Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Prison Service
Calton House, 5 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9HW
charles.robertson@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1313303870
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
01958 The Supply And Maintenance Of Explosive And Narcotic Detection Scanners
Reference number
01958
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The SPS requires a Supplier to supply desktop explosives & narcotics trace detectors and consumables. The Supplier shall provide preventative and reactive maintenance of the Goods in order to ensure optimal performance for the Contract Term or the warranty period.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The SPS requires the supply of 8 (indicative) desktop explosives & narcotics trace detectors and consumables that meet the requirements of the SPS specification. There is also a requirement to update the SPS narcotics library with new compounds. The successful supplier shall provide preventative and reactive maintenance of the Goods in order to ensure optimal performance for the Contract Term and shall be required to work in partnership with the SPS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This project has a Contract Term of 3 years with the option to extend a further 2 years.
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Bidders should be aware that they are required to provide a Service that operates in accordance with UK Home Office requirements to obtain and maintain an inventory of controlled substances.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Bidders will be required to have a minimum yearly turnover of GBP100K for the last 2 years.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Employers (Compulsory) Liability insurance GBP5m
Public Product Liability insurance GBP500k
Product Liability insurance GBP500k
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
The ITT documentation sets out the details of the requirements of the contract, but the successful licensed supplier shall:
-Be capable and have experience to supply approved and certified desktop explosives and narcotics trace detectors.
-Be able to provide planned preventative and reactive maintenance services.
-Provide consumables to operate the devices throughout the contract term.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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
8 November 2021
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 November 2021
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19824. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
(SC Ref:669463)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom