Hysbysiad contract
Adran I:
Endid
contractio
I.1) Enw a chyfeiriad
Falkirk Council
The Foundry, 4 Central Park, Central Boulevard
Larbert
FK5 4RU
UK
Ffôn: +44 1324506566
E-bost: CPU@falkirk.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM76
Cyfeiriad(au) rhyngrwyd
Prif gyfeiriad: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Cyfeiriad proffil y prynwr: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
I.2) Caffael ar y cyd
Caiff y contract ei ddyfarnu gan gorff prynu canolog
I.3) Cyfathrebu
Mae'r dogfennau caffael ar gael ar gyfer mynediad uniongyrchol anghyfyngedig a llawn, yn rhad ac am ddim ar:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Gellir cael gwybodaeth ychwanegol o'r cyfeiriad uchod
Rhaid anfon tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan yn electronig at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Mae cyfathrebu electronig yn gofyn am ddefnyddio offer a dyfeisiau nad ydynt ar gael yn gyffredinol. Mae mynediad uniongyrchol anghyfgyfyngiedig a llawn i'r offer a dyfeisiau hyn yn bosibl, yn rhad ac am ddim, yn:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Y math o awdurdod contractio
Awdurdod rhanbarthol neu leol
I.5) Prif weithgaredd
Gwasanaethau cyhoeddus cyffredinol
Adran II: Gwrthrych
II.1) Cwmpas y caffaeliad
II.1.1) Teitl
Ground Maintenance Services
Cyfeirnod: PS/259/24
II.1.2) Prif god CPV
77314000
II.1.3) Y math o gontract
Gwasanaethau
II.1.4) Disgrifiad byr
Falkirk Council wishes to undertake a tendering process to enter into a framework agreement with suitably experienced contractors for the
provision of a Ground Maintenance Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations.
The framework consist of 3 Lots, to which up to a maximum of 5 Contractors may be appointed per lot.
- Lot 1: Arboriculture Services, approximate framework term Lot Value 380 000 GBP (51%)
- Lot 2: Grass Cutting for Rural Area, approximate framework term Lot Value 190 000 GBP (25%)
- Lot 3: Herbicides Treatment, approximate framework term Lot Value 180 000 GBP (24%)
II.1.5) Cyfanswm gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 750 000.00 GBP
II.1.6) Gwybodaeth am lotiau
Mae’r contract hwn wedi’i rannu’n lotiau:
Ydy
Gellir cyflwyno tendrau ar gyfer pob lot
II.2) Disgrifiad
Rhif y Lot 1
II.2.1) Teitl
Arboriculture Services
II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol
03452000
77211300
77211400
77211500
77341000
II.2.3) Man cyflawni
Cod NUTS:
UKM76
Prif safle neu fan cyflawni:
Falkirk Council's area of Operations
II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad
Falkirk Council wishes to establish a framework agreement with suitably experienced contractors for the provision of Arboriculture
Services within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations.
The work will consist of a variety of different operations carried out on tagged trees. Details of the tree numbers and work required will be
provided, along with plans showing locations of the numbered trees. There may also be a requirement to carry out works on untagged,
non-surveyed trees. In this situation maps, descriptions of works, manual tree marking and site visits will provide information on the
contracted operations to be completed.
All operations should comply with British Standard BS 3998:2010 and with current industry best practice. Tree work should be effectively
organized and conducted to minimize any adverse effects on the trees, the site and their surroundings.
II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu
Maen prawf isod:
Maes prawf ansawdd: qualitative
/ Pwysoliad: 30
Price
/ Pwysoliad:
70
II.2.6) Gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 380 000.00 GBP
II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig
Dechrau:
01/08/2024
Diwedd:
31/07/2028
Gall y contract hwn gael ei adnewyddu: Na
II.2.9) Gwybodaeth am y cyfyngiadau ar nifer yr ymgeiswyr a gaiff eu gwahodd
II.2.10) Gwybodaeth am amrywiadau
Derbynnir amrywiadau:
Na
II.2.11) Gwybodaeth am opsiynau
Opsiynau:
Na
II.2.13) Gwybodaeth am Gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd
Mae'r broses gaffael yn gysylltiedig â phrosiect a/neu raglen a ariennir gan gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd:
Na
II.2.14) Gwybodaeth ychwanegol
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
Rhif y Lot 2
II.2.1) Teitl
Grass Cutting for Rural Area
II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol
77314000
77314100
II.2.3) Man cyflawni
Cod NUTS:
UKM76
Prif safle neu fan cyflawni:
Falkirk Council's area of Operations
II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad
Falkirk Council wishes to establish a framework agreement with suitably experienced contractors for the provision of Grass Cutting Services within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations.
