Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
Telephone
+44 1467530600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
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 and Installation of Bus Stop Infrastructure
Reference number
000-VVVT4817
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44212321 - Bus shelters
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this tender is to appoint a preferred supplier(s) for the provision of Bus Stop Infrastructure within Aberdeenshire and maintenance of existing infrastructure. The successful tenderer(s) will supply and install Aberdeenshire Council’s standard bus stop infrastructure that, should as far as practical, match the existing standard infrastructure.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and Installation of Bus Shelters
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44212321 - Bus shelters
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please refer to ‘Appendix 1 Statement of Requirements’ doc for full details. Shelter structures are to be supplied to the following specifications.
Standard Specification - Shelters should be manufactured from aluminium with a powder coated finish – colour to be Green (colour reference RAL 6005) and be glazed with anti-graffiti coated, UV protected polycarbonate 4mm thick MARGARD MRSE sheet or equivalent to be approved by Aberdeenshire Council.
High Specification - Shelters should be manufactured from aluminium with a powder coated finish – colour to be Silver (colour reference RAL 9006).
Heritage Specification - Shelters should be manufactured from wood with a protected Hardwood finish. Both High spec and Heritage shelters to be glazed with anti-graffiti coated, UV protected 6mm thick toughened glass sheet, 10mm thick toughened for full length, or equivalent to be approved by Aberdeenshire Council.
The entrance/exit opening of the 2 bay enclosed shelter should be at least 1000mm wide to allow wheelchair users and double buggies unrestricted access to the shelter. The 3 or 4 bay enclosed shelter should have 2 openings both to the minimum width specified above constructed as a front entrance and front exit. All shelters should be fitted with barrel polycarbonate glazed roofs with 4mm thick U.V. protected polycarbonate.
All shelters should be fitted with a courtesy light that is only operational during the hours of darkness and is solar powered. The solar unit should be integrated into the design of the shelter. A technical specification for this should be submitted along with the submission which includes details of any warranty for this system.
An aluminium bench/perch seat is to be incorporated into shelters. This should be between 600mm and 650mm high and materials used in construction should be maintenance free. The seat should be powdered coated in a yellow finish (colour reference RAL 1021).
Each bus shelter must incorporate a watertight timetable information display case housing a paper timetable display. The case must measure 1000mm x 1000m with a viewing are of 914mm wide 920mm length. A sample display case should be made available on request. The information case should include a backing board that is waterproof and be of a minimum thickness of 5mm. The case should be accessed via security locks or bolt locking mechanism which can be easily opened by local authority staff wishing to replace the information display. Keys or equipment to unlock information displays should be provided. The information displays should be located between 900mm and 1800mm in height as detailed in the DfT’s Inclusive Mobility Guidance. The exact location of the timetable board on each shelter will be agreed at the site visits with Aberdeenshire Council
All shelters should be fitted with a 76mm diameter, 700mm high bus stop flag pole to be mounted at either the approach or leaving end of the shelter. The exact location of the flag pole on each shelter will be agreed at the site visits with Aberdeenshire Council.
Shelters should have a litter gap at the bottom of the panels of minimum 50 mm but maximum of 150mm to help prevent the build up of litter in the shelters.
Any ground reinstatement works required following installation (e.g. backfilling shelter leg pockets, installation of bus stop pole) should match the existing footpath/carriageway and be sealed with hot bitumen.
Replacement parts must be available for the duration of this contract, including optional extension periods. Tenderers should provide a list of these replacement parts and prices (including installation). Prices should be applicable for the duration of the contract, including optional extension periods.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality/Support / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
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 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 000-005761
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Supply and Installation of Bus Shelters
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 June 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Commutaports Limited
Crosshill Road, Bishopbriggs
Glasgow
G64 2QE
Telephone
+44 1417622626
Fax
+44 1417620448
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:677244)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sherriff Court
53 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BB
Country
United Kingdom