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title: "Multiple Framework Agreement for Transport Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000537357"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
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# Multiple Framework Agreement for Transport Research

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000537357

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## Summary

Transport Scotland is conducting a procurement process for a "Multiple Framework Agreement for Transport Research" with a total estimated value of £2,000,000. Located in Glasgow, this procurement is currently in the active stage, following the award of contracts on 22nd March 2019. The selected contractors are to provide various consultancy services related to transport research for a duration of four years, with significant tasks likely to include data collection, analysis, evaluation, and providing guidance on standards related to Scottish transport infrastructure. The original deadline for submission of tenders was set for 4th May 2018. The procurement method employed is a selective tendering process under a restricted procedure.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for consultancies specialising in transport research, infrastructural assessment, and related analysis. Businesses with experience in delivering transportation consultancy, particularly those proficient in engaging with public infrastructure projects and possessing relevant technical qualifications, are well-poised to compete. The framework allows for three selected suppliers to engage flexibly on a variety of projects, thus encouraging businesses capable of managing complex research tasks while also upholding high standards in project management and delivery.

## Notice

Transport Scotland has identified a continuing need to appoint Consultants to provide transport research services which will include data collection, analysis, evaluation, reviews, reports and recommendations relating to construction, operation, improvement and maintenance of Scottish transport infrastructure. It is anticipated that the service providers will offer Scottish Ministers the benefits of combined industry and academic knowledge and experience. The principal services shall comprise the provision of a consultancy service for research, advice and guidance on the development in all aspects of design standards, specifications and materials typically but not exclusive to geotechnics, drainage, road safety, structures, maintenance operation of transport infrastructure assets, traffic and transportation, environment and sustainability and the provision of advice in relation to technical specifications and publications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement/contract will be in place for a period of 4 years to award research tasks and continue beyond that period until the satisfactory completion of tasks awarded. Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint a Consultant/Contractor to perform transport related research on behalf of public Roads Authorities in Scotland. It has been concluded that this requirement would be best met through the use of a multiple supplier framework agreement. The intent of this competition is to procure three suitably experienced service providers ("Framework Participants") that will permit the execution of services/works in relation to projects of varying size, complexity and value. Having three Framework Participants will provide flexibility to cover situations where potential conflicts of interest or capacity issues arise. The consultancy services will be called off from the framework agreement on the basis of a rotation beginning with the most economic advantageous tender. However, for services of a particular complexity or value the Employer will have the option to run mini-competitions. Mini-competitions will be automatically held for projects with an estimated value above 75,000 GBP. The Contractor will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as provided for in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. 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 ESPD can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk).The scope of works will include, but not limited to: Transport Research Services The framework agreement shall be the basis of the award of specific contract tasks for the provision of research services. The principal services shall comprise the provision of a consultancy service for research, advice and guidance on the development in all aspects of DMRB design standards, specifications and materials typically but not exclusive to geotechnical, drainage, road transport, safety, structures, maintenance operation of transport infrastructure assets, traffic and transportation, environment and sustainability. The Services shall include data collection, analysis, evaluation, reviews, reports, research and recommendations relating to the construction, operation, improvement and maintenance of road transport infrastructure. This shall include both the performance of the service and the provision of advice in relation to the service. In addition, the service provider shall provide advice in relation to technical specifications or publications. Other services may be required to be undertaken from time to time, including similar services related to railway and other transport infrastructure. The service provider may be required to provide seconded staff to be located in the offices of Transport Scotland.. The statement for an OJEU notice: 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=MAR349595 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,600,000 |

## 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS; MOTT MACDONALD; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349595
- 4 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315805

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315805&idx=7
  19th April 2018 - Financial ratio table and scoring Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315805&idx=6
  19th April 2018 - Response to submitted queries.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315805&idx=3
  19th April 2018 - MFA for Transport Research MFA - ESPD OJEU Notice reference number added.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315805&idx=5
  19th April 2018 - MFA for Transport Research MFA - ESPD Updated as set out in CAN2.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315805&idx=4
  9th April 2018 - Remove the need for submitting the ESPD on the PCS portal and updated process for clarifications.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315805&idx=1
  9th April 2018 - MFA for Transport Research MFA - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315805&idx=2
  6th April 2018 - MFA for Transport Research - Supplementary Information Document - Scope of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315805
  Multiple Framework Agreement for Transport Research - Transport Scotland has identified a continuing need to appoint Consultants to provide transport research services which will include data collection, analysis, evaluation, reviews, reports and recommendations relating to construction, operation, improvement and maintenance of Scottish transport infrastructure. It is anticipated that the service providers will offer Scottish Ministers the benefits of combined industry and academic knowledge and experience. The principal services shall comprise the provision of a consultancy service for research, advice and guidance on the development in all aspects of design standards, specifications and materials typically but not exclusive to geotechnics, drainage, road safety, structures, maintenance operation of transport infrastructure assets, traffic and transportation, environment and sustainability and the provision of advice in relation to technical specifications and publications.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349595
  Multiple Framework Agreement for Transport Research - Transport Scotland has identified a continuing need to appoint Consultants to provide transport research services which will include data collection, analysis, evaluation, reviews, reports and recommendations relating to construction, operation, improvement and maintenance of Scottish transport infrastructure. It is anticipated that the service providers will offer Scottish Ministers the benefits of combined industry and academic knowledge and experience. The principal services shall comprise the provision of a consultancy service for research, advice and guidance on the development in all aspects of design standards, specifications and materials typically but not exclusive to geotechnics, drainage, road safety, structures, maintenance operation of transport infrastructure assets, traffic and transportation, environment and sustainability and the provision of advice in relation to technical specifications and publications.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.jacobs.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- http://www.wsp.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000537357

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