Rural highway verges are to be cut to prevent the obstruction of sightlines, signage, prevent the establishment of self-set trees, inhibit the growth of weeds, and prevent vegetation encroaching onto footpaths and roads. Verges are located within the boundary of Falkirk Council and shown on the Ground Maintenance Service maps, numbered 1 to 23. These maps are located within the separately attached Zip Folder, (PS 259 24 - Lot 2 - Rural Verge Cutting Maps).
Flood prevention channels and burns are to be cut the full width of the banking using a 7 Mtr long reach side arm flail to prevent the establishment of self-set trees, inhibit the growth of weeds and prevent vegetation encroaching and narrowing the watercourse and blocking grills. Burns are located within the boundary of Falkirk Council and shown on the Ground Maintenance Service maps, numbered 24 to 45. These maps are located within the separately attached Zip Folder, (PS 259 24 - Lot 2 - Rural Verge Cutting Maps).
The contract requires up to two complete cycles of cutting to be completed between April October each year and each cycle to completed in no more than 6 weeks. The start date for each cycle to be provided by Falkirk Council’s designated Officer.
II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu
Maen prawf isod:
Maes prawf ansawdd: qualitative
/ Pwysoliad: 30
Price
/ Pwysoliad:
70
II.2.6) Gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 190 000.00 GBP
II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig
Dechrau:
01/08/2024
Diwedd:
31/07/2028
Gall y contract hwn gael ei adnewyddu: Na
II.2.9) Gwybodaeth am y cyfyngiadau ar nifer yr ymgeiswyr a gaiff eu gwahodd
II.2.10) Gwybodaeth am amrywiadau
Derbynnir amrywiadau:
Na
II.2.11) Gwybodaeth am opsiynau
Opsiynau:
Na
II.2.13) Gwybodaeth am Gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd
Mae'r broses gaffael yn gysylltiedig â phrosiect a/neu raglen a ariennir gan gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd:
Na
II.2.14) Gwybodaeth ychwanegol
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
Rhif y Lot 3
II.2.1) Teitl
Herbicides Treatment
II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol
24453000
II.2.3) Man cyflawni
Cod NUTS:
UKM76
Prif safle neu fan cyflawni:
Falkirk Council's area of Operations
II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad
Falkirk Council wishes to establish a framework agreement with suitably experienced contractors for the provision of a Herbicides
Treatment Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations.
The requirement will be for an initial full spray to be completed between the 1st May and 30th June annually over the term of the contract with an option of a second full spray between 1st August and 30th September annually at the discretion of the Authority. The Contractor is to allow in his price for treating all Urban Roads and Footpaths.
The contractor(s) shall carry out the spraying programme in an efficient manner all in accordance with the current provisions detailed in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation 2002 (COSHH) made under that Act, The Control of Pollution Act 1974, The Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 and The Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (amended 1997), The Water Act 1989, The Environmental Protection Act 1990, made under the Act.
Maps detailing the areas to be sprayed are located within the separately attached folder, (PS 259 24 - Lot 3 - Herbicide Area Maps).
II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu
Maen prawf isod:
Maes prawf ansawdd: qualitative
/ Pwysoliad: 30
Price
/ Pwysoliad:
70
II.2.6) Gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 180 000.00 GBP
II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig
Dechrau:
01/08/2024
Diwedd:
31/07/2028
Gall y contract hwn gael ei adnewyddu: Na
II.2.9) Gwybodaeth am y cyfyngiadau ar nifer yr ymgeiswyr a gaiff eu gwahodd
II.2.10) Gwybodaeth am amrywiadau
Derbynnir amrywiadau:
Na
II.2.11) Gwybodaeth am opsiynau
Opsiynau:
Na
II.2.13) Gwybodaeth am Gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd
Mae'r broses gaffael yn gysylltiedig â phrosiect a/neu raglen a ariennir gan gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd:
Na
II.2.14) Gwybodaeth ychwanegol
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
Section III: Gwybodaeth gyfreithiol, economaidd, ariannol a thechnegol
III.1) Amodau ar gyfer cymryd rhan
III.1.1) Addasrwydd i ymgymryd â’r gweithgaredd proffesiynol, gan gynnwys gofynion mewn perthynas â chofrestru ar gofrestri proffesiynol neu gofrestri masnach
Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r amodau:
It is a requirement of this tender that if the Bidder is UK based they must hold a valid registration with Companies House. Where the
Bidder is UK based but not registered at Companies House they must be able to verify to the Council’s satisfaction that they are trading
from the address provided in the tender and under the Company name given.
