Building Standards Research and Technical Services Framework

Location

Glasgow

Description

The Authority intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of research and technical services across seven lots. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by Scottish Government, Building Standards Division only and will enable the procurement of specialist support in the following areas: Lot 1: Fire Lot 2: Safety/Accessibility Lot 3: Energy (Software, Tools and Methodology) Lot 4: Energy (Policy and Research) Lot 5: Environment and Sustainability Lot 6: Structure Lot 7: Non-technical Economic operators may bid for one, several, or all lots. No guarantee is given as to the volume or value of services that may be awarded under the Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts will be awarded in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement. The estimated maximum framework value is GBP 4,000,000. Call-off contracts under the Framework Agreement may be awarded by either direct award or mini-competition in accordance with the framework terms and conditions. The Authority reserves the right to use either method as appropriate to the specific requirement.

Lot Division

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
• 73210000 - Research consultancy services
• 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
• 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
• 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
• 79315000 - Social research services
• 71315200 - Building consultancy services
• 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
• 73110000 - Research services
• 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
• 71314000 - Energy and related services
• 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Indicators

• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

4c.4 Requirement - Supply chain management Please provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and/or tracking systems used: 4C.7 Requirement - Environmental Management Production and submission of evidence of steps taken to build awareness of the climate emergency and consideration of how the organisation plans to respond to it. This should include details of planned projects and actions to reduce the bidder’s carbon emissions. It is a requirement of this Contract that the Contractor shall pay staff that are involved in the delivery of services under this Contract at least the real Living Wage. Technical Evaluation Scoring Criteria: Score Definition Description 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. Technical Award Criteria: Section Title Weighting A Understanding of Policy and Technical Context 20% B Management, Staffing and Resourcing 30% C Delivery 25% D Contract Management 10% F Sustainable Procurement 10% G Fair Work First 5% 100% The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32243. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 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: Community Benefits will apply on a per‑Supplier basis, based on cumulative spend earned by each Supplier across all call‑off contracts awarded under the Framework. Cumulative spend per Supplier Requirement Below GBP 250,000 No mandatory Community Benefits (voluntary provision encouraged) GBP 250,000 reached Core Community Benefits requirement applies GBP 1,000,000 reached Enhanced Community Benefits requirement applies Once a spend threshold has been triggered, the Supplier must deliver Community Benefits by selecting activities from the Community Benefits Menu set out Annex 8 of the Specification. The Community Benefits Menu is structured around the following themes: -Employability and Skills in Building Standards -Community and third sector support -Promoting Inclusion and Reducing Inequalities -Environmental and Sustainability Contributions (Additional) (SC Ref:836511)