Tender

Fencing Install and Supply

  • Forestry and Land Scotland

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-022409

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03abd4

Published 2 August 2023, 9:54am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Forestry and Land Scotland

Great Glen House, Leachkin Road

Inverness

IV3 8NW

Email

Procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot

Telephone

+44 3000676000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://forestryandland.gov.scot

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://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

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Fencing Install and Supply

Reference number

FLS-0057-FW

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 77300000 - Horticultural services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement for the provision and installation of fencing materials, as well as for the supply only of fencing materials. This will allow FLS to meet our requirement to manage the national forest estate.

This Framework will include the requirements for the installation of fences, maintenance and repair of fences, fencing surveys, emergency callouts for repairs and supply of fencing materials. This will include both upland and lowland fencing works and includes, but is not restricted to, deer fences, stock fences, rabbit fences, water gates, field gates, fencing metalwork, fencing woodwork and fencing ancillary items. It will also include the requirement for the supply and delivery of fencing metalwork, woodwork and ancillary items across Scotland.

This Framework is split into two different requirements: Lots 1-12 Supply & Install and Lots 13-17 Supply Only.

The Framework term is four (4) years with no option to extend.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £12,177,000

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 and Install - Inverness, Ross & Skye

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing
  • 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Inverness, Ross & Skye

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: North

Lot Description: Supply and Install Inverness, Ross & Skye

Requirements: Supply and installation of fencing in upland and lowland areas, including deer fencing, stock fencing, quarry fencing, rabbit fencing, water gates, field gates, badger gates,, pedestrian gates and deer gates. The requirements also includes erect only, emergency repairs and surveys of fencing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £480,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply and Install - Durris, Bennachie and East Aberdeenshire

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing
  • 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Durris, Bennachie and East Aberdeenshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: East

Lot Description: Supply and Install Durris, Bennahie and East Aberdeenshire

Requirements: Supply and installation of fencing in upland and lowland areas, including deer fencing, stock fencing, quarry fencing, rabbit fencing, water gates, field gates, badger gates,, pedestrian gates and deer gates. The requirements also includes erect only, emergency repairs and surveys of fencing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £543,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply and Install - Moray and West Aberdeenshire

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
  • 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Moray and West Aberdeenshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: East

Lot Description: Supply and Install Moray and West Aberdeenshire

Requirements: Supply and installation of fencing in upland and lowland areas, including deer fencing, stock fencing, quarry fencing, rabbit fencing, water gates, field gates, badger gates,, pedestrian gates and deer gates. The requirements also includes erect only, emergency repairs and surveys of fencing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £543,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply and Install - Tay

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing
  • 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Tay

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: East

Lot Description: Supply and Install Tay

Requirements: Supply and installation of fencing in upland and lowland areas, including deer fencing, stock fencing, quarry fencing, rabbit fencing, water gates, field gates, badger gates,, pedestrian gates and deer gates. The requirements also includes erect only, emergency repairs and surveys of fencing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £2,103,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply and Install - Mull

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing
  • 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Mull

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: West

Lot Description: Supply and Install Mull

Requirements: Supply and installation of fencing in upland and lowland areas, including deer fencing, stock fencing, quarry fencing, rabbit fencing, water gates, field gates, badger gates,, pedestrian gates and deer gates. The requirements also includes erect only, emergency repairs and surveys of fencing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £280,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply and Install - West Argyll

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
  • 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

West Argyll

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: West

Lot Description: Supply and Install West Argyll

Requirements: Supply and installation of fencing in upland and lowland areas, including deer fencing, stock fencing, quarry fencing, rabbit fencing, water gates, field gates, badger gates,, pedestrian gates and deer gates. The requirements also includes erect only, emergency repairs and surveys of fencing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £880,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply and Install - Lochaber

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing
  • 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Lochaber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: West

Lot Description: Supply and Install Lochaber

Requirements: Supply and installation of fencing in upland and lowland areas, including deer fencing, stock fencing, quarry fencing, rabbit fencing, water gates, field gates, badger gates,, pedestrian gates and deer gates. The requirements also includes erect only, emergency repairs and surveys of fencing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £800,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply and Install - Cowal & Trossachs

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing
  • 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Cowal & Trossachs

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: Central

Lot Description: Supply and Install Cowal & Trossachs

Requirements: Supply and installation of fencing in upland and lowland areas, including deer fencing, stock fencing, quarry fencing, rabbit fencing, water gates, field gates, badger gates,, pedestrian gates and deer gates. The requirements also includes erect only, emergency repairs and surveys of fencing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,231,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply and Install - Scottish Lowlands

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
  • 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Scottish Lowlands

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: Central

Lot Description: Supply and Install Scottish Lowlands

Requirements: Supply and installation of fencing in upland and lowland areas, including deer fencing, stock fencing, quarry fencing, rabbit fencing, water gates, field gates, badger gates,, pedestrian gates and deer gates. The requirements also includes erect only, emergency repairs and surveys of fencing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,385,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply and Install - Arran & Galloway

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing
  • 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Arran & Galloway

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: South

Lot Description: Supply and Install Arran & Galloway

Requirements: Supply and installation of fencing in upland and lowland areas, including deer fencing, stock fencing, quarry fencing, rabbit fencing, water gates, field gates, badger gates,, pedestrian gates and deer gates. The requirements also includes erect only, emergency repairs and surveys of fencing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply and Install - Dumfries & Borders

