- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Provision of Pest Control Services in Edinburgh
- Lot 1. Provision of Pest Control Services in Stirling
- Lot 3. Provision of Pest Control Services - Central Region
- Lot 4. Provision of Pest Control Services in South Scotland
- Lot 5. Provision of Pest Control Services in North Scotland
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
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, Heritage and Tourism
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Pest Control Services - Various Regions
Reference number
HES/C/4265
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90922000 - Pest-control services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This contract will cover Historic Environment Scotland requirement for BPCA member Pest control services covering the 5 regional areas – Stirling; Edinburgh; South; Central and North, a breakdown of the sites and services is in Document 4 Pricing Schedule. General pest control is a routine inspection and HES expect the successful tender to highlight specific issues at the earliest opportunity to prevent repetitive interventions. 2.2 Site survey and whole contract reporting of populations will be an ongoing requirement with the view of continual improvement and monitoring of contract effectiveness.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
5
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
HES reserves the right to award contracts combining all 5 Lots.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Pest Control Services in Edinburgh
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90922000 - Pest-control services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract will cover Historic Environment Scotland requirement for BPCA member Pest control services. General pest control is a routine inspection and HES expect the successful tender to highlight specific issues at the earliest opportunity to prevent repetitive interventions and excessive costs. All products and equipment should be included as should disposal of any wastes resulting from these activities. The successful tender will be able to demonstrate an ability to reduce populations of pest species through the most humane and cost-effective manner.
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After the intial period of the contract has run, there will be an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.
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
Provision of Pest Control Services in Stirling
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90922000 - Pest-control services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance
Stirling & surrounding areas
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract will cover Historic Environment Scotland requirement for BPCA member Pest control services. General pest control is a routine inspection and HES expect the successful tender to highlight specific issues at the earliest opportunity to prevent repetitive interventions and excessive costs. All products and equipment should be included as should disposal of any wastes resulting from these activities. The successful tender will be able to demonstrate an ability to reduce populations of pest species through the most humane and cost-effective manner.
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After initial contract period there will be an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.
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
Provision of Pest Control Services - Central Region
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90922000 - Pest-control services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM8 - West Central Scotland
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
- UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract will cover Historic Environment Scotland requirement for BPCA member Pest control services. General pest control is a routine inspection and HES expect the successful tender to highlight specific issues at the earliest opportunity to prevent repetitive interventions and excessive costs. All products and equipment should be included as should disposal of any wastes resulting from these activities. The successful tender will be able to demonstrate an ability to reduce populations of pest species through the most humane and cost-effective manner.
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After initial period is over, there will be an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.
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
Provision of Pest Control Services in South Scotland
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90922000 - Pest-control services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM9 - Southern Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract will cover Historic Environment Scotland requirement for BPCA member Pest control services. General pest control is a routine inspection and HES expect the successful tender to highlight specific issues at the earliest opportunity to prevent repetitive interventions and excessive costs. All products and equipment should be included as should disposal of any wastes resulting from these activities. The successful tender will be able to demonstrate an ability to reduce populations of pest species through the most humane and cost-effective manner.
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After initial contract period there will be an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.
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
Provision of Pest Control Services in North Scotland
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90922000 - Pest-control services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract will cover Historic Environment Scotland requirement for BPCA member Pest control services. General pest control is a routine inspection and HES expect the successful tender to highlight specific issues at the earliest opportunity to prevent repetitive interventions and excessive costs. All products and equipment should be included as should disposal of any wastes resulting from these activities. The successful tender will be able to demonstrate an ability to reduce populations of pest species through the most humane and cost-effective manner.
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After initial contract period there will be an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.
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 5 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
15 November 2024
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
15 November 2024
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 will be relet during 2028.
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 refer to suite of tender documents as this highlights the documents to be returned with your submission. HES will not be able to accept late tenders unless there is written evidence from PCS regarding an issue with portal.
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=779935.
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:
HES expects suppliers to put forward community benefits as part of the service provisions across all Lots. This could be in format of opportunities for local employment, donating to local charities, working with schools or colleges for work experience. These are suggestions but we expect suppliers to put forward their own benefits and explain how they will be evidenced throughout the life of the contract.
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Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=779935
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom