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title: "National Framework for Hard Facilities Management Services"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2018-12-03"
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# National Framework for Hard Facilities Management Services

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000543958

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission in the United Kingdom has recently completed a procurement process for the "National Framework for Hard Facilities Management Services." This tender, classified under the services category, revolves around the need to service, repair, and maintain various built estates across Scotland. It was executed through an open procurement method, with the tender open for bids until 31 July 2018. The resulting contracts for various lots include essential services like electrical installations, heating and ventilation, and asbestos management, commencing on 29 October 2018 for a duration of three years, with possible extensions. The total value of the framework amounts to £2,485,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for both large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in facilities management, construction, and environmental services, particularly those with expertise in the specific service areas requested in the lots. Companies operating in areas such as fire engineering, water hygiene, asbestos removal, and demolition shall find a competitive landscape conducive to growth and expansion. The framework allows for bidders to secure contracts across many service areas, thus enhancing the potential for multi-service partnerships and ongoing collaborations with public bodies like the Forestry Commission and Scottish National Heritage.

## Notice

FC have a requirement to service, repair and maintain, through a number of services, the variety of built estates across Scotland. The tender will be split into Lots for each service: Fire Engineering Installations; Heating and Ventilation Installations; Biomass; Water hygiene & testing; Borehole; Asbestos surveys; Septic tank emptying; Refrigeration & Air Conditioning; Asbestos removal and Demolition. Tenderers may bid and be awarded all Lots, excepting Lot 7 (Asbestos Surveys) and Lot 10 (Asbestos Removal) which cannot be awarded to the same Contractor. FC will appoint the most economically advantageous bidder under each lot. The second ranked Contractor for each Lot will become the reserve and will only be approached to carry out services if the principal Contractor fails to meet its obligations for any reason. The Framework will be available for use by Forestry Commission, any successor bodies and Scottish National Heritage.

### Lot Information

Fire Engineering Installations

Service, repair and maintenance for various Fire Engineering Installations across the built estate. Regular servicing, identifying repairs required and undertaking remedial works. To include a 3 hour emergency call out charge. All as detailed in the ITT appendices in PCS-T. To commence 29 October 2018 for three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. 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.

Renewal: Potential to extend for 12 months at FC discretion.

Heating and Ventilation

Service, repair and maintenance for various Heating and Ventilation Installations across the built estate. Regular servicing, identifying repairs required and undertaking remedial works. To include a 3 hour emergency call out charge. All as detailed in the ITT appendices in PCS-T. To commence 29 October 2018 for three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. 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.

Renewal: Potential to extend for a further 12 months at FC discretion.

Biomass

Service, repair and maintenance for various Biomass Installations across the built estate. Regular servicing, identifying repairs required and undertaking remedial works. To include a 3 hour emergency call out charge. All as detailed in the ITT appendices in PCS-T. To commence 29 October 2018 for three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. 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.

Renewal: Potential 12 month extension at FC discretion.

Electrical Installations

Service, repair and maintenance for various Electrical Installations across the built estate. Regular servicing, identifying repairs required and undertaking remedial works. To include a 3 hour emergency call out charge. All as detailed in the ITT appendices in PCS-T. To commence 29 October 2018 for three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. 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.

Renewal: Potential to extend for 12 months at FC discretion.

Water

Water hygiene and testing across the built estate. Regular servicing, identifying repairs required and undertaking remedial works. To include a 3 hour emergency call out charge. All as detailed in the ITT appendices in PCS-T. To commence 29 October 2018 for three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. 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.

Renewal: Potential 12 month extension at the FC discretion.

Borehole

Borehole service, maintenance and construction. Regular servicing, identifying repairs required and construction of new boreholes. To include a 3 hour emergency call out charge. All as detailed in the ITT appendices in PCS-T. To commence 29 October 2018 for three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. 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.

Renewal: Potential to extend for 12 months at FC discretion.

Asbestos Management

Asbestos management surveys and reviews across the built estate. To include a 3 hour emergency call out charge. All as detailed in the ITT appendices in PCS-T. To commence 29 October 2018 for three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. 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.

Renewal: Potential to extend for 12 months at FC discretion.

