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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Kinross Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Kinross situated within Perth and Kinross Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term.
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
Map of the area can be found in the specification of requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Auchterarder Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Auchterarder situated within Perth and Kinross Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the Specification of Requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Crieff Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Crieff situated within Perth and Kinross Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the Specification of Requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Highland North Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Highland North situated within Perth and Kinross Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the specification of requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Blairgowrie, Alyth and Glens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Blairgowrie, Alyth and Glens situated within Perth and Kinross Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the specification of requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Balbeggie, Alyth to Dundee
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Balbeggie, Alyth to Dundee situated within Perth and Kinross Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the specification of requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Blairgowrie, Burrelton to A9
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Blairgowrie, Burrelton to A9 situated within Perth and Kinross Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the specification of requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lower Carse
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Lower Carse situated within Perth and Kinross Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefit
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the specification of requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Highland South
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Highland South situated within Perth and Kinross Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
6
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the specification of requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Brechin Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Bechin situated within Angus Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the specification of requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Carnoustie Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Carnoustie situated within Angus Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the specification of requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Kirriemuir Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Kirriemuir situated within Angus Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the specification of requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Arbroath Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Arbroath situated within Angus Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the specification of requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
Lot No: 14
II.2.1) Title
Montrose ARea
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
The area of Montrose situated within Angus Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of rural grass cutting and verge maintenance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Work equipment
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Health and safety
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
The purchaser shall have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term. Where the option to extend is exercised, the purchaser shall be entitled to terminate.
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
Map of the area can be found in the specification of requirements folder within the attachments are in PCS-Tender.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
4B5.1 Employers liability insurance.
4B5.2 Public liability insurance.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
4B5.1 Employers liability insurance: 1 000 000 GBP.
4B5.2 Public liability insurance: 500 000 GBP.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
4C.10 Subcontracting.
4D1.1 Quality assurance schemes.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
4C.10 Subcontracting: the bidder is required to provide details of the proportion (i.e percentage) of the contract that bidder intends to subcontract.
4D1.1 The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001 (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, the bidder must have a regularly reviewed and documented policy for Health and Safety (H&S) management, endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer, or equivalent. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of the work and set out responsibilities for H&S management at all levels within the organisation. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of your operations and set out your company’s responsibilities of health and safety management and compliance with legislation.
Documented procedure how the bidder obtains access to competent health and safety advice and assistance. This must demonstrate evidence of how the bidder’s organisation obtains access to competent health and safety advice.
August 2023 if no extension option invoked.
August 2024 if 1st year extension option invoked.
August 2025 if 2nd year extension option invoked.
Question scoring methodology for selection criteria (qualification envelope): pass/fail.
Award criteria questions can be found in the ITT together with the weighting.
0 — Unacceptable — nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.
1 — Poor — response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirements will be fulfilled.
2 — 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.
3 — Good — response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirement will be fulfilled.
4 — 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.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The project code is 14316
For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
Tayside Procurement Consortium is looking to recognise contractors who invest in their local communities. Contractors are required to identify opportunities which would benefit your local community. This could include but not be limited to reference to programmes to employ people from disadvantaged groups or local areas, apprentice employment and training activity; providing work experience opportunities, engaging in community development programmes, supporting charities and other activities which benefit your local community.