Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Highland Council
Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5BX
Telephone
+44 1463702670
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Corran Ferry Vessel Refit Services
Reference number
HC/IEE/VRS/2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50241200 - Ferry repair services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Highland Council require a Contractor to undertake vessel refit services for the two Corran Ferry vessels: the MV Corran and the MV Maid of Glencoul, covering:
- Annual Overhaul Planned Maintenance,
- Annual Overhaul Planned Repairs,
- Annual Overhaul Emergent Reactive Repairs.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50241200 - Ferry repair services
- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats
- 34512100 - Ferry boats
- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 50245000 - Upgrading services of ships
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Corran Ferry provides a lifeline connection linking the communities of Fort William, Ardgour, Sunart, Ardnamurchan, Moidart, Morar, Morvern and the Isle of Mull. The ferry provides a regular service 7 days a week and takes 5 minutes.
The Corran Ferry is based at Ardgour approximately seven miles south of Fort William. The ferry provides a lifeline connection across Loch Linnhe at the Corran Narrows, connecting the Ardgour peninsula in the west with the wider Lochaber region to the east, and beyond.
The Highland Council are responsible for operating the Corran Ferry service, which is the busiest single vessel route in Europe, taking just 5 minutes to make the approximately 400m crossing, and carrying approximately 270,000 cars and 11,000 commercial vehicles and buses per year
Road based diversion can be up to 2 hours and involves navigating single track roads with limited access for the largest of commercial vehicles due to bridge height restrictions. The ferry service is therefore integral to the socio-economic wellbeing of the peninsulas and the wider areas.
The Highland Council require a Contractor to undertake vessel refit services for the two Corran Ferry vessels: the MV Corran and the MV Maid of Glencoul, covering:
- Annual Overhaul Planned Maintenance,
- Annual Overhaul Planned Repairs,
- Annual Overhaul Emergent Reactive Repairs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35
Price - Weighting: 65
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
Potential extension of two periods of up to 12 months each.
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
The Highland Council’s vessels are currently limited to make occasional voyages without passengers or cargo between Corran and the Clyde or Stornoway for the purposes of surveys and maintenance. It is essential that Yards are situated within these boundaries. Tenderers shall have to confirm that this is the case.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
The Council will use an independent credit scoring organisation to conduct appropriate financial probity checks. Tenderers must score a risk rating of low risk in order to be considered for Contract award.
If the Credit Report contains a risk rating between moderate risk and very high risk, Tenderers shall be given an opportunity to provide additional information which will be taken into account during the Council’s assessment.
Where additional supporting information does not satisfy the Council that that the risk is mitigated Tenderers shall be disqualified.
Tenderers must have a minimum:
- 5,000,000 GBP Employers Liability Insurance (where applicable),
- 10,000,000 GBP Public Liability Insurance.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Tenderers must have a minimum:
- 5,000,000 GBP Employers Liability Insurance (where applicable),
- 10,000,000 GBP Public Liability Insurance.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
- Tenderers shall have to provide two examples of providing equivalent or similar services within the last three years.
- Tenderers must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent).
OR
Present a documented policy regarding quality management.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
- Two examples of providing equivalent or similar services within the last three years
- certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent) or submit a documented policy regarding quality management.
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
16 September 2024
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
16 September 2024
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 27349. 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:
The Highland Council is keen to work with suppliers to act as a role model within the public sector, by carrying out its activities in a responsible and sustainable manner, considering how it can improve the economic, social, and environmental wellbeing of the area. The following themes have been identified as proportionate and relevant to this Contract:
Tenderers are required to submit a policy/statement on 5 key areas:
- Environmental Wellbeing and measures
- Fair Work Practices
- Prompt Payment in The Supply Chain
- Employee/Training Requirement
- Communities, Community Groups, and Community Projects Support
Precise detail of what is required is contained within the documents.
(SC Ref:775396)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Local Sheriff Court
Inverness
Country
United Kingdom