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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spreadsheet
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Lot 1 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spread sheet contained within the ‘Additional Documents’ section of this notice.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Ground Maintenance services. Please note the contract value noted below is the estimated value for the Lot, over the entire contract period including optional extension.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 65
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2018
End:
31/03/2021
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract can be extended by up to a further 24 months in total. This decision will be based on a number of factors including contractor performance and budget considerations at the time.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
1. 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.
2. Bidders will be evaluated in relation to Economic and Financial Standing based on the criteria and requirements set out within the relevant section of the contract notice.
3. All bidders who are not excluded on mandatory or discretionary exclusion grounds will then be evaluated based on their responses to questions within the ‘Technical and Professional Skills’ section. Bids will be evaluated using the 0-10 evaluation methodology outlined in the Additional Documents section of this notice.
A total of 3 contractors per Lot will be invited to tender. No less than 5 contractors in total across all Lots will be invited to tender.
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
Lot 2 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spreadsheet
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Lot 2 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spread sheet contained within the ‘Additional Documents’ section of this notice.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Ground Maintenance services. Please note the contract value noted below is the estimated value for the Lot, over the entire contract period including optional extension.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 65
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2018
End:
31/03/2021
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract can be extended by up to a further 24 months in total. This decision will be based on a number of factors including contractor performance and budget considerations at the time.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
1. 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.
2. Bidders will be evaluated in relation to Economic and Financial Standing based on the criteria and requirements set out within the relevant section of the contract notice.
3. All bidders who are not excluded on mandatory or discretionary exclusion grounds will then be evaluated based on their responses to questions within the ‘Technical and Professional Skills’ section. Bids will be evaluated using the 0-10 evaluation methodology outlined in the Additional Documents section of this notice.
A total of 3 contractors per Lot will be invited to tender. No less than 5 contractors in total across all Lots will be invited to tender.
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
Lot 3 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spreadsheet
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Lot 3 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spread sheet contained within the ‘Additional Documents’ section of this notice.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Ground Maintenance services. Please note the contract value noted below is the estimated value for the Lot, over the entire contract period including optional extension.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 65
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2018
End:
31/03/2021
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract can be extended by up to a further 24 months in total. This decision will be based on a number of factors including contractor performance and budget considerations at the time.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
1. 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.
2. Bidders will be evaluated in relation to Economic and Financial Standing based on the criteria and requirements set out within the relevant section of the contract notice.
3. All bidders who are not excluded on mandatory or discretionary exclusion grounds will then be evaluated based on their responses to questions within the ‘Technical and Professional Skills’ section. Bids will be evaluated using the 0-10 evaluation methodology outlined in the Additional Documents section of this notice.
A total of 3 contractors per Lot will be invited to tender. No less than 5 contractors in total across all Lots will be invited to tender.
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
Lot 4 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spreadsheet
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Lot 4 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spread sheet contained within the ‘Additional Documents’ section of this notice.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Ground Maintenance services. Please note the contract value noted below is the estimated value for the Lot, over the entire contract period including optional extension.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 65
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2018
End:
31/03/2021
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract can be extended by up to a further 24 months in total. This decision will be based on a number of factors including contractor performance and budget considerations at the time.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
1. 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.
2. Bidders will be evaluated in relation to Economic and Financial Standing based on the criteria and requirements set out within the relevant section of the contract notice.
3. All bidders who are not excluded on mandatory or discretionary exclusion grounds will then be evaluated based on their responses to questions within the ‘Technical and Professional Skills’ section. Bids will be evaluated using the 0-10 evaluation methodology outlined in the Additional Documents section of this notice.
A total of 3 contractors per Lot will be invited to tender. No less than 5 contractors in total across all Lots will be invited to tender.
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
Lot 5 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spreadsheet
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Lot 5 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spread sheet contained within the ‘Additional Documents’ section of this notice.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Ground Maintenance services. Please note the contract value noted below is the estimated value for the Lot, over the entire contract period including optional extension.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 65
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2018
End:
31/03/2021
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract can be extended by up to a further 24 months in total. This decision will be based on a number of factors including contractor performance and budget considerations at the time.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
1. 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.
2. Bidders will be evaluated in relation to Economic and Financial Standing based on the criteria and requirements set out within the relevant section of the contract notice.
3. All bidders who are not excluded on mandatory or discretionary exclusion grounds will then be evaluated based on their responses to questions within the ‘Technical and Professional Skills’ section. Bids will be evaluated using the 0-10 evaluation methodology outlined in the Additional Documents section of this notice.
A total of 3 contractors per Lot will be invited to tender. No less than 5 contractors in total across all Lots will be invited to tender.
