Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
Telephone
+44 1414888230
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
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
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of Water Coolers and Associated Consumables
Reference number
2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31141000 - Water coolers
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Supply & Delivery of Water Coolers and Bottled Water to all local authorities in Scotland
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bottled Water Coolers and Associated Products (including installation)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65111000 - Drinking-water distribution
- 15981000 - Mineral water
- 15981100 - Still mineral water
- 15981200 - Sparkling mineral water
- 15981400 - Flavoured mineral waters
- 15982000 - Soft drinks
- 37414700 - Drink coolers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
throughout Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply & Delivery of Water Coolers and Bottled Water to all local authorities in Scotland
two.2.14) Additional information
Lotting structure is still to be confirmed. The framework opportunity detailed in this Prior Information Notice will be tendered on a council by council basis and tenderers can submit bids for one, any or all council areas for each lot, where applicable.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Plumbed-In Water Coolers (including installation)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65111000 - Drinking-water distribution
- 15981000 - Mineral water
- 15981100 - Still mineral water
- 15981200 - Sparkling mineral water
- 15981400 - Flavoured mineral waters
- 15982000 - Soft drinks
- 37414700 - Drink coolers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply & Delivery of Water Coolers and Bottled Water to all local authorities in Scotland
two.2.14) Additional information
Lotting structure is still to be confirmed. The framework opportunity detailed in this Prior Information Notice will be tendered on a council by council basis and tenderers can submit bids for one, any or all council areas for each lot, where applicable.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sanitisation and Maintenance of Bottled and Plumbed-In Water Coolers
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65111000 - Drinking-water distribution
- 15981000 - Mineral water
- 15981100 - Still mineral water
- 15981200 - Sparkling mineral water
- 15981400 - Flavoured mineral waters
- 15982000 - Soft drinks
- 37414700 - Drink coolers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply & Delivery of Water Coolers and Bottled Water to all local authorities in Scotland
two.2.14) Additional information
Lotting structure is still to be confirmed. The framework opportunity detailed in this Prior Information Notice will be tendered on a council by council basis and tenderers can submit bids for one, any or all council areas for each lot, where applicable.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 November 2021
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
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tendering opportunity on behalf of the 32 local authorities in Scotland, together with any
Integration Authority or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
At this stage there is an opportunity for interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would like
to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual meeting. Meetings will be allocated on first come first serve basis andcwill take place via Microsoft Teams or by Telephone as Scotland Excel staff are currently working from home in line with Scottish
Government Guidance re the ongoing pandemic.
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=671663.
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