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Published 28 Feb 2022, 15:48 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Washroom Solutions · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Scotland Excel

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£24,000,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 27 Jun 2022
Lots 2see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 30 Sept 2026 · extension options published · starts 1 Oct 2022

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This framework is for the provision and delivery of washroom solutions and sanitary products including but not limited to, sanitary waste disposal, nappy waste disposal, air fresheners, sharps disposals, hand dryers and sanitary products

CPV: Air sanitisers · Clinical-waste disposal services · Dispensers · Mats · Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services · Sanitary paper products · Sanitary towels or tampons · Sanitary vending machines · Sharps containers

How this framework works

From the published notice
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Oct 2022

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Washroom SolutionsRenewal 4 yrs

This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Washroom Solutions(Incorporating Free on Loan Equipment and Services). It includes the supply and delivery of a range of free on loan sanitary waste disposal units, nappy / incontinence waste disposal units, sharps disposal units, swabs and dressing disposal units, dual vending machines (sanitary towels / tampons), toilet seat sanitisers, wc sanitisers, air fresheners and dustmats. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2022 – 30 Sept 2026 (4 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The framework will run for a straight 4 year period with no option to extend by this point.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Sanitary ProductsRenewal 4 yrs

This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Washroom Solutions(Incorporating Free on Loan Equipment and Services). The Period Products (Free Provision) Scotland Act 2021 (“the Act”) places duties on Local Authorities and education providers to make period products obtainable free of charge for anyone who needs them. The Act will come fully into force by January 2023 at the latest and will ensure that everyone in Scotland who needs them can have reasonably convenient access to period products, free of charge, as and when they are required. In advance of this, free products continue to be available through Local Authorities’ voluntary provision and through the Period Products in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2022 – 30 Sept 2026 (4 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: This framework will run for a straight 4 year period with no option to extend by this point.Variant 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
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 70%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality Weighting: 30%
  • price: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality Weighting: 30
  • Price: 70
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into Lots, these Economic and Financial Standing

    selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.

    Minimum: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: Employer’s Liability (Compulsory Insurance) – maintain a mini…
  • Technical & professional ability

    In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into Lots, these Technical and Professional Ability selection criteria apply separately to each individual lot.

    1. Relevant Examples of Previous Services of Suppliers
    2. Subcontracting
    3. Quality Management Procedures
    4. Environmental Management Systems or Standards.
    5. Health and Safety Procedures
    Minimum: Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, guidance and the minimum level of standards required are outlined in the "0122 - III.1.3 Technical and Professional Ability" document, which can be found in the "Information & Instructions" folder of the Buyer A…
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Washroom Solutions” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

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
Services
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
28 Feb 2022, 15:48 GMT
Last source update
30 May 2022, 15:27 BST
Award evaluation window
27 Jun 2022 – …
Authority reference
0122
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-015096
Classification (CPV)
Air sanitisersClinical-waste disposal servicesDispensersMatsNon-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal servicesSanitary paper productsSanitary towels or tamponsSanitary vending machinesSharps containers
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-031be1 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Framework Agreement and contracts to be called-off thereunder, please see the Procurement Documents (details of how to access these are outlined in "Section I:3 communication" of this Contract Notice.

Publisher note: Scotland Excel, as a central purchasing body, is procuring this framework for the use and benefit, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland)Act 2014. The 32 local authorities in Scotland http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Local-authorities.aspx; Scotland Excel associate members http://www.scotland excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx; Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies. For more information please see the APUC listings within the 'Information and Instructions ' Folder. The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement with Scotland Excel. Tenderers are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less bidders to the proposed Framework Agreement. Tenderers are advised that whether electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each Member Authority or Associate Member. Subcontractors on whose capacity the Tenderer does not rely: Scotland Excel will request the following information in the European Single Procurement Document (Scotland): - whether the Tenderer intends to subcontract any share of the contract to a third party; - list of the proposed subcontracts as far as it is known at that stage; and - what proportion / percentage of the contract does the Tenderer intend to subcontract. These subcontractors on whose capacity the bidder does not rely will be subject to the rules regarding Exclusion as set out immediately above. In line with Clause 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Contract and framework agreements may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases. Further details of the cases this is permitted is in the "32-17 - Regulation 72" document found within the " Information and Instructions" folder. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 10723. 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: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that, Scotland Excel intends to include community benefit requirements. As part of your response within the Technical Envelope, bidders will be requested to commit to delivery of community benefits in accordance with the methodology outlined in the tender documents. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21198. 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: As part of your response within the technical criteria tenderers will be requested to confirm if they will offer community benefits for this framework. (SC Ref:694270)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
27 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
120 days from the deadline
Bids opened
27 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

14 May 2022 → 1 Oct 2022 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    14 May 2022, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    30 May 2022, 15:27 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    27 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST
  4. Bids opened
    27 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST
  5. Contract starts
    1 Oct 2022, 00:00 BST

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 May 2022
  1. Published value published: £24,000,000
    30 May 2022, 15:27 BST
  2. Status changed to active
    30 May 2022, 15:27 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    30 May 2022, 15:27 BST
  4. Deadline published: 27 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST
    30 May 2022, 15:27 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scotland Excel

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawGeneral public services Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, Scotland, PA1 1ARContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Court of SessionReview body EdinburghContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.