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Published 7 Dec 2023, 10:51 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

CFM0225 - Supply, installation repair and alteration to window blinds

Official notice

Authority: Fife Council (Local council)

Framework agreement2 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£380,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 30 Jan 2024awarded 15 Mar 2024
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Fife Council has successfully appointed Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the supply, installation, repair and alteration of window blinds. Various blind types are required within commercial properties located throughout Fife.

  • Recurrence: 2-4 years dependant on whether extension period is utilised

CPV: Blinds

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
5 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 3 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1CFM0225 - Supply and installation of window blindsCancelledRenewal

Fife Council is appointing Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the supply and installation of window blinds to commercial establishments throughout Fife.

Delivery: Scotland · Various establishments throughout Fife.
Extensions: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 · up to a maximum total period of 24 monthsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2CFM0225 - Repair and alterations to window blindsCancelledRenewal

Fife Council has appointed Contractors capable of meeting the needs of the Council in relation to the repair and alterations to window blinds within commercial properties throughout Fife.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout Fife.
Extensions: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 · Extend to maximum total period of 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 30
  • Price: 70
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Stated within SPD module

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “CFM0225 - Supply, installation repair and alteration to window blinds” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · 2-4 years dependant on whether extension period is utilised
First published
7 Dec 2023, 10:51 GMT
Last source update
18 Mar 2024, 13:27 GMT
Award evaluation window
19 Jan 2024 – …
Authority reference
CFM0225
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-008657
Classification (CPV)
Blinds
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM72)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-042259 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts:

An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session

Publisher note: (SC Ref:761285)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
30 Jan 2024, 10:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
19 Jan 2024, 10:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

19 Jan 2024 → 18 Mar 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Bids opened
    19 Jan 2024, 10:00 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    30 Jan 2024, 10:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    18 Mar 2024, 13:27 GMT

Notice history

3 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Jan 2024
  1. Deadline moved to 23 Jan 2024, 10:00 GMT
    12 Jan 2024, 08:53 GMT
    +4 days · was 19 Jan 2024, 10:00 GMT
  2. Deadline moved to 30 Jan 2024, 10:00 GMT
    19 Jan 2024, 13:30 GMT
    +7 days · was 23 Jan 2024, 10:00 GMT
  3. Status changed to complete
    18 Mar 2024, 13:27 GMT
Published amendments (2 · 2 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.219 Jan 202423 Jan 2024+4 d
—Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.719 Jan 202423 Jan 2024+4 d
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.223 Jan 202430 Jan 2024+7 d
—Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.723 Jan 202430 Jan 2024+7 d

Extended due to the Council not yet responding to tenderer's questions via portal.

To provide tenderers with an opportunity to complete updated tender schedule.

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2023-12: 1 release · 7 Dec 2023

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 3admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 55 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 15 Mar 2024

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • CFM0225 - Repair and alterations to window blinds

    Signed
    15 Mar 2024
    Value
    £40,000
    Status
    active
  • CFM0225 - Supply and installation of window blinds

    Signed
    15 Mar 2024
    Value
    £340,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · CFM0225 - Supply and installation of window blinds5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad5——
2 · CFM0225 - Repair and alterations to window blinds2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Fife Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY7 5LTContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Kirkcaldy Sheriff CourtReview body KirkcaldyContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

3 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria