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Published 8 Mar 2024, 15:06 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Framework for the Supply and Servicing of Steel Wire Ropes

Official notice

Authority: CalMac Ferries Limited

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 8 Apr 2024
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

CalMac's larger vessels contain mezzanine car-decks, the purpose of this Procurement exercise is to establish a 2 Lot Framework Agreement with 1 supplier per Lot. Lot 1 will be for the supply and delivery of steel wire ropes. Lot 2 will be for the servicing and adjustment of steel wire ropes once installed on mezzanine decks and ramps. This Agreement excludes the installation of steel wire ropes.

  • Recurrence: Upon completion of this Agreement the requirement will be re-tendered, estimated to take place in 48 months from date of award.

CPV: Cable, wire and related products · Engineering services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 2 suppliers

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Supply of Steele Wire RopesRenewal

This Lot is for the supply of steel wire ropes for use onboard ro-ro ferry mezzanine car decks. The successful supplier must have experience in delivering these goods to ro-ro ferry clients.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: After the initial 24 months there will be the option to extend by up to a further 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Servicing / Adjustment of Mezzanine Deck and Ramp Steel Wire RopesRenewal

This Lot is for the adjustment of steel wire ropes onboard ro-ro ferry mezzanine car decks. The successful supplier must have experience in delivering this service to ro-ro ferry clients.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: After the initial 24 months there will be the option to extend by up to a further 24 months.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required

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: 40%Price: 60%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical: 40%
  • price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Technical: 40
  • Price: 60
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    Product requirement:

    All wires must be supplied with Type approval with 3.2 certification and 'EN10204 - declaration of compliance 2.1 certificate.

    Service requirement:

    Attending technicians must have working practical knowledge of mezzanine decks and mezzanine ramps in a maritime environment and be a competent person as defined in the LOLER Regulations.

  • Economic & financial standing

    Ratios shall be based upon the latest available published accounts

    1- Return on Capital Employed: must be at a ratio greater than “0”

    2- Acid Test (Current Ratio): Current Ratio must be greater than “1”

    3- Gearing: Gearing must be a figure of less than 100%

    4- Interest Coverage: Interest Coverage must be a figure of 2 or above

    Bidders must provide their ("general") yearly turnover for the last 3 financial years.

    Minimum: Economic Operators must confirm they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement the following levels of insurance: - Employers liability - statutory minimum 5m GBP, each and every claim. - Public liability insurance including cover for loss/damage to third pa…
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Framework for the Supply and Servicing of Steel Wire Ropes” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 2 suppliers, 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
Services
Notice status
Closed
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 · Upon completion of this Agreement the requirement will be re-tendered, estimated to take place in 48 months from date of award.

First published
8 Mar 2024, 15:06 GMT
Last source update
8 Mar 2024, 15:06 GMT
Award evaluation window
15 Apr 2024 – …
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-007556
Classification (CPV)
Cable, wire and related productsEngineering services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0446f0 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 6372 . For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:760544)

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
8 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
15 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

8 Mar 2024 → 31 May 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    8 Mar 2024, 15:06 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    8 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    15 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
  4. Bids must remain valid until
    31 May 2024, 23:59 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Calmac Ferries Ltd

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawFerry Operator The Ferry Terminal, GOUROCK, Scotland, PA19 1QPContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Greenock Sherift CourtReview body Greenock

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria