Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
E-mail: roads@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Bitumen and Associated Products
Reference number: 0224
II.1.2) Main CPV code
44113600
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the supply and delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products, available for all 32 Council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members.
It is anticipated that the scope of the materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to, bulk bitumen, reinstatement products, surface dressings, mortars and cementitious products, and sundries.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
60 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Bulk Bitumen
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44113600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Bulk Bitumen, including a range of bitumen emulsions and binders supplied in bulk storage tankers.
However, it should be stated that the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Reinstatement Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44113700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Reinstatement Products, including a range of products to allow fast repair to roads and rapid reinstatement of road furniture and ironworks. It is anticipated this will be delivered in bagged or barrel form.
However, it should be stated that the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Surface Dressing Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44113810
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Surface Dressing Products, including a range of products which restore skidding resistance, seal the road surface to prevent water ingress and help the overlay adhere to the underlying, weathered pavement surface. It is anticipated this will be delivered in bagged or barrel form.
However, it should be stated that the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Mortars and Cementitious Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44111200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Mortars and Cementitious Products including a range of fast set mortars and deferred set materials for general repairs. It is anticipated this will be delivered in tub form.
However, it should be stated that the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Sundry Bitumen Related Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44113600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure Sundry Bitumen Related Products including industrial bitumen cleaners.
However, it should be stated that the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/08/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of 32 Councils in Scotland, Tayside Contracts, Associate Members and any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978) or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Scotland Excel endeavours to implement the most effective framework for both purchasers and suppliers and therefore invites suppliers to provide input in relation to the potential scope and structure of the renewal framework.
NOTE: At this stage there is an opportunity for interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual Microsoft Teams meeting to take place the week commencing MON 03 JUN 2024.
Meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Please email Roads@scotland-excel.org.uk by 10 MAY 2024 if you are interested in arranging a meeting.
For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please visit http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/
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=758431.
(SC Ref:758431)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/04/2024