Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Aberdeen
University Office, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Window Cleaning - University of Aberdeen
Reference number
AU21/67
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Award of contract to provide internal and external Window Cleaning and Related Services which utilise industry best practice, and are able to complement the University’s resources and support activities across the University Estate.
The University campuses are primarily located in urban areas and as such buildings are subjected to atmospheric soiling and air pollution. In addition, due to the close proximity to the sea and a significant bird population in the local area, the University requires both scheduled internal and external window and building entrance cleaning services as well as an emergency call-off service for certain high priority areas.
In total the University requires window cleaning services for its halls of residence, ca 50 academic/academic-related buildings, and ca 80 entrances, all which are located in and around the City of Aberdeen, with a couple of properties located in Inverurie and at Newburgh.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £212,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Award of contract to provide internal and external Window Cleaning and Related Services which utilise industry best practice, and are able to complement the University’s resources and support activities across the University Estate.
The University campuses are primarily located in urban areas and as such buildings are subjected to atmospheric soiling and air pollution. In addition, due to the close proximity to the sea and a significant bird population in the local area, the University requires both scheduled internal and external window and building entrance cleaning services as well as an emergency call-off service for certain high priority areas.
In total the University requires window cleaning services for its halls of residence, ca 50 academic/academic-related buildings, and ca 80 entrances, all which are located in and around the City of Aberdeen, with a couple of properties located in Inverurie and at Newburgh.
The agreement will operate as a ranked framework. The contractor ranked 1st should receive the purchase order without the need for mini competition if they meet the criteria of labour availability, response, technical ability and time constraints. Should the contractor be unable to meet any or all of these criteria required at the time then the demand can be placed with the second contractor.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: SERVICE DELIVERY / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: QUALITY / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: DEMO / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
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 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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 022-690893
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
AU21/67
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 July 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Perfectshine Window Cleaning
Unit 4, Blackburn Industrial Estate, Woodburn Road, Kinellar
Aberdeen
AB21 0RX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
First Choice Cleaning Services (Scotland) Ltd
Affleck House, 52B Menzies Road, Torry
Aberdeen
AB11 9BE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £212,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:700658)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Aberdeen
Country
United Kingdom