to full detailed drawings for use in manufacture and installation. There will also be a build and refurbishment requirement that will involve the repair and maintenance of existing installations together with a requirement for new retail outlets, and related works throughout the HES estate.
For the full specification for this Lot please see the attached documentation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract duration is 24-months, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12-month periods (2+1+1). The total possible contract length will therefore be 48 months. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise the extension periods at its discretion, and on a lot by lot basis.
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
HES use Scotbis, an independent provider of business credit reports, to assess the financial standing of tenderers. The overall aim of this assessment is to ensure, as far as possible, that any potential Supplier will not have financial difficulties that endanger their ability to perform the Contract. If financial information cannot be gained from that source Historic Environment Scotland will request that you provide full audited accounts for the last two full financial year. If Suppliers cannot provide any of the assurances as detailed above, and it is determined by HES that your financial strength is not adequate, then your company may not pass the financial evaluation. If you can provide the assurances as detailed above, HES may explore these options with you before determining whether your company can be taken forward in this procurement exercise. Bank details may also be sought to support the above.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
With reference to SPD (Scotland) question 4B.5, it is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below, which are applicable to all lots:
- Public Liability - minimum cover 10,000,000 GBP
- Employers’ Liability - minimum cover 5,000,000 GBP
- Professional Risk Indemnity - minimum cover 1,000,000 GBP
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 9
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
19 June 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
4 July 2024
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: 5 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 June 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months from contract award
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 Contracting Authority reserves the right to award this framework at its sole discretion to a single supplier or multiple suppliers on each Lot. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the framework in whole or in part or not at all.
The Contracting Authority offers no guarantee that any level of business or continuity of business will be transacted under the Framework Agreement and the Contracting Authority shall not be bound to place any orders or to provide continuity of orders under the Framework Agreement.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the Lots separately, and to not award the framework in its entirety at the one time.
Bidders are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to the proposed Framework set out in section IV.1.3 of this Contract Notice is purely indicative. Historic Environment Scotland reserves the right to appoint more or less bidders than the envisaged number.
Historic Environment Scotland will not sign up to a supplier's terms and conditions and will not negotiate at either point of award or post contract award.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom