Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
Telephone: +44 1414888230
E-mail: transport@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles
Reference number: 0525
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This is in relation to the renewal framework for the supply and delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles, available for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members. It is anticipated this framework will incorporate various vehicle types, such as, but not limited to, refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, tippers, skip loaders, gully emptiers, gritters, commercial vehicles, buses, bin lifts, trailers, aerial platforms and lorry mounted cranes. Specialist body building services, as well as options for alternatively fuelled vehicles (electric, hydrogen or hybrid etc) are also included.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
100 000 000.00
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
Chassis
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34139100
34139000
34139200
34139300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is for the supply and delivery of heavy vehicle chassis, covering a range of axle and cab configurations including but not limited to day cab, standard cab, low entry cab and sleeper cab.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
37 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Refuse Collection Vehicles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34210000
34144510
34144511
34144512
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 for the supply and delivery of Refuse Collection Vehicle bodies and complete Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
39 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Road Sweepers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34921100
34144430
34210000
34139200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 is for the supply and delivery of Road Sweeper bodies and Complete Road Sweepers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Tippers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34210000
34200000
34134200
34223370
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 is for the supply and delivery of Tipper bodies and Complete Tippers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Skip Loaders
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34142200
34210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 is for the supply and delivery of Skip Loader bodies and Complete Skip Loaders.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Gully Emptiers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34139200
34210000
34144410
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 is for the supply and delivery of Gully Emptier bodies and Complete Gully Emptiers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
3 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Gritters
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34144440
34210000
34143000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 is for the supply and delivery of Gritter bodies and Complete Gritters.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Commercial Vehicles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34140000
34144000
34144220
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 is for the supply and delivery of commercial vehicles.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Buses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34114400
34144910
34144760
34144000
34130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9 is for the supply and delivery of Bus bodies and Buses.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Bin Lifts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34144000
42416210
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 10 is for the supply and delivery of Bin Lifts and Complete Bin Lift Vehicles.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
6 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Trailers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34223300
34223100
34223000
34220000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 11 is for the supply and delivery of Trailers and Complete Trailer Vehicles.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Aerial Platforms
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34210000
34130000
34514700
34142100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 12 is for the supply and delivery of Aerial Platforms and Complete Aerial Platform Vehicles.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Lorry Mounted Cranes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42414000
42414100
42414140
42414410
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 13 is for the supply and delivery of Lorry Mounted Cranes and Complete Lorry Mounted Crane Vehicles.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.
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:
The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.
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
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
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:
In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed framework agreement is divided into lots, these economic and financial standing
selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.
1. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.5.1 and 4B.5.2- Insurance Requirements
2. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.6- Other Economic and Financial Requirements
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
1. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.5.1 and 4B.5.2 - Insurance Requirements:
Further to Condition 38 of the General Conditions of Contract it is a requirement that tenderers hold, or can commit to obtain prior to appointment to the framework the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
ALL LOTS
Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance– no less than GBP 10million indemnity limit each and every claim.
Public/Products Liability Insurance– no less than GBP 10million any one occurrence (in the aggregate for Products Liability).
Motor Vehicle Insurance: statutory third-party motor vehicle liability insurance to a minimum indemnity level of GBP 5million for
property damage and unlimited in respect of personal injury or death.
For tenderers who will sub contract parts of the business, it is a requirement that the tenderer requires to provide a letter signed by a person of appropriate authority confirming that the tenderer has ongoing arrangements in place to ensure that subcontractors’ vehicles are appropriately insured and maintained. LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY are detailed in the published terms and conditions of contract. FURTHER LIMITATIONS on LIABILITY ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
2. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.6 - Other Economic and Financial Requirements:
Tenderers will pass the economic and financial standing test where Scotland Excel is assured of the tenderer’s financial viability and sustainability for participation in the contract. As such, an Equifax search of the tenderer must not identify financial risk by means of: an adverse rating; or warning; or caution code.
Where such a risk is identified at any stage of the exercise, the tenderer will fail selection and be excluded from award. At Scotland Excel’s sole discretion, alternative means of proof may be considered in accordance with Regulation 61 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
SCOTLAND EXCEL MUST BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH IMPACTS ON THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STANDING TEST. AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH THE TENDER REQUIREMENTS.
Tenderers relying on the financial standing of a parent company who are unable to commit to obtaining a parent company guarantee may be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed framework agreement is divided into lots, these technical and professional ability
selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.
