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Multiple Framework Agreement for Transport Research

Transport Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Apr 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland is conducting a procurement process for a "Multiple Framework Agreement for Transport Research" with a total estimated value of £2,000,000. Located in Glasgow, this procurement is currently in the active stage, following the award of contracts on 22nd March 2019. The selected contractors are to provide various consultancy services related to transport research for a duration of four years, with significant tasks likely to include data collection, analysis, evaluation, and providing guidance on standards related to Scottish transport infrastructure. The original deadline for submission of tenders was set for 4th May 2018. The procurement method employed is a selective tendering process under a restricted procedure.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for consultancies specialising in transport research, infrastructural assessment, and related analysis. Businesses with experience in delivering transportation consultancy, particularly those proficient in engaging with public infrastructure projects and possessing relevant technical qualifications, are well-poised to compete. The framework allows for three selected suppliers to engage flexibly on a variety of projects, thus encouraging businesses capable of managing complex research tasks while also upholding high standards in project management and delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multiple Framework Agreement for Transport Research

Notice Description

Transport Scotland has identified a continuing need to appoint Consultants to provide transport research services which will include data collection, analysis, evaluation, reviews, reports and recommendations relating to construction, operation, improvement and maintenance of Scottish transport infrastructure. It is anticipated that the service providers will offer Scottish Ministers the benefits of combined industry and academic knowledge and experience. The principal services shall comprise the provision of a consultancy service for research, advice and guidance on the development in all aspects of design standards, specifications and materials typically but not exclusive to geotechnics, drainage, road safety, structures, maintenance operation of transport infrastructure assets, traffic and transportation, environment and sustainability and the provision of advice in relation to technical specifications and publications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement/contract will be in place for a period of 4 years to award research tasks and continue beyond that period until the satisfactory completion of tasks awarded. Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint a Consultant/Contractor to perform transport related research on behalf of public Roads Authorities in Scotland. It has been concluded that this requirement would be best met through the use of a multiple supplier framework agreement. The intent of this competition is to procure three suitably experienced service providers ("Framework Participants") that will permit the execution of services/works in relation to projects of varying size, complexity and value. Having three Framework Participants will provide flexibility to cover situations where potential conflicts of interest or capacity issues arise. The consultancy services will be called off from the framework agreement on the basis of a rotation beginning with the most economic advantageous tender. However, for services of a particular complexity or value the Employer will have the option to run mini-competitions. Mini-competitions will be automatically held for projects with an estimated value above 75,000 GBP. The Contractor will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as provided for in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. 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 ESPD can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk).The scope of works will include, but not limited to: Transport Research Services The framework agreement shall be the basis of the award of specific contract tasks for the provision of research services. The principal services shall comprise the provision of a consultancy service for research, advice and guidance on the development in all aspects of DMRB design standards, specifications and materials typically but not exclusive to geotechnical, drainage, road transport, safety, structures, maintenance operation of transport infrastructure assets, traffic and transportation, environment and sustainability. The Services shall include data collection, analysis, evaluation, reviews, reports, research and recommendations relating to the construction, operation, improvement and maintenance of road transport infrastructure. This shall include both the performance of the service and the provision of advice in relation to the service. In addition, the service provider shall provide advice in relation to technical specifications or publications. Other services may be required to be undertaken from time to time, including similar services related to railway and other transport infrastructure. The service provider may be required to provide seconded staff to be located in the offices of Transport Scotland.. The statement for an OJEU notice: 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-r6ebe6-0000537357
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349595
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Jacobs

Mott MacDonald

WSP UK

Further Information

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