title: Lot 1 – Technical Advisory Services

title: Lot 3 – Low Value ‘Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations’ and ‘Post Excavation Services’ (contract values >100k GBP)

title: Lot 1 – Technical Advisory Services

description:
Archaeological professional/technical advisory services, of which may comprise:
 i) Advising Transport Scotland on legislation, good industry practice and the processes and procedures which are required to be adhered to when conducting non-invasive and invasive investigations, and post excavation services;
 ii) Development and drafting of procurement and/or contract documents;
 iii) Advising Transport Scotland on appropriate form and conditions of contracts to be adopted, understanding the pitfalls of different types of contracts; and
 iv) Support Transport Scotland in the management of archaeological contracts, addressing both technical and commercial issues.
 The supplier will be procured through the restricted procedure, a procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This is a two-stage procedure, comprising a prequalification stage and a tender stage. This Contract Notice and ESPD sets out the prequalification stage and Section II.2.9 of this Contract Notice describes the criteria for prequalifying the limited number of candidates to be taken forward to tender stage.
 In order to be considered for this procurement competition, economic operators must complete and submit an ESPD, which can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk).
 It is anticipated that a total of 5 economic operators will be invited to tender stage for Lot 1 and that the 3 most economically advantageous tenderers will be awarded onto the framework agreement.

description:
The services for Lot 3 are likely to include the following:
 Non-Invasive and Invasive Investigations
 Archaeological investigation, of which may comprise:
 i) Management of and co-ordination with, any other specialist sub-contractors appointed by the Supplier, as required;
 ii) Preparation of Health and Safety risk assessments and reports for all Services to be carried out on each site of interest;
 iii) Liaison and compliance with the directions of Transport Scotland, the relevant engineering consultant(s) and the relevant local authority archaeologist and, if required, with Historic Environment Scotland;
 iv) Preparation and submission of progress reports (frequency to be agreed with the project management team and Supplier)
 v) Undertaking topographical/ earthwork survey(s); geophysical survey(s); building survey(s); field walking survey(s); and/or metal detector survey(s) at each relevant site;
 vi) Trial trenching by machine (or by hand where specified) and subsequent evaluation and hand excavation;
 vii) Undertaking strip, map and sample at each relevant site;
 viii) Undertaking archaeological excavation(s) at each relevant site;
 ix) Undertaking palaeo-environmental assessment and/or analysis at each relevant site; and
 x) Seeking all necessary permissions prior to any work being undertaken.
 Post Excavation Services
 Post excavation services, of which may comprise:
 i) Undertaking of post–excavation assessment, analysis and reporting on the results of an archaeological investigation;
 ii) Publication at a level of detail appropriate to the significance of the results is required as well as ensuring submission of a summary of the works undertaken to the relevant and appropriate publications;
 iii) Dissemination of the results through deposition of an ordered archive at the relevant public bodies and the deposition of a detailed report at Transport Scotland and local authorities offices; and
 iv) Liaison and compliance with the directions of Transport Scotland, their technical advisor and all relevant public authorities.
 It is envisaged that the services shall be provided at the Supplier’s construction sites with attendance required on an ad-hoc basis at Transport Scotland’s offices. However, on occasion, the Supplier may be required to undertake the following duties:
 i. attend the offices, other construction sites or other locations within Scotland as and when required;
 ii. attend meetings at Transport Scotland’s main office in Buchanan House, Glasgow or construction site offices as and when may be required;
 iii. liaison with other Transport Scotland advisers/ consultants/ contractors at their specific offices/sites.
 The Supplier was procured through the restricted procedure, a procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This is a two-stage procedure, comprising a prequalification stage and a tender stage. This Contract Notice and ESPD sets out the prequalification stage and Section II.2.9 of this Contract Notice describes the criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates that were taken forward to tender stage.
 In order to be considered for this procurement competition, economic operators had to complete and submit an ESPD via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk).
 A total of 6 economic operators were invited to tender stage for Lot 3, and the 3 most economically advantageous tenderers were awarded onto the framework agreement.. The Framework Agreement is based on the Institute of Civil Engineers Conditions of Contract for Archaeological Investigation (2011). Each economic operator was invited to submit a Tender on the same contract terms.

Cost

type: cost

description:
The services for Lot 2 are likely to include the following:
 Non-Invasive and Invasive Investigations
 Archaeological investigation, of which may comprise:
 i) Management of and co-ordination with, any other specialist sub-contractors appointed by the Supplier, as required;
 ii) Preparation of Health and Safety risk assessments and reports for all Services to be carried out on each site of interest;
 iii) Liaison and compliance with the directions of Transport Scotland, the relevant engineering consultant(s) and the relevant local authority archaeologist and, if required, with Historic Environment Scotland;
 iv) Preparation and submission of progress reports (frequency to be agreed with the project management team and Supplier)
 v) Undertaking topographical/ earthwork survey(s); geophysical survey(s); building survey(s); field walking survey(s); and/or metal detector survey(s) at each relevant site;
 vi) Trial trenching by machine (or by hand where specified) and subsequent evaluation and hand excavation;
 vii) Undertaking strip, map and sample at each relevant site;
 viii) Undertaking archaeological excavation(s) at each relevant site;
 ix) Undertaking palaeo-environmental assessment and/or analysis at each relevant site; and
 x) Seeking all necessary permissions prior to any work being undertaken.
 Post Excavation Services
 Post excavation services, of which may comprise:
 i) Undertaking of post–excavation assessment, analysis and reporting on the results of an archaeological investigation;
 ii) Publication at a level of detail appropriate to the significance of the results is required as well as ensuring submission of a summary of the works undertaken to the relevant and appropriate publications;
 iii) Dissemination of the results through deposition of an ordered archive at the relevant public bodies and the deposition of a detailed report at Transport Scotland and local authorities offices; and
 iv) Liaison and compliance with the directions of Transport Scotland, their technical advisor and all relevant public authorities.
 It is envisaged that the services shall be provided at the Supplier’s construction sites with attendance required on an ad-hoc basis at Transport Scotland’s offices. However, on occasion, the Supplier may be required to undertake the following duties:
 i. attend the offices, other construction sites or other locations within Scotland as and when required;
 ii. attend meetings at Transport Scotland’s main office in Buchanan House, Glasgow or construction site offices as and when may be required;
 iii. liaison with other Transport Scotland advisers/ consultants/ contractors at their specific offices/sites.
 The Supplier will be procured through the restricted procedure, a procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This is a two-stage procedure, comprising a prequalification stage and a tender stage. This Contract Notice and ESPD sets out the prequalification stage and Section II.2.9 of this Contract Notice describes the criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates to be taken forward to tender stage.
 In order to be considered for this procurement competition, economic operators must complete and submit an ESPD, which can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk).
 It is anticipated that a total of 3 economic operators will be invited to tender stage for Lot 2.. The Framework Agreement will be based on the Institute of Civil Engineers Conditions of Contract for Archaeological Investigation (2011). Each economic operator shall be invited to submit a Tender on the same contract terms.

description:
It is intended that a total of 3 economic operators be invited to tender stage for this Contract. The selection criteria is set out below, (i) to (vi) inclusive.
 These economic operators shall be those who have:
 (i) submitted a compliant submission, comprising the completed ESPD;
 (ii) satisfied the relevant selection criteria under the exclusion grounds;
 (iii) (a) Minimum Standards of Eligibility—provided evidence of working on specified types of projects over a specified value;
 (b) Technical or Professional Ability—provided evidence demonstrating an acceptable level of technical or professional ability; and
 (c) Human Resources—possess the necessary human resources, qualified appropriately to perform the requirement.
 (iv) Quality, environmental and health and safety management systems and appropriate sustainability measures attributing significantly to
 the requirement put in place;
 (v) satisfied minimum standards of economic and financial standing;
 (vi) achieved the first, second, third, fourth or fifth highest combined weighted scores in respect of technical or professional ability calculated in accordance with the responses to Statements (c), (d), (e) and (f) (refer to Section III.1.3).
 However, if an economic operator has not submitted a compliant submission as described in (i) above, failed in respect of either (ii), (iii), (iv) or (v) above, then that economic operator shall be excluded from the ranking of scores described in (vi) as above.
 In terms of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, there will be a requirement on economic operators to provide proof of economic and financial standing and of technical and professional ability prior to proceeding to the next stage of the competition and contract award and the tender documents will contain specific provisions requiring tenderers to inform Transport Scotland of any changes to their economic and financial standing or technical and professional ability during the procurement competition. Further, Transport Scotland reserves the right to undertake further verification to ensure continuing compliance with the selection criteria at any time prior to contract award, including during any standstill period. If means of proof does not satisfy Transport Scotland's selection criteria and/or if an economic operator no longer meets the requirements set out in the tender documents it shall be excluded from this procurement competition. If this follows tender evaluation, including during any standstill period, the most economically advantageous tenderer shall be recalculated and requested to provide proof of economic and financial standing and technical and professional ability with a view to contract award.
 Economic operators who do not meet: selection criteria as set out in this contract notice; requirements leading to exclusion otherwise set out in the tender documents or who would otherwise be excluded automatically under Regulation 58(1)-(3) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or at the discretion (if exercised so as to exclude) of Transport Scotland under Regulation 58(4) or 58(8), shall be excluded from this procurement competition. For the avoidance of doubt, any economic operator who meets the selection criteria at the initial evaluation but subsequently, prior to contract award, fails to meet such criteria, shall be excluded from this procurement competition.