1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.10- Subcontracting
2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1- Quality Assurance Schemes
3. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1- Health and Safety Procedures
4. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2- Environmental Management Standards
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
1. SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4C.10 - SUBCONTRACTING:
Tenderers will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contracts to be called-off under the proposed framework agreement. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you do not rely to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate SPD (Scotland) Response for all Parts
of the SPD (Scotland) Qualification Envelope, except Part 4 (Selection criteria) Please note that these subcontractors on whose capacity the tenderer does not rely will be subject to the rules regarding Exclusion as set out in II.2.14.
2. SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4D.1 - QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEMES:
The tenderer MUST HOLD a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent).
OR
A documented policy regarding quality management. The policy must set out responsibilities for quality management demonstrating that the tenderer has and continues to implement a quality management policy that is authorised by their Chief Executive, or equivalent, and is periodically reviewed at a senior management level. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of the work to be undertaken and
set out responsibilities for quality management throughout the organisation.
3. SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4D.1 - HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES:
The tenderer MUST HOLD a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS ISO 45001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum.
OR
A regularly reviewed and documented policy for Health and Safety (H&S) management, endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer, or equivalent. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of the work and set out responsibilities for H&S management at all levels within the organisation. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of your operations and set out your company's responsibilities for health and safety management and compliance with legislation.
4. SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4D.2 - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STANDARDS:
The tenderer MUST HOLD a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate.
OR
A regularly reviewed documented policy regarding environmental management, authorised by the Chief Executive, or equivalent. This policy must include and describe the tenderer's environmental emergency response procedures including the preparedness and response procedures for potential accidents and emergency response situations that give rise to significant environmental impacts (for example hazardous substances spill control).
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Framework Agreement and call offs, please refer to the tender documents (see “Section I.3 Communication”).
Tenderers require to confirm their acceptance of the conditions. TENDERS MADE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED AND MAY BE REFUSED ON THE GROUNDS OF SUCH CONDITIONS ALONE.
Scotland Excel may require the members of any tendering group of entities (such as consortium members, members of a group of economic operators and/or sub-contractors) to be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the contract and may require them to assume a specific legal form for the purposes of the appointment to the Framework. For further information relative to the submission of consortia tenders, tenders by groups of economic operators and sub-contracting, please refer to the tender documentation available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise.
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: 36
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: The envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to the proposed framework agreement is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less tenderers than the envisaged maximum number.
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
Additional information about electronic auction:
Electronic auctions may be used where competition is re-opened for the purposes of awarding a Competitive Order. If required, the Council will issue information on how electronic auctions will operate at the appropriate time.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-056882
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
16/10/2026
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: 5 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
16/10/2026
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Tenders will be opened electronically, using PCS-T, via Scotland Excel’s offices at the address shown in section I.1 (Contracting Authority) of this Notice.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Authorised Persons: Officers permitted to open tenders on behalf of Scotland Excel under its governance arrangements.
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
This procurement process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including
(without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as currently in force.
Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body and is procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and
successor bodies):
A) The 32 local authorities in Scotland as listed at https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members
B) Scotland Excel associate members as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx
C) any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland)Act 2014.
D) Any Scottish Registered Social Landlords listed on the public register of the Scottish Housing
Regulator:http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf as at the date of publication of this notice.
E) Tayside Contracts
F) Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further
education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies.
G) Scottish Prison Service (SPS)
H) Scottish National Health Service Authorities, including any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978)
I) Transport Scotland
J) Scottish Government and Scottish Central Government Bodies.
The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement or other access
agreement with Scotland Excel.
Tenderers are advised that whether electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each contracting authority which will be settled by them at the point of use.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TENDERERS: For some lots, particular requirements apply, including but not limited to, the requirement to evidence conformance with the Tender Specification in all lots. Bids MAY be excluded from evaluation (in whole, or in part) if they do not include the information required in accordance with instructions given. Bids may be subject to a specific EVALUATION APPROACH in particular circumstances detailed in the information and instructions within the tender documents.
RETROSPECTIVE REBATE INFORMATION: Tenderers should note that retrospective rebates apply to this Framework. Further details are contained in the tender documents. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31789. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
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:
In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that, Scotland Excel intends to include community benefit requirements. Further details are contained in the tender documents which can be found on PCS-Tender. Please see Section I.3 Communication of this Notice for information on accessing the documents.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland)
Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/09/2026