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Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for Geotechnical Certification Services

Transport Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Feb 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland is currently overseeing a procurement process for a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement focused on Geotechnical Certification Services. This procurement is taking place within the transport infrastructure sector, specifically tailored for the Scottish mainland, including Skye, and is classified under the services category with a total estimated value of £600,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 15 March 2017, and the procurement method being employed is a selective restricted procedure. The main office for the buyer is located at Buchanan House, 58 Port Dundas Road, Glasgow, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in geotechnical services, particularly those with expertise in ground investigations, geotechnical design, and associated consultancy roles. Companies that possess qualified staff, including degree holders in relevant subjects and chartered professionals, would be well-positioned to compete for this framework. Given the competitive nature of the process, businesses capable of demonstrating their technical expertise and experience in similar projects will likely have an advantage in securing contracts that assist in the development of essential transport infrastructure in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for Geotechnical Certification Services

Notice Description

Transport Scotland has identified a continuing need to appoint a Consultant for the provision of geotechnical certification services to assist in the development of Scottish transport infrastructure projects ("Schemes"). The principal services shall comprise the provision of an independent geotechnical consultancy service for the certification of ground investigations, geotechnical design and other geotechnical activities related to the Scottish Trunk Road network. This shall include both the performance of the service and the provision of advice in relation to the service. In addition the services shall comprise providing advice in relation to technical specifications or publications. Other geotechnical-related services may be required to be undertaken from time to time, including similar services related to railway and other transport infrastructure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Scotland has identified a continuing need to appoint Consultants for the provision of geotechnical certification services to assist in the development of Scottish transport infrastructure projects. This need is best met through the use of a multi-supplier framework agreement which can provide the required flexibility to cover situations where potential conflicts of interest or capacity issues arise. It is intended that services shall be called off from the framework agreement on the basis of supplier ranking (generally to first-ranked, failing whom second, then third), which will be determined as part of the tender evaluation and award process. However, for services of a particular complexity or value Transport Scotland will have the option to run mini-competitions. The Framework Participants will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This is a specialist requirement and as such it is not feasible to divide this requirement into lots. To be considered for this contract, economic operators are required to complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) in accordance with this Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of information they have provided within the ESPD. The services shall comprise the provision of an independent geotechnical consultancy service for the certification of ground investigations, geotechnical design and other geotechnical activities related to the Scottish Trunk Road network. This shall include both the performance of the service and the provision of advice in relation to the service. In addition the services shall comprise providing advice in relation to technical specifications or publications. Other geotechnical-related services may be required to be undertaken from time to time, including similar services related to railway and other transport infrastructure. The principal service of geotechnical certification is defined in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Technical Memorandum SH 4/89 (DMRB 4.1.7) or any successor thereof. The duties it requires of the appointed Consultants include: liaison with the design organisation; examination of reports and other relevant documentation; familiarisation with the site, site operations and laboratory facilities as appropriate; and when satisfied signing off the specified geotechnical certificates. The following standards apply to geotechnical activities undertaken for Transport Scotland: UK Standards for Highways, specifically: - Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) - Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) - Transport Scotland Interim Amendments (TSIA) Eurocodes, specifically: - Eurocode 7 (including UK National Annex) - Eurocode 8 to the extent applicable in the UK - Other Eurocodes to the extent necessary for the understanding and implementation of Eurocodes 7 and 8 BS EN and BS EN ISO standards relating to geotechnical investigation and execution of geotechnical works including earthworks BS Codes of Practice relating to geotechnical investigation and the design and execution of geotechnical works including earthworks Other Non-Conflicting Complementary Information (NCCI) relating to geotechnical investigation and the design and execution of geotechnical works including earthworks. It is intended as part of the framework agreement to seek the provision of advice on DMRB Technical Memorandum SH 4/89 itself, potentially leading to the development and issue of a revised procedure during the duration of the framework agreement. It is intended that, if awarded a call-off contract, the Consultant shall be required to perform the duties of a designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000480844
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310987
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2021

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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