description: Scotland

description: Scotland

description: Scotland

title: Framework for Archaeology Services at Transport Scotland

title: a copy of the slides used during the supplier day webex on 09 June 2020

title: Questions raised and answers provided during the Supplier Information WebEx, held on 09 June 2020

description:
Transport Scotland intends to undertake a public procurement competition for the provision of Archaeology Services, which are required on Transport Scotland projects. The services comprise of Invasive Archaeology Services, Non-Invasive Archaeology Services, and Advisory Services.
 Over the forthcoming years, there a number of projects which shall require such archaeological services. These include, but are not limited to:
 -	A9 Dualling Programme; and
 -	A96 Dualling Programme
 Due to the repeat need for these services, coupled with the exact requirement and timings being unknown, it is considered that these services would be best met through the use of a framework agreement. Furthermore, due to the nature and quantum of the services it is intended that the services will be divided into 3 lots:
 -	Lot 1 – Advisory Services;
 -	Lot 2 – Low Value ‘Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations’ and ‘Post Excavation Services’ (contract values <100k GBP)
 -	Lot 3 – High Value ‘Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations’ and ‘Post Excavation Services’ (contract values >100k GBP)
 Following an analysis of future spend, the current estimated spend values per lot is as follows:
 -	Lot 1, 5M GBP
 -	Lot 2, 0.25M GBP
 - Lot 3, 21M GBP
 Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.
 Transport Scotland will conduct the proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.

title: Supplier Information Day PowerPoint

title: Questions and Answers from Supplier Information Day

title: A note of the NINE financial ratios used, how the ratios are calculated and how the score is derived

description: Issue of corrigendum

label: Estimated date of dispatch of invitations

label: Time limit

description:
VI.3) Additional information (Revised Text)
 VI.3) Additional information (Revised Text)
 Transport Scotland will conduct this procurement competition on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Subject to the conclusion of the Framework Agreement, it is the intention that the Framework Agreement will be entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the most economically advantageous tenderer. Each economic operator shall be invited to submit a Tender on the same contract terms.
 To be considered for this procurement competition, economic operators must complete an ESPD through the Public Contract Scotland portal and submit the completed ESPD electronically by no later than 12 noon BST on 21 August 2020.
 Transport Scotland shall not evaluate any ESPD received past the specified deadline, unless the delay is caused by a situation out with the control of the economic operator, the determination of which shall be at the sole discretion of Transport Scotland. Compliance in achieving the specified deadline is the sole responsibility of the economic operator.
 Economic operators which alter their composition after making a submission or whose position has materially changed will be the subject of re-evaluation. Transport Scotland reserves the right, at any point, to request current and up-to-date information to enable re-evaluation of any economic operator. As set out in accordance with section II.2.9 above, an economic operator who no longer has the requisite: technical or professional ability; human resources; or economic and financial standing, as required under this Contract Notice shall be excluded from this procurement competition.
 Any request by economic operator’s for clarification of any part of the documentation shall be made using the Question and Answer feature on the Public Contract Scotland portal. If the query is commercially sensitive then it should be made to the following email address: debra.macleod@transport.gov.scot. The decision whether a request for clarification shall be considered commercially sensitive or not rests solely at the absolute discretion of Transport Scotland. The deadline to submit questions relating to the submission is 5pm on 7 August 2020.
 Transport Scotland shall not be responsible in any way to economic operators as a result of any delay or failure in answering any request for clarification or any decision not to answer a request for clarification (either in full or in part). Absence of a response from Transport Scotland shall not entitle economic operators to qualify their submission. Transport Scotland reserve the right not to conclude any Framework Agreement as a result of the procurement process initiated by this notice and to make whatever changes Transport Scotland deem appropriate to the content, process, timing and structure of the procurement process.
 Transport Scotland and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs howsoever incurred by those participating in the competition. Economic operators should be aware that all information submitted to Transport Scotland may need to be disclosed and/or published by the Transport Scotland in compliance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This contract notice follows the publication of the Prior Information Notice (Ref. 2020/S 102-247222).
 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/.
 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.

description:
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability of the Contract Notice Part A
 III.1.3) Technical and professional ability (Revised Text)
 List and brief description of selection criteria:
 Under ESPD: Question Ref. 4C1.2 economic operators shall be required to insert suitable responses to Statements (a) to (f) set out below, demonstrating that they have the required minimum standards of eligibility and technical and professional ability.
 Answers to these statements shall be provided by single economic operators and by groups of economic operators (group members should not respond individually).
 Response to Statement (a) shall be assessed on the basis of PASS or FAIL. Economic operators who fail to satisfy this minimum standard (either they answer ‘No’ or fail to provide an acceptable answer) shall be excluded from the procurement competition.
 Statement (b) is not scored but is required to be completed.
 The responses to Statements (c), (d), (e) and (f) shall be assessed on the basis of a score with a minimum threshold, using the following
 scoring mechanism:
 – Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion (0 - Unacceptable);
 – Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/capability/capacity (1 - Poor);
 – Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature (2 - Acceptable)
 – Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients (3 - Good)
 – Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients (4 - Excellent)
 An ESPD submission shall be marked as FAIL and will not be considered further if the score achieved for any statement is less than 2. Where a response is 2 or greater it shall be weighted in accordance with the following weightings: Statement (c) = 30%; Statement (d) = 30%; Statement (e) = 25%; Statement (f) = 15%. The weighted scores shall be aggregated to calculate a score out of 100 for the 4 statements.
 Words in excess of the maximum word limit for each statement will neither be considered nor scored.

description:
Additional Information for III.1.2) - part B
 III.1.2) Economic and financial standing (Revised Text)
 Minimum level(s) of standards required:
 Economic operators shall be required to satisfy minimum standards of economic and financial standing. These are described below:
 Evaluation Criteria Ratios (Question Ref. 4B6)
 The following nine evaluation criteria shall be scored, for each year for the last two years of trading, or for the period which is available if trading for less than two years:
 1. Acid Test Ratio
 2. Cash Interest Cover Ratio
 3. Return on Capital Employed
 4. Operating Profit Ratio
 5. Net Worth
 6. Gearing
 7. Annual Contract Value to Turnover
 8. Filed Accounts
 9. Audit Report
 The scoring mechanism can be downloaded via the Additional Documents, located within the Additional Notice Options of the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). For the purpose of calculating the Annual Contract Value to Turnover ratio the estimated value in II.2.6 of this Contract Notice shall be adopted. Similarly, the duration of the framework agreement shall be 4 years. This equates to an estimated value of 416.7k GBP for Lot 1, 62.5k GBP for Lot 2 and 1.75M GBP per annum per economic operator.
 The nine evaluation criteria will be individually scored and given a total aggregated score, out of a possible 50 marks, for each year of trading. Subsequently, each year’s score will be weighted, with the most recent (“Year 1”) weighted at 2/3rds and the previous (“Year 2”) weighted at 1/3rd, and then aggregated to form an overall score for the two years out of 50 marks.
 If the economic operator is trading for less than 2 years, their financial ratios for the most recent full year of trading will be weighted at 2/3rds scored out of the total 50 marks. If the economic operator is trading for less than 1 year the information provided under III.1.2 b), will be prorated up to 1 year to calculate financial ratios for the a full year and this will be weighted at 2/3rds and scored out of the total 50 marks.
 A submission shall be marked as a FAIL and will not be considered further if the score achieved by an economic operator (either a single economic operator or a group of economic operators) is less than 25 marks, out of the potential total aggregated score of 50 marks.
 A submission shall be marked as a FAIL and will not be considered further if the economic operator is unable to provide appropriate information to enable the calculation of the financial ratios.
 Where the submission has been submitted by a group of economic operators, the information submitted by each group member will be evaluated in the proportion of the percentage shareholdings or percentage equity/interest of each group member and a score determined for such group of economic operators on that basis.
 A “group of economic operators” is defined as an unincorporated consortium or joint venture.
 Insurance (Question Ref. 4B5) In response to Question Ref. 4B5 a, b and c economic operators must confirm they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the framework agreement, the following levels of insurance: Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = Lots 1 and 2 are 5M(million) GBP Lot 3 is 10M GBP, Public Liability Insurance = Lot 1 is 2M, Lot 2 and 3 are 5M GBP and Professional Indemnity Insurance = Lot 1 is 2M, Lot 2 is 1M and Lot 3 is 5M (GBP).
 Such insurances shall provide cover to a value of at least the value stated in respect of each and every claim in the period of the insurance, but shall be limited to the value stated in the aggregate in the period of insurance.
 In responding to Question Ref 4B.5 a, b and c, where the economic operator responds “No, and I cannot commit to obtain it” they shall be marked as FAIL and shall be excluded from this procurement competition.

