Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
ScotRail Trains Limited (Utilities)
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
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=AA30589
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://scotrail.wax-live.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Applications or, where applicable, tenders must be submitted electronically via
https://scotrail.wax-live.com/
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
ScotRail Advertising Concession Services
Reference number
SRT027
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
ScotRail Trains Limited (ScotRail) are engaging the market for prospective third parties to provide Rail Advertising services, split into 6 lots.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This concession is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The tender is split into the following lots. Suppliers may bid for single or multiple lots. Lot 6 is reserved for organisations who can provide and wish to bid for for all lots.
1. In-Station
2. On Train
3. Experiential
4. Ticket Gates
5. Roadside
6. All lots
ScotRail reserve the right to award some, all or none of the lots.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
In-Station
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: In-Station Advertising. Internal and External comprising Standard Formats of; 4 Sheets, 6 Sheets, 48 Sheets, Digital Media (Excluding DCIS) and Tactical Media (Banners and Vinyl). Currently; 842 Classic Poster Displays, 39 Digital Screens.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the concession
Duration in months
48
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
Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years and will be finalised at ITT / award stage.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
On Train
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: On Train
Internal advertising frames on board ScotRail rolling stock.
Currently; 1,742 Classic Poster Displays
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the concession
Duration in months
48
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
Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years and will be finalised at ITT / award stage.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Experiential
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3: Experiential
Face to Face engagement with passengers for promotional and branding experiences. Currently; approx. 15 Allocated locations
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the concession
Duration in months
48
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
Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years and will be finalised at ITT / award stage.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ticket Gates
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4: Ticket Gates
Vinyl media fixed to ticket gate paddles and stanchions. Currently; 17 Gated Stations 386 Displays
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the concession
Duration in months
48
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
Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years and will be finalised at ITT / award stage.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Roadside
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5: Roadside
Road facing billboard 48 sheet displays targeting passing traffic. Currently; 19 Displays
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the concession
Duration in months
48
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
Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years and will be finalised at ITT / award stage.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
All Lots
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6: All lots. This lot is reserved for organisations who can provide and wish to bid for all lots. Suppliers may be able to offer better commercial terms by providing all the requirements listed in lots 1-5. Furthermore, there are increased efficiencies by working with a single organisation. As such, ScotRail may award Lot 6 instead of splitting out the requirements. Suppliers may provide a submission for specific lots and a separate submission for lot 6.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the concession
Duration in months
48
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
Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years and will be finalised at ITT / award stage. ScotRail may award lot 6 (all) instead of splitting out the requirements (lots 1-5). Suppliers bidding for lot 6 can also submit separate bids for specific lots.
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, indication of information and documentation required
The Supplier must maintain in force insurance policies as per PQQ docs.
Bidders will be required to provide adequate assurance of financial strength to successfully complete their contractual obligations, and have available their two most recent sets of annual audited accounts including profit and loss information. Bidders will be required to have Current Ratio equal to or exceeding 1.5 and an Acid Test Ratio equal to or exceeding 1.0.
There are lot specific turnover requirements as per the PQQ docs.
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for submission of applications or receipt of tenders
Date
6 October 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
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
To access the PQQ, go to the Wax Portal: https://scotrail.wax-live.com/
Login if you have an existing account or click register and create an account. Click 'Open Opportunities' and select the Advertising Concession PQQ. Once you are logged in click on the Questions tab to complete the PQQ. You can submit questions to Procurement Team using the Messaging tab.
Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years, however final contract length to be agreed dependent on submissions, supplier investment and ScotRail approval from Transport Scotland.
(SC Ref:705618)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom