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Published 11 Jul 2023, 14:33 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Display Cases Framework Agreement

Official notice

Authority: Historic Environment Scotland

Framework agreementGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 10 Aug 2023awarded 28 Sept 2023

What is being bought

Published requirement description

HES wishes to appoint multiple display case manufacturers or Supplier(s) to provide new/replacement cases and to carry out case repairs, maintenance and retro fitting of alarms as and when required at specified sites around Scotland. In addition, there may be a requirement to purchase new display cases as new exhibitions and interpretative displays are planned or existing ones extended to include new exhibits. These cases may be procured under this Framework or, at HES’ discretion, through a separate tendering process. This work would be done as part of a project team and delivery timescales would be critical.

  • Recurrence: The initial contract is for a period of 2 years, there is an option for it to be extended for up to a further 4 years. If all extensions are used, the contract would be up for renewal in 2029.

CPV: Display cases

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
2 bids received · 2 suppliers appointed

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1HES wishes to appoint multiple display case manufacturers or Suppliers to provide new…AwardedRenewal

HES wishes to appoint multiple display case manufacturers or Suppliers to provide new or replacement cases and to carry out case repairs, maintenance and retro fitting of alarms as and when required at specified sites around Scotland. In addition, there may be a requirement to purchase new display cases as new exhibitions and interpretative displays are planned or existing ones extended to include new exhibits. These cases may be procured under this Framework or, at HES’ discretion, through a separate tendering process. This work would be done as part of a project team and delivery timescales would be critical.

HES has a large and varied collection of archaeological artefacts and historic objects on public display throughout Scotland. Display cases housing these exhibits vary in age and quality. C and AC have been leading on a multi-year project to review and implement improvements at 18 PICs, to achieve compliance with the Government Indemnity Scheme GIS. Case improvements or replacements form part of this project. Having the framework in place will facilitate the ready acquisition of required services to ensure delivery of the GIS project whilst also supporting case replacements or improvements for sites not included within the scope of the project. All new display cases purchased must be GIS compliant, see Appendix 1 for required specification.

HES and the Suppliers will work in a spirit of partnership in the provision of these services and will be prepared to discuss proposals to enable the costs to be reduced and or services to be improved or expanded, provided mutual benefit can be demonstrated.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: After all extensions are used up, the contract would be up for renewal in 2029.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
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 60%
  • Price: 40
Conditions of participation1
  • Economic & financial standing

    HES use Scotbis, an independent provider of business credit reports, to assess the financial standing of tenderers. The overall aim of this assessment is to ensure, as far as possible, that any potential Supplier will not have financial difficulties that endanger their ability to perform the Contract. If financial information cannot be gained from that source Historic Environment Scotland will request that you provide full audited accounts for the last full financial year. If Suppliers cannot provide any of the assurances as detailed above, and it is determined by HES that your financial strength is not adequate, then your company may not pass the financial evaluation. If you can provide the assurances as detailed above, HES may explore these options with you before determining whether your company can be taken forward in this procurement exercise. Bank details may also be sought to support the above.

    Minimum: Employers Liability Insurance - 1 million GDP Public Liability Insurance - 1 million GDP
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Provision of Display Cases Framework Agreement” 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 · The initial contract is for a period of 2 years, there is an option for it to be extended for up to a further 4 years. If all extensions are used, the contract would be up for renewal in 2029.

First published
11 Jul 2023, 14:33 BST
Last source update
28 Sept 2023, 14:14 BST
Award evaluation window
10 Aug 2023 – …
Authority reference
HES/C/4212
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-028633
Classification (CPV)
Display cases
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e0aa Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: Please note that HES will not sign up to supplier's T&Cs and will not negotiate at award stage or post award. If there are any concerns with the T&Cs these should be highlighted as soon as possible. (SC Ref:746011)

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
10 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
10 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

10 Aug 2023 → 28 Sept 2023 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    10 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    10 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    28 Sept 2023, 14:14 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    28 Sept 2023, 14:14 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 2admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 22 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 28 Sept 2023

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

Contracts

  • Contract 028633-2023-HES/C/4212-1

    Signed
    28 Sept 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
HES wishes to appoint multiple display case manufacturers or Suppliers to provide new…2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2—£163,590 – £172,453
Whole notice———£163,590 – £172,453

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Historic Environment Scotland

Contracting authorityNational or federal agency/officeConservation, Tourism and Built Environment Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1SHContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body Edinburgh

Framework contractors & participating bidders

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • Click Netherfield LimitedFramework contractor The Glassworks, Grange Road, Houstoun Ind Est,, Livingston, West Lothian, Livingston, Scotland, EH54 5DE
  • florea d.sign GmbHFramework contractor Pfingstweidstraße 9, Frankfurt am Main, DE712, 60316

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.