Hysbysiad contract
Adran I:
Endid
contractio
I.1) Enw a chyfeiriad
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
Person cyswllt: Ewen Macluskie
Ffôn: +44 1414888230
E-bost: corporate.education@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Cyfeiriad(au) rhyngrwyd
Prif gyfeiriad: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Cyfeiriad proffil y prynwr: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
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:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Gellir cael gwybodaeth ychwanegol o'r cyfeiriad uchod
Rhaid anfon tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan yn electronig at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Y math o awdurdod contractio
Corff a lywodraethir gan gyfraith gyhoeddus
I.5) Prif weithgaredd
Gwasanaethau cyhoeddus cyffredinol
Adran II: Gwrthrych
II.1) Cwmpas y caffaeliad
II.1.1) Teitl
Supply, Delivery, Installation and Disposal of Domestic Furniture and Furnishings
Cyfeirnod: 0324
II.1.2) Prif god CPV
39140000
II.1.3) Y math o gontract
Cyflenwadau
II.1.4) Disgrifiad byr
This framework agreement is for the Supply,Delivery,Installation and Disposal of Domestic Furniture and Furnishings. The objective of this framework is to provide Council's with a mechanism to procure a range of domestic furniture,furnishings and white goods.
II.1.5) Cyfanswm gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 180 000 000.00 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
New Furniture
II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol
39140000
39100000
39141000
39143000
39143100
39143120
39143200
39143300
39700000
39721100
44112200
II.2.3) Man cyflawni
Cod NUTS:
UKM
Prif safle neu fan cyflawni:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad
This lot will provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure new furniture for domestic dwellings.
II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu
Maen prawf isod:
Maes prawf ansawdd: Technical
/ Pwysoliad: 40
Price
/ Pwysoliad:
60
II.2.6) Gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 162 000 000.00 GBP
II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig
Hyd mewn misoedd: 48
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Rhif y Lot 2
II.2.1) Teitl
Reuse Furniture
II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol
39100000
39140000
39141000
39143000
39143120
39143200
39143300
39700000
39721100
44112200
II.2.3) Man cyflawni
Cod NUTS:
UKM
Prif safle neu fan cyflawni:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad
This lot will provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure reuse furniture to kit out domestic dwellings.
II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu
Maen prawf isod:
Maes prawf ansawdd: Technical
/ Pwysoliad: 40
Price
/ Pwysoliad:
60
II.2.6) Gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 9 000 000.00 GBP
II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig
Hyd mewn misoedd: 48
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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Rhif y Lot 3
II.2.1) Teitl
Furniture Kit Out
II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol
39140000
39000000
39141000
44112200
II.2.3) Man cyflawni
Cod NUTS:
UKM
Prif safle neu fan cyflawni:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad
This lot will provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure furniture to kit out domestic dwellings.
II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu
Maen prawf isod:
Maes prawf ansawdd: Technical
/ Pwysoliad: 40
Price
/ Pwysoliad:
60
II.2.6) Gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 9 000 000.00 GBP
II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig
Hyd mewn misoedd: 48
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. 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: Gwybodaeth gyfreithiol, economaidd, ariannol a thechnegol
III.1) Amodau ar gyfer cymryd rhan
III.1.2) Statws economaidd ac ariannol
Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r meini prawf dethol:
1. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.5.1 and 4B.5.2 - Insurance Requirements
2. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.6 - Other Economic and Financial Requirements
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.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
ALL LOTS
Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance – maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 5 million in respect of each and every claim.
Public Liability Insurance – maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each and every claim.
Product Liability Insurance – maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 5 million in the aggregate.
Motor Vehicle Insurance – maintaining a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 5 million for Property Damage, and unlimited in respect of Third-Party Injury.
For bidders who will sub contract parts of the business, it is a requirement that the bidder requires to provide a letter signed by a person of appropriate authority confirming that the bidder has ongoing arrangements in place to ensure that subcontractors’ vehicles are appropriately insured and maintained.
