Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, 375 Victoria Road
Aberdeen
AB11 9DB
UK
Contact person: Bob McLeod
Telephone: +44 1312443567
E-mail: bob.mcleod@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Broadband Acoustic Loggers and Acoustic Release Systems
Reference number: CASE/216380
II.1.2) Main CPV code
32342400
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase broadband acoustic loggers, for the purposes of long term monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as echolocation clicks, whistles and other vocalisations of marine mammals. These must be capable of being moored for extended periods (several months to a year) underwater and recording data autonomously. The devices will be used as part of a broad scale array monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels within Scottish waters. The Scottish Ministers also have a requirement for the supply of medium load acoustic releases, including any other items necessary for the operation of the releases. Equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
109 738.70
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Broadband Acoustic Loggers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45214630
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
East coast of SCOTLAND.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase broadband acoustic loggers, for the purposes of long term monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as echolocation clicks, whistles and other vocalisations of marine mammals. These must be capable of being moored for extended periods (several months to a year) underwater and recording data autonomously. The devices will be used as part of a broad scale array monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels within Scottish waters. The Scottish Ministers also have a requirement for the supply of medium load acoustic releases, including any other items necessary for the operation of the releases. Equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Understanding and delivery of requirements
/ Weighting: 45
Quality criterion: Staff competence, knowledge and experience
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Contract management
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Corporate and social responsibilities
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Workforce matters
/ Weighting: 5
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:
Yes
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Acoustic Release Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45214630
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
East coast of SCOTLAND.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase broadband acoustic loggers, for the purposes of long term monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as echolocation clicks, whistles and other vocalisations of marine mammals. These must be capable of being moored for extended periods (several months to a year) underwater and recording data autonomously. The devices will be used as part of a broad scale array monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels within Scottish waters. The Scottish Ministers also have a requirement for the supply of medium load acoustic releases, including any other items necessary for the operation of the releases. Equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Understanding and delivery of requirements
/ Weighting: 45
Quality criterion: Staff competence, knowledge and experience
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Contract management
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Corporate and social responsibilities
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Workforce matters
/ Weighting: 5
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:
Yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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:
2019/S 136-334732
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Broadband Acoustic Loggers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/10/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Swale Technologies Ltd
Bldg 51G, Rm48 Whitehill and Bordon Enterprise Centre, Budds Lane
Bordon
GU35 0FJ
UK
Telephone: +44 1865890979
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 51 238.70
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Acoustic Release Systems
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/10/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RS Aqua Ltd
Units 4-6, Hurst Barns, Privett
Alton
GU34 3PL
UK
Telephone: +44 1730828222
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 58 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Service type not appropriate for lotting
ESPD will be scored on a pass/fail basis.
Question scoring methodology for award criteria outlined in invitation to tender.
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 requirement 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 requirements 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.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Scottish Government
Victoria Quay, Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1312447556
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/01/2020