Maintenance of CDT & Science Equipment

Location

Dalkeith

Description

The collaboration comprising Midlothian and West Lothian Councils seek the provision of a comprehensive technical support and maintenance service for equipment located in Schools Craft, Design and Technology Workshops, Science Laboratories and Art Departments. The service shall include an annual inspection, maintenance, servicing and emergency repairs to equipment in each school detailed in the tender pack.

Total Quantity or Scope

The collaboration comprising Midlothian and West Lothian Councils seeks the provision of a comprehensive technical support and maintenance service for equipment located in Schools Craft, Design and Technology Workshops, Science Laboratories and Art Departments. The Service shall include an annual inspection, maintenance, servicing and emergency repairs to equipment in each school. The Service shall include: a) An annual visit b) Equipment repair, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and servicing in accordance with supplier and industry guidelines and relevant legislation c) Emergency call out service d) Technical advice and support, based on an understanding of the relevant Health & Safety legislation and industry practice e) Specialist advice on the options for repairing or replacing school equipment, taking into account the most cost effective and best value requirements of collaborative members f) Full and timely technical advice and support in the event of an accident or near miss or dangerous occurrence occurring in CDT or Science Departments g) Advice, where appropriate, on the implications of curriculum requirements on the safe and proper use of school equipment h) Where necessary and within the scope of the specification, the provision of such information, instruction and training as necessary to relevant staff to ensure the health, safety and welfare of staff, pupils and others i) The development of safe working practices (including assistance in the development of risk assessments) to cover all significant risks in Craft, Design and Technology, Art and Science Departments.

Renewal Options

12 months + 12 months = a maximum of 24 months extension

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
• 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
• 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
• 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

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. Tenderers must not contact anyone at the Local Authority directly in relation to this tender exercise, doing so may result in your exclusion from any further part in the process. All questions must be raised using the provided Question & Answer facility within this notice. 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=810443. 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: The winning Tenderer will be expected to deliver community benefits as part of this contract. Tenderers shall be scored on their ability to demonstrate how they will meet their obligations regarding delivery of community benefits as detailed in the ITT. Your proposals should relate to the Lothians area and should be relevant and proportionate to the size and nature of the contract. (SC Ref:810443) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=810443