Tender

Lone/Hazardous Worker Safety System

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Jul 2022 at 08:19

Planning

26 Jan 2021 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland is currently seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Lone/Hazardous Worker Safety System," aimed at ensuring employee safety within the horticultural services industry. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 9 August 2022. This contract is valued at approximately £1,150,000 and is set to cover a contract duration of up to seven years, including possible extensions. The submission method for this tender requires electronic submissions via PCS-Tender.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses involved in health and safety services, particularly those specialising in technological solutions for hazardous work environments. Companies that manufacture or provide safety equipment, especially Satellite Emergency Notification Devices (SENDs), would be well-positioned to participate. The tender also emphasises community benefits, making it attractive for firms committed to social responsibility and those looking to enhance their reputation while contributing positively to local initiatives.

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Notice Title

Lone/Hazardous Worker Safety System

Notice Description

In support of its responsibilities to employee safety, Forestry and Land Scotland and Scottish Forestry (collectively referred to as The Authority) intends to award one contract for the supply and operation of a Lone/Hazardous Working Safety System (LWSS) that is fully compliant with British Standard BS8484:2016 and fails to safe. For the purposes of this contract, a system that fails to safe is a system that is designed to remain safe in the event of a failure. A requirement of this is that the end user is aware immediately if the system is not working as it should so that they can take appropriate actions. This system will include Satellite Emergency Notification Devices (SENDs).

Lot Information

Lot 1

In support of its responsibilities to employee safety, Forestry and Land Scotland and Scottish Forestry (collectively referred to as The Authority) intends to award one contract for the supply and operation of a Lone/Hazardous Working Safety System (LWSS) that is fully compliant with British Standard BS8484:2016 and fails to safe. For the purposes of this contract, a system that fails to safe is a system that is designed to remain safe in the event of a failure. A requirement of this is that the end user is aware immediately if the system is not working as it should so that they can take appropriate actions. This system will include Satellite Emergency Notification Devices (SENDs). Additional information: 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.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028d6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017977-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

35113000 - Safety equipment

71317200 - Health and safety services

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

90721000 - Environmental safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Six years (assuming maximum extensions are granted)

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procuremenet@forestryandland.gov.scot, procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7GB
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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