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Planning

25 Aug 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Galleries of Scotland has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the Provision of Soft FM Services, including cleaning services, waste management, and pest control. This procurement opportunity is targeted at suppliers interested in a new contract strategy, commencing on 1st October 2024 for an initial 3-year period with possible extensions. The National Galleries of Scotland is based in Edinburgh, and the procurement is categorised as Recreation, culture, and religion services, following the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a business opportunity for suppliers in the facilities management industry, particularly those offering soft FM services. Businesses adept at providing cleaning, waste management, and pest control services would benefit from competing in this planned procurement exercise. Interested parties should note the key dates: the deadline for raising questions related to the Request for Information is 11th September 2023, with responses due by 15th September 2023. This tender aims to engage the market and create a competitive environment for efficient service delivery under the competitive tendering process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Soft FM Services: PIN - Request for Information

Notice Description

National Galleries Scotland (NGS) plan to procure a single Contractor contract for the Provision of Soft FM Services including (but not limited to): - Cleaning services; - Waste Management; - Pest Control; - Sanitary Bins, Vending Machines and Sharps; and - Window Cleaning This is a new procurement strategy for NGS who has previously procured these contracts separately. We would be undertaking our own tender competition following the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st October 2024 and run for an initial period for 3 years with the option to extend by a variable extension period up to an additional 24 months. NGS is looking to engage with the market. The purpose of this PIN is to gauge interest as well as seek views and information from the marketplace in relation to a potential future contract opportunity. It will also inform the procurement strategy ensuring that any procurement route subsequently selected is attractive to the marketplace and will provide a competitive tendering environment for efficient delivery of any future contract requirements. Suppliers should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee or work, it is purely for market research purposes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only (not an Invitation to Tender). The RFI document is available from the Public Contracts Scotland Website. The deadline for raising any questions in relation to the RFI is 12noon on 11th September 2023, with the deadline for responding to the RFI being 12noon on Friday 15th September 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000741194
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486819
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

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

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

33141123 - Sharps containers

42933100 - Sanitary vending machines

42968200 - Sanitary dispensing machines

44411000 - Sanitary ware

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Galleries of Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH4 3DS
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
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486819
    Provision of Soft FM Services: PIN - Request for Information - National Galleries Scotland (NGS) plan to procure a single Contractor contract for the Provision of Soft FM Services including (but not limited to): - Cleaning services; - Waste Management; - Pest Control; - Sanitary Bins, Vending Machines and Sharps; and - Window Cleaning This is a new procurement strategy for NGS who has previously procured these contracts separately. We would be undertaking our own tender competition following the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st October 2024 and run for an initial period for 3 years with the option to extend by a variable extension period up to an additional 24 months. NGS is looking to engage with the market. The purpose of this PIN is to gauge interest as well as seek views and information from the marketplace in relation to a potential future contract opportunity. It will also inform the procurement strategy ensuring that any procurement route subsequently selected is attractive to the marketplace and will provide a competitive tendering environment for efficient delivery of any future contract requirements. Suppliers should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee or work, it is purely for market research purposes.

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