Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Highland Council
Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX
UK
Telephone: +44 1463702670
E-mail: gordon.duncan@highland.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM6
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.highland.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.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
Road Haulage Services Framework Agreement 2023
Reference number: HC/CPL/RHS/2023
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Council require a multi-supplier Framework Agreement of hauliers, to complement their own fleet. These hauliers shall be called upon to transport salt from various harbours to Council depots within the Highland area.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 400 000.00
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
Badenoch and Strathspey
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
60100000
60112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
Main site or place of performance:
Badenoch and Strathspey
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transportation of salt from Badenoch and Strathspey to various locations within Highland
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension available of up to 12 months
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
Caithness Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
60112000
60100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transportation of salt from Caithness to various locations within Highland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
A Framework extension of up to 12 months is possible
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
Easter Ross Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60100000
60000000
60112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transportation of salt from within the Easter Ross area to various locations within Highland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension available of up to 12 months
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
Inverness Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
60112000
60100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transportation of salt from within the Inverness area to various locations within Highland
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension available of up to 12 months
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
Lochaber Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
60100000
60112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transportation of salt from within the Lochaber area to various locations within Highland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension available of up to 12 months
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
Ross & Cromarty Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
60100000
60112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transportation of salt from within the Ross & Cromarty area to various locations within Highland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension available of up to 12 months
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: 7
II.2.1) Title
Skye & Lochalsh Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
60100000
60112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transportation of salt from within the Skye & Lochalsh area to various locations within Highland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension available of up to 12 months
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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Sutherland Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
60100000
60112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transportation of salt from within the Surtherland area to various locations within Highland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension available of up to 12 months
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:
Insurance:
Tenderers must have a minimum:
5,000,000 GBP Employers Liability Insurance (where applicable),
5,000,000 GBP Public Liability Insurance.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
5,000,000 GBP Employers Liability Insurance (where applicable),
5,000,000 GBP Public Liability Insurance.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Experience:
Tenderers must provide 2 Examples of providing a similar or equivalent service during the last three years.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
2 Examples of providing a similar or equivalent service during the last three years.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 20
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:
02/10/2023
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
02/10/2023
Local time: 12:00
Place:
On-line
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25014. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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:
- Fair Work Practices
- Equalities
- Environmental Measures
- Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
- Developing the Workforce
More detail is contained in the Community Guidance document contained within the tender documents.
(SC Ref:741536)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Local Sheriff Court
INVERNESS
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/09/2023