Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
SRUC
Peter Wilson Building , Kings Buildings West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
UK
Contact person: Head of Procurement
Telephone: +44 1315354000
E-mail: procurement@sruc.ac.uk
Fax: +44 1315354314
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sruc.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00021
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Higher Education, Further Education, Research and Consultancy
I.5) Main activity
Other: Higher Education, Further Education, Research and Consultancy
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for supply and installation of Network Cabling
Reference number: 36936
II.1.2) Main CPV code
32421000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
You are invited by SRUC, acting on behalf of itself, to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for supply and installation of Network Cabling to SRUC's Campuses and Regional Offices
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Scotland, North
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32421000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
SRUC's Campuses and Regional sites.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
You are invited by SRUC, acting on behalf of itself, to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for supply and installation of Network Cabling.
For each Lot, it is anticipated that a minimum of three Suppliers from the ITT evaluation process will be appointed to each Lot. SRUC shall run mini-competition(s) for its specific requirements, at regular intervals over the life of the Framework Agreement. Please note that for any resulting Framework Agreement mini-competition, all Suppliers appointed to a Lot will be invited to quote on an equal basis.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Professional Ability & Resources
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Quality & Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
One extension of 12 months, by mutual agreement.
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Scotland, Central
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32421000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
SRUC's Campuses and Regional sites.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
You are invited by SRUC, acting on behalf of itself, to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for supply and installation of Network Cabling.
For each Lot, it is anticipated that a minimum of three Suppliers from the ITT evaluation process will be appointed to each Lot. SRUC shall run mini-competition(s) for its specific requirements, at regular intervals over the life of the Framework Agreement. Please note that for any resulting Framework Agreement mini-competition, all Suppliers appointed to a Lot will be invited to quote on an equal basis.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Professional Ability & Resources
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Quality & Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
One extension of 12 months, by mutual agreement
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Scotland, South
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32421000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
SRUC's Campuses and Regional sites
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
You are invited by SRUC, acting on behalf of itself, to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for supply and installation of Network Cabling.
For each Lot, it is anticipated that a minimum of three Suppliers from the ITT evaluation process will be appointed to each Lot. SRUC shall run mini-competition(s) for its specific requirements, at regular intervals over the life of the Framework Agreement. Please note that for any resulting Framework Agreement mini-competition, all Suppliers appointed to a Lot will be invited to quote on an equal basis.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Professional Ability & Resources
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Quality & Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
One extension of 12 months, by mutual agreement.
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
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
It is a minimum requirement for this opportunity that suppliers hold, where relevant to the Lots noted in Schedule 2 of the ITT, one or more of the following industry accreditations (or equivalent accreditation for the country in which they are established):
1. Manufacturer accreditation for the Excel product range and one other of the following manufacturers (CommScope, Brand-Rex, Siemon, Connectix, Ultima, Daraka);
2. FIA (The Fibreoptic Industry Association) accredited installer or equivalent;
3. Q-Mark Fire stopping Installation Certification or equivalent;
4. Industry Accreditation such as CHAS or equivalent.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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 with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 9
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
04/07/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
04/07/2025
Local time: 13:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
48 months from date of contract award
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
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=800503.
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Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Sheriff Court
Edinburgh
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/06/2025