Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
SRUC
Peter Wilson Building , Kings Buildings West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
Contact
Head of Procurement
Telephone
+44 1315354000
Fax
+44 1315354314
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=AA00021
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Other type
Higher Education, Further Education, Research and Consultancy
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Higher Education, Further Education, Research and Consultancy
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for supply and installation of Network Cabling
Reference number
36936
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32421000 - Network cabling
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
You are invited by SRUC, acting on behalf of itself, to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for supply and installation of Network Cabling to SRUC's Campuses and Regional Offices
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Scotland, Central
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32421000 - Network cabling
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
SRUC's Campuses and Regional sites.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
You are invited by SRUC, acting on behalf of itself, to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for supply and installation of Network Cabling.
For each Lot, it is anticipated that a minimum of three Suppliers from the ITT evaluation process will be appointed to each Lot. SRUC shall run mini-competition(s) for its specific requirements, at regular intervals over the life of the Framework Agreement. Please note that for any resulting Framework Agreement mini-competition, all Suppliers appointed to a Lot will be invited to quote on an equal basis.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Professional Ability & Resources / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Quality & Sustainability / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
One extension of 12 months, by mutual agreement
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
Scotland, South
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32421000 - Network cabling
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
SRUC's Campuses and Regional sites
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
You are invited by SRUC, acting on behalf of itself, to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for supply and installation of Network Cabling.
For each Lot, it is anticipated that a minimum of three Suppliers from the ITT evaluation process will be appointed to each Lot. SRUC shall run mini-competition(s) for its specific requirements, at regular intervals over the life of the Framework Agreement. Please note that for any resulting Framework Agreement mini-competition, all Suppliers appointed to a Lot will be invited to quote on an equal basis.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Professional Ability & Resources / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Quality & Sustainability / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
One extension of 12 months, by mutual agreement.
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
Scotland, North
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32421000 - Network cabling
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
SRUC's Campuses and Regional sites.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
You are invited by SRUC, acting on behalf of itself, to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for supply and installation of Network Cabling.
For each Lot, it is anticipated that a minimum of three Suppliers from the ITT evaluation process will be appointed to each Lot. SRUC shall run mini-competition(s) for its specific requirements, at regular intervals over the life of the Framework Agreement. Please note that for any resulting Framework Agreement mini-competition, all Suppliers appointed to a Lot will be invited to quote on an equal basis.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Professional Ability & Resources / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Service / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Quality & Sustainability / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
One extension of 12 months, by mutual agreement.
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
It is a minimum requirement for this opportunity that suppliers hold, where relevant to the Lots noted in Schedule 2 of the ITT, one or more of the following industry accreditations (or equivalent accreditation for the country in which they are established):
1. Manufacturer accreditation for the Excel product range and one other of the following manufacturers (CommScope, Brand-Rex, Siemon, Connectix, Ultima, Daraka);
2. FIA (The Fibreoptic Industry Association) accredited installer or equivalent;
3. Q-Mark Fire stopping Installation Certification or equivalent;
4. Industry Accreditation such as CHAS or equivalent.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.1.3) 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: 9
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
4 July 2025
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: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
4 July 2025
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months from date of contract award
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=800503.
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.
(SC Ref:800503)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=800503
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Sheriff Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom