Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
South Lanarkshire Council
Almada Street
Hamilton
ML3 0AA
UK
Contact person: Audrey Faulds
Telephone: +44 1698454184
E-mail: Audrey.faulds@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM95
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Access, Hand, Mobile and Small Plant Operator Training
Reference number: SLC/PS/FINCOR/22/012
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80521000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Manual Handling Operations Regulation 1992 to deliver the appropriate training courses to its employees. There is an ongoing requirement for employees to obtain operator training in the following areas: lifting and access equipment, hand held plant, operation of mobile and small plant, and there is a requirement for the following accreditations: IPAF, PASMA, NPROS Accredited and City & Guilds various levels.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
480 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Access Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80521000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Access Training: Courses that provide employees with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to prepare and safely operate a mobile access tower or working platform in line with health and safety requirements.
Training required within this Lot will include :
1.1 Operation of an Alloy Tower - mobile access tower
1.2 Operation of a Static Vertical work platform
1.3 Operation of a Tracked Arial Platform
1.4 Operation of a Static Boom work platform
1.5 Operation of a Mobile Vertical work platform
1.6 Operation of a Mobile boom working platform
Accreditation
PASMA: For some courses in lot 1, provider must be an approved PASMA training centre, able to deliver PASMA accredited courses.
IPAF Accredited: For some courses in lot 1, a provider must be an approved IPAF training centre, able to deliver IPAF accredited courses.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Mobile Plant Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
43260000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: Mobile and Small Plant Operator Training: Courses that provide employees with the practical skills and knowledge required to operate various mobile plant in line with health and safety requirements to the NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) standard.
The training requirements within this Lot will include:
2.1 Operation of a 180 deg excavator below 10 tonnes
2.2 Operation of a 360 deg excavator below 10 tonnes
2.3 Operation of a telescopic handler with forks and
buckets.
2.4 Operation of a lorry mounted hydraulic loader to load
and unload using a clamshell bucket.
2.5 Operation of a wheeled or tracked forward tipping
dumper.
2.6 Operation of a loading shovel
2.7 Operation of a counterbalance forklift
2.8 Operation of an asphalt chipper spreader
2.9 Quick Hitch Awareness training
2.10 How to manage operations as an appointed safety person
- slinger signaller.
Accreditation
NPORS: For some courses in lot 2, provider must be an approved NPORS training centre, able to deliver NPORS accredited courses, able to issue NPORS Cards and registration lasting 5 years
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Arboriculture
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77341000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3: Arboriculture: Courses that provide employees with the practical skills and knowledge required for a range or arboriculture activities including using chainsaws, felling trees and aerial tree cutting, leading to a nationally recognised NPTC qualification.
The training required within this Lot will include:
3.1 Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting.
3.2 Felling and processing trees up to 380mm in diameter.
3.3 Felling and processing trees above 380mm in diameter.
3.4 Aerial tree pruning.
3.5 Severing uprooted or windblown trees using a chainsaw.
3.6 Assisted fell operations using non-return pull lines,
hand and mechanical winches.
3.7 Aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw.
3.8 Aerial tree rigging using rope rigging and lifting
gear.
3.9 The safe use of stump grinder.
3.10 Safe use of manually fed wood chipper.
3.11 Tree climbing and rescue using ladders and climbing
equipment.(Level 2)
3.12 Tree climbing and rescue using ladders and climbing
equipment (Level 3)
Accreditation
City & Guilds: For all courses in lot 3, a provider must be an approved City and Guilds centre, able to deliver and assess City and Guilds Land Based Services (formerly NPTC) qualifications.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Miscellaneous Training (Plant)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44512000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4: Miscellaneous Training (Plant): Courses that provide employees with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to safely operate a range of small plant items, including Core cutters, nail guns, power cutters etc.
The training required within this Lot will include:
4.1 Operation of a core cutter.
4.2 Operation of a cartridge nail gun.
4.3 Operation of a power cutter.
4.4 Operation of a sit-in all terrain vehicle.
4.5 Safety harness and safe working at heights for a mobile
elevated work platform.
4.6 Operation of gully vehicle
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Core Cutting
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71351100
76340000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This course will provide employees with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to prepare and safely operate a Core Cutter correctly in line with health and safety requirements
By the end of the event, learners will be able to:
5.1 Apply the Provision and use of Work Equipment
Regulations.
Highlight safe working practices when using apparatus.
Define markings on power tools and determine usage.
Provide guidelines for safety guards, goggles, and
procedures
Identify components parts.
Provide information regarding maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
All Terrain Vehicles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34113200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This course will provide employees with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to prepare and safely operate a Sit-in All-Terrain Vehicle correctly in line with health and safety requirements.
By the end of the event, learners will be able to:
6.1 Comply with legal requirements with an emphasis on Safe
Practice.
Identify the risks associated with using a sit-in ATV.
Select and use appropriate PPE.
Understand the main causes of accidents.
Identify the controls and components.
Understand the function of all instruments.
Identify and understand drive train.
Carry out daily checks as indicated in the Operator’s
Manual.
Carry out appropriate pre-start checks.
Identify and report any faults.
Start up and drive over a variety of terrain and ground
conditions.
Carry out a ‘Failed Hill’ climb.
Carry out a Risk Assessment and plan the route.
Operate the Sit-in ATV safely on a variety of slopes and
terrain.
Identify loading bed /towing capacities.
Drive with loads and trailed equipment.
Load and secure for transport on the road.
Understand legal and practical requirements for
travelling on the public road.
Identify track profile and weight transfer.
Load and unload machine from trailer/lorry.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-011827
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Access Training
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ringlink Services Limited
Cargill Centre, Aberdeen Road
Laurencekirk
AB30 1EY
UK
Telephone: +44 7826599172
E-mail: paul@ringlinkservices.co.uk
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sibbald Limited
Shona's Way, Sibbald Park, Blackridge
Blackridge
EH48 3BN
UK
Telephone: +44 1501750900
E-mail: alan.brown@sibbaldtraining.com
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Speedy Asset Services Limited
Chase House, 16 The Parks,
Newton-le-Willows
WA12 0JQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1942327447
E-mail: tenders@speedyservices.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 480 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Mobile Plant Training
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sibbald Limited
Shona's Way, Sibbald Park, Blackridge
Blackridge
EH48 3BN
UK
Telephone: +44 1501750900
E-mail: alan.brown@sibbaldtraining.com
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Speedy Asset Services Limited
Chase House, 16 The Parks,
Newton-le-Willows
WA12 0JQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1942327447
E-mail: tenders@speedyservices.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 480 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Arboriculture
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ringlink Services Limited
Cargill Centre, Aberdeen Road
Laurencekirk
AB30 1EY
UK
Telephone: +44 7826599172
E-mail: paul@ringlinkservices.co.uk
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 480 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Miscellaneous Training (Plant)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sibbald Limited
Shona's Way, Sibbald Park, Blackridge
Blackridge
EH48 3BN
UK
Telephone: +44 1501750900
E-mail: alan.brown@sibbaldtraining.com
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Speedy Asset Services Limited
Chase House, 16 The Parks,
Newton-le-Willows
WA12 0JQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1942327447
E-mail: tenders@speedyservices.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 480 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Core Cutting
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ringlink Services Limited
Cargill Centre, Aberdeen Road
Laurencekirk
AB30 1EY
UK
Telephone: +44 7826599172
E-mail: paul@ringlinkservices.co.uk
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sibbald Limited
Shona's Way, Sibbald Park, Blackridge
Blackridge
EH48 3BN
UK
Telephone: +44 1501750900
E-mail: alan.brown@sibbaldtraining.com
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 480 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: All Terrain Vehicles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ringlink Services Limited
Cargill Centre, Aberdeen Road
Laurencekirk
AB30 1EY
UK
Telephone: +44 7826599172
E-mail: paul@ringlinkservices.co.uk
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HOLESIDE TRAINING
GOODSBURN, GLENAVON STREET
STRATHAVEN
ML10 6BS
UK
Telephone: +44 1357521011
E-mail: info@holeside.co.uk
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sibbald Limited
Shona's Way, Sibbald Park, Blackridge
Blackridge
EH48 3BN
UK
Telephone: +44 1501750900
E-mail: alan.brown@sibbaldtraining.com
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Speedy Asset Services Limited
Chase House, 16 The Parks,
Newton-le-Willows
WA12 0JQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1942327447
E-mail: tenders@speedyservices.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 480 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
SPD Question 2.C.1 Reliance on the capacities of other entities -
Bidders are required to complete a full SPD for each of the entities whose capacity they rely upon
SPD Question 2.D.1 Subcontractors on whose capacity the bidder does not rely Bidders are required to complete a shortened version of the SPD for each Subcontractor on whose capacity the bidder does not rely on
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.
SPD Questions 3A – 3C have been identified as mandatory exclusion grounds and SPD Questions 3D have been identified as discretionary exclusion grounds. All the exclusion grounds will be assessed on a PASS/FAIL basis. For the mandatory exclusion grounds a bid will be excluded where the bidder fails to provide either a positive response or to provide details to the satisfaction of the Council of the self cleansing measures undertaken. For the discretionary exclusion grounds a bid may be excluded where the bidder fails to provide either a positive response or if the Council is not satisfied as to the self cleansing measures undertaken.
Declarations and Certificates
In an open tendering procedure prior to any award being made the successful bidder will provide the undernoted certificates, declarations and/or completed questionnaires to evidence their compliance with the relevant questions within the Qualification Envelope.
All certificates, declarations and questionnaires can be found within the Attachment area of PCS-T.
SPD Question 2D.1 Prompt Payment Certificate
SPD Question 3D.11 Non-Collusion Certificate
SPD Question 4B.5.1 Insurance Certificates
SPD Questions 3A.1 to 3A.8 Serious and Organised Crime
Question 3A.6 Modern Slavery Act 2015
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (SCOTLAND) ACT 2007
Health and Safety Questionnaire
Declaration Section *Form of Tender*
*The ‘Form of Offer to Tender’ must be completed and uploaded within the relevant question in the Commercial Envelope.
In the case of an open tender, the Declarations listed above will not be required to be uploaded and submitted with the bid, but will instead be requested by the Council following the conclusion of the evaluation of the Qualification, Technical and Commercial Envelopes and prior to the award of the tender. Failure to provide this information or in the event that the information provided does not support or evidence the statements made within the SPD will invalidate the bid. In this scenario the Council will seek to obtain the relevant information and evidence from the second highest scoring bidder and so on until a fully compliant bidder is identified.
Contract Notice Review Bodies
Following instruction from Scottish Government and agreement from SLC Legal Services, please detail the review bodies on the Notice pages as follows:
Please note, the alternative review body to the local Sheriff Court detailed in VI.4.1 is:
Court of Session
Parliament House
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
+44 1312252595
supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk
(SC Ref:796352)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Hamilton Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 4 Beckford Street,
Hamilton
ML3 0BT
UK
Telephone: +44 1698282957
E-mail: hamiltoncivil@scotcourts.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.scotscourts.gov.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Hamilton Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 4 Beckford Street,
Hamilton
ML3 0BT
UK
Telephone: +44 1698282957
E-mail: hamiltoncivil@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Court of Session
Parliament House
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1312252595
E-mail: supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/04/2025