--- title: "Agricultural Fertiliser & Lime" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000519218" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519218" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519218.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519218.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SRUC" published: "2018-03-05" --- # Agricultural Fertiliser & Lime Buyer: SRUC Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000519218 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519218) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519218.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Scottish Rural College (SRUC) as the primary buying organisation, seeking tenders for the supply of Agricultural Fertiliser & Lime. This initiative is categorised under the education and research industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender process, currently at the Award stage, was initiated on 5th March 2018, with the framework agreement set for an initial duration of two years, allowing for extensions of an additional two 12-month periods. This open procedure contract encompasses two lots: one for Agricultural Fertilisers and another for Lime, suggesting a comprehensive sourcing strategy for essential agricultural materials. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of agricultural products, particularly those focusing on fertilisers and lime. Companies with relevant industry certifications, such as the Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS), BASIS Registration, or FACTS Qualification, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The selection criteria favour suppliers who demonstrate a solid financial standing and the necessary operational capacity, making this an ideal opportunity for established suppliers as well as new entrants who meet the accreditation requirements. ## Notice You are invited by SRUC, acting for itself and on behalf of the University of Edinburgh, the James Hutton Institute and Affiliated Bodies listed in the attached Statement of Requirements (and any new and successor institutions) to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Agricultural Fertiliser & Lime in terms of, and in accordance with this Invitation To Tender (ITT). The resulting Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months. ### Lot Information Lime As per Lot 1. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months Agricultural Fertiliser You are invited by SRUC, acting for itself and on behalf of the University of Edinburgh, the James Hutton Institute and Affiliated Bodies listed in the Statement of Requirements below (and any new and successor institutions) to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Agricultural Fertiliser & Lime in terms of, and in accordance with this Invitation To Tender (ITT). The resulting Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months. ITT Bids will be scored on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) basis using a Price: Quality ratio of 60:40. Evaluation will be carried out by staff from SRUC, the University of Edinburgh and the James Hutton Institute. It is a minimum requirement for this opportunity that suppliers hold one or more of the following industry accreditations (or equivalent accreditation for the country in which they are established): 1. Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) accreditation: https://www.aictradeassurance.org.uk/fias/documents/fias-standards/ 2. BASIS Registration: https://www.basis-reg.co.uk/Schemes/BASIS/About-BASIS-Professional-Register 3. FACTS Qualified: https://www.basis-reg.co.uk/Schemes/FACTS/About-FACTS The contract shall be divided into two Lots. It is intended that no more than five suppliers will be appointed to each Lot. Suppliers may choose to be considered for one Lot, or both Lots. It should be noted that a single supplier covering all lots will not be appointed. The Lots shall be as follows: Lot 1 - Agricultural Fertilisers, including compounds and blends Lot 2 - Lime Suppliers will be appointed to a Lot on the basis of the Most Economically Advantageous Tender. Tender responses will be evaluated on both technical and commercial merit and the top five ranked suppliers for each Lot shall be appointed to each Lot. Please note that the supplier offering the Most Economically Advantageous Tender for each Lot will be awarded a contract to supply all purchasers for an initial period of three months. Thereafter, purchasers will run mini-competitions in line with Schedule 2, Note 3.6. Suppliers are required to complete Schedules 3, 5, 6 and 7 once, as the response to these schedules will be considered to relate to all Lots. Suppliers must complete Schedule 4 based on the product types and delivery locations set for each Lot. Prices should only be provided for the Lots suppliers wish to be considered for. If a supplier is unable to supply a specific product type they should indicate this in their response to Schedule 4. Excel versions of Schedule 4 will be accepted. Suppliers must provide details of the technicians or technical bodies that they can call upon, especially those responsible for quality control in relation to this procurement exercise. Further, suppliers must provide details of the environmental management measures which the they will be able to use when performing the contracts. Full details of the requirement can be found in Schedule 2 of the invitation to tender. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312571 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | SRUC | | Additional buyers | APUC LIMITED; THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH9 3JG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 24400000 - Fertilisers and nitrogen compounds - 24440000 - Miscellaneous fertilisers - 44921200 - Lime - 44921210 - Powdered lime ## Release History - 5 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312571 - 22 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302010 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302010&idx=1 23rd November 2017 - 11133 SRUC Invitation to Tender and Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302010&idx=2 23rd November 2017 - 11133 SRUC ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302010 Agricultural Fertiliser & Lime - You are invited by SRUC, acting for itself and on behalf of the University of Edinburgh, the James Hutton Institute and Affiliated Bodies listed in the attached Statement of Requirements (and any new and successor institutions) to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Agricultural Fertiliser & Lime in terms of, and in accordance with this Invitation To Tender (ITT). The resulting Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312571 Agricultural Fertiliser & Lime - You are invited by SRUC, acting for itself and on behalf of the University of Edinburgh, the James Hutton Institute and Affiliated Bodies listed in the attached Statement of Requirements (and any new and successor institutions) to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Agricultural Fertiliser & Lime in terms of, and in accordance with this Invitation To Tender (ITT). The resulting Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sruc.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519218 - https://www.aictradeassurance.org.uk/fias/documents/fias-standards/ - https://www.basis-reg.co.uk/Schemes/BASIS/About-BASIS-Professional-Register - https://www.basis-reg.co.uk/Schemes/FACTS/About-FACTS ## 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-r6ebe6-0000519218. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519218.json.