Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
Telephone
+44 1382308995
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00103
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/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Higher Education
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Print Services
Reference number
AU-PRO-2021-036
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of Abertay University's Undergraduate Prospectus and Short Run Printed Matter
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
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
Prospectus
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of Abertay University's Annual Undergraduate Prospectus
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
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
There will be an option to extend for a period(s) of up to 12 months
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
Short Run Print
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Dundee
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University Require the provision of various Printed Matter, such as Brochures Leaflets, Envelopes, Posters, etc.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
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
An option to extend will be available for period(s) of up to 12 months.
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
Financial Status
It is a requirement of this framework to provide details of your yearly turnover for the last 3 financial years 2018/19, 2019/20, and 2020/21. The annual turner must not be lower than 50 percent of the overall contract value, proposing to bid for. i.e if bidding for lot 1 only annual turnover must not be lower than 30,000 gbp, OR If bidding for lot 2 only, annual turnover must not be lower than 90,000 gbp. and so on.
Insurance
It is the requirement of this framework that tenderers hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded framework, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10 million gbp, and Public Liability Insurance = 5 million gbp
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Tenderers will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in part II.2.4 of the Contract Notice.
Please provide 3 relevant examples of services carried out during the last 3 years. The information you provide should cover the following areas - a description of the goods works or services delivered, framework value & dates, previous or current customer details.
Tenderers require to demonstrate that they have they have appropriate human resources available to deliver the requirements of the framework.
Tenderers will be required to confirm their average annual manpower for the last three years.
Tenderers will be required to demonstrate that they have (or have access to) the relevant tools, plant or technical equipment to deliver the types of requirements detailed in II.2.4 in the Contract Notice
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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
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
8 November 2021
Local time
12:00pm
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 November 2021
Local time
12:00pm
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
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19829. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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:
Abertay University is committed to addressing community benefits as part of any procurement exercise.
The Supplier is required to provide detail on: the history of benefits provided in the past; continuity to promote on-going delivery; future planning and commitment to provide further benefits in local areas of Dundee must be included.
Examples of Community Benefits include: Improving Education and skills; delivery of training and development; work experience/local apprenticeship programmes, enhancing and improving local community projects; and improving local employability.
(SC Ref:669662)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Bell Street
Dundee
Country
United Kingdom