Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
National Galleries of Scotland
National Galleries of Scotland, 73 Belford Road
Edinburgh
EH4 3DS
UK
Contact person: George Tsistrakis
Telephone: +44 1316246374
E-mail: gtsistrakis@nationalgalleries.org
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nationalgalleries.org
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11042
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Independent Technical Security Consultancy Services
Reference number: K/C/041
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72220000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
National Galleries Scotland (NGS) “The Authority” wish to award a contract for the Provision of Independent Technical Security Consultancy Services to a single Consultant.
The objective of the tender is to contract a Technical Security Expert to develop a technical specification roadmap that enables NGS to develop and deliver an updated and integrated security infrastructure, with adaptive functionality taking into account anticipated developments within the security systems industry. The security infrastructure should provide an efficient and effective security system for NGS that minimizes downtime of existing systems and ensures the safety and security of NGS's assets and personnel.
The contract scope includes an initial contract Phase 1 with an optional Phase 2 to be commissioned at NGS’ discretion.
For full details of the Contract Requirements please refer to the Tender and Contract documents.
The Contractor must have a clear understanding of the contract requirements and the organisational needs of NGS.
There is no commitment to a minimum spend over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum spend is guaranteed.
There is no commitment to a minimum level of work over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum level of work is guaranteed.
The agreement will be non-exclusive i.e., NGS reserves the right, in certain circumstances, to procure out with the Contract Agreement, as and when required.
In the event of unsatisfactory performance by the successful Contractor and the termination of the contract by either party, NGS reserves the right to negotiate the continuance of the services with the second and third placed Contractors.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79710000
72246000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The procurement will be conducted through the use of the Open (single stage) procedure.
Bidders must complete and return an SPD (Scotland) form along with their tender submission.
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.
It is a requirement that the Service Provider as a minimum, hold or commit to obtain prior to the award of contract a valid Cyber Essentials Basic Certificate (or equivalent) in place throughout the duration of the contract. For further information please refer to the tender and contract documents.
Baseline Personnel Security Standards are required under the contract. All operatives who will be working on NGS sites will be required to hold valid basic disclosure certification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 20
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:
Yes
Description of options:
NGS reserve the right to award a public contract following the negotiated procedure without prior publication in terms of Regulation 33(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Further information is included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.
NGS reserves the right to issue a contract modification in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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
The top three highest scoring Tenderers (price & quality combined score) will be invited to attend a meeting with the Tender Quality Evaluation Panel during the week commencing 11th December 2023 (date may be subject to change). Full details are provided in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Q4A1a 'Enrolment in a Relevant Professional Register', Q4A.2a 'Authorisation of Particular Organisation Needed' and Q4A.2b'Membership of a Particular Organisation Needed' have been included in the SPD. Bidders must confirm whether this is applicable to them.
If applicable, each question will be scored on a Pass/Fail basis. If the Bidder is required by their country of establishment, to have enrolment in a Professional Register, authorisation and/or membership of a particular organisation that the Bidder has not attained, the response will be deemed a 'Fail'. Any Bidder scoring a 'Fail' mark will be disqualified from the competition.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Q4B6 - Other Economic or Financial Requirements.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Q4B6 (i) Provision of Financial Ratio: Profit before interest and taxation (factual and identified within financial statements. Ratio to be greater than 1GBP. Bidders are to submit evidence of calculation.
Q4B6 (ii) Provision of Financial Ratio: Net Current Assets (current assets divided by current liabilities). Ratio to be greater than 1:1 i.e. must be positive. Bidders are to submit evidence of calculation.
Q4B6 (iii) Bidders shall include copies of their filed accounts (full details provided with in the online SPD).
Q4B6 (iv) Parent Company Guarantee or Performance Bond (full details provided with in the online SPD). Requirement only required in the event a Bidder should fail in relation to the financial ratios or be unable to provide any of the information required.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Q4D.1 Quality Assurance (including Health & Safety Procedures) & Q4D.2 Environmental Management are included under selection criteria but will be scored on a Pass/Fail basis, as detailed below.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Q4D.1 Quality Assurance (including Health & Safety Procedures): all information in regard to minimum level(s) of standards required is contained within the online SPD.
This will be scored on a Pass/Fail basis. If the Bidder responds "No" the response will be deemed a "Fail". Any Bidder scoring a "Fail" mark will be disqualified from the competition.
Q4D.2 Environmental Management: all information in regard to minimum level(s) of standards required is contained within the SPD.
This will be scored on a Pass/Fail basis. If the Bidder responds "No" the response will be deemed a "Fail". Any Bidder scoring a "Fail" mark will be disqualified from the competition.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As detailed in 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:
27/11/2023
Local time: 12:00
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
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
27/11/2023
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
National Galleries Scotland reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and not award a Contract. The expenditure, work or effort undertaken by Bidders prior to the Award of Contract is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of Bidders. Late SPDs and/or tender submissions may not be considered by National Galleries Scotland.
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=747685.
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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.
(SC Ref:747685)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=747685
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
EDINBURGH
EH1 1LB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/10/2023