description:
Additional Information for III.1.2) - part A
 III.1.2) Economic and financial standing (Revised Text)
 List and brief description of selection criteria:
 Economic operators shall be required to satisfy minimum standards of economic and financial standing. To determine these standards, economic operators shall:
 a) in response to ESPD, Question Ref 4B1a provide the specified annual turnover for the last two years of trading, or for the period which is available if trading for less than two years;
 b) in response to ESPD Question Ref 4B6 provide the name, range and score of nine financial criteria for each year for the last two years of trading, or for the period which is available if trading for less than two years; and
 c) in response to ESPD Question Ref 4B5a, b and c confirm they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract the required levels of insurance.
 In addition to the information requested under (a) to (c), economic operators must provide a link/ copies of the associated annual accounts as filed at Companies House (or equivalent if not a UK registered company). For the avoidance of doubt, if an economic operator fails to provide accounts relating to its last two full years of trading that are due to have been filed, that economic operator shall be excluded from this procurement competition.
 Where economic operators have not yet been trading for a full two year period, such that filed accounts are not yet due and available, and limited only to that circumstance, the required information to support (a) to (c) above may take the form of appropriate third party / statements setting out turnover, profit and loss, cashflow (current and forecast) and the economic operator’s credit facility position. Note there will, however, be a negative scoring implication, as noted below and in the Additional Documents.
 This above information is requested to enable Transport Scotland to perform their own assessment and confirm the financial ratios submitted. Ultimately, ensuring the correct score is allocated, and to ensure no misinterpretation. Where there exist differences in ratios, between those provided and those calculated by Transport Scotland, clarification will be sought.

description:
Additional Information for section II.2.4 of the Contract Notice
 II.2.4) Description of the procurement (Revised Text)
 Transport Scotland intends to undertake a public procurement competition for the provision of Archaeology Services, which are required on Transport Scotland projects. The services comprise of Invasive Archaeology Services, Non-Invasive Archaeology Services, and Advisory Services.
 Over the forthcoming years, there a number of projects which shall require such archaeological services. These include, but are not limited to:
 - A9 Dualling Programme; and
 - A96 Dualling Programme
 Due to the repeat need for these services, coupled with the exact requirement and timings being unknown, it is considered that these services would be best met through the use of a framework agreement. Furthermore, due to the nature and quantum of the services it is intended that the services will be divided into 3 lots:
 - Lot 1 (Multi-Supplier) – Advisory Services estimated at 5M GBP;
 - Lot 2 (Single Supplier) – Low Value ‘Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations’ and ‘Post Excavation Services’ (contract values <100k GBP) estimated at 0.25M GBP and
 - Lot 3 (Multi-Supplier) – High Value ‘Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations’ and ‘Post Excavation Services’ (contract values >100k GBP) estimated at 21M GBP
 Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.
 Transport Scotland will conduct the proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.

awardCriteriaDetails: It is the intention that Suppliers will be required to choose between tendering for Technical Advisory Services (Lot 1) and Invasive, Non-Invasive and Post Excavation Services (Lots 2 and 3). This would mean a supplier may tender for both Lot 2 and 3, but not Lot 1, and vice versa. This is to avoid potential conflict of interest.

performanceTerms:
regular basis.
 In the event that the Consultant’s performance falls below a satisfactory level, the Consultant will be invited to determine a means of rectifying the situation. Repeated or continual service failures shall result in suspension or termination of a call-off and potentially the framework agreement.

minimum:
Economic operators shall be required to satisfy minimum standards of economic and financial standing. These are described below:
 Evaluation Criteria Ratios (Question Ref. 4B6)
 The following nine evaluation criteria shall be scored, for each year for the last two years of trading, or for the period which is available if trading for less than two years:
 1. Acid Test Ratio
 2. Cash Interest Cover Ratio
 3. Return on Capital Employed
 4. Operating Profit Ratio
 5. Net Worth
 6. Gearing
 7. Annual Contract Value to Turnover
 8. Filed Accounts
 9. Audit Report
 The scoring mechanism can be downloaded via the Additional Documents, located within the Additional Notice Options of the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). For the purpose of calculating the Annual Contract Value to Turnover ratio the estimated value in II.2.6 of this Contract Notice shall be adopted. Similarly, the duration of the framework agreement shall be 4 years. This equates to an estimated value of 416.7k GBP for Lot 1, 62.5k GBP for Lot 2 and 1.75M GBP per annum per economic operator.
 The nine evaluation criteria will be individually scored and given a total aggregated score, out of a possible 50 marks, for each year of trading. Subsequently, each year’s score will be weighted, with the most recent (“Year 1”) weighted at 2/3rds and the previous (“Year 2”) weighted at 1/3rd, and then aggregated to form an overall score for the two years out of 50 marks.
 If the economic operator is trading for less than 2 years, their financial ratios for the most recent full year of trading will be weighted at 2/3rds scored out of the total 50 marks. If the economic operator is trading for less than 1 year the information provided under III.1.2 b), will be prorated up to 1 year to calculate financial ratios for the a full year and this will be weighted at 2/3rds and scored out of the total 50 marks.
 A submission shall be marked as a FAIL and will not be considered further if the score achieved by an economic operator (either a single economic operator or a group of economic operators) is less than 25 marks, out of the potential total aggregated score of 50 marks.
 A submission shall be marked as a FAIL and will not be considered further if the economic operator is unable to provide appropriate information to enable the calculation of the financial ratios.
 Where the submission has been submitted by a group of economic operators, the information submitted by each group member will be evaluated in the proportion of the percentage shareholdings or percentage equity/interest of each group member and a score determined for such group of economic operators on that basis.
 A “group of economic operators” is defined as an unincorporated consortium or joint venture.
 Insurance (Question Ref. 4B5) In response to Question Ref. 4B5 a, b and c economic operators must confirm they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the framework agreement, the following levels of insurance: Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = Lots 1 and 2 are 5M(million) GBP Lot 3 is 10M GBP, Public Liability Insurance = Lot 1 is 2M, Lot 2 and 3 are 5M GBP and Professional Indemnity Insurance = All Lots are 5M GBP
 Such insurances shall provide cover to a value of at least the value stated in respect of each and every claim in the period of the insurance, but shall be limited to the value stated in the aggregate in the period of insurance.
 In responding to Question Ref 4B.5 a, b and c, where the economic operator responds “No, and I cannot commit to obtain it” they shall be marked as FAIL and shall be excluded from this procurement competition.

description:
List and brief description of conditions:
 Under Question Ref. 4A1a of the ESPD, if appropriate economic operators must be enrolled in the relevant professional registers kept in the Member State of its establishment (as described in Schedule 5 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015) (i.e. registered under Companies House or equivalent if not a UK registered company).
 Accreditation/ Registration
 Under Question Ref. 4A2A of the ESPD, economic operators who wish to apply for Lots 1 and/or Lot 3 shall be authorised or registered by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) or equivalent to provide the services required in this Contract Notice.
 Staff
 The successful tenderer shall be required to adopt similar principles to the CDM Regulations (2015) and to comply with all other relevant health and safety law. Additionally all site staff are to be accredited under the Construction Skills Construction Safety Scheme (CSCS) or equivalent
 Management Systems
 Under ESPD, Question Ref. 4C.7 economic operators shall be required to demonstrate that they have in place appropriate quality, environmental and health and safety management systems.
 Quality Management System. This may be European Foundation Quality Model (EFQM) or equivalent; BS EN ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems); other accredited management system; or own non-accredited management system.
 Health and Safety Management System. This may be BS OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) and associated standards; other accredited management system; or own non-accredited management system.
 Environmental Management System. This may be BS EN ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems); other accredited management systems; or own non-accredited management system.
 Economic operators should specify their recognised accredited system or own non-accredited system, which shall ultimately be adopted under the Framework Agreement. Economic operators who are unable to demonstrate that they in place an appropriate quality, environmental or health and safety management system shall be assessed as a FAIL and shall be excluded from this procurement competition.

procurementMethodDetails: Restricted procedure

Transport Scotland

postalCode: G4 0HF

streetAddress: Buchanan House, 58 Port Dundas Road

legalName: Transport Scotland

id: Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

description: General public services

Sheriff Clerk's Office

postalCode: G5 9DA

streetAddress: 1 Carlton Place

legalName: Sheriff Clerk's Office

Mott MacDonald

locality: CAMBRIDGE

postalCode: CB1 2JD

Archaeological Management Solutions

streetAddress: York Hub, Popeshead Court Offices, Peter Lane

Transport Scotland

streetAddress: George House, 2nd Floor, 36, North Hanover Street

Rubicon Heritage Services

streetAddress: Unit 2, Europa Enterprise Park, Midleton, Cork, Republic of Ireland

description:
Transport Scotland intends to undertake a public procurement competition for the provision of Archaeology Services, which are required on Transport Scotland projects. The services comprise of Invasive Archaeology Services, Non-Invasive Archaeology Services, and Advisory Services.
 Over the forthcoming years, there a number of projects which shall require such archaeological services. These include, but are not limited to:
 -	A9 Dualling Programme; and
 -	A96 Dualling Programme
 Due to the repeat need for these services, coupled with the exact requirement and timings being unknown, it is considered that these services would be best met through the use of a framework agreement. Furthermore, due to the nature and quantum of the services it is intended that the services will be divided into 3 lots:
 -	Lot 1 – Advisory Services;
 -	Lot 2 – Low Value ‘Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations’ and ‘Post Excavation Services’ (contract values <100k GBP)
 -	Lot 3 – High Value ‘Non-invasive and Invasive Investigations’ and ‘Post Excavation Services’ (contract values >100k GBP)
 Following an analysis of future spend, the current estimated spend values per lot is as follows:
 -	Lot 1, 5M GBP
 -	Lot 2, 0.5M GBP
 - Lot 3, 21M GBP
 Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.
 Transport Scotland will conduct the proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.

title: Lot 1 – Technical Advisory Services

description: (SC Ref:749123)


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description: NES reserves the right to purchase products from this contract for a period of 24 months from the start date.

description:
The NHS Education for Scotland Dental Directorate aims to develop and deliver high quality education and training that will have a positive impact on the oral health and care of the population of Scotland.
 Our work includes:
 -	Clinical Effectiveness
 -	Core and Specialty Training
 -	Dental Care Professional Education
 -	Priority Groups
 -	Professional Development
 -	Vocational (Foundation) Training
 Due to restrictions imposed by COVID-19 on face-to-face training in Dental Surgeries there is a requirement to purchase additional equipment to support students in their continued learning and development.
 In order to facilitate this NES requires the supply and delivery of Portable Phantom Heads and Accessories to fix to Dental Chairs. (150 approx.)

variantPolicy: notAllowed

region: UKM

scheme: CPV

title: C001820 - Supply and Delivery of Portable Phantom Heads and Accessories

format: text/html

description: Supply and Delivery of Portable Phantom Heads and Accessories to fix to Dental Chair.

documentType: contractNotice

documentType: economicSelectionCriteria

documentType: technicalSelectionCriteria

documentType: awardNotice

description:
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
 www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

procurementMethod: open

mainProcurementCategory: goods

procurementMethodDetails: Open procedure

NHS Education for Scotland

roles: buyer centralPurchasingBody

locality: Edinburgh

postalCode: EH3 9DN

streetAddress: 102 West Port

scheme: COFOG

description: Health

legalName: NHS Education for Scotland

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

legalName: Edinburgh Sheriff Court

NHS Education for Scotland

description: Health

KaVo Dental Ltd.

region: UK

locality: Uxbridge

postalCode: UB11 1AF

streetAddress: The Bower, 4 Roundwood Avenue, Stockley Park, Hayes

scale: large

legalName: KaVo Dental Ltd.

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

roles: reviewBody mediationBody

postalCode: EH1 1 LB

streetAddress: Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street

currency: GBP

status: active

description: (SC Ref:628405)

initiationType: tender


name: Beauhurst (Business Funding Research Ltd)

description: The contract includes an option for Scottish Enterprise to extend/renew for a further 12 month period. The cost above is in relation to the first year only, however, SE expects the same costs to apply for the optional renewal.

description:
A CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED - Original text read as follows:
 The Scottish Investment Bank (SIB), a division of Scottish Enterprise (SE) requires access via subscription to a suitable database which affords our Financial Readiness Specialists access to investment market information to support companies that they are assisting. This includes, but is not limited to, Companies House information, ownership details, director details, past fundraise/transaction details and market/sector trends. Additionally, other SIB and SE colleagues will access the database to provide information to, for example, formulate answers to clients’ research questions and provide information to be used in in-depth internal reports.
 We require access for 16 users.

title: Searchable Database of UK Companies

title: Searchable Database of UK Companies

title: Invitation to Quote

title: Searchable Database of UK Companies

description:
A CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED - Original text read as follows:
 The Scottish Investment Bank (SIB), a division of Scottish Enterprise (SE) requires access via subscription to a suitable database which affords our Financial Readiness Specialists access to investment market information to support companies that they are assisting. This includes, but is not limited to, Companies House information, ownership details, director details, past fundraise/transaction details and market/sector trends. Additionally, other SIB and SE colleagues will access the database to provide information to, for example, formulate answers to clients’ research questions and provide information to be used in in-depth internal reports.
 It is anticipated that the contract will commence mid-June 2020 for a 12 month period, with SE having the option to renew for a further 12 month period.

electronicInvoicingPolicy: allowed

reviewDetails:
In the first instance, contact the Senior Director of Facilities Management and Procurement at Scottish Enterprise, with any concerns or
 enquiries.
 Email: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

mainProcurementCategory: services

Scottish Enterprise

locality: Glasgow

postalCode: G2 6HQ

streetAddress: Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street

description: Economic affairs

legalName: Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Government

postalCode: G2 8LU

streetAddress: Scottish Procurement, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw

legalName: Scottish Government

Scottish Enterprise

description: Economic affairs

region: UKI

locality: Willington, Bedford

postalCode: MK44 3QL

streetAddress: 45a Station Road

scale: sme

Scottish Government

roles: reviewBody mediationBody reviewContactPoint buyer

locality: EDINBURGH

description: General public services

description:
Scottish Enterprise has an option to extend this contract for a further 12 month period.
 (SC Ref:624194)


title: Straight Stair Lifts

status: planned

description: Fife Council has a requirement for the provision of Stair lifts within domestic and non-domestic properties. The requirement includes installation, maintenance and servicing (including existing stock), removal and relocation of stair lifts.

title: Curved Stair Lifts

description: Fife

title: Stairlift Framework Agreement

title: RFI document

scheme: CELEX

Fife Council

roles: buyer centralPurchasingBody reviewBody

locality: Glenrothes

postalCode: KY7 6GH

streetAddress: Bankhead, Bankhead Central

description: General public services

legalName: Fife Council

title: Stairlift Framework Agreement

documentType: plannedProcurementNotice

description:
Please note this is not a request for quotation/tender at this stage, information supplied shall be considered and used for market research and may or may not be used in a future strategy and/or tender exercises.
 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=621862.
 (SC Ref:621862)


description:
QMS are looking develop a virtual tool for our Meat the Market theme of work. The primary use of the tool will be to demonstrate carcase grading for cattle and sheep using the EUROP scale. To do this effectively we would like the following features to be included:
 -	Handling points for fat and conformation on live animals
 -	A sliding scale to show variance in conformation and fat class of carcases – virtual lamb/cattle beast
 o	Close up focus on handling points to highlight difference in grades
 o	Comparison of grades with virtual animal side by side
 o	Grades must include (but not limited to):
 	For lamb: U, R, O, P for conformation and 1, 3L and 4H
 	For cattle: -U, R, -O for conformation and 2, 4L and 5H
 -	A sliding scale to show variance in conformation and fat class of carcases
 o	Comparison of grades with carcases side by side
 -	Breakdown of carcase into specific cuts
 o	Link to still image of cut out of carcase
 o	Info on cut
 	Value of cuts
 The tool should be simple and clear for farmers to use. The link to the tool will be available on QMS website.

title: Invitation to Tender for development of a Virtual Beef and Lamb Tool

description: The development of an online tool which demonstrates the EUROP carcase classification grid for both fat and conformation in a virtual format for beef and lamb.

title: Tender Document

format: application/pdf

title: Terms and Conditions

streetAddress: Electronically

description: Beth Alexander via PCS

type: technical

description: Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession

Quality Meat Scotland

locality: Ingliston

postalCode: EH28 8NZ

streetAddress: The Rural Centre, West Mains

id: Helping the Scottish red meat sector improve its efficiency and profitability.

legalName: Quality Meat Scotland

Breeze and Freeze Ltd

locality: Umberleigh

postalCode: EX37 9BW

streetAddress: Higher Week Farm, High Bickington

legalName: Breeze and Freeze Ltd

description: (SC Ref:627144)


measure: lowestValidBidValue

measure: highestValidBidValue

name: European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd

description: GE licencing

description:
To carry out a systems upgrade and expansion on EMEC’s GE iFix SCADA System and the associated historian, from versions:
 - iFix Version 5.5 to latest version
 - Proficy Historian Version 4.5 to latest version
 - WebSpace Version 4.7 to latest version

description: Orkney

title: SCADA upgrade

title: SCADA upgrade

description: Systems upgrade and expansion on EMEC’s GE iFix SCADA System and the associated historian

title: Invitation to Tender document

title: Supplier contract template

title: SCADA network 2020

title: SCADA upgrade

description: Tenders that meet all the selection criteria specified below will be evaluated independently by a minimum of three reviewers.

locality: ORKNEY

postalCode: KW16 3AW

streetAddress: The Charles Clouston Building, ORIC, Back Road, Stromness

id: Private Company in receipt of EU funding

Kirkwall Sheriff Court

locality: Kirkwall

postalCode: KW15 1PD

streetAddress: Sherrif Court House, Watergate

legalName: Kirkwall Sheriff Court

RM Computing (Orkney) Ltd

postalCode: KW15 1ZL

streetAddress: Innovation Centre - Orkney, Hatston Pier Road

legalName: RM Computing (Orkney) Ltd

Kirkwall Sheriff Court

streetAddress: Watergate

description: (SC Ref:628537)


title: 11506 - Payment Services - Pre-paid cards - Lot 1 -Welfare Fund

title: 11506 - Payment Services - Pre-paid cards - Lot 2 -Health and Social Care

status: unsuccessful

statusDetails: unsuccessful

description:
Appointment of a Contractor capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to provision of pre-paid cards for Welfare Fund.
 Award carried out in line with the terms and conditions of the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3828 Payment Services Lot 2.

