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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: North
Lot Description: North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 743 950.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 1 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching)
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: North
Lot Description: Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
5 486 700.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 2 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lochaber
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Lochaber
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: West
Lot Description: Lochaber
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 227 150.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 3 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching)
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Mull & Lochaline
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Mull & Lochaline
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: West
Lot Description: Mull & Lochaline
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 815 550.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 4 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching)
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
North & Mid Argyll (inc North Knapdale)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
North & Mid Argyll (inc North Knapdale)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: West
Lot Description: North & Mid Argyll (inc North Knapdale)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 112 300.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 5 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: West
Lot Description: Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 403 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 6 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: Central
Lot Description: Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
5 239 800.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 7 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: East
Lot Description: North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 060 700.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 8 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Tay, Angus & Mearns
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Tay, Angus & Mearns
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: East
Lot Description: Tay, Angus & Mearns
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
3 842 425.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 9 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching)
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: South
Lot Description: South East (Dumfriesshire & the Borders)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 940 150.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 10 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: South
Lot Description: South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
Covering Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching) - Site modification works to interrupt existing forestry drainage patterns and influence site hydrology, for the purpose of mire restoration. This service also includes repair and restoration of peatland modifications and features found on open habitat areas, such as the hagged and eroding gullies found on Upland areas in Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 739 950.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 11 is for Part A: Site Rewetting Works (Cleared site and Open Hill Restoration) (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Lochaber, Mull & Lochaline, North & Mid Argyll (inc Noth Knapdale) and Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Lochaber,
Mull & Lochaline,
North & Mid Argyll (inc Noth Knapdale)
Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: West
Lot Description: Lochaber, Mull & Lochaline, North & Mid Argyll (inc Noth Knapdale) and Kintyre (inc South Knapdale)
Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 521 700.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 12 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross, Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross)
Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire
North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: North & East
Lot Description: North Highland (Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross), Skye, Wester Ross & Inverness-shire and North East (Aberdeenshire & Moray)
Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
7 151 550.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 13 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 14
II.2.1) Title
Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal), Tay, Angus, Mearns, South East (Dumfriessshire & the Borders) & South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal)
Tay, Angus & Mearns
South East (Dumfriessshire & the Borders)
South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Region: Central, East & South
Lot Description: Central Region (inc Trossachs & Cowal), Tay, Angus & Mearns, South East (Dumfriessshire & the Borders) abd South West (Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran)
Covering Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching) - The recycling of failed forestry crops and/or naturally regenerated areas of woodland, for the purpose of mire restoration (mulching). Fibre Recovery Harvesting: Harvesting of marginal tree crops that may include brash and/or stump biomass on deep peat sites using techniques designed to minimise ground disturbance, for the purpose of mire restoration.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
6 049 850.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 3 years plus 1 x 24 month optional extension.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 14 is for Part B: Specialist Peatland Harvesting (inc Mulching).
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5,000,000.00 GBP for each and every claim
Public Liability Insurance = 5,000,000.00 GBP for each and every claim
Please note it is a legal requirement that all bidders hold a minimum of 5,000,000.00 GBP Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance except those companies which are exempt in specific circumstances. For further guidance see:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Bidders will be required to provide two (2) examples within the last 3 years that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services as described in part II.2.4 of this Contract Notice. Please see SPD Supporting Statements attached within PCS-Tender for full details.
Bidders should also describe how they intend to incorporate social benefits into the contracts, including details of any specific steps they intend to take in the design of services to increase employment and training opportunities.
(Please see Technical Question 1.5 Community Benefits).
Bidders will be required to confirm the supply chain management policies and procedures they have in place, their process for identifying and managing subcontractors and how they ensure payment of valid invoices within 30 days. Please see SPD Supporting Statements, attached within PCS-Tender for full details.
Bidders will be required to confirm that they and/or the service provider have the educational and professional qualifications that are fully detailed in SPD Supporting Statements, attached within PCS-Tender.
Bidders will be required to confirm that they will employ environmental management measures, as fully detailed in SPD Supporting Statements, attached within PCS-Tender.
Bidders will be required to demonstrate that they have (or have current access to) the minimum required tools, plant, technical equipment, traffic management equipment, welfare facilities and all appropriate PPE (including through current hiring or sub-contracting) to deliver the types of requirements detailed in this Contract Notice.
Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Quality Management Procedures
1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent),
OR see SPD Supporting Statements attached with the tender for the alternative.
2. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with ISO 45001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum,
OR see SPD Supporting Statements attached with the tender for the alternative.
3. The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate,
OR see SPD Supporting Statements attached with the tender for the alternative.
0-Unacceptable-Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.
25-Poor-Response is partially relevant and poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.
50-Acceptable-Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.
75-Good-Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled.
100-Excellent-Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full.
Any Bidder that receives a score of zero for one or more Technical criteria will be excluded from the tender.
Any bidder that receives a total Technical score below 50% out of 100% will be excluded from the tender.
Tenderers should note that although the value of the Contract has been estimated at 66,334,775.00 GBP excluding VAT over the maximum five year contract period, the Authority reserves the right to modify the Contract – irrespective of the monetary value of modifications – within the scope permitted under Regulation 72 (1) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, should operational reasons require it.
Please refer to the "Specification" Document; Section 3.14 contained within the Tender Pack on PCS-T for a full list of operational reasons for modifications.
Buyer Help and Guidance on PCS-Tender here: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/buyerhelp.html
Supplier Developer Programme https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/region/public-bodies-forestry-commission/
The Supplier Development Programme is holding a mandatory webinar on 19-Apr-23https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/talking-tenders-with-forestry-and-land-scotland-1441/
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 23105. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
It will be encouraged for prime contractors to advertise sub-contracting opportunities via PCS, however it will not be mandated as use of PCS to advertise sub-contracting opportunities is not intended to cut across supply chain arrangements that the prime contractor may already have in place. The PIN responses and sub-contracting pattern have evidenced an established sub-contracting network. Whilst it does represent best practice, use of PCS in this instance is unlikely to add any additional value and may delay mobilisation.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
The exponential growth in delivery of peatland restoration required to meet the target of 250,000ha restored by 2030 means that there is an urgent need to address the skills shortages and workforce capacity issues in the peatland restoration sector.
Community Benefits are a mandatory requirement of this contract. The Purchaser will be looking for Service Provider to deliver community benefits in building workforce capacity. The list of community benefits that are particularly relevant and proportionate to this contract are detailed within the Evaluation and Award Criteria document, attached on PCS-Tender