Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Highland Council
The Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX
UK
Contact person: Katie Macaulay
E-mail: katie.macaulay@highland.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM6
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.highland.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
Supply & Delivery of Power Tools & Associated Items, including HAVS & Noise Testing, Servicing & Training + PAT - 2024
Reference number: HC/H&P/PT/2024
II.1.2) Main CPV code
43830000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Highland Council will be looking to tender for a Sole Supplier for the Supply and Delivery of Power Tools and associated items.
The Supplier will ensure all tools and associated items are Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVs) & Noise Level tested and serviced as well as provide training, and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
Power tools and associated items must take into consideration HAV’s and noise levels in order to manage exposure and prevent occupational injuries such as HAV’s or hearing impairment for users. Therefore, all power tools, testing and servicing and training to be compliant with Health and Safety (H&S) requirements.
It is intended that the Contract will be for 4-year period.
The Procurement Procedure will be the use of the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPwN) – please review the Supplier Journey for more details https://www.supplierjourney.scot/supplier-journey/bid/tenders/procurement-procedures
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) gives “advance notice” which will allow potential bidders to prepare themselves to bid in time for the future competition of this requirement.
Further, this PIN is also to identify interested parties ahead of publication of the Tender and requires bidders to express an interest.
The Contract Notice for future competition of this requirement will be published on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
224 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
43830000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
Main site or place of performance:
The Highland Council Area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Highland Council will be looking to tender for a Sole Supplier for the Supply and Delivery of Power Tools and associated items.
The Supplier will ensure all tools and associated items are Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVs) & Noise Level tested and serviced as well as provide training, and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
Power tools and associated items must take into consideration HAV’s and noise levels in order to manage exposure and prevent occupational injuries such as HAV’s or hearing impairment for users. Therefore, all power tools, testing and servicing and training to be compliant with Health and Safety (H&S) requirements.
It is intended that the Contract will be for 4-year period.
The Procurement Procedure will be the use of the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPwN) – please review the Supplier Journey for more details https://www.supplierjourney.scot/supplier-journey/bid/tenders/procurement-procedures
The Contract Notice for future competition of this requirement will be published on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).
II.2.14) Additional information
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) gives “advance notice” which will allow potential bidders to prepare themselves to bid in time for the future competition of this requirement.
Further, this PIN is also to identify interested parties ahead of publication of the Tender and requires bidders to express an interest.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/05/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) gives “advance notice” which will allow potential bidders to prepare themselves to bid in time for the future competition of this requirement.
Further, this PIN is also to identify interested parties ahead of publication of the Tender and requires bidders to express an interest.
The Contract Notice for future competition of this requirement will be published on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).
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=760811.
(SC Ref:760811)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/03/2024