Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Historic Environment Scotland
Longmore House, Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
Contact
Fiona Fretwell
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.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
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, Heritage and Tourism
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Request for Information - Staff Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment
Reference number
HES/C/4117
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is undertaking market research in relation to the supply of a broad range of garments that are off the shelf which are predominantly made up of staff uniforms, personal protective equipment, and tartan garments.
To better understand the marketplace, we would like interested suppliers to confirm that they can supply, brand and deliver a range of goods to 75 staffed sites which is in the supporting documentation. The response to this PIN will then help us decide how we structure the tender, either into one contract covering all products or split into specific product Lots.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
We may combine all lots if the marketplace indicates that one supplier can provide all the items.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Personal Protective Equipment
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is undertaking market research in relation to the supply of a broad range of garments that are off the shelf which are predominantly made up of staff uniforms, personal protective equipment, and tartan garments.
The response to this PIN will then help us decide how we structure the tender, either into one contract covering all products or split into specific product Lots. HES has a requirement for uniforms, clothing and PPE for approximately 1,000 staff members. The number of staff and our uniform requirements vary with seasons. HES require both ladies and men’s sizes to be provided where possible as opposed to unisex in addition to special measures and maternity wear. Off the shelf options should be available in allergy suited materials for key items (for example 100% cotton shirts).
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
Staff Uniforms
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is undertaking market research in relation to the supply of a broad range of garments that are off the shelf which are predominantly made up of staff uniforms, personal protective equipment, and tartan garments.
The response to this PIN will then help us decide how we structure the tender, either into one contract covering all products or split into specific product Lots. HES has a requirement for uniforms, clothing and PPE for approximately 1,000 staff members. The number of staff and our uniform requirements vary with seasons. HES require both ladies and men’s sizes to be provided where possible as opposed to unisex in addition to special measures and maternity wear. Off the shelf options should be available in allergy suited materials for key items (for example 100% cotton shirts).
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
Tartan Garments
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HES has the tartan material so the supplier would just need to make up the garments based on our pre-determined standard style and specifications.
The items are ties, scarves, waistcoats, skirts and trousers.
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.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
24 January 2022
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
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.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
17 March 2022
Section six. Complementary information
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 note this is a request for information from interested suppliers. There are additional documents supporting this Prior Information Notice.
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=677621.
(SC Ref:677621)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom