Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Water
6 Buchanan Gate
Glasgow
G33 6FB
paul.stewart@scottishwater.co.uk
Telephone
+44 7976460907
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Environmental-services./4J34B6J3BT
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/4J34B6J3BT
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Waste Advisory Service
Reference number
SW22/CI/1421
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90700000 - Environmental services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
New Framework Requirements
Scottish Water wishes to enter into a framework agreement for the provision of Waste Advisory Services to provide this service across Pan Scotland for an initial 3 year period with 2 x 1 year extension options. The details are below:
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90700000 - Environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
SCOTLAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Background Information
In our SR15 Regulatory Period Research and Innovation funding was secured to run a pilot project in St Andrews using a Waste Advisory Services specialist to help manage the issue of fat, oil and grease (FoG) being discharged to our wastewater network from food service establishments (FSEs). This pilot project was deemed to be a success, so a bid was made for a funding allocation to be provided for such work in SR21. It has recently been confirmed that this bid was successful, so a new framework is now required for these services going forward due to the anticipated level of spend
New Framework Requirements
Scottish Water wishes to enter into a framework agreement for the provision of Waste Advisory Services to provide this service across Pan Scotland for an initial 3 year period with 2 x 1 year extension options. The details are below:
1.Proven experience implementing a consistent strategy within catchments across Scotland, which is effective at preventing chokes due to inappropriate disposal of Fat Oil and Grease (FoG) and food waste into drains and sewers from Food Service Establishments (FSE’s).
The strategy may include but not be limited to: investigating and identifying sources of FoG from FSE’s, supporting FSE’s install and maintain FOG mitigation equipment of the required standard and educate FSE’s on the impacts of FoG and food waste, how to prevent this by following best kitchen practices and the waste hierarchy.
2.Knowledge on the impact of FOG on the sewer system and alternative sustainable options for managing FoG and food waste following the waste hierarchy.
3.Proven experience in customer service, excellent communication skills and represent SW professionally when contacting SW customers.
4.Appropriate procedures in place for data collection, retention, transfer and deletion which complies with the appropriate legislation, for example GDPR.
5.Experience in gathering information and evidence which would support Scottish Water take enforcement action under the Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968.
6.Have a strategy to engage and collaborate with a variety of SW Teams and provide SW with regular, meaningful and timely progress reports.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 1 year extension options
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
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.2.14) Additional information
The PQQ documents can also be accessed by logging in through the Scottish Water Delta e-sourcing webpage https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/ and through the Response Manager section using the following Access Code: 4J34B6J3BT
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Applicants will be expected to be of sufficient financial and economic standing to support the anticipated contract value. All applicants must complete the financial questions within the pre-qualification questionnaire and tender documents. Financial standing relevant to the anticipated contract value will be determined by Scottish Water based on the response to the pre-qualification questionnaire and any further financial checks deemed necessary”
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required
Scottish Water reserves the right to require deposits, guarantees, bonds or other forms of appropriate security
three.1.7) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them
All prices quoted shall be in Sterling (UK) and all payments shall be made in Sterling (UK). Payment shall be made on the basis of completed services in accordance with the agreed contract rates, schedules and conditions of contract
three.1.8) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
In the event of a group of companies submitting an accepted offer it will be necessary for each member of the group to sign an undertaking that each company in the group will be jointly and severally liable for the satisfactory performance of the contract
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Bidders must comply with modern slavery act and operate an ethical supply chain
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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 a single operator
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
31 May 2023
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
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
Scottish Water will not accept the SPD. We will only accept a completed Scottish Water PQQ document. This Notice does not preclude Scottish Water from issuing other notices for specific requirements. Responses to the FTS Notice will be evaluated and only successful applicants following PQQ evaluation will be invited to submit a tender. Applicants who fail to supply all of the information requested in response to this Notice or any resulting tender exercise may risk elimination
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Environmental-services./4J34B6J3BT
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4J34B6J3BT
GO Reference: GO-20221123-PRO-21543531
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Water
6 Buchanan Gate
Glasgow
G33 6FB
paul.stewart@scottishwater.co.uk
Telephone
+44 7976460907
Country
United Kingdom