Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Natural Heritage
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
Contact
Procurement Team
contract.advertising@nature.scot
Telephone
+44 1463725097
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00383
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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of weatherproof and corporate clothing
Reference number
PP1231
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18110000 - Occupational clothing
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NatureScot wish to set up a framework agreement with one or more suppliers for the supply of i) weatherproof and ii) corporate clothing (e.g. jackets, trousers, hats, gloves, base layers, polo shirts, gilets). Some items will be required to have a naturescot logo or 'tax tab' affixed. Full details will be issued to candidates who are short-listed to Stage 2 of the process. Please note that the estimated figure at II.1.5 below is 'per annum' and covers weatherproof and corporate requirements combined.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000
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
Supply of corporate clothing
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Our current weatherproof/corporate clothing framework is due to expire on 31.10.2022. We wish to replace it with a new 48-month (maximum: 24+12+12) framework, commencing November 2022. SPD submissions received from candidates at Stage 1 will be evaluated using the selection criteria set out in this Contract Notice and the attached SPD, and the candidates deemed most suitable will be short-listed to Stage 2. A full Statement of Requirements will be issued at Stage 2. As a guide, below are some of the garments within scope of Lot 2 of the current framework:
- softshell gilet
- cotton pique polo shirt
- heavy hooded top (zipped)
- sweatshirt (round neck)
- baseball cap
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 6
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.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 above is a 'per annum' figure and relates only to this Lot.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply of weatherproof clothing
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18220000 - Weatherproof clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Our current weatherproof/corporate clothing framework is due to expire on 31.10.2022. We wish to replace it with a new 48-month (maximum: 24+12+12) framework, commencing November 2022. SPD submissions received from candidates at Stage 1 will be evaluated using the selection criteria set out in this Contract Notice and the attached SPD, and the candidates deemed most suitable will be short-listed to Stage 2. A full Statement of Requirements will be issued at Stage 2. As a guide, below are some of the garments within scope of Lot 1 of the current framework:
- lightweight waterproof jacket
- wildlife management extreme conditions waterproof jacket
- robust waterproof trousers
- waterproof gloves/mitts
- heavyweight hat/cap
Staff requiring these items may be working in remote locations (e.g. moorland, nature reserves) in all weather conditions for long periods.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £25,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
The number of candidates short-listed to Stage 2 will very much depend on the volume and quality of SPD responses received.
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.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 above is a 'per annum' figure and relates only to this Lot.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Please refer to Question 4C1.2 of the SPD attached to this Notice.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Evidence of insurance cover (Public/Employer's Liability) will be requested from successful bidders following Stage 2 of the procurement process but is not required at this stage.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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: 4
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
Date
30 August 2022
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
13 September 2022
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)
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
All completed SPDs must be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal, using the secure electronic post-box. Please ensure you allow enough time to prepare/upload your documents by the stated deadline. Please also clearly state within your SPD submission which Lot(s) you are applying for, as each Lot will be evaluated separately.
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=699959.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:699959)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=699959
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Inverness Sheriff Court
Inverness Justice Centre, Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1AH
Telephone
+44 1463230782
Country
United Kingdom