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing
  • 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Dumfries & Borders

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: South

Lot Description: Supply and Install Dumfries & Borders

Requirements: Supply and installation of fencing in upland and lowland areas, including deer fencing, stock fencing, quarry fencing, rabbit fencing, water gates, field gates, badger gates,, pedestrian gates and deer gates. The requirements also includes erect only, emergency repairs and surveys of fencing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £292,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply Only - North

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

North Region

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: North

Lot Description: Supply Only - North

Requirements: Supply and delivery of fencing metalwork, woodwork and ancillary items across Scotland.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £800,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply Only - East

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

East Region

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: East

Lot Description: Supply Only - East

Requirements: Supply and delivery of fencing metalwork, woodwork and ancillary items across Scotland.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £100,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply Only - West

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

West Region

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: NorWestth

Lot Description: Supply Only - West

Requirements: Supply and delivery of fencing metalwork, woodwork and ancillary items across Scotland.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £800,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply Only - Central

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Central Region

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: Central

Lot Description: Supply Only - Central

Requirements: Supply and delivery of fencing metalwork, woodwork and ancillary items across Scotland.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £300,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply Only - South

Lot No

17

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

South Region

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: South

Lot Description: Supply Only - South

Requirements: Supply and delivery of fencing metalwork, woodwork and ancillary items across Scotland.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £160,000

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.2.10) 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

Supply and Install - North Highland

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing
  • 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
  • 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
  • 34928200 - Fences
  • 34928220 - Fencing components
  • 44312000 - Fencing wire

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

North Highland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Region: North

Lot Description: Supply and Install North Highland

Requirements: Supply and installation of fencing in upland and lowland areas, including deer fencing, stock fencing, quarry fencing, rabbit fencing, water gates, field gates, badger gates,, pedestrian gates and deer gates. The requirements also includes erect only, emergency repairs and surveys of fencing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £480,000

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.2.10) 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.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

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:

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5,000,000.00 GBP for each and every claim

Public Liability Insurance = 5,000,000.00 GBP for each and every claim

Please note it is a legal requirement that all bidders hold a minimum of 5,000,000.00 GBP Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance except those companies which are exempt in specific circumstances. For further guidance see:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

Bidders will be required to provide two (2) examples within the last 3 years that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services as described in part II.2.4 of this Contract Notice. Please see SPD Supporting Statements attached within PCS-Tender for full details.

Bidders will be required to confirm the supply chain management policies and procedures they have in place, their process for identifying and managing subcontractors and how they ensure payment of valid invoices within 30 days. Please see SPD Supporting Statements, attached within PCS-Tender for full details.

Bidders will be required to confirm that they and/or the service provider have the educational and professional qualifications that are fully detailed in SPD Supporting Statements, attached within PCS-Tender.

Bidders will be required to demonstrate that they have or have access to the relevant tools, plant, or technical equipment to deliver the requirements detailed in part II.2.4 of this Contract Notice.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Quality Management Procedures

1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent),

OR see SPD Supporting Statements attached with the tender for the alternative.

Health and Safety Procedures

2. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with ISO 45001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum,

OR see SPD Supporting Statements attached with the tender for the alternative.

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Key Performance Indicators are detailed within the Framework Agreement, attached within PCS-Tender.


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 several operators

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: 2023/S 000-005566

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

4 September 2023

Local time

4:00pm

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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

5 September 2023

Local time

9:00am

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

Opening of Tenders is through PCS-Tender by an FLS Procurement Specialist and a full audit trail is kept.


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Spring 2027

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

Scoring Methodology Technical:

0-Unacceptable-Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.

25-Poor-Response is partially relevant and poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.

50-Acceptable-Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.

75-Good-Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled.

100-Excellent-Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full.

Any Bidder that receives a score detailed in the Invitation to Tender against the relevant question will be excluded from the tender

Tenderers should note that although the value of the Framework has been estimated at 12,177,000 GBP excluding VAT over the maximum four year framework period, the Authority reserves the right to modify the Framework– irrespective of the monetary value of modifications – within the scope permitted under Regulation 72 (1) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, should operational reasons require it.

Please refer to the "Framework Agreement" Document; Section 2.4 contained within the Tender Pack on PCS-T for a full list of operational reasons for modifications.

Scottish Government Supplier Journey: https://www.supplierjourney.scot/

Buyer Help and Guidance on PCS-Tender here: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/buyerhelp.html

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 24570. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 24570. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:

The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:

It will be encouraged for prime contractors to advertise sub-contracting opportunities via PCS, however it will not be mandated as use of PCS to advertise sub-contracting opportunities is not intended to cut across supply chain arrangements that the prime contractor may already have in place. The PIN responses and sub-contracting pattern have evidenced an established sub-contracting network. Whilst it does represent best practice, use of PCS in this instance is unlikely to add any additional value and may delay mobilisation.

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Community Benefits are a mandatory requirement of this framework. The Purchaser will be looking for Service Provider to deliver community benefits as detailed in the Framework Agreement. The list of community benefits that are particularly relevant and proportionate to this framework are detailed within the Evaluation and Award Criteria document, attached on PCS-Tender.

(SC Ref:740215)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The Inverness Justice Centre

Longman Road

Inverness

IV1 1AH

Email

inverness@scotcourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1463230782

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 , may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Court of Session

Parliament House, Parliament Square

Edinburgh

EH1 1RQ

Email

supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1312252595

Country

United Kingdom