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Provision of Mail Screening Services

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Feb 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, in collaboration with the Scottish Government, is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Mail Screening Services." This initiative is aimed at enhancing security for all mail delivered to specified sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinlochleven, and London. The procurement is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure. The tender deadline is set for 28th March 2018, with an estimated contract value of £1,500,000. The successful contractor will be responsible for ensuring the secure handling and screening of mail items at the collection points and their safe delivery to the designated locations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those experienced in mail handling and screening. Companies that provide high-security measures, such as hazardous materials detection and compliance with standards like PAS97:2015, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses that can demonstrate a solid track record in similar contracts, along with financial stability and necessary accreditations, stand to benefit from a substantial contract that may also offer renewal options up to 24 months at the discretion of the contracting authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mail Screening Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) and the Scottish Government (SG) require a contractor to provide mail screening services for all items of mail to be delivered to nominated sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinlochleven and London. The contractor shall be responsible for the security of the mail from the point of collection from the public mail carrier up to the delivery of screened mail to the nominated SPCB and SG designated sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) and the Scottish Government (SG) require the services of a contractor to provide mail screening service from the point where the contractor collects the mail items from the public mail carrier to end delivery of the screened mail to SPCB and SG designated sites. The contractor must screen the mail to Screening Level 2 as set out in PAS97:2015, also including external visual inspection of every mail items. The contractor will be required to screen for hazardous, dangerous and offensive items including but not limited to explosive or incendiary devices, sharp objects or blades, offensive materials, chemical, biological or radiological (CBR) materials or devices and to deliver the mail securely to the Scottish Parliament's and Scottish Government's designated locations. The services include: -collection and transportation of all mail items from the public mail carrier; - secure screening of mail at the Contractor's facility; - timely and secure delivery of all screened mail items to the SPCB and SG designated sites detailed in the tender documents. Full details of the services are contained in the Specification in the tender documents.

Renewal: up to 24 months extension is available at the discretion of the SPCB and SG

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000515500
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317499
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64121100 - Mail delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Approximately 12 months prior to the end of the Contract Term of any subsequently awarded contract.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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