Quality

type: quality

type: price

description: Lot not yet awarded, shall be awarded once Serice is back to business as normal activity.

description: Fife

description: Fife

title: Payment Services - Prepaid Cards

title: Payment Services - Prepaid Cards

description: Appointment of Contractor(s) capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to pre-paid cards. The Council currently has two Services requiring pre-paid cards and associated services.

procurementMethod: limited

procurementMethodDetails: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

description: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Fife Council

postalCode: KY7 5LT

streetAddress: Fife House, North Street

description: General public services

allpay Limited

locality: Hereford

postalCode: HR1 3SE

streetAddress: Whitestone Business Park Whitestone

legalName: allpay Limited

Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court

locality: Kirkcaldy

legalName: Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court

description:
Mini competition conducted in line with terms and conditions of Crown commercial Services Framework RM3828 -Payment Solutions Lot 2 Provision and maintenance of pre-paid cards.
 (SC Ref:621932)


title: Emergency Response/Reactive Treatments

title: Assistance for Snow Clearing Operations within Roads & Footways and other Council locations

title: Provision of Planned Winter Service Treatments on Priority Carriageway Routes (am/pm)

description: The Framework will be for a maximum period of 48 months. The initial period of the Framework will be for 24 months from the starting date with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any periods of extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council.

description: This Lot consists of several contractors who will have the be availability to assist with snow clearing. Winter Maintenance will be on a call off basis, and be available to provide the service at short notice.. This is an award notice.

title: Emergency Response/Reactive Treatments

description: This Lot consists of contractor(s)making themselves available to respond to carry out a reactive treatment to the Council’s roads network and will operate on a stand - by basis. Driver & Vehicle and Driver only.. This is an award notice.

description: This Lot consists of contractor(s)undertaking a designated route/multiple routes from specific Roads Depots. Driver & Vehicle and Driver only.. This is an award notice.

title: Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework Agreement

description: Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking third party providers to assist in the delivery of winter maintenance activities throughout the Scottish Borders from October 2020.

description: Award of Framework Agreement for assistance in the delivery of winter maintenance throughout the Scottish Borders.

reviewDetails: The contracting authorities will incorporate a minimum 10 day standstill period at the point of information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI,2015 No446) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rule to take action in the Sherriff Court or Court of Session.A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Framework Agreement award being published on the OJEU or within 30 days of the date to those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within six months from the date on which the contract was entered into.

type: suitability

description:
ESPD(Scotland)Question 1.77 Part 4C Qualifications - Class C licence & Class C1.
 Certification to operate any plant or vehicles they will be responsible for.
 Hold or working towards a Winter Maintenance qualification.
 Gritters require to be supplied with a valid calibration certificate. All vehicles should have legal certifications such as MOT,Servicing and Road Tax.

type: economic

description:
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
 ESPD Scotland Question 1.74 Part 4B - Insurance Requirements and Economic and Financial Standing. It is a requirement of this contract that Economic operators hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below::
 - Public Liability - Minimum 5,000,000 GBP
 - Employer's Liability - Minimum 5,000,000 GBP(if applicable)
 - Motor insurance as required
 For Lot 2 (Only) - ESPD Question Part 4B.6 Question 1.74.6 - Economic or Financial Requirements. If applicable prior to awarding Lot 2, contractors will be subject to a Credit Safe check to assess the economic financial standing. The contractor will be required to co-operate with the Council and may be asked to provide copies of their last 2 financial audited accounts to assist with this process. The contractor will be required to obtain a Credit safe rating >= 35.
 The Council reserves the right to exclude economic operators who fail to meet this rating and reserves the right not to award a contract without liability on its part.

minimum:
Organisations with less than five employees are not required by law to have a documented policy statement. The need to reduce documentary requirements on micro businesses in particular will be taken into account by buyers and the evaluation panel.
 Method statements and risk assessments for risks likely to be associated with carrying out this type of work including Covid 19 Risk Controls.

description:
Health And Safety Procedures
 ESPD (Scotland) Question 1.80.1 Part 4D - Quality Assurance Schemes - The following is required
 An ISO 18001 and then BS EN ISO 45001:(2016 0r 2017) when the standard became auditable.
 OR,
 A documented health and safety policy or where applicable (less than 5 employees , self-employed etc.) provide a statement of Health and Safety Intent and similarly, where recorded, provide examples of risk assessments likely to be associated with carrying out this type of work(3 minimum.
 These should include safety of staff and others, members of the public , operation of vehicles, plant and equipment and include their current Covid 19 Risk Controls.

Scottish Borders Council

locality: Newtown St Boswells

postalCode: TD6 0SA

streetAddress: Council Headquarters

description: General public services

legalName: Scottish Borders Council

name: Jedburgh Sherriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

locality: Jedburgh

postalCode: TD8 6AR

streetAddress: Sheriff Court House Castlegate

description: General public services

ST BOSWELLS MOWERS

locality: ST BOSWELLS

postalCode: TD6 0HH

streetAddress: UNIT 1, CHARLESFIELD IND EST

legalName: ST BOSWELLS MOWERS

Borders Machinery Ring Ltd

locality: Earlston

postalCode: TD4 6DG

streetAddress: Leader House, Mill Road

legalName: Borders Machinery Ring Ltd

Irvine Plant Ltd

locality: Peebles

postalCode: EH45 9DH

streetAddress: Whitebridge park, Kingsmeadows Road

legalName: Irvine Plant Ltd

Pearsons of Duns

locality: Duns

postalCode: TD11 3EL

streetAddress: Station Road

legalName: Pearsons of Duns

Swans minicoach hire

locality: biggar

postalCode: ml12 6fe

streetAddress: 3 springwell brae, broughton

legalName: Swans minicoach hire

Sportsmasters UK Ltd

locality: Penicuik

postalCode: EH26 8PR

streetAddress: Springfield Farm, Springfield Road

legalName: Sportsmasters UK Ltd

NWH Group

locality: Dalkeith

postalCode: EH22 4AD

streetAddress: Unit 5 Mayfield Industrial Estate, Mayfield

legalName: NWH Group

title: Emergency Response/Reactive Treatments

description: (SC Ref:633189)


title: Loler Checks

description: Loler Certification for Through Floor Lifts, Tracked Hoists & External Lifts.

title: Through floor Lifts

description: supply, installation, removal and relocation, servicing and maintenance of Through floor lifts for both new and existing stock in domestic and non-domestic properties

title: External lifts

description: Supply, Installation, Removal and Relocation, Servicing and Maintenance/Call outs of External Step Lifts, External Platform Lifts and External Straight Stair Lifts for both new and existing stock in domestic and non-domestic properties

title: Ceiling Tracking Hoists

description:
Supply, Installation, Removal and Relocation, Servicing and Maintenance/Call outs of Ceiling Tracking Hoists (Fixed and Room Cover) for both new and existing stock in domestic and
 non-domestic properties

description: Fife

description: Fife

description: Fife

description: Fife

title: Lifts, Ceiling Hoists and Loler check Framework Agreement

title: RFI document

description: Fife Council has a requirement for the provision of Lifts and Ceiling Hoist installations within domestic and non-domestic properties. The requirement includes installation, maintenance and servicing (including existing stock), removal and relocation of lifts and hoist. There will also be a requirement for Loler checks.

Fife Council

postalCode: KY7 6GH

streetAddress: Bankhead, Bankhead Central

description: General public services

description:
Please note this is not a request for quotation/tender at this stage, information supplied shall be considered and used for market research and may or may not be used in a future strategy and/or tender exercises.
 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=621966.
 (SC Ref:621966)


description: Design services for Infrastructure and System Contract for extension of existing tramline from York Place to Newhaven, Edinburgh

title: System Integration Support Services Agreement

description: Design services for Infrastructure and Systems contract relating to the extension of existing tramline from York Place to Newhaven, Edinburgh

procurementMethodRationale: The existing system is proprietary and competition is absent as no other provider has the technical ability or permissions to patch into the existing system.

description: The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons

The City of Edinburgh Council

locality: Edinburgh

postalCode: EH8 8BG

streetAddress: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street

description: General public services

legalName: The City of Edinburgh Council

Siemens Mobility Limited

locality: Camberley

postalCode: GU16 8QD

legalName: Siemens Mobility Limited

Sheriff Court

postalCode: EH1 1LB

legalName: Sheriff Court

description: (SC Ref:621959)


description:
The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has released this PIN as a Request for Information (RFI)to potential suppliers of DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification kits.
 The objective of this exercise is to seek your views regarding the future supply of kits for DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification of autosomal STR (short tandem repeat) loci for DNA profiling in a forensic science context.
 By engaging with you (as well as others in the market place) this will ensure you have an opportunity to help shape and influence future contractual arrangements for the SPA.
 This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement exercise. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise.
 The results of this exercise will be used to inform SPA's decision making process in respect of introducing improved and more effective means of producing DNA profiles.
 Further information is provided in the RFI document attached to this notice.. SPA may consider dividing the contract into 3 Lots as follows:
 Lot 1: Supply of DNA extraction kits
 Lot 2: Supply of DNA quantification kits
 Lot 3: Supply PCR amplification kits
 As part of the RFI process, potential suppliers are asked to provide their views on what benefits/risks may result from splitting the tender into 3 separate lots.

title: Supply of DNA Kits

title: Request for Information - DNA Kits

title: Additional Questions - Contract Lots

description:
The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has released this PIN as a Request for Information (RFI) to potential suppliers of DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification kits.
 The objective of this exercise is to seek your views regarding the future supply of kits for DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR amplification of autosomal STR (short tandem repeat) loci for DNA profiling in a forensic science context.
 By engaging with you (as well as others in the market place) this will ensure you have an opportunity to help shape and influence future contractual arrangements for the SPA.
 Further information is provided in the RFI document attached to this notice.

