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Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services

Glasgow City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

23 Mar 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

19 Mar 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is currently seeking bids for its tender titled "Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services". This procurement, which falls under the services category, aims to establish a framework for weighbridge services across the region, particularly for Glasgow and eleven surrounding local authorities in the West of Scotland. The tender period is set to conclude on 19th April 2021 at 12:00 noon, with the opportunity for bidders to engage in a competitive supply process detailed across four distinct lots. Relevant amendments have recently updated key dates and financial assurances required from bidders, emphasising the need for current liquidity documentation due to pandemic considerations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in weighbridge operations, maintenance, and installation services. Companies focusing on mechanical services, engineering, or construction are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement encompasses a variety of required services including repair, calibration, and structural welding. Additionally, businesses must demonstrate membership in the United Kingdom Weighing Federation and carry appropriate financial assurances. With a total estimated value of £420,000, successful businesses may also benefit from future extensions of this framework, creating sustained engagements and benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services

Notice Description

The council invites Bidders to submit bids for the provision of Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services to ensure that all weighbridges (fixed and mobile) are supplied, installed, calibrated, certified in line with licensing conditions, repaired, maintained, cleaned and fully operational. Fixed weighbridges services will be required for the council's 14 depots, mainly across the City of Glasgow and mobile services shall be required across the West of Scotland for the 11 Local Authorities (inclusive of Glasgow City Council) detailed in above The agreement is split into four lots Lot 1 - Hire of Weighbridge Test Vehicle and Operator (Mobile) Lot 2 - Repair (Ad-hoc-emergency) and Scheduled Maintenance, Calibration and Re-verification of Weighbridge and Industrial Cleaning. Lot 3 - Supply and Installation new Weighbridge, relocation, removal and recycling of Weighbridges existing weighbridges Lot 4 - Structural Welding Repairs (Ad-hoc - emergency).

Lot Information

Hire of Weighbridge Test Vehicle and Operator (Mobile)

Provision of Hire of Weighbridge Test Vehicle and Operator services will be required across the West Coast of Scotland for the 11 Local Authorities named above. This requirement is to allow the Council s' Trading Standards Officers to test mobile weighbridges within various locations throughout the 11 Local Authority across the West of Scotland. Services for Mobile Weighbridges will be carried out by the supplier mainly between June and September of each year of the framework. This will adhere to Weights and Measures Legislation, Trading & Standards which states that ALL public and private weighbridges within the LA's catchment area must be tested.

Renewal: The Council will have an option to extend the framework agreement for a period of up to 12 months which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the Bidder in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions

Repair (Adhoc) Scheduled Maintenance, Calibration and Re-verification of Weighbridges and Industrial Cleaning

Provision of repair and maintenance, calibration, assessments re-verification and industrial cleaning of the council's fixed weighbridges. The weighbridges are utilised for measuring weight of waste material transported in and out of all council depots before going to landfill or a processing outlet. Appointed suppliers will be required to ensure all weighbridges are maintained, calibrated and cleaned in order to remain fully operational 24/7 7 days a week including public holidays.

Renewal: The Council will have an option to extend the framework agreement for a period of up to 12 months which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the Bidder in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions

Supply and Installation of new Weighbridge, relocation, removal and recycling of existing weighbridges

Provision of Supply, Installation of new weighbridge, furthermore removal, re-location, and recycling of existing weighbridges when required across various Council sites.

Options: Lot 3 - A mini competition will be run should the council require a weighbridge of an alternative specification than the one specified within section Invitation to Tender

Renewal: The Council will have an option to extend the framework agreement for a period of up to 12 months which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the Bidder in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions

Structural Welding Repairs (Ad-hoc-emergency)

The provision of ad-hoc repairs to the structure of the fixed weighbridge as required. Normally this will consist of steelwork repairs involving welding equipment and could include but not be limited to- Structural steel fabrication Secondary steelwork Steel stairs, balustrades and handrails Site erection

Renewal: Prior to the expiry of year 3, the council will review the The Council will have an option to extend the framework agreement for a period of up to 12 months which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the Bidder in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647657
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410202
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Framework
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

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

42660000 - Soldering, brazing and welding tools, surface tempering and hot-spraying machines and equipment

44315200 - Welding materials

45221117 - Weighbridge construction work

45262680 - Welding

63712500 - Weighbridge services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This framework is for 36 months with a potential 12 month extension. Therefore it is estimated that the notice for this re-tender will be issued in 2024/2025.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

East Ayrshire Council

East Dunbartonshire Council

East Renfrewshire Council

Inverclyde Council

North Ayrshire Council

North Lanarkshire Council

Renfrewshire Council

South Ayrshire Council

West Dunbartonshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
G2 1DU
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 East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409982
    Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services - The council invites Bidders to submit bids for the provision of Fixed and Mobile Weighbridge Services to ensure that all weighbridges (fixed and mobile) are supplied, installed, calibrated, certified in line with licensing conditions, repaired, maintained, cleaned and fully operational. Fixed weighbridges services will be required for the council's 14 depots, mainly across the City of Glasgow and mobile services shall be required across the West of Scotland for the 11 Local Authorities (inclusive of Glasgow City Council) detailed in above The agreement is split into four lots Lot 1 - Hire of Weighbridge Test Vehicle and Operator (Mobile) Lot 2 - Repair (Ad-hoc-emergency) and Scheduled Maintenance, Calibration and Re-verification of Weighbridge and Industrial Cleaning. Lot 3 - Supply and Installation new Weighbridge, relocation, removal and recycling of Weighbridges existing weighbridges Lot 4 - Structural Welding Repairs (Ad-hoc - emergency).

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