Framework for Demolition Services Scotland

Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Contact point(s): Construction Team
PA1 1AR Paisley
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 3003001200
E-mail: construction@scotland-excel.org.uk
Fax: +44 1416187423

Internet address(es):

General address of the contracting authority: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383

Electronic access to information: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)

Regional or local authority

General public services

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: yes

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeenshire Council

Angus Council

Argyll and Bute Council

City of Edinburgh Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Dundee City Council

East Ayrshire Council

East Dunbartonshire Council

East Lothian Council

East Renfrewshire Council

Falkirk Council

Fife Council

Glasgow City Council

Highland Council

Inverclyde Council

Midlothian Council

Moray Council, The

North Ayrshire Council

North Lanarkshire Council

Orkney Islands Council

Perth and Kinross Council

Renfrewshire Council

Scottish Borders Council

Shetland Islands Council

South Ayrshire Council

South Lanarkshire Council

Stirling Council

West Dunbartonshire Council

West Lothian Council

The Scottish Government

Scotland Excel associate members listed in the attached link as at the date of this advert may also access this framework: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/AboutUs/OurMembers/AssociateMembers.aspx

APUC Ltd, its members and associate members and affiliated bodies within and related to the university and college sectors listed in the attached link as at the date of this advert may also access this framework: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/AboutUs/OurMembers/APUC.aspx

Scottish National Health Service Authorities and Trusts — details of the Authorities and Trusts are contained within the ‘Buyer Attachments’ area of the ITT

City Property (Glasgow) LLP

Demolition Services.

Works
Realisation, by whatever means of work, corresponding to the requirements specified by the contracting authorities
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Various locations within the boundaries of all Scottish Local Authorities.

NUTS code UKM

The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 30

Duration of the framework agreement

Duration in years: 4

Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement

Estimated value excluding VAT: 64 000 000 GBP

Scotland Excel is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Demolition Services for the period of 1.10.2015 until 30.9.2017 with an option to extend for up to 24 months until 30.9.2019. The framework agreement is being established on behalf of Scotland Excel’s member councils, associate members and those listed as having access at section I.2.
It is anticipated that a wide range of Demolition Services will be required.
Note: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.

To access PCS-Tender and access the tender documentation please visit https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project Code 3389 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers. Please use the Search/Filter function, then select Project Code from the dropdown. Please note that once you have expressed interest in the ITT it will move to your My ITTs area.

For further information on using PCS-Tender, please read the Supplier Response Guide:https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf

If you have already registered on Public Contracts Scotland and PCS-Tender and paired your accounts you can access PCS-Tender through your Public Contracts Scotland Control Panel.
Note: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.

To access PCS-Tender, record your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project Code 3389 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers. Please use the Search/Filter function, then select Project Code from the drop-down. Please note that once you have expressed interest in the ITT it will move to your My ITTs area.

For further information on using PCS-Tender, please read the Supplier Response Guide:https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf

If you have already registered on Public Contracts Scotland and PCS-Tender and paired your accounts you can access PCS-Tender through your Public Contracts Scotland Control Panel.

45111100, 45111300, 79311000, 45111000, 45110000

The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots

Variants will be accepted: yes

The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years. Scotland Excel reserves the right to extend the framework for up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 64 000 000 GBP

Options: yes
Description of these options: The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years. Scotland Excel reserves the right to extend the framework for up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction.

This contract is subject to renewal: no

Starting 1.10.2015. Completion 30.9.2019

Emergency Demolition.

45111100, 45111300, 79311000, 45111000, 45110000

Emergency Demolition.

Demolition Works up to 50 000 GBP.

45111100, 45111300, 79311000, 45111000, 45110000

Demolition Works up to 50 000 GBP.

Demolition Works 50 000 GBP and over.

45111100, 45111300, 79311000, 45111000, 45110000

Demolition Works 50 000 GBP and over.

N/A.

Contract Conditions are contained within the Tender Documents.

Any grouping of suppliers must have joint and several liability.

The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: yes
Description of particular conditions: Contract Conditions are contained within the Tender Documents.

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: (1) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that the candidate, their directors, or any other person who has powers of representation, decision or control of the candidate has not been convicted of conspiracy, corruption, bribery, or money laundering. Failure to provide such a declaration will result in the candidate being declared ineligible and they will not be selected to participate in this procurement process.
(2) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have not been convicted of a criminal offence relating to the conduct of their business or profession.
(3) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have not committed an act of grave misconduct in the course of their business or profession.
(4) All candidates must comply with the requirements of the State in which they are established, regarding registration on the professional or trade register.
(5) Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in providing any information required, may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with this procurement process.
(6) All candidates will have to demonstrate that they are licensed, or a member of the relevant organisation, in the State where they are established, when the law of that State prohibits the provision of the services, described in this notice, by a person who is not so licensed or who is not a member of the relevant organisation.
(7) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions under the law of any part of the United Kingdom or of the relevant State in which the candidate is established.
(8) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of taxes under the law of any part of the United Kingdom or of the relevant State in which the economic operator is established.
Please refer to the tender documentation for further details on these requirements.

