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Asbestos Works and Services

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

18 Sep 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is currently engaged in a tendering process for an Estate-wide Asbestos Works and Services framework agreement, with a total estimated value of £11 million. This procurement is classified under the works category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender process follows a selective method, specifically the restricted procedure, which will be divided into five lots focused on surveying and analytical services for asbestos as well as removal and remediation works. Each lot has specific selection criteria, with self-certification required from bidders through the ESPD (Scotland) system. The submission phase is set to end on 15th January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in asbestos management, including surveying, analytical testing, and removal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the environmental consultancy and construction sectors would be well-suited to participate. Given the framework nature of this contract, successful bidders will have the potential for ongoing work and the opportunity to form a long-term partnership with a prestigious institution, thereby fostering business growth and expanding their operational footprint in the asbestos services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asbestos Works and Services

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh requires an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for the provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services, removal and remediation works. This project will be divided into 5 lots. Lot 1 Surveying Central & Accommodation Lot 2 Surveying Kings Building & Med & Vets Lot 3 Analytical Central Accommodation Lot 4 Analytical Kings Building and Med & Vets Lot 5 Asbestos Removal & Remediation We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. For each lot, bidders must self-certify adherence to selection criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage. Specific selection requirements are detailed in Section III of this Notice are the same for each lot unless otherwise indicated. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific requirements in this Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Surveying Central & Accommodation

Asbestos Survey and Analytical Services will include, but not be limited to: Management surveys; Refurbishment and Demolition surveys; Bulk sampling; Identification of asbestos by PLM; Air monitoring; Fibre counting; Clearance testing; SEM analysis; Density/Water Absorption Testing; Attendance to emergency situations; and the provision of expert professional advice. This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 ("Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 ("List and brief description of selection criteria") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the six highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a pre-recorded site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the four highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 1. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1.2 Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot 2 Surveying Kings Building & Med & Vets

Asbestos Survey and Analytical Services will include, but not be limited to: Management surveys; Refurbishment and Demolition surveys; Bulk sampling; Identification of asbestos by PLM; Air monitoring; Fibre counting; Clearance testing; SEM analysis; Density/Water Absorption Testing;Attendance to emergency situations; and the provision of expert professional advice. This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 ("Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 ("List and brief description of selection criteria") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the six highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a pre-recorded site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the four highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 2. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1.2 Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Lot 3 Analytical Central Accommodation

Asbestos Survey and Analytical Services will include, but not be limited to: Management surveys; Refurbishment and Demolition surveys; Bulk sampling; Identification of asbestos by PLM; Air monitoring; Fibre counting; Clearance testing; SEM analysis; Density/Water Absorption Testing; Attendance to emergency situations; and the provision of expert professional advice. This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 ("Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 ("List and brief description of selection criteria") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the six highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a pre-recorded site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the four highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 3. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1.2 Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Lot 4 Analytical Kings Building and Med & Vets

Asbestos Survey and Analytical Services will include, but not be limited to: Management surveys; Refurbishment and Demolition surveys; Bulk sampling; Identification of asbestos by PLM; Air monitoring; Fibre counting; Clearance testing; SEM analysis; Density/Water Absorption Testing; Attendance to emergency situations; and the provision of expert professional advice. This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 ("Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 ("List and brief description of selection criteria") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the six highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a pre-recorded site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the four highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 4. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1.2 Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Lot 5 Asbestos Removal & Remediation

Lot 5 Removal and Remediation Works will include, but not be limited to: Licenced asbestos removal work Non licenced asbestos removal work Notifiable non-licenced asbestos removal work Re-insulation and Reinstatement Attendance to emergency situations; and The provision of expert professional advice This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 ("Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 ("List and brief description of selection criteria") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the ten highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the six highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 5. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1. Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000557778
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423495
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

71355000 - Surveying services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Oct 2018Expired
Award Date
2 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This requirement may be tendered again once the framework expires in approximately four years.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

EDP HSE Consultants Ltd

Environmental Essentials Ltd

Franks Portlock Consulting Limited

Lucion Environmental Ltd

Santia Asbestos Management Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331781
    Asbestos Works and Services - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new 4 year framework opportunity for the provision of Asbestos Services broken down into three separate service functions; 1. Analytical 2. Survey and 3. Removal and Remediation Services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339135
    Asbestos Works and Services - The University of Edinburgh requires an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for the provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services, removal and remediation works. This project will be divided into 5 lots. Lot 1 Surveying Central & Accommodation Lot 2 Surveying Kings Building & Med & Vets Lot 3 Analytical Central Accommodation Lot 4 Analytical Kings Building and Med & Vets Lot 5 Asbestos Removal & Remediation We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. For each lot, bidders must self-certify adherence to selection criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage. Specific selection requirements are detailed in Section III of this Notice are the same for each lot unless otherwise indicated. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific requirements in this Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423495
    Asbestos Works and Services - The University of Edinburgh requires an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for the provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services, removal and remediation works. This project will be divided into 5 lots. Lot 1 Surveying Central & Accommodation Lot 2 Surveying Kings Building & Med & Vets Lot 3 Analytical Central Accommodation Lot 4 Analytical Kings Building and Med & Vets Lot 5 Asbestos Removal & Remediation We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. For each lot, bidders must self-certify adherence to selection criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage. Specific selection requirements are detailed in Section III of this Notice are the same for each lot unless otherwise indicated. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific requirements in this Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders.

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