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title: "Contractors Works Framework"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
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# Contractors Works Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615290

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## Summary

Scottish Canals is seeking contractors for the "Contractors Works Framework," aimed at delivering engineering and construction work across the canal infrastructure in Scotland. The tender is currently in the active stage with a planned end date for submissions set for 27 March 2020. The procurement method is classified as selective, employing a restricted procedure, with a total estimated value of £60 million. The framework is envisioned to last up to six years, combining tasks across various lots that cover a wide range of civil engineering work located throughout Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in engineering, construction, and maintenance sectors, particularly those with expertise in serving infrastructure projects. Companies proficient in aspects such as mechanical works, building construction, and landscape management would be ideal candidates. Given the multifaceted nature of the projects described, businesses that can demonstrate financial stability, suitable insurance coverage, and relevant technical experience are encouraged to participate, thus fostering potential growth through long-term engagements and community benefit contributions aligned with Scottish Government priorities.

## Notice

Scottish Canals is looking to establish a framework to deliver engineering and construction work to maintain and develop the canal infrastructure. The value and scope will be defined by the priorities of the Scottish Canals Corporate Plan as well as the Scottish Canals Asset Management Strategy. All work will be subject to securing funding during the life of the framework and no volume or value of work is guaranteed.

### Lot Information

Mechanical / Hydraulic and related works

The type of assets to be worked on include but are not limited to: Powered & manual locks Powered & manual moving bridges, fixed bridges Roads and pathways Aqueducts Weirs Reservoirs & feeder channels Tunnels Shafts Culverts Retaining walls Embankments & cuttings Towpaths Basins New and existing small canal side buildings New and existing operational buildings Visitor attractions Public realm works Marinas There may also be elements of design incorporated into the call-offs from the framework.. 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.

Options: Additional purchases for each call-off required within the framework will be made in line with the framework terms.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial three-year period with the option to extend for an additional period of up to three years giving a total framework length of six years.

Survey / Site Investigation / Ground Investigation / Other Investigation and related works

The type of assets to be worked on include but are not limited to: Powered & manual locks Powered & manual moving bridges, fixed bridges Roads and pathways Aqueducts Weirs Reservoirs & feeder channels Tunnels Shafts Culverts Retaining walls Embankments & cuttings Towpaths Basins New and existing small canal side buildings New and existing operational buildings Visitor attractions Public realm works Marinas There may also be elements of design incorporated into the call-offs from the framework.. 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.

Options: Additional purchases for each call-off required within the framework will be made in line with the framework terms.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial three-year period with the option to extend for an additional period of up to three years giving a total framework length of six years.

Landscaping and related works

The type of assets to be worked on include but are not limited to: Powered & manual locks Powered & manual moving bridges, fixed bridges Roads and pathways Aqueducts Weirs Reservoirs & feeder channels Tunnels Shafts Culverts Retaining walls Embankments & cuttings Towpaths Basins New and existing small canal side buildings New and existing operational buildings Visitor attractions Public realm works Marinas There may also be elements of design incorporated into the call-offs from the framework.. 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.

Options: Additional purchases for each call-off required within the framework will be made in line with the framework terms.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial three-year period with the option to extend for an additional period of up to three years giving a total framework length of six years.

Fabrication and related works

The type of assets to be worked on include but are not limited to: Powered & manual locks Powered & manual moving bridges, fixed bridges Roads and pathways Aqueducts Weirs Reservoirs & feeder channels Tunnels Shafts Culverts Retaining walls Embankments & cuttings Towpaths Basins New and existing small canal side buildings New and existing operational buildings Visitor attractions Public realm works Marinas There may also be elements of design incorporated into the call-offs from the framework.. 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.

Options: Additional purchases for each call-off required within the framework will be made in line with the framework terms.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial three-year period with the option to extend for an additional period of up to three years giving a total framework length of six years.

Building works and related works

The type of assets to be worked on include but are not limited to: Powered & manual locks Powered & manual moving bridges, fixed bridges Roads and pathways Aqueducts Weirs Reservoirs & feeder channels Tunnels Shafts Culverts Retaining walls Embankments & cuttings Towpaths Basins New and existing small canal side buildings New and existing operational buildings Visitor attractions Public realm works Marinas There may also be elements of design incorporated into the call-offs from the framework.. 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.

Options: Additional purchases for each call-off required within the framework will be made in line with the framework terms.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial three-year period with the option to extend for an additional period of up to three years giving a total framework length of six years.

Electrical / Controls / Telemetry works and related works

The type of assets to be worked on include but are not limited to: Powered & manual locks Powered & manual moving bridges, fixed bridges Roads and pathways Aqueducts Weirs Reservoirs & feeder channels Tunnels Shafts Culverts Retaining walls Embankments & cuttings Towpaths Basins New and existing small canal side buildings New and existing operational buildings Visitor attractions Public realm works Marinas There may also be elements of design incorporated into the call-offs from the framework.. 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.

Options: Additional purchases for each call-off required within the framework will be made in line with the framework terms.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial three-year period with the option to extend for an additional period of up to three years giving a total framework length of six years.

Minor Construction Works

The type of assets to be worked on include but are not limited to: Powered & manual locks Powered & manual moving bridges, fixed bridges Roads and pathways Aqueducts Weirs Reservoirs & feeder channels Tunnels Shafts Culverts Retaining walls Embankments & cuttings Towpaths Basins New and existing small canal side buildings New and existing operational buildings Visitor attractions Public realm works Marinas There may also be elements of design incorporated into the call-offs from the framework.. 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.

Options: Additional purchases for each call-off required within the framework will be made in line with the framework terms.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial three-year period with the option to extend for an additional period of up to three years giving a total framework length of six years.

Multi-discipline lot (one stop shop)

This lot will be made up of the awarded participants of lots 1 to 7. This lot will be used for mini-competitions where not all of the terms governing the provision of the works clearly determine which of lots 1 to 7 should be used to award the call-off. This lot will only be used in conjunction with mini-competitions.. 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.

Options: Additional purchases for each call-off required within the framework will be made in line with the framework terms.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial three-year period with the option to extend for an additional period of up to three years giving a total framework length of six years.

Civils Works (including optional site set-up and primary emergency response) and related works

The creation of a contractors works framework for delivery of a range of projects across the canal network. The type of assets to be worked on include but are not limited to: Powered & manual locks Powered & manual moving bridges, fixed bridges Roads and pathways Aqueducts Weirs Reservoirs & feeder channels Tunnels Shafts Culverts Retaining walls Embankments & cuttings Towpaths Basins New and existing small canal side buildings New and existing operational buildings Visitor attractions Public realm works Marinas There may also be elements of design incorporated into the call-offs from the framework.. 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.

Options: Additional purchases for each call-off required within the framework will be made in line with the framework terms.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial three-year period with the option to extend for an additional period of up to three years giving a total framework length of six years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381543 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is expected that the tender documents for the replacement to this framework will be issued in the final year of the framework around April 2026. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH CANALS |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 9SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Canal |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 43328000 - Hydraulic installations
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 90715220 - Industrial site investigation

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381543

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381543
  Contractors Works Framework - Scottish Canals is looking to establish a framework to deliver engineering and construction work to maintain and develop the canal infrastructure. The value and scope will be defined by the priorities of the Scottish Canals Corporate Plan as well as the Scottish Canals Asset Management Strategy. All work will be subject to securing funding during the life of the framework and no volume or value of work is guaranteed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615290

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