Scottish Police Authority

locality: Glasgow

postalCode: G51 1DZ

streetAddress: 1 Pacific Quay, 2nd Floor

description: Public order and safety

legalName: Scottish Police Authority

title: Supply of DNA Kits

description:
A RFI document, including response template, has been uploaded to this Notice.
 The closing date for responses is Wednesday 24 June 2020.
 Please respond as per instructions in the document.
 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=622018.
 (SC Ref:622018)


description: In 2019 the Scottish Government legislated to increase the ambition of its climate change targets, setting a target of net-zero greenhouse gases by 2045 at the latest. The Climate Change (Scotland) Act also set the world’s most ambitious climate change targets for 2030 (75% emission reduction) and 2040 (90% emissions reduction, equivalent to carbon neutrality), and increased the annual targets for every year in between these headline targets. Within Scotland, transport is currently the largest emitting of all sectors and there is strong political and public pressure to decarbonise the transport system at pace. Scottish Government and Scottish Local Authorities are therefore exploring ways and mechanisms to reduce emissions from transport at pace. With respect to public transport there are two intertwined aspects to this: the first is to encourage modal shift from private vehicles to public and other sustainable forms of transport to reduce emissions overall; and the second is to reduce emissions from public transport vehicles through technological advances.

title: Bus Electrification Scottish Commercial and Economic Context

Scottish Government

locality: EDINBURGH

description: General public services

legalName: Scottish Government

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

postalCode: EH2 2DZ

streetAddress: TEN GEORGE STREET

legalName: ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Sheriff Court House

streetAddress: 27 Chambers Street

legalName: Sheriff Court House

description: (SC Ref:622022)


description:
Potential tenderers are asked to review the high level requirement provided on this PIN and note their interest against the notice.
 It is anticipated that an ITT will be published in June.

title: Supply and Delivery of Pyrolytic Graphite Insulation for the Advanced Forming Research Centre

description:
The Contracting Authority seeks notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the below requirement:
 The University of Strathclyde requires a Supplier to provide a high temperature insulation material to be part of an isothermal die stack capable of operating within an isothermal forging vacuum chamber at a temperature of 1300⁰C and loads of up to 2000 Metric tons.
 The required insulation material is Pyrolytic Graphite plates, which need to take load up to 2500kg/cm2 at temperature between room temperature and 1300 ⁰C and insulates against heat migration along the die stack. The Thermal conductivity in the thickness direction of the plate must be below 1.75W/m°K within the operating range of temperature.
 The material is required to be supplied machined and grinded with parallelism and planarity below 0.05mm.
 Potential tenderers who believe they can fulfil the above requirement are asked to note their interest in order to be involved in the potential pre-tender engagement.

University of Strathclyde

postalCode: G1 1QE

streetAddress: 40 George Street, Procurement Department

description: Education

legalName: University of Strathclyde

description:
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=622009.
 (SC Ref:622009)


description: The base period of the Framework Agreement is 11 months. There is an option to extend the period by a further 13 months.

description: The Scottish Ministers have placed a single-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to organisations (outwith the NHS and the regulated care sector) which provide essential public services with a risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus.. The stated value is an estimate only. Actual usage of this Framework Agreement is difficult to predict accurately.

title: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

title: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

description: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

procurementMethodRationale: The Authority is of the opinion that the current COVID-19 pandemic constitutes an unforeseeable event which justifies a direct contract award for the provision of PPE on grounds of urgency. The Authority recognises that the Contractor already supplies similar goods to other customers (and thus has existing supply chains and a familiarity with the product range), has the ability to stock and distribute product across Scotland (as an existing provider of other products to the public sector in Scotland) and so are able to offer the rapid implementation that is required.

description: Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority/entity and in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the directive

Scottish Government

roles: buyer centralPurchasingBody mediationBody reviewContactPoint reviewBody

postalCode: EH6 6QQ

streetAddress: Victoria Quay

description: General public services

Lyreco UK Ltd

locality: Telford

postalCode: TF2 7NB

streetAddress: Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood

legalName: Lyreco UK Ltd

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

streetAddress: Sheriff Court House,27 Chambers Street

legalName: Edinburgh Sheriff Court

description:
The Framework Agreement will be available for use by the Scottish Ministers (including Agencies), Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies, offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices, cross- border public authorities within the meaning of section 88(5) of the Scotland Act 1998, the Scotland Office, the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, councils constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, the Scottish Police Authority, bodies registered as social landlords under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, Student Loans Company Limited, the Forestry Commission, the Commissioner of Northern Lighthouse operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Business Stream Ltd, the Business Gateway National Unit at the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, further or higher education institutions being fundable bodies within the meaning of section 6 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005, any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament, any association of or formed by one or more of the foregoing, bodies financed wholly or mainly by one or more of the foregoing, bodies subject to management supervision by one or more of the foregoing and bodies more than half of the board of directors or members of which, or, in the case of a group of individuals, more than half of those individuals, being appointed by one or more of the foregoing. In addition to the contracting authorities listed, the framework agreement will be available to charities entered on the Scottish Charity Register and voluntary organisations entered on the Membership Database of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and to private-sector organisations that have been authorised by the Scottish Ministers to access the Framework Agreement (by reason of their employing staff who provide essential public services where there is a risk to health).
 (SC Ref:622081)


description: Upto 36 months following expiry of the Initial Contract Term.

description: The SPS shall commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

description: Nationwide across all 16 SPS sites

title: 01814 Maintenance of Generators, Uninterruptible Power Suppliers and Fuel Cleaning Services for SPS

description:
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a contract for the maintenance of generators, oil storage tanks and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). This equipment is required to be fully tested and operate at maximum efficiency in the event of a loss of power within establishments. The contract will also cover fuel cleaning services to support the upkeep of generators across the SPS estate.
 The core services are planned preventative and reactive/remedial maintenance of generators, oil storage tanks and UPS, as well as the provision of replacement parts. There is a variety of manufacturers represented in SPS’ current equipment profile.
 A new national contract will act as the focal point for the statutory maintenance, inspection, testing and certification of equipment. This will ensure SPS continues to meet statutory compliance obligations in addition to the efficient and safe operation of the equipment to be maintained.
 The contract will cover all 16 SPS sites: 13 directly managed prisons, a college (SPSC), central stores and an administrative headquarters at Calton House to support the operations of the prisons.
 The contract will be split into the following lots:
 Lot 1 – Maintenance of Standby Generators and Oil Storage Tanks; and
 Lot 2 – Maintenance of Uninterrupted Power Supplies.
 Any contract(s) awarded will be for an initial 3 years with an optional extension period of up to 3 years.

description: Additional time to submit tender in relation to clarifications.

label: Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

label: Conditions for opening of tenders

Scottish Prison Service

postalCode: EH12 9HW

streetAddress: Calton House, 5 Redheughs Rigg

description: Public order and safety

legalName: Scottish Prison Service

description: Public order and safety

Edinburgh Sherriff Court

legalName: Edinburgh Sherriff Court

Scottish Prison Service

description: Public order and safety

Mitchell Diesel Limited

locality: Sutton-in-Ashfield

postalCode: NG17 2JZ

streetAddress: Fulwood Road South, Huthwaite Industrial Estate

legalName: Mitchell Diesel Limited

Robert M Donaldson Ltd

locality: Alloa

postalCode: FK10 1TB

streetAddress: The Harlands

legalName: Robert M Donaldson Ltd

description:
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a contract for the maintenance of generators, oil storage tanks and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). This equipment is required to be fully tested and operate at maximum efficiency in the event of a loss of power within establishments. The contract will also cover fuel cleaning services to support the upkeep of generators across the SPS estate.
 The core services are planned preventative and reactive/remedial maintenance of generators, oil storage tanks and UPS, as well as the provision of replacement parts. There is a variety of manufacturers represented in SPS’ current equipment profile.
 A new national contract will act as the focal point for the statutory maintenance, inspection, testing and certification of equipment. This will ensure SPS continues to meet statutory compliance obligations in addition to the efficient and safe operation of the equipment to be maintained.
 The contract will cover all 16 SPS sites: 13 directly managed prisons, a college (SPSC), central stores and an administrative headquarters at Calton House to support the operations of the prisons.
 The intention is to split the contract into the following lots:
 Lot 1 – Maintenance of Generators, Oil Storage Tanks and Fuel Cleaning Services; and
 Lot 2 – Maintenance of Uninterrupted Power Supplies.
 Any contract(s) awarded will be for an initial 3 years with an optional extension period of up to 3 years.

description: (SC Ref:646545)


description: The contract will be subject to annual review and may be extended from two years to three year

description:
To service to be provided must delver against the following three objectives:
 To provide annualised data that will allow estimates to be made of the physical and financial performance of the most common cattle and sheep production systems found in Scotland and deliver key physical and financial performance indicators.
 To provide an annualised estimate of the carbon footprint of the most common cattle and sheep productions systems found in Scotland to a recognised international standard.
 To provide accessible means for producers and their advisors to interact remotely with the survey results and benchmark their systems against them.

name: Experience in carrying out surveys of this type

description: Edinburgh

title: Scottish cattle and sheep enterprise profitability and carbon emissions assessment

description: Cattle and sheep enterprise profitability and carbon emission assessment for Scotland by survey and innovative was of providing improved access to, and use of, results of the survey

title: Tender details and invitation

format: application/msword

streetAddress: Quality Meat Scotland, The Rural Centre Ingliston Edinburgh

description: Tenders will be opened by the Director of Corporate Services and the Director of Economic Services within the QMS Office

minimum:
(1) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they are not bankrupt or the subject of an administration order, are not being wound-up, have not granted a trust deed, are not the subject of a petition presented for sequestration of their estate, have not had a receiver, manager or administrator appointed and are not otherwise apparently insolvent.
 (2) 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.
 (3) All candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant professional risk indemnity insurance covering provision of services in the amount of no less than GBP 5m
 (4) 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.

minimum: Details of the educational and professional qualifications of their managerial staff; and those of the person(s) who would be responsible for providing the services or carrying out the work or works under the contract

Quality Meat Scotland

locality: Ingliston

postalCode: EH28 8NZ

streetAddress: The Rural Centre, West Mains

id: responsible for helping the Scottish red meat sector improve its efficiency and profitability

legalName: Quality Meat Scotland

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

streetAddress: Shefiff Court House, 27 Chambers Street

SRUC

postalCode: EH9 3JG

streetAddress: Sir Peter Wilson Building, King's Buildings, West Mains Road

legalName: SRUC

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

postalCode: EH1 1LT

streetAddress: Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street

description: (SC Ref:629981)

scheme: EU-OJ


description: Electrical, Painting, Plumbing, Slating & Rough Cast, Floor Coverings

description: Invitation to Tender for the construction of a new single storey Marina Facilities Building of approximately 110m2 footprint, comprising a café, toilet/shower rooms, and laundry. The scope of works includes building construction, mechanical and electrical services, internal fit-out, and hard landscaping around the perimeter of the building. NEC3 Option A Form of Contract.

variantPolicy: allowed

description: Corpach, Fort William

title: Corpach Marina Phase 2 - Facilities Building ITT

description: The construction of a new single storey Marina Facilities Building of approx. 190m2 footprint, comprising a café, toilet/shower rooms, and laundry. The scope of works includes building construction, mechanical and electrical services, internal fit-out, and hard landscaping around the perimeter of the building.

title: Instructions to Tenderers

title: Contract Documents PDF

title: Contract Documents Word

title: Appendix A - Contractors Collateral Warranty

title: Appendix B - Works Information - Drawings

format: application/x-zip-compressed

title: Appendix C - Works Information - Specifications

title: Appendix D - Works Information - Quotations, BoQs and Schedules

title: Appendix E - Site Information - Drawings

title: AD 001 - Tender Addendum

title: AD 001 - Revised M&E Drawings

title: Tender Addendum 002 - Revised Structural Drawings

title: Tender Addendum 003 and Revised Architectural Drawings

title: Internal footprint clarification and amendment to Clause 2.1

title: Document clarifying e-mailed queries from a tenderer.

reviewDetails: Adjudication procedure through the Institution of Civil Engineers

description: Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience of projects of similar scale, value and scope.

mainProcurementCategory: works

Caol Regeneration Co Ltd

locality: Fort William

streetAddress: Caol Community Centre, Glenkingie Street, Caol

description: Housing and community amenities

legalName: Caol Regeneration Co Ltd

Fort William Sheriff Court

legalName: Fort William Sheriff Court

Caol Regeneration Co Ltd

description: Housing and community amenities

GCF JOINERS AND CONTRACTORS LTD

locality: FORT WILLIAM

postalCode: PH33 6PR

streetAddress: UNIT 18A,, BEN NEVIS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

legalName: GCF JOINERS AND CONTRACTORS LTD

name: Fort William Sheriff Court and Justice of Peace

postalCode: PH33 6EE

streetAddress: High Street

The Institution of Civil Engineers

roles: mediationBody reviewContactPoint

locality: London

postalCode: SW1P 3AA

streetAddress: 1 Great George Street, Westminster

legalName: The Institution of Civil Engineers

description: (SC Ref:635266)


description: Award of PURCH1815 FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CREATE A HIGH-LEVEL DESIGN, TARGET OPERATING MODEL AND BUSINESS CASE TO SUPPORT THE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

title: Award of PURCH1815 FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO ASSIST UOFG NETWORKS TEAM

description: Research and development consultancy services

Risk Management Partners

postalCode: EC3V 9LJ

streetAddress: 67 Lombard Street

Forestry and Land Scotland

locality: Inverness

postalCode: IV2 7GB

streetAddress: 1 Highlander Way, Inverness Retail Park

description: Environmental protection

legalName: Forestry and Land Scotland

The City of Edinburgh Council

postalCode: EH8 8BG

streetAddress: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street

description: General public services

legalName: The City of Edinburgh Council

Collective Architecture Ltd

postalCode: G1 5AB

streetAddress: Top floor, Mercat Building, 26 Gallowgate

legalName: Collective Architecture Ltd

Mark Garrick Ltd

locality: Elgin

postalCode: IV30 8SW

streetAddress: Brookfield House

Aberdeenshire Council

locality: Aberdeen

postalCode: AB16 5GB

streetAddress: Woodhill House

Zurich Municipal

streetAddress: St Vincent Plaza

Aberdeen City Council

streetAddress: Woodhill House, Westburn Road

description: General public services

legalName: Aberdeen City Council

AXA Art Insurance

postalCode: EC3A 3NN

streetAddress: Marlow House

Orkney Islands Council

locality: Kirkwall

postalCode: KW15 1NY

streetAddress: Council Offices, School Place

description: General public services

legalName: Orkney Islands Council

LINDE MH SCOTLAND

locality: DUNDEE

postalCode: DD2 1UH

streetAddress: UNIT 9

Falkirk Council

locality: Falkirk

postalCode: FK1 5RS

streetAddress: Municipal Buildings, West Bridge Street

description: General public services

legalName: Falkirk Council

WM. Wilson and sons

locality: Falkrik

postalCode: FK2 0QP

streetAddress: Main Street

name: Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate)

locality: Dundee

postalCode: DD1 4NY

streetAddress: Compass House

Newsdirect (UK) Ltd

postalCode: EH1 1TE

streetAddress: Tweeddale Court

SASA - Scottish Government

postalCode: EH12 9FJ

streetAddress: 1 Roddinglaw Road

W N Lindsay Ltd

locality: Tranent

postalCode: EH33 1EJ

streetAddress: Gladsmuir Granary

Going Ballistic Ltd

locality: Cowdenbeath

postalCode: KY4 9DS

streetAddress: 1 Keir Street

legalName: Going Ballistic Ltd

AMD Contract Services

locality: Dumfries

postalCode: DG2 0BJ

streetAddress: 1 Old Irongray Road

Eric Boyd Forestry Ltd

locality: Dunoon

postalCode: PA23 7JH

streetAddress: 35 William St

S M R FORESTRY

locality: Malvern

streetAddress: 50 Walnut Crescent

Scottish Government

streetAddress: 5 Atlantic Quay

description: General public services

Venesky-Brown Recruitment

postalCode: EH1 2AS

streetAddress: 4A Rutland Square

legalName: Venesky-Brown Recruitment

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

postalCode: EH3 7AL

streetAddress: 6 Coates Crescent

legalName: ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

McLaren Tractors Ltd

streetAddress: Strathpeffer Road Dingwall Ross-shire IV15 9QF

Perth & Kinross Council

description: General public services

name: SPA on behalf of Hawthorn Housing Co-operative

Scottish Qualifications Authority

description: Education

The Highland Council

name: Commercial and Procurement Shared Service

East Ayrshire Council

streetAddress: Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ

description: General public services

Fife Council

description: General public services

name: Stanford Coachworks and Mobility Services Ltd

streetAddress: Mobility House, Stanhope Industrial Park

name: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

description: Social protection

name: Argyll Community Housing Association Limited

Revenue Scotland

name: Central Government Procurement Shared Services (CGPSS)

name: Anderson Strathern LLP (Reserve Supplier)

University of Glasgow

description: Education


description:
1.1.	The requirement is for the operation and management of a National Panel of Safeguarders known as the ‘Safeguarders Panel’.
 1.2.	Safeguarders are appointed by children’s hearings or sheriffs where there is a requirement to safeguard the interests of the child in the proceedings. The Safeguarder provides the hearing and/or court with an independent assessment of what is in the child’s best interest.
 1.3.	Safeguarders are independent from all other agencies involved in the Children’s Hearings System and that independence of practice is a crucial aspect of the role. They are appointed by the Scottish Ministers. Portfolio responsibility falls to the Minister for Children and Young People.
 1.4.	The Contractor will make all the necessary arrangements to ensure national consistency in the management of Safeguarders in Scotland and that the required high standards are maintained throughout all Safeguarder appointments in line with the relevant legislation (Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011, the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Safeguarders Panel) Regulations 2012 and the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Safeguarders: Further Provision) Regulations 2012) and utilising the Practise Standards for Safeguarders with the Performance Support and Monitoring Framework.

description: Scotland wide geographical area

title: National Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020-2024

description:
The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of National Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020- 2024.
 Safeguarders are appointed by children’s hearings or sheriffs where there is a requirement to safeguard the interests of the child in the proceedings. The Safeguarders provides the hearing and/or court with an independent assessment of what is in the child’s best interest. Safeguarders are a well-established and valued element of the Children’s Hearings System providing independent scrutiny of assessments and plans for children.
 The Contractor will be responsible for the recruitment of Safeguarders and will manage, and be responsible for, recruitment activity required to ensure sufficient numbers of suitable Safeguarders are available to meet demand throughout Scotland. The Contractor will be required to maintain records of all recruitment activity.

