Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Historic Environment Scotland
Longmore House, Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
UK
Contact person: Fiona Fretwell
Telephone: +44 1316688866
E-mail: procurement@hes.scot
Fax: +44 1316688877
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://historicenvironment.scot
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164
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
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Other: Built Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of High Level Scaffolding at Beauly Priory
Reference number: HES/C/4232
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
As part of the High-Level Repointing and Wallhead Consolidation Project, Historic Environment Scotland has a requirement for high level scaffolding at Beauly Priory, Beauly, IV4 7DU. Scaffolding is required around gables and wallhead, internal and external as per design drawings to allow for masonry consolidation works on wallheads and should be Cuplock scaffolding to suit the design plans.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM62
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Priory is a traditionally built solid masonry wall. The works are to be carried out on building gables and along length of wallheads between gables. Ground conditions internally are a stone flagged floor with horizontal memorials stones. Conditions are stable but provision should be made to protect all stone surfaces. Externally the ground is grass turf. However, there may be a requirement to provide some additional scaffolding within the priory to increase stability as well as buttresses to external scaffold to also increase stability. This will also ensure the fabric of the existing structure is not compromised. The scaffold must be free standing as no physical ties to the existing structure are permitted.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There may be an option to extend the contract for an additional 12 months if required.
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
List and brief description of selection criteria:
HES use Scotbis, an independent provider of business credit reports, to assess the financial standing of tenderers. The overall aim of this assessment is to ensure, as far as possible, that any potential Supplier will not have financial difficulties that endanger their ability to perform the Contract. If financial information cannot be gained from that source Historic Environment Scotland will request that you provide full audited accounts for the last full financial year. If Suppliers cannot provide any of the assurances as detailed above, and it is determined by HES that your financial strength is not adequate, then your company may not pass the financial evaluation. If you can provide the assurances as detailed above, HES may explore these options with you before determining whether your company can be taken forward in this procurement exercise. Bank details may also be sought to support the above
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Employers (compulsory) Liability Insurance - GDP 5 million
Public Liability Insurance - GDP 10 million
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing 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:
21/12/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
21/12/2023
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
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
Bidders should ensure their submission is posted on the portal well in advance of the closing date and time. Bidders should also clearly state in their response if there are any issues with the terms and conditions as HES will not negotiate at contract award or post contract award.
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=750888.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
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.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Bidders should put forward community benefits that they will fulfill throughout the contract period. This may take the form of offering apprenticeships, work experience, work in local community.
(SC Ref:750888)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=750888
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/11/2023