Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Historic Environment Scotland
Longmore House, Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
Contact
Catherine McNair
Telephone
+44 1316688866
Fax
+44 1316688877
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://historicenvironment.scot
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164
one.1) Name and addresses
National Trust for Scotland
Hermiston quay, 5 Cultins Road
Edinburgh
EH11 4DF
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=AA12344
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Built Environment, Conservation and Tourism
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Archive Supplies Framework
Reference number
HES/C/4160
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30191100 - Filing equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
8
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
suppliers may be awarded more than one lot.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Folders for plan chests
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22852000 - Folders
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.
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
Flour flap folders for glass plates
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22852000 - Folders
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.
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
Rolled Drawing Box
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30193700 - File storage box
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.
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
Manuscript/drawing boxes
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30193700 - File storage box
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.
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
Photographic media boxes
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30193700 - File storage box
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.
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
Bespoke Boxes
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30193700 - File storage box
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.
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
Archival storage tubes
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30193700 - File storage box
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option to extend for up to 4 years to be reviewed annually.
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
Polyester enclosures
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22852000 - Folders
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HES is looking for quotes for a Framework Agreement that will supply high-quality storage supplies for the HES Archive collections. Detailed product requirements can be found in the pricing schedule. The products that HES require have been split into eight Lots which will be considered as individual categories. The framework will likely appoint multiple suppliers for different product Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After the initial 2 year period there will be an option to extend for a further 4 years to be reviewed annually.
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
HES use Scotbis, an independent provider of business credit reports, to assess the financial standing of tenderers. The overall aim of this assessment is to ensure, as far as possible, that any potential Supplier will not have financial difficulties that endanger their ability to perform the Contract. If financial information cannot be gained from that source Historic Environment Scotland will request that you provide full audited accounts for the last full financial year. If Suppliers cannot provide any of the assurances as detailed above, and it is determined by HES that your financial strength is not adequate, then your company may not pass the financial evaluation. If you can provide the assurances as detailed above, HES may explore these options with you before determining whether your company can be taken forward in this procurement exercise. Bank details may also be sought to support the above.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Employers (compulsory) Liability Insurance - GDP 5 million
- Public Liability Insurance - GDP 5 million
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: 3
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Given the nature of the supplies and limited market we are going to run this as an option for 6 years.
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
14 November 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
14 November 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: This will be re-tendered 2028
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
Please make sure you read all the tender documents carefully and ensure your submission is in on time.
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=705274.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
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:
If the supplier could offer work experience or undertake some work/projects in the local community.
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Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=705274
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom