Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Prison Service
Calton House, 5 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9HW
Telephone
+44 1313303792
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Fruit and Vegetables
Reference number
01933
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide fruit and vegetables across the SPS Estate.
The anticipated contract commencement date is 15th May 2022.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products
- 15310000 - Potatoes and potato products
- 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
- 15331130 - Beans, peas, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables
- 15331140 - Leaf and cabbage vegetables
- 15332180 - Melons
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All SPS Sites
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The SPS requires a supplier to provide and deliver fruit and vegetable products to all SPS sites across Scotland. SPS order circa 20 Core Products this includes but is not limited to apples, bananas, carrots, lettuce and potatoes.
All products supplied shall comply with the required quality standards and classifications. The supplier shall also be required to evidence traceability within their supply chain.
All products shall be delivered within the agreed delivery timescales, (within 2 working days of an order being placed).
The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
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
The contract has the option to be extended by up to an additional 4 years on a 2 year + 2 year basis.
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
Insurances
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Product Liability insurance GBP 5M
Public Liability insurance GBP 5M
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-016932
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
10 January 2022
Local time
2:00pm
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
12 January 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 20164.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 20164. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
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:
Community benefits requirements have been included in the ITT. A summary of the key areas are as follows:
- Employment of new entrants (e.g. apprenticeships, work placements, other trainees, etc.);
- Engagement of Supported Business, Social Enterprise or Third Sector organisation
- Local economy engagement.
Other Community benefits proposals which will improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the local area where the contract is being delivered.
(SC Ref:674608)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom