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Published 5 May 2022, 15:42 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Road Materials, Aggregates (dry) and Ready Mix Concrete

Official notice

Authority: Scottish Borders Council (Local council)

Framework agreement3 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£15,000,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 9 Jun 2022
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The purpose of the Framework Agreement is to secure supply for the Council’s Significant Trading Organisation (STO), SBc Contracts, of

Road Surfacing Materials, Aggregates (Dry) and Ready Mixed Concrete.

CPV: Aggregates · Asphalt · Concrete · Ready-mixed concrete · Roadstone

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 10 suppliers

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Road MaterialsRenewal

(Series 900: Road Pavements – Bituminous Bound Materials)

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Optional 2 x 12 months extension to frameworkVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Aggregrates (dry)Renewal

Aggregates to comply with MCDHW* Volume 1 – specification for highway works.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Optional 2 x 12 months optional extensionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Ready Mix ConcreteRenewal

Concrete to comply with MCDHW* Volume 1 – Specification for Highway Works and BS EN 206-1 and BS8500 or equivalent.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Optional extensions 2 x 12 monthsVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Economic & financial standing

    SPD (Scotland) Question 1.72.2 Part B - Economic or Financial Requirements.

    The bidder should provide its ('general') yearly turnover for past 3 financial years.

    Prior to awarding 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 >= 40.

    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: SPD (Scotland) Question 1.73 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 in…
What this means for your bid
  • “Road Materials, Aggregates (dry) and Ready Mix Concrete” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 10 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
5 May 2022, 15:42 BST
Last source update
5 May 2022, 15:42 BST
Award evaluation window
9 Jun 2022 – …
Authority reference
1000893
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-011732
Classification (CPV)
AggregatesAsphaltConcreteReady-mixed concreteRoadstone
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM91)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-033471 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Scottish Borders Council will incorporate a minimum 10 day standstill period at the point of information on the award of the framework 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 Contract Award Notice 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 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.

Publisher note: Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Relevant bodies (including Police Scotland) to actively share significant elements of information provided and detailed in this response. The supplier shall ensure all relevant certificates, insurances etc., are up to date. Management Information will be required on a quarterly basis including reporting on Community Benefits. Once notification is received the following documentation will be required: Evidence of your company's insurance certification detailing the required level of insurance as per the levels stated within the contract notice. A completed copy of the following forms: Certificate of Non Collusion, Canvassing and Declaration & Freedom of Information Non Involvement in Serious Crime Declaration Insurances And any other documentation required. Tenderers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and dispatch the electronic tender well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 20949. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Scottish Borders Council is committed to maximising community benefit from its procurement activities. Under this procurement, the supplier and its supply chain will be required to actively participate in the achievement of the authorities' social and economic objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social, economic and environmental considerations. (SC Ref:687359)

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
9 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
9 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST

Timeline

5 May 2022 → 9 Jun 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    5 May 2022, 15:42 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    9 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    9 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scottish Borders Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Council HQ, Newtown St Boswells, UK, TD6 0SAContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Jedburgh Sherriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body JedburghContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria