--- title: "Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for Geotechnical Certification Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000480844" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000480844" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000480844.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000480844.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND" published: "2018-02-20" --- # Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for Geotechnical Certification Services Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000480844 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000480844) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000480844.json) ## Summary Transport Scotland is currently overseeing a procurement process for a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement focused on Geotechnical Certification Services. This procurement is taking place within the transport infrastructure sector, specifically tailored for the Scottish mainland, including Skye, and is classified under the services category with a total estimated value of £600,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 15 March 2017, and the procurement method being employed is a selective restricted procedure. The main office for the buyer is located at Buchanan House, 58 Port Dundas Road, Glasgow, UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in geotechnical services, particularly those with expertise in ground investigations, geotechnical design, and associated consultancy roles. Companies that possess qualified staff, including degree holders in relevant subjects and chartered professionals, would be well-positioned to compete for this framework. Given the competitive nature of the process, businesses capable of demonstrating their technical expertise and experience in similar projects will likely have an advantage in securing contracts that assist in the development of essential transport infrastructure in Scotland. ## Notice Transport Scotland has identified a continuing need to appoint a Consultant for the provision of geotechnical certification services to assist in the development of Scottish transport infrastructure projects ("Schemes"). The principal services shall comprise the provision of an independent geotechnical consultancy service for the certification of ground investigations, geotechnical design and other geotechnical activities related to the Scottish Trunk Road network. This shall include both the performance of the service and the provision of advice in relation to the service. In addition the services shall comprise providing advice in relation to technical specifications or publications. Other geotechnical-related services may be required to be undertaken from time to time, including similar services related to railway and other transport infrastructure. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Transport Scotland has identified a continuing need to appoint Consultants for the provision of geotechnical certification services to assist in the development of Scottish transport infrastructure projects. This need is best met through the use of a multi-supplier framework agreement which can provide the required flexibility to cover situations where potential conflicts of interest or capacity issues arise. It is intended that services shall be called off from the framework agreement on the basis of supplier ranking (generally to first-ranked, failing whom second, then third), which will be determined as part of the tender evaluation and award process. However, for services of a particular complexity or value Transport Scotland will have the option to run mini-competitions. The Framework Participants will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This is a specialist requirement and as such it is not feasible to divide this requirement into lots. 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 services shall comprise the provision of an independent geotechnical consultancy service for the certification of ground investigations, geotechnical design and other geotechnical activities related to the Scottish Trunk Road network. This shall include both the performance of the service and the provision of advice in relation to the service. In addition the services shall comprise providing advice in relation to technical specifications or publications. Other geotechnical-related services may be required to be undertaken from time to time, including similar services related to railway and other transport infrastructure. The principal service of geotechnical certification is defined in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Technical Memorandum SH 4/89 (DMRB 4.1.7) or any successor thereof. The duties it requires of the appointed Consultants include: liaison with the design organisation; examination of reports and other relevant documentation; familiarisation with the site, site operations and laboratory facilities as appropriate; and when satisfied signing off the specified geotechnical certificates. The following standards apply to geotechnical activities undertaken for Transport Scotland: UK Standards for Highways, specifically: - Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) - Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) - Transport Scotland Interim Amendments (TSIA) Eurocodes, specifically: - Eurocode 7 (including UK National Annex) - Eurocode 8 to the extent applicable in the UK - Other Eurocodes to the extent necessary for the understanding and implementation of Eurocodes 7 and 8 BS EN and BS EN ISO standards relating to geotechnical investigation and execution of geotechnical works including earthworks BS Codes of Practice relating to geotechnical investigation and the design and execution of geotechnical works including earthworks Other Non-Conflicting Complementary Information (NCCI) relating to geotechnical investigation and the design and execution of geotechnical works including earthworks. It is intended as part of the framework agreement to seek the provision of advice on DMRB Technical Memorandum SH 4/89 itself, potentially leading to the development and issue of a revised procedure during the duration of the framework agreement. It is intended that, if awarded a call-off contract, the Consultant shall be required to perform the duties of a designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310987 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | January 2021 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0HF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services - 71351500 - Ground investigation services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310987 - 13 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB273375 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB273375&idx=6 7th March 2017 - Bulletin No4 Query regarding period for examples of experience. with Response - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB273375&idx=5 6th March 2017 - Bulletin No3 Query re ESPD 4C.1.2 layout and response - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB273375&idx=4 6th March 2017 - Bulletin No2 Query re Annual Contract Value with response - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB273375&idx=3 27th February 2017 - Bulletin No.1 Procedure for Queries - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB273375&idx=1 15th February 2017 - Economic and Financial Standing Evaluation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB273375&idx=2 15th February 2017 - ESPD for Geotechnical Certification MFA - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB273375 Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for Geotechnical Certification Services - Transport Scotland has identified a continuing need to appoint a Consultant for the provision of geotechnical certification services to assist in the development of Scottish transport infrastructure projects ("Schemes"). The principal services shall comprise the provision of an independent geotechnical consultancy service for the certification of ground investigations, geotechnical design and other geotechnical activities related to the Scottish Trunk Road network. This shall include both the performance of the service and the provision of advice in relation to the service. In addition the services shall comprise providing advice in relation to technical specifications or publications. Other geotechnical-related services may be required to be undertaken from time to time, including similar services related to railway and other transport infrastructure. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310987 Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for Geotechnical Certification Services - Transport Scotland has identified a continuing need to appoint a Consultant for the provision of geotechnical certification services to assist in the development of Scottish transport infrastructure projects ("Schemes"). The principal services shall comprise the provision of an independent geotechnical consultancy service for the certification of ground investigations, geotechnical design and other geotechnical activities related to the Scottish Trunk Road network. This shall include both the performance of the service and the provision of advice in relation to the service. In addition the services shall comprise providing advice in relation to technical specifications or publications. Other geotechnical-related services may be required to be undertaken from time to time, including similar services related to railway and other transport infrastructure. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.transport.gov.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000480844 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000480844. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000480844.json.