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SLC Ground Investigation Framework

South Lanarkshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Planning

04 Oct 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is inviting tenders for the "SLC Ground Investigation Framework", a project designed to carry out ground investigation works in the South Lanarkshire geographical area. The procurement process is currently active at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 28 January 2025. Contractors will be selected to form part of a framework, with key dates including the start of the award period on the same date in January 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure and involves an electronic submission process. The estimated contract value is £1,600,000, and the framework will be based on Volume 5 Section 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works. The purchasing authority is South Lanarkshire Council, headquartered at 12th Floor, Hamilton, UKM95, with project contact Sarah Marshall available via email.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in groundwork and excavation, particularly those experienced with the NEC3 Framework Contract. The framework offers a four-year term with no option for extension, providing long-term involvement and potential steady income for successful bidders. Criteria for suitability include economic and financial standing, technical and professional ability, and the capability to meet mandatory quality and insurance standards. Small to medium enterprises working within public infrastructure projects would be well-suited for this tender, especially if they commit to the community benefits stipulated in the tender documentation. Additionally, the tender seeks businesses capable of delivering high-quality work while meeting South Lanarkshire Council's community benefit requirements, indicating a preference for contractors who can positively impact the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SLC Ground Investigation Framework

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council's Roads and Transportation and Fleet Services and Housing and Technical Resources, require contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within South Lanarkshire Geographical area. The Specification referred to in the Tender shall be the 'Specification for Ground Investigation' published by The Stationery Office as Volume 5 Section 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council are inviting Bidders to participate in an open procurement exercise with a view to appointing contractors onto a framework for the provision of groundwork investigations. This framework will be awarded via the Open Tender procedure based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria under regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 which enables the Council to take account of criteria that reflect qualitative technical aspects of the tender submission as well as price when reaching an awarding decision. The Council has adopted a sequential opening process for any tender exercise conducted per the following stages: As part of Stage 1 the bidders will be required to complete a Single Procurement Document (SPD) as part of the Qualification envelope self-declaring that they meet the criteria requirements. As part of Stage 2 the bidders will then be required to complete a Technical response based on Technical Specific questions related to the contract including Fair Work First and Community Benefits. As part of Stage 3 the bidders will then be required to complete a Commercial response based on services required. As part of the tender evaluation process the Council will then request evidence from the recommended bidders prior to being appointed. It is anticipated that the form of contract will be The NEC3 Framework Contract (April 2013). The is anticipated that the framework term will be for 4 years with no option to extend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779616
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520773
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515483
    SLC Ground Investigation Framework - South Lanarkshire Council's Roads and Transportation Services and Housing and Technical Resources, required contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within South Lanarkshire Geographical area. The Specification referred to in the Tender shall be the 'Specification for Ground Investigation' published by The Stationery Office as Volume 5 Section 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520773
    SLC Ground Investigation Framework - South Lanarkshire Council's Roads and Transportation and Fleet Services and Housing and Technical Resources, require contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within South Lanarkshire Geographical area. The Specification referred to in the Tender shall be the 'Specification for Ground Investigation' published by The Stationery Office as Volume 5 Section 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works

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