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: (1) All candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant professional risk indemnity insurance.
(2) All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover of the candidate and the turnover in respect of the activities which are of a similar type to the subject matter of this notice.
(3) All candidates will be required to provide statements of accounts or extracts from those accounts relating to their business.
Please refer to the tender documentation for further details on these requirements.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: The minimum amounts of insurance that will be required to be provided to participate in the framework are:
— Employers Liability — in accord with Regulation 5 of the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1998 (as amended) to a minimum indemnity limit of 5 000 000 GBP for each and every claim;
— Statutory Third Party Liability — to a minimum indemnity limit of 5 000 000 GBP for each and every claim;
— Professional Indemnity Insurance — to a minimum indemnity of 2 000 000 GBP for each and every claim;
— Motor Vehicle Insurance — 5 000 000 GBP for each and every claim.
Tenderers must ensure that all sub contractors comply with these requirements.
Tenderers are required to confirm that these levels are currently held and submit evidence of insurance cover held or if the type or level of cover required is not currently, Tenderers should confirm in their tender response that if successful, insurance obligations under the conditions of the contract will be met prior to contract award. Please note, Scotland Excel are unable to confirm an award of contract until the insurance obligations have been met.

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
(1) All candidates will be required to provide certification from an independent body attesting conformity to environmental management standards in accordance with the Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS); or the European standard BS EN ISO 14001;
(2) All candidates will be required to provide certification drawn up by an independent body attesting the compliance of the economic operator with quality assurance standards based on the relevant European standards;
(3) A check may be carried out by the contracting authority or by a competent official body of the State in which the candidate is established, to verify the technical capacity of the candidate; and if relevant, on the candidates study and research facilities and quality control measures;
(4) A statement of the candidate’s technical facilities; measures for ensuring quality; and their study and research facilities;
(5) A statement of the technicians or technical services available to the candidate to carry out the work under the contract; or be involved in the production of goods or the provision of services under the contract; particularly those responsible for quality control, whether or not they are independent of the candidate;
(6) A statement of the tools, plant or technical equipment available to the service provider or contractor for carrying out the contract.
Please refer to the tender documentation for further details on these requirements.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
Tendering tendering for Lot 3 — Emergency Demolition must hold a current Health and Safety Executive (HSE) licence in accordance with Regulation 8 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The response time for call-outs for lot 3 will be a significant factor in evaluating offers. Further details are in the tender documents.

Open

The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated below

1. Technical. Weighting 30

2. Commercial. Weighting 70

An electronic auction will be used: yes
Additional information about electronic auction: Although an electronic auction will not form part of the evaluation process to establish the framework, electronic auctions may be used where competition is re-opened for the purpose of awarding a specific contract.

07-14

Prior information notice

Notice number in the OJEU: 2014/S 134-240763 of 16.7.2014

Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 8.7.2015

8.7.2015 – 12:00

English.

until: 7.12.2015

Date: 8.7.2015 – 12:00

Place:

Scotland Excel, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AR.

Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: yes
Additional information about authorised persons and opening procedure: Scotland Excel Officers and Members.

This is a recurrent procurement: yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Yes, approximately nine month before expiry of the existing framework.

Under the terms of this Framework Agreement successful supplier(s) may be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of Councils’ economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits which may be required under this Framework Agreement will be determined by Councils and included in the Work Package relative to the specific requirement. Examples of the Community Benefits they may require are;
— New Job;
— Training;
— Apprenticeship;
— Work Placement;
— Work Experience;
— Volunteering/Mentoring;
— Sponsorship;
— Event Organisation;
— Communal Area Refurbishment;
— Equipment/Product Donations;
— Supplier Collaborations;
— Innovative Approach.
The terms of the Framework Agreement gives Councils the flexibility to set weightings appropriate and relevant to individual call-off contracts. For further information Tenderers are requested to refer to the Tender Documents.
(SC Ref: 398771).
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
to be determined by Councils for individual Work Packages issued under this Framework Agreement. Examples of the Community Benefits they may require are:
— New Job;
— Training;
— Apprenticeship;
— Work Placement;
— Work Experience;
— Volunteering/Mentoring;
— Sponsorship;
— Event Organisation;
— Communal Area Refurbishment;
— Equipment/Product Donations;
— Supplier Collaborations;
— Innovative Approach.
The terms of the Framework Agreement gives Councils the flexibility to set weightings appropriate and relevant to individual call-off contracts. For further information Tenderers are requested to refer to the Tender Documents.

Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (Scottish SI 2012/88) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

11.6.2015