Lefel(au) gofynnol y safonau sydd eu hangen:
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 with be excluded from the competition.
III.1.3) Gallu technegol a phroffesiynol
Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r meini prawf dethol:
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
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.
Lefel(au) gofynnol y safonau sydd eu hangen:
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).
SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4D.1 - QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEMES:
The tenderer must have the following:
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.
SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4D.1 - HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES:
The tenderer must have the following:
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 of health and safety management and compliance with legislation.
SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4D.2 - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STANDARDS:
The tenderer must have the following:
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) Amodau sy’n gysylltiedig â’r contract
III.2.2) Amodau perfformiad contractau
Scotland Excel will require the members of any tendering group of entities (including, but not limited to, 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 (no matter the legal form taken by those entities in order to enter into the contract).
For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed framework agreement, and contracts to be called-off thereunder (to the extent known or settled at this stage), please see the procurement documents (details of how to access these being set out in section "I.3) Communication" of this Contract Notice).
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: 7
IV.1.6) Gwybodaeth am arwerthiant electronig
Defnyddir arwerthiant electronig
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am arwerthiant electronig:
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) Gwybodaeth am Gytundeb Caffael y Llywodraeth (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Ydy
IV.2) Gwybodaeth weinyddol
IV.2.1) Cyhoeddiad blaenorol mewn perthynas â’r weithdrefn hon
Rhif yr hysbysiad yn OJ S:
2024/S 000-014624
IV.2.2) Terfyn amser i dendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan ddod i law
Dyddiad:
09/04/2025
Amser lleol: 12:00
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: 5 (o’r dyddiad a nodwyd i dendr ddod i law)
IV.2.7) Amodau ar gyfer agor tendrau
Dyddiad:
09/04/2025
Amser lleol: 12:00
Place:
Scotland Excel Offices, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AR
Section VI: Gwybodaeth ategol
VI.1) Gwybodaeth am ailddigwydd
Caffaeliad cylchol yw hwn:
Na
VI.2) Gwybodaeth am lifau gwaith electronig
Defnyddir archebion electronig
Derbynnir anfonebau electronig
Defnyddir taliadau electronig
VI.3) Gwybodaeth ychwanegol
This Tender 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, most recently amended to reflect the European Union exit by the UK. Any prior version of the relevant Law and Guidance, or terminology related thereto, which appears in these Procurement Documents should therefore be interpreted and applied as currently in force. Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and successor bodies):
- 32 local authorities in Scotland
- Scotland Excel associate members: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/aboutus/ourmembers/Ourmembers.aspx
- Tayside Contracts
- Scottish National Health Service Authorities, including any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978)
- Scottish Prison Services (SPS) and all establishments owned and managed by the Scottish Ministers through the Scottish Prison Service - Scottish Government
- 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.
- Any integration authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014.
The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel.
Retrospective rebates apply to this framework. For further details, please see the (0324) Special Terms and Conditions.
Tenderers are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to this framework agreement set out in section IV.1.3 of this contract notice is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less bidders than the envisaged maximum number to the proposed Framework Agreement. Tenderers are advised that whether electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each Member Authority or Associate Member which will be settled by them during call off of a contract under this proposed Framework Agreement.
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 instructions. Further detailed information and instructions are contained within the tender documents located within the Information and Instructions to Tenderers inc Evaluation Methodology document.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27736. 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. As part of your response within the Technical Envelope, bidders will be requested to commit to delivery of community benefits in accordance with the methodology outlined in the tender documents.
(SC Ref:791092)
VI.4) Gweithdrefnau adolygu
VI.4.1) Corff adolygu
Court of Session
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
UK
VI.4.3) Gweithdrefn adolygu
Gwybodaeth fanwl gywir am y terfyn(au) amser ar gyfer gweithdrefnau adolygu:
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) Dyddiad anfon yr hysbysiad hwn
12/03/2025