Septic Tanks

Septic tank emptying and associated remedial works. To include a 3 hour emergency call out charge. All as detailed in the ITT appendices in PCS-T. To commence 29 October 2018 for three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. 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.

Renewal: Potential to extend for 12 months at FC discretion.

Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioning Units

Service, repair and maintenance of refrigeration equipment and air conditioning units. Regular servicing, identifying repairs required and undertaking remedial works. To include a 3 hour emergency call out charge. All as detailed in the ITT appendices in PCS-T. To commence 29 October 2018 for three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. 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.

Renewal: Potential 12 months extension at the FC discretion.

Asbestos Removal

Asbestos removal works as required and detailed in the ITT appendice in PCS-T. To commence 29 October 2018 for three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. 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.

Renewal: Potential to extend for 12 months at FC discretion.

Demolition Works

Demolition services as required and as per specification detailed in ITT on PCS-T. Commencing 29 October 2018 for a period of 3 years.. All pricing must be exclusive of VAT Any costs not included will be presumed to be waived. 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.

Renewal: Potential to extend for 12 months at FC discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339003 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2022 or earlier if option to extend not used. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,485,000 |
| Lots value | £2,485,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,590,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | ACRE INDUSTRIAL & CLEANING SERVICES; ALBA FACILITIES SERVICES; ALLTEC CONSTRUCTION; ALTERNATIVE HEAT; BIOCHEMICA; CLARKES ENVIRONMENTAL; CLEARWATER TECHNOLOGY; ENVIRONTEC; FES FM; GOWRIE CONTRACTS; HIGHWATER (SCOTLAND; J & M MURDOCH & SON; KS REFRIGERATION; L W HADDOW; LUCION ENVIRONMENTAL; REIGART CONTRACTS; STRADA ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31681410 - Electrical materials
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment
- 39715200 - Heating equipment
- 39715210 - Central-heating equipment
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 42520000 - Ventilation equipment
- 44115220 - Heating materials
- 44163121 - Heating pipes
- 44212233 - Water towers
- 44611500 - Water tanks
- 44613210 - Water chambers
- 44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts
- 44621220 - Central-heating boilers
- 44621221 - Parts of central-heating boilers
- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45111100 - Demolition work
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
- 45232430 - Water-treatment work
- 45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311100 - Electrical wiring work
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45331210 - Ventilation installation work
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
- 71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 90450000 - Treatment services of septic tanks
- 90460000 - Cesspool or septic tank emptying services
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339003
- 27 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323476

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323476
  National Framework for Hard Facilities Management Services - FC have a requirement to service, repair and maintain, through a number of services, the variety of built estates across Scotland. The tender will be split into Lots for each service: Fire Engineering Installations; Heating and Ventilation Installations; Biomass; Water hygiene & testing; Borehole; Asbestos surveys; Septic tank emptying; Refrigeration & Air Conditioning; Asbestos removal and Demolition. Tenderers may bid and be awarded all Lots, excepting Lot 7 (Asbestos Surveys) and Lot 10 (Asbestos Removal) which cannot be awarded to the same Contractor. FC will appoint the most economically advantageous bidder under each lot. The second ranked Contractor for each Lot will become the reserve and will only be approached to carry out services if the principal Contractor fails to meet its obligations for any reason. The Framework will be available for use by Forestry Commission, any successor bodies and Scottish National Heritage.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339003
  National Framework for Hard Facilities Management Services - FC have a requirement to service, repair and maintain, through a number of services, the variety of built estates across Scotland. The tender will be split into Lots for each service: Fire Engineering Installations; Heating and Ventilation Installations; Biomass; Water hygiene & testing; Borehole; Asbestos surveys; Septic tank emptying; Refrigeration & Air Conditioning; Asbestos removal and Demolition. Tenderers may bid and be awarded all Lots, excepting Lot 7 (Asbestos Surveys) and Lot 10 (Asbestos Removal) which cannot be awarded to the same Contractor. FC will appoint the most economically advantageous bidder under each lot. The second ranked Contractor for each Lot will become the reserve and will only be approached to carry out services if the principal Contractor fails to meet its obligations for any reason. The Framework will be available for use by Forestry Commission, any successor bodies and Scottish National Heritage.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000543958
- https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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