Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Ayrshire Council
County Buildings, Wellington Square
Ayr
KA7 1DR
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3001230900
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM94 - South Ayrshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
CE-139-21 - Measured Term Contract (MTC) Legionella & Water Monitoring Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council requires to appoint, to a Measured Term Contract, a suitably experienced Service Provider to carry out Legionella & Water Monitoring Services in occupied, operational properties throughout South Ayrshire.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution
- 90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services
- 90733400 - Surface water treatment services
- 90733800 - Groundwater pollution drainage services
- 90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM94 - South Ayrshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council requires to appoint, to a Measured Term Contract, a suitably experienced Service Provider to carry out Legionella & Water Monitoring Services in occupied, operational properties throughout South Ayrshire.
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
2 years (+1)(+1)(+1)
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
Given that a significant component of the Risk Assessment is qualitative in nature, it is required that the Contractor can demonstrate that “Risk Assessors” are suitably trained, qualified, experience and technically competent to ensure that all actual and potential conditions are appropriately addressed. The Risk Assessors should also be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of all Regulations, Codes of Practice and Standards applicable to domestic water systems and the potential health risks that could be encountered.
Evidence for this requirement will be requested at the “Request For Documentation” Stage.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.1.8) 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
13 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
23 September 2021
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
13 September 2021
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: June 2024
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 19405. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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:
This procurement will include a Community Benefit requirement.
It has become clear that there is scope within the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 which applies to public contracts, to use contracts to deliver wider social benefits such as:
- Targeted recruitment and training (providing employment and training opportunities/Apprenticeships)
- SME and social enterprise development
- Community engagement
As part of your tender response, Tenderers are requested to provide an outline of all community benefits they can offer for this contract.
(SC Ref:663618)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ayr Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, Wellington Square
Ayr
Country
United Kingdom