Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
North East Scotland College
Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate
Aberdeen
AB25 1BN
UK
Contact person: Colin Brodie
Telephone: +44 3003305550
E-mail: c.brodie@nescol.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nescol.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00442
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Coach Services Tender 2020
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60172000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of a range of coach routes to take students from outlying areas to the College campuses and back. Each route will be one lot in the tender.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
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
Buckie to Fraserburgh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60172000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM5
Main site or place of performance:
Fraserburgh.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The College organises transport for some of its students where public transport is not available or not suitable. The different services and routes required by the College (the ‘Services’) form separate lots.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service Reliability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Comfort and standards
/ Weighting: 7
Quality criterion: Inclusiveness
/ Weighting: 6
Quality criterion: Safety
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 7
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 1 year extensions.
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
Huntly to Fraserburgh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60172000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM5
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The College organises transport for some of its students where public transport is not available or not suitable. The different services and routes required by the College (the ‘Services’) form separate lots.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service reliability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Comfort and standards
/ Weighting: 7
Quality criterion: Inclusiveness
/ Weighting: 6
Quality criterion: Safety
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 7
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 1 year extensions.
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
Peterhead to Fraserburgh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60172000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM5
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The College organises transport for some of its students where public transport is not available or not suitable. The different services and routes required by the College (the ‘Services’) form separate lots.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service reliability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Comfort and standards
/ Weighting: 7
Quality criterion: Inclusiveness
/ Weighting: 6
Quality criterion: Safety
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 7
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 1 year extension.
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: 4
II.2.1) Title
Aberdeen City to Altens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60172000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeen.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The College organises transport for some of its students where public transport is not available or not suitable. The different services and routes required by the College (the ‘Services’) form separate lots.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service reliability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Comfort and standards
/ Weighting: 7
Quality criterion: Inclusiveness
/ Weighting: 6
Quality criterion: Safety
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 7
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 1 year extensions.
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Inverurie to Fraserburgh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60172000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM5
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The College organises transport for some of its students where public transport is not available or not suitable. The different services and routes required by the College (the ‘Services’) form separate lots.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service reliability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Comfort and standards
/ Weighting: 7
Quality criterion: Inclusiveness
/ Weighting: 6
Quality criterion: Safety
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 7
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 1 year extensions.
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Aberdeen City to Clinterty
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60172000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeen.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The College organises transport for some of its students where public transport is not available or not suitable. The different services and routes required by the College (the ‘Services’) form separate lots.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service reliability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Comfort and standards
/ Weighting: 7
Quality criterion: Inclusiveness
/ Weighting: 6
Quality criterion: Safety
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 7
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 1 year extensions.
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.1.2) 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.1.8) 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:
01/06/2020
Local time: 17:00
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
Tender must be valid until:
03/08/2020
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
02/06/2020
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Aberdeen
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
5 to 7 years dependent on take up of permissible extensions.
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
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Civil Justice Centre & Commercial Courts
Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1WP
UK
Telephone: +44 1224657200
E-mail: aberdeen@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/05/2020