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II.1.1) Title
Soil Surveys
Reference number: 627
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) has an ongoing requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external Contractors for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland.
The successful tenderer(s) will be required to:
* Undertake standard surveys, including:
- Carry out site/soil/peat depth surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell).
* Undertake non-standard surveys, including but not limited to:
- Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or
- Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.
For each survey, the successful tenderer(s) will:
- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;
- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;
- Peat Depths ideally to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which plus any necessary training to use the app will be provided by FLS.
- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb, together with associated attributes; and
- Produce a written report for each survey site.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 480 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Soil Surveys - North Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71355000
77000000
77200000
79311000
79311200
90700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
North Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) has an ongoing requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external Contractors for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland.
The successful tenderer(s) will be required to:
* Undertake standard surveys, including:
- Carry out site/soil/peat depth surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell).
* Undertake non-standard surveys, including but not limited to:
- Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or
- Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.
For each survey, the successful tenderer(s) will:
- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;
- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;
- Peat Depths ideally to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which plus any necessary training to use the app will be provided by FLS.
- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb, together with associated attributes; and
- Produce a written report for each survey site.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Mandatory Skills Test
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Resource: Delivery Team – Soil Surveyors
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Resource: Delivery Team – Non-Surveying
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Resource: Framework/Contract Management
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Service Continuity & Deadlines
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Quality Maintenance
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Lone Working
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability And Climate Change
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Soil Surveys - East Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
77200000
71355000
79311000
79311200
90700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
East Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure Soil Surveys to meet our requirement to manage the National Forest Estate.
Survey requirements under this Framework Agreement may include:
- Standard Surveys including Site/Soil/Peat Depth Surveys of afforested, clear felled, open land and ex-agricultural land (please note a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell);
- Non-Standard Surveys including, but not limited to:
* Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or
* Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.
For each survey, you will be required to:
- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;
- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;
- Peat Depths to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which, plus any necessary training to use the app, will be provided by FLS.
- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb (a bespoke version of GIS Forester), together with associated attribute; and
- Producing written reports for each site.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Mandatory Skills Test
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Resource: Delivery Team – Soil Surveyors
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Resource: Delivery Team – Non-Surveying
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Resource: Framework/Contract Management
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Service Continuity & Deadlines
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Quality Maintenance
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Lone Working
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability And Climate Change
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
130 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
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.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Soil Surveys - West Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71355000
77000000
77200000
79311000
79311200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
West Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) has an ongoing requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external Contractors for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland.
The successful tenderer(s) will be required to:
* Undertake standard surveys, including:
- Carry out site/soil/peat depth surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell).
* Undertake non-standard surveys, including but not limited to:
- Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or
- Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.
For each survey, the successful tenderer(s) will:
- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;
- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;
- Peat Depths ideally to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which plus any necessary training to use the app will be provided by FLS.
- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb, together with associated attributes; and
- Produce a written report for each survey site.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Mandatory Skills Test
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Resource: Delivery Team – Soil Surveyors
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Resource: Delivery Team – Non-Surveying
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Resource: Framework/Contract Management
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Service Continuity & Deadlines
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Quality Maintenance
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Lone Working
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability And Climate Change
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
375 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
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.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Soil Surveys - Central Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71355000
77000000
77200000
79311000
79311200
90700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Central Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) has an ongoing requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external Contractors for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland.
The successful tenderer(s) will be required to:
* Undertake standard surveys, including:
- Carry out site/soil/peat depth surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell).
* Undertake non-standard surveys, including but not limited to:
- Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or
- Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.
For each survey, the successful tenderer(s) will:
- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;
- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;
- Peat Depths ideally to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which plus any necessary training to use the app will be provided by FLS.
- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb, together with associated attributes; and
- Produce a written report for each survey site.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Mandatory Skills Test
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Resource: Delivery Team – Soil Surveyors
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Resource: Delivery Team – Non-Surveying
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Resource: Framework/Contract Management
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Service Continuity & Deadlines
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Quality Maintenance
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Lone Working
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability And Climate Change
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
400 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
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.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Soil Surveys - South Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71355000
77000000
77200000
79311000
79311200
90700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
South Region
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Authority) has an ongoing requirement to place a Framework Agreement with external Contractors for the provision of soil surveys across all of Scotland.
The successful tenderer(s) will be required to:
* Undertake standard surveys, including:
- Carry out site/soil/peat depth surveys of afforested, clear felled, open hill and ex-agricultural land (please note that a very large proportion will be either afforested or clear-fell).
* Undertake non-standard surveys, including but not limited to:
- Bespoke type of soil survey e.g. peat depth probing; or
- Assessment of newly acquired land including possibly reclaimed land such as old mine works.
For each survey, the successful tenderer(s) will:
- Record the site/soil patterns and associated specific data, using the FC soil classification;
- Map Soil Polygons and associated linear and point data in a digital format;
- Peat Depths ideally to be recorded in the Peat Depth layer via supplied digital layer (currently via ESRI Fieldmaps). Access to which plus any necessary training to use the app will be provided by FLS.
- Deliver all data outputs from the survey, as specific digital GIS format directly into Foresterweb, together with associated attributes; and
- Produce a written report for each survey site.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Mandatory Skills Test
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Resource: Delivery Team – Soil Surveyors
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Resource: Delivery Team – Non-Surveying
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Resource: Framework/Contract Management
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Service Continuity & Deadlines
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Quality Maintenance
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Lone Working
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Sustainability And Climate Change
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment In The Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Accredited Living Wage Employer
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Appendices
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
275 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
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.
0 - Unacceptable - Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.
25 - Poor - Response is partially relevant and poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.
50 - 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.
75 - 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.
100 - 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.
Any Tenderer that receives a score of ZERO (0) or ONE (1) for one or more (of the following) Technical Question WILL be excluded from the tender.
Any Tenderer that receives an overall Technical score below 50% out of 100% WILL be excluded from the tender.
Please refer to Schedule 1, Section 10.3 of the 627 T&Cs document, which is one of the documents attached making up the tender pack within PCS-Tender, for a full list of operational reasons for modification under Regulation 72(1)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The Buyer Help and Guidance on PCS-T here: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/buyerhelp.html
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The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32119. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343