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
Lot 6 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spreadsheet
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Lot 6 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spread sheet contained within the ‘Additional Documents’ section of this notice.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Ground Maintenance services. Please note the contract value noted below is the estimated value for the Lot, over the entire contract period including optional extension.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 65
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2018
End:
31/03/2021
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract can be extended by up to a further 24 months in total. This decision will be based on a number of factors including contractor performance and budget considerations at the time.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
1. 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.
2. Bidders will be evaluated in relation to Economic and Financial Standing based on the criteria and requirements set out within the relevant section of the contract notice.
3. All bidders who are not excluded on mandatory or discretionary exclusion grounds will then be evaluated based on their responses to questions within the ‘Technical and Professional Skills’ section. Bids will be evaluated using the 0-10 evaluation methodology outlined in the Additional Documents section of this notice.
A total of 3 contractors per Lot will be invited to tender. No less than 5 contractors in total across all Lots will be invited to tender.
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: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spreadsheet
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Lot 7 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spread sheet contained within the ‘Additional Documents’ section of this notice.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Ground Maintenance services. Please note the contract value noted below is the estimated value for the Lot, over the entire contract period including optional extension.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 65
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2018
End:
31/03/2021
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract can be extended by up to a further 24 months in total. This decision will be based on a number of factors including contractor performance and budget considerations at the time.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
1. 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.
2. Bidders will be evaluated in relation to Economic and Financial Standing based on the criteria and requirements set out within the relevant section of the contract notice.
3. All bidders who are not excluded on mandatory or discretionary exclusion grounds will then be evaluated based on their responses to questions within the ‘Technical and Professional Skills’ section. Bids will be evaluated using the 0-10 evaluation methodology outlined in the Additional Documents section of this notice.A total of 3 contractors per Lot will be invited to tender. No less than 5 contractors in total across all Lots will be invited to tender.
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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spreadsheet
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Lot 8 Addresses as detailed in ‘Lot Information’ spread sheet contained within the ‘Additional Documents’ section of this notice.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Ground Maintenance services. Please note the contract value noted below is the estimated value for the Lot, over the entire contract period including optional extension.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 65
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2018
End:
31/03/2021
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract can be extended by up to a further 24 months in total. This decision will be based on a number of factors including contractor performance and budget considerations at the time.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
1. 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.
2. Bidders will be evaluated in relation to Economic and Financial Standing based on the criteria and requirements set out within the relevant section of the contract notice.
3. All bidders who are not excluded on mandatory or discretionary exclusion grounds will then be evaluated based on their responses to questions within the ‘Technical and Professional Skills’ section. Bids will be evaluated using the 0-10 evaluation methodology outlined in the Additional Documents section of this notice.
A total of 3 contractors per Lot will be invited to tender. No less than 5 contractors in total across all Lots will be invited to tender.
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
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Bidders should provide (‘general’) yearly turnover for the last 2 years.
Where turnover information is not available for the time period requested, the bidder will be required to state the date which they were set up or started trading.
Bidders will be required to state the value(s) for the following financial ratio(s):
Profit before interest and taxation,
Interest cover,
Net current assets,
Gearing.
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commence of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance 10 000 000 GBP
Public Liability Insurance 5 000 000 GBP
Professional Indemnity Insurance 5 000 000 GBP
Product Liability Insurance 5 000 000 GBP.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Bidders will be required to have a minimum ‘general’ yearly turnover of 75 000 GBP for the last 2 years.
Please note that this turnover figure is in relation to a single Lot. Bidders who are to be considered for more than one Lot must have the level of turnover relevant to all lots i.e.
Bidders who are to be considered for two Lots will be required to have a minimum ‘general’ yearly turnover of 150 000 GBP for the last 2 years;
Bidders who are to be considered for three Lots will be required to have a minimum ‘general’ yearly turnover of 225 000 GBP for the last 2 years.
The acceptable range for each financial ratio is:
Profit before interest & taxation (greater than 1 GBP)
Interest Cover (greater than 1.1 times)
Net current assets (greater than 1:1 i.e. must be positive)
Gearing (less than 50 %)
The ratio will be calculated as follows:
Profit before interest and taxation (factual and identified within financial statements)
Interest cover (profit before interest and taxation plus Interest received divided by Interest payable)
Net current assets (Current assets divided by current liabilities)
Gearing (Total debt greater than one year divided by equity)
Bidders must hold or commit to put in place the required levels of insurance cover.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
4C.1.2 Examples of services carried out during the last three years (50 per cent weighting)
4C.8.1, 4C.8.2 Staff Numbers (25 per cent weighting)
4C.9 Plant, Tools or Technical Equipment (50 per cent weighting).
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services described in part II.2 of the OJEU Contract Notice and detailed within the ‘Additional Documents’
Bidders will be required to confirm their average annual manpower for the last 3 years.
Bidders will be required to demonstrate that they have (or have access to) the relevant tools, plant or technical equipment to deliver the types of requirements detailed in II.2.4 in the OJEU Contract Notice.
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(SC Ref:515780).