Scottish Government

locality: Edinburgh

postalCode: EH6 6QQ

streetAddress: Victoria Quay

description: General public services

legalName: Scottish Government

Children 1st

postalCode: EH9 1AT

streetAddress: 83 Whitehouse Loan

legalName: Children 1st

Sheriff Clerks Office

postalCode: EH1 1LB

streetAddress: 27 Chambers Street

legalName: Sheriff Clerks Office

description: (SC Ref:622175)


name: Glasgow City Council as the administering authority for the Strathclyde Pension Fund

description: As per the Master Custody Agreement.

description: Glasgow City Council, as administering authority to the Strathclyde Pension Fund is seeking to appoint a global custodian or custodians (“the Custodian”) to provide a global custody network (either directly or via a sub custodian arrangement) for safe keeping and settlement of assets, investment accounting and performance measurement services, supporting a multi-manager investment structure covering the major and alternative asset classes held in segregated mandates and pooled funds. The Custodian will need to be able to comply with LGPS regulations. The contract will commence on the Commencement Date as detailed in the contract and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated in accordance with the terms of the CSA. The contract will commence on the Commencement Date as detailed in the contract and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated in accordance with the terms of the CSA. Please refer to Clause 2.1 of the attached MCA for full details.

description: Strathclyde

title: Global Custody Services

title: Global Custody Services

description: Glasgow City Council, as administering authority to the Strathclyde Pension Fund, is seeking to appoint a global custodian or custodians (“the Custodian”) to provide a global custody network (either directly or via a sub custodian arrangement) for safe keeping and settlement of assets, investment accounting and performance measurement services, supporting a multi-manager investment structure covering the major and alternative asset classes held in segregated mandates and pooled funds. The Custodian will need to be able to comply with LGPS regulations. The contract will commence on the Commencement Date as detailed in the contract and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated in accordance with the terms of the CSA. The contract will commence on the Commencement Date as detailed in the contract and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated in accordance with the terms of the CSA. Please refer to Clause 2.1 of the attached MCA for full details.

title: Custody ITT

title: Community Menu

title: Technical & Professional Capability

title: Draft Master Custody Agreement

title: Custody ITT

title: Fund Information

title: FX Management

reviewDetails: Glasgow City Council ("the Council") must, by notice in writing as soon as possible after the decision has been made, inform all tenderers and candidates concerned of its decision to award the contract, conclude the framework agreement or establish a dynamic purchasing system. The Council must allow a period of at least the relevant standstill period (where the notice is sent by facsimile or electronic means the period is 10 days ending at midnight at the end of the 10th day after that on which the notice was last sent, when sent by other means the period is 15 days) to elapse between the date of despatch of the notice referred to in Regulation 85(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations"). The Council is obliged to comply with the Regualtions and any eligible economic operator can bring an action in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session where as a consequence of a breach by the Council, suffers or risks suffering loss or damage. The bringing of court proceedings during the standstill period means that the Council must not enter into the contract, conclude the framework agreement or establish the dynamic purchasing system unless the proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of; or the court, by interim order, brings to en end the prohibition. The bringing of court proceedings after the standstill period has elapsed and the remedies that are available tot he courts are detailed in the Regulations. Economic Operators can write to the Council seeking further clarification on the Notice, to which the Council must respond within 15 days. Economic Operators should be mindful to seek their own independent legal advice when they consider appropriate to do so.

description: Please refer to Section 3 - Exclusion - of the ESPD in relation to this section.

minimum:
The following minimum standards are required for this search:
 - Must be appropriately regulated to provide Global Custody services to a UK LGPS pension fund;
 - Bidders must be FCA authorised and able to comply with appropriate Local Government Pension Scheme ("LGPS") regulations;
 - Bidders must provide satisfactory answers to the questions asked in the Council Questions section of the European Single Procurement Document (“ESPD”);
 - Bidders must have assets under custody for UK pension clients of a minimum of 20x the size of the Fund’s assets. For the purposes of this ITT the minimum threshold is set at 200bn;
 - Bidders must have a minimum long term (S&P) credit rating of A+ for the entity that the Fund would contract with;
 - Bidders must have a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 10% for the entity that the Fund would contract with;
 - Bidders must have a maximum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 10% for the entity that the Fund would contract with;

description: Please provide details of your firm's assets under custody as at 31 December for each of the last 5 years. All details should be shown in GBPm.

description: Please refer to Question 4C.1/4C1.2 to find details of the Technical , Professional and Capability criteria required for this mandate.

locality: Glasgow

postalCode: G2 9EW

streetAddress: Strathclyde Pension Fund Office, PO Box 27001

description: Economic affairs

Hymans Robertson LLP

postalCode: G2 6DB

streetAddress: 20 Waterloo Street

Glasgow City Council

postalCode: G2 1DU

streetAddress: Chief Executives Department, City Chambers

description: General public services

legalName: Glasgow City Council

description:
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=622176.
 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.
 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
 Not applicable.
 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason:
 Community Benefits do not apply to the services being provided.
 (SC Ref:622176)
 Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=622176


description:
West Lothian Council have a continuing requirement for close care service provision , the aim which is to enable a high standard of care and support for two male adults with medium to significant learning disabilities and complex physical / health care needs. One to one care and support is required at Blackburnhall Gardens, Bathgate West Lothian within a tenancy for individuals who have been identified by West Lothian Council as requiring such support.
 As the full impact of COVID 19 is unknown in terms of both West Lothian's workforce and that the provider, to ensure continuity of care for service users during this period, it is proposed that a direct award is made to the incumbent service provider for a period of six months.. This is a direct award following approval by the Chief Executive and Depute Chief Executive in absence of the West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership Contracts Advisory Group due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
 Please note that there is no price/quality award criteria.
 Whilst the aggregated total value is GBp 1,093,571, the proposed contract extension of 6 months is GB 99,416

title: LD Close Care And Support Blackburnhall Gardens Service

description: Close care service provision for two male adults with medium to significant learning disabilities and complex physical / health care needs.

procurementMethodRationale: The Council needs to respond immediately to the ongoing COVID-19 consequences with staff for example being diverted from their normal duties and the events that have led to the need for extreme urgency were unforeseeable and could not have been predicted. The present situation is not attributable to the contracting authority in any way and as with council staff employed in other capacities it is not possible to comply with the usual timescales in the 2015 Regulations. There is also no known available framework whereby a call off contract under an existing commercial agreement such as a framework or dynamic purchasing system could be undertaken. The Council therefore perceive that the extreme urgency factors within Section 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 have been met and with a duty to ensure that there is service provision for vulnerable persons, it is proposed that a direct award is made for a period of six months as the full impact of COVID 19 is unknown in terms of both our own workforce and that of service providers. This will allow time for tendering activity.

description: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

West Lothian Council

locality: Livingston

postalCode: EH54 6FF

streetAddress: West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road

description: General public services

legalName: West Lothian Council

Key Housing Association

postalCode: G4 0HT

streetAddress: The Square, 70 Renton Street

legalName: Key Housing Association

name: Livingston Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

streetAddress: Howden South Road

description:
Please note that this is a direct award resultant from the present Covid 19 pandemic and not following any competitive tendering activity.
 (SC Ref:622225)


description: Possibility of optional extension of 2 years, at end of initial 5 year contract , subject to an annual review of performance.

description:
Linthouse Housing Association seek to appoint an external auditor to carry out the annual audit and associated services.
 Other services may be required during the duration of the contract. The contract is for a period of up to 5 years, with the possibility of a further 2 years extension to the audit contract commencing financial year beginning 1 April 2020. However, this will be subject to review by the management committee and, ultimately, the association's members at the annual general meeting .

title: External Audit Services

title: External Audit Services

description: Linthouse Housing Association is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced external auditor.

title: Project Particulars and ESPD Guidance

title: External Audit Services

streetAddress: Association Offices, 1 Cressy Street, Linthouse, Glasgow, G51 4RB

description: Subject to extensions being granted, 7 years

description: The auditor must be eligible for appointment as a statutory auditor under relevant legislation. They must be a member of a recognised supervisory body in the UK and eligible for appointment under the rules of that body.

description: Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession

Linthouse Housing Association

postalCode: G51 4RB

streetAddress: 1 Cressy Street, Linthouse

description: Housing and community amenities

legalName: Linthouse Housing Association

Glasgow Sheriff Court

postalCode: G5 9TW

streetAddress: 1 Carlton Pl

legalName: Glasgow Sheriff Court

Linthouse Housing Association

description: Housing and community amenities

French Duncan LLP

postalCode: G3 8HB

streetAddress: 133 Finnieston Street

legalName: French Duncan LLP

Glasgow Sheriff Court

postalCode: G5 9DA

streetAddress: Sheriff Clerk's Office, PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place

description: (SC Ref:628378)