III.1.2) Statws economaidd ac ariannol
Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r meini prawf dethol:
A Credit safe credit scoring check will be ran on registered Company Name and Company Number provided by the bidder. Where the
resulting Credit Rating score is less than 30/100 the bidder may be excluded from the tender process unless suitable financial information is
provided that gives satisfactory assurances to the Council regarding financial risk in appointing the bidder to the contract
Lefel(au) gofynnol y safonau sydd eu hangen:
Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10 Million GBP
Public Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP
Product Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP
Motor Insurance = 5 Million GBP
III.1.3) Gallu technegol a phroffesiynol
Meini prawf dethol fel y’u nodir yn y dogfennau caffael
III.2) Amodau sy’n gysylltiedig â’r contract
III.2.2) Amodau perfformiad contractau
As listed within the tender documentation
III.2.3) Gwybodaeth am y staff a fydd yn gyfrifol am gyflawni’r contract
Rhwymedigaeth i nodi enwau a chymwysterau proffesiynol y staff a glustnodwyd i gyflawni’r contract
Section IV: Gweithdrefn
IV.1) Disgrifiad
IV.1.1) Y math o weithdrefn
Gweithdrefn agored
IV.1.3) Gwybodaeth am gytundeb fframwaith neu system brynu ddynamig
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Uchafswm nifer y cyfranogwyr a ragwelir yn y cytundeb fframwaith: 15
IV.1.8) Gwybodaeth am Gytundeb Caffael y Llywodraeth (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Ydy
IV.2) Gwybodaeth weinyddol
IV.2.2) Terfyn amser i dendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan ddod i law
Dyddiad:
15/04/2024
Amser lleol: 11:00
IV.2.4) Ym mha iaith/ieithoedd y gellir cyflwyno tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan
EN
IV.2.6) Yr isafswm cyfnod gofynnol i’r sawl sy’n tendro gynnal y tendr
Hyd mewn misoedd: 6 (o’r dyddiad a nodwyd i dendr ddod i law)
IV.2.7) Amodau ar gyfer agor tendrau
Dyddiad:
15/04/2024
Amser lleol: 11:00
Place:
Falkirk
Gwybodaeth am bersonau awdurdodedig a'r weithdrefn agor:
Tender Opening Committee comprising Council Procurement Adviser
Section VI: Gwybodaeth ategol
VI.1) Gwybodaeth am ailddigwydd
Caffaeliad cylchol yw hwn:
Ydy
Amseriad amcangyfrifedig ar gyfer cyhoeddi hysbysiadau pellach:
March 2028
VI.2) Gwybodaeth am lifau gwaith electronig
Defnyddir archebion electronig
Derbynnir anfonebau electronig
Defnyddir taliadau electronig
VI.3) Gwybodaeth ychwanegol
1. Bidders will be required to provide 2 examples from the past 3 years that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/ supplies as described in part II.2.4 of the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice.
2. Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
3. Bidders will be required to confirm that they have systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of:
a) their standard payment terms
b) ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year.
If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance.
4. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent), or provide additional supportive information as detailed within Document 5 "PS 259 24 SPD (Scotland) Standardised Statements".
5. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with ISO 45001:2018 (or equivalent) or provide additional supportive information as detailed within Document 5 "PS 259 24 SPD (Scotland) Standardised Statements".
6. The Bidder 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 provide additional supportive information as detailed within Document 5 "PS 259 24 (Scotland) Standardised Statements".
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=760271.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
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.
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:
All Contractors on the Framework whose cumulative level of spend is greater than 100k GBP during the term of the agreement will be required to provide at least one six-weeks (No.6) period of paid work experience. Thereafter, an additional six-week period will be required for every 100k GBP of spend recorded, as detailed within the table on page 32 of the ITT document . The contractor will be required to meet with Falkirk Council’s Employment and Training Unit to discuss implementation prior to contract start.
(SC Ref:760271)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=760271
VI.4) Gweithdrefnau adolygu
VI.4.1) Corff adolygu
Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace
Sheriff Court House Main Street Camelon
Falkirk
FK1 4AR
UK
VI.5) Dyddiad anfon yr hysbysiad hwn
11/03/2024