Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
Area 3A South, Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ
Contact
Tony Aitken
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
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Scotland - Up to 5M GBP
Reference number
SP-22-015
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Scottish Ministers are seeking to establish a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) arrangement for Civil Engineering Works available for use across Scottish Public Sector up to 5M GBP.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland, including the H&I
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeks market advice and is not linked to a contracting opportunity.
The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is considering the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System for Civil Engineering Works up to 5M GBP.
SPPD recognises the importance and value of Economic Operators having the opportunity to contribute to the development of the procurement strategy on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.
Two request for information (RFI) surveys have been created to gather views from market participants and public bodies which will be used to inform and develop the DPS procurement strategy.
To access and complete the appropriate online Questback survey, please follow the appropriate link below:
Economic Operators Survey link - https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/eqy1ly42ne
Public Bodies Survey link - https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/w5a6hcmqmq
The surveys will be available for all interested parties to complete and send your response by 30th August @ 11.00 am.
two.2.14) Additional information
This PIN notice is issued to provide and gather information only, and does not constitute a call for competition. Scottish Procurement shall manage this proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 September 2022
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
The information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN), or in any communication made between Scottish Government and any
Economic Operator (in relation to this requirement), must not be assumed as creating a contract or agreement.
Scottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however incurred, by those attending any information
days, attendance at meetings, or involvement in the proposed procurement process.
It is anticipated that a Contract Notice may be published circa 30 September 2022.
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=700180.
(SC Ref:700180)