Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Social Security Scotland
2nd Floor Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street
Dundee
DD1 1QE
Contact
Agnesann McPhelim
agnesann.mcphelim@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Telephone
+44 1412425913
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30345
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
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
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Specialist Office Equipment
Reference number
CASE/540597
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Two lots for the supply and related services - first lot is ergonomic specialist office chairs, second lot is ergonomic workstation accessories
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
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
Provision of ergonomic specialist office chairs
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
- 50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Social Security Scotland have locations throughout Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of ergonomic specialist chairs, including installation, maintenance and all other related services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
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
Extension options of 2 x 12 month periods
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
Provision of Ergonomic workstation accessories
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
- 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
- 39113700 - Footrests
- 39121000 - Desks and tables
- 51620000 - Installation services of office equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Social Security Scotland has locations throughout Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of ergonomic workstation accessories required following Display Screen Equipment assessment. Support services also required including guidance, installation and any other related services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
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
Extension options of 2 x 12 month periods
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Selection criteria as stated in tender documents
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
FINANCIAL RATIOS(S)
INSURANCE
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Financial Ratio:
Bidders will be required to meet the following:
The acceptable range is a Failure Score no less than 50 subject to Dun and Bradstreet.
Insurances:
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:
Employers (compulsory) liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP
Public Liability Insurance = 1 Million GBP
Professional Indemnity Insurance = 1 Million GBP
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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 a single operator
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
23 August 2021
Local time
12:00pm
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
23 August 2021
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 project_19160. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Specified within the Statement of Requirement
Community benefits are included in this requirement, for more information http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361. A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Specified within Statement of Requirement
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19160. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chamber Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom