Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
Contact
Leigh Syme
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
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
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
Request for Information (RFI) – Cladding and Remediation - Data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland (BARCS)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73110000 - Research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
As part of the development of a procurement strategy for the provision of Data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland (BARCS) for the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, I am seeking views and information from the market place in relation to the areas set out in this Request for Information (RFI).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This RFI seeks to establish if there is sufficient interest from suppliers to submit a bid for this contract.
Please note information provided in response to this request may be used in the development of the procurement strategy, nothing in this document shall be taken as constituting or indicating a contract with the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers.
All information provided will be used for analysis and research purposes only. By issuing this RFI the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, does not make any commitment to procure any of the stated services. Furthermore, receipt and completion of this RFI should not be construed as authorisation to incur any costs for which reimbursement can be sought.
The specific information requested is set out in the document attached to this notice, however, suppliers should not be limited by this and any information, views or comment in relation to any aspect of this RFI, or the proposed procurement, will be considered by the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers.
A response would be appreciated by no later than 3rd August 2023
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 September 2023
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
Suppliers should ensure they read this notice and attached documentation carefully.
The attached document should be completed and sent to leigh.syme@gov.scot no later than close of play Thursday 3rd of August.
Any questions regarding this request for information document should be submitted via the PCS portal. Questions emailed to the address above will not be answered and will be redirected to the portal.
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=738632.
(SC Ref:738632)