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.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
Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance - Edinburgh Area
Reference number
HES/C/4169
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders from competent fire alarm engineers to maintain fire alarm systems at the following locations:
Edinburgh Castle
Holyrood Palace
Holyrood Park Education Centre
Holyrood Park Depot
Holyrood Park Lodges
St Annes Workshop
Croft an Righ House
Trinity House
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders from competent fire alarm engineers to maintain fire alarm systems at the following locations:
Edinburgh Castle
Holyrood Palace
Holyrood Park Education Centre
Holyrood Park Depot
Holyrood Park Lodges
St Annes Workshop
Croft an Righ House
Trinity House
Please note that the above list of locations is not exhaustive and additional sites may be added as required following discussion between the supplier and the HES Contract Manager.
The buildings are all protected by Notifier Alarm Systems and all engineers must be trained in this system protocols.
HES requires engineers to carry out the maintenance of specific fire alarm systems within various properties in the Edinburgh area. The buildings are Properties in Care and are protected by an act of parliament, therefore, to cause any damage or deface to the buildings is a criminal offence. Any fixing to the fabric, drilling, gluing or otherwise must be agreed with the CM before being employed.
The work shall involve regular maintenance of all the systems in accordance with the schedule set out in HES’s fire action plan (i.e bi-annual, and annual servicing). All relevant certificates and reports to be entered in Health & Safety Fire Logbooks.
There is also a requirement for a call out facility to cover breakdowns and faults. This should be a guaranteed attendance time of no more than three hours. There may be an occasion where a call out time of two hours will be expected, this would be for an event such as a Royal visit.
The works shall generally be undertaken during normal working hours noted on the pricing schedule. No overtime shall be worked without the prior written agreement of the CM. The work will be on a “as required” basis.
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
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After the initial 3-year period, there is an option to extend the contract for a further 2 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 10 million
- Public Liability Insurance - GDP 10 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.1.8) 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 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
16 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 contract would be up for renewal in 2025.
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
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=710445.
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:
The supplier is encouraged to think about any community benefits they could implement during the lifetime of the contract. This could take the form of apprentices or work placements.
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Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=710445
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LA
Country
United Kingdom