Framework Agreement for the Provision of GIS Marine Data for Scotland

Location

Across all of Scotland

Description

The requirement is for a Framework Pricelist Agreement for GIS-compatible Marine Data and Marine Data as a Service (DaaS) for use across the Scottish public sector. The Framework shall allow Authorised Users to draw down the products and services outlined in this Statement of Requirements at agreed prices for the duration of this Framework.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Framework shall allow Authorised Users to draw down the products and services outlined in this Statement of Requirements at agreed prices for the duration of this Contract.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72300000 - Data services
• 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

The current framework in operation ends on 1 May 2026. The provider of the raw data for this service is UKHO. The Service provision is to take the raw data and provide it in a more usable and polished solution. The UKHO announced that they were reviewing their costs meaning that providers of this service could not cost a solution without knowing the implications. This has caused delay to the tendering process. The implications of the costs have only just be announced and therefore the urgency due to delay has caused an accelerated procedure to be used.

Other Information

SPD will be scored on a pass/fail basis. Question scoring methodology for Award Criteria outlined in Invitation to Tender. 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. 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=538689. 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. 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=828738. 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. (SC Ref:828738) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=828738