Bridge and Culvert Inspections

Location

Newtown St Boswells

Description

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking a consultant to provide Bridge and Culvert Inspections. The Council’s ‘Bridge Team’ have duty under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to manage and maintain the bridge stock such that it is safe and fit for purpose. A significant element of this duty is inspecting the bridges to determine their condition and take appropriate action as required.

Total Quantity or Scope

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) wishes to appoint a consultant to provide Bridge and Culvert Inspections.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services
• 45221220 - Culverts

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=812656. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As stated in the Corporate Procurement Strategy, Scottish Borders Council aims to maximise the impact of its procurement activities by providing additional social, economic, and environmental benefits beyond the core purpose of its contracts. Scottish Borders Council is therefore committed to securing Community Benefits from third party contracts exceeding GBP 25,000 in value. The successful bidder for this contract will be required to work with the council to deliver community benefits through the Council’s points-based system which sets the level of community benefits expected from suppliers at different spend thresholds. Response: Bidders are required to use the following documents to support their Community Benefit submission: Community Benefit Guidance – for review, outlining expectations, thresholds and the community benefit menu. Community Benefit Contract Plan – to be completed and submitted, detailing how the proposed community benefits will be delivered during the contract period (SC Ref:812656) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=812656