UK-Glasgow: Sludge transport services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Water
6 Buchanan Gate, Glasgow, G33 6FB, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7825203975, Email: nicola.young@scottishwater.co.uk
Contact: Nicola Young
Main Address: www.scottishwater.co.uk
NUTS Code: UKM
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Sludge-transport-services./26458T9YSZ
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Sludge-transport-services./26458T9YSZ to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided

I.6) Main activity:
Water

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Transport for Bio Resource (Sludge)
Reference Number: SW19/S&W/1265
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
90513700 - Sludge transport services.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: Scottish Water is seeking to appoint suppliers to provide transport services for wastewater and water Bio Resource (sludge cake) from Scottish Water sites pan-Scotland. The supplier will be required to supply suitable containers to meet individual site requirements, hold a Waste Carrier’s Licence and conform to relevant legislation and codes of practice. This framework will be split into lots.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 28,500,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided

II.2) Description

II.2) Description Lot No. 1

II.2.1) Title: Water Bio Resource Transportation - Pan Scotland
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
90513700 - Sludge transport services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKM SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Scottish Water is seeking to appoint suppliers to provide transport services for water sludge cake from c42 Scottish Water sites pan-Scotland to various nominated outlets as directed by Scottish Water.

Scottish Water is currently investigating the method of recycling water cake to agricultural locations; if approved this would require the supplier to provide suitable agricultural vehicles for transport to these locations from some Scottish Water sites. If the supplier cannot provide agricultural vehicles for the transport of material to agricultural locations Scottish Water will utilise a supplier who can provide the required service. This will not impact on the transport of material from sites not going to agricultural outlets.
Scottish Water is in the process of absorbing Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment Private Finance Initiatives into Scottish Water operations. Where this happens SW will utilise framework suppliers to meet demand for Bio Resource Transport Services.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 11,581,397.39
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 96
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: The initial framework period will be 4 years, followed by 4 years’ worth of extensions (at Scottish Water's sole discretion)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of cadidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: The PQQ documents can also be accessed by logging in through the Scottish Water Delta e-sourcing webpage https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/ and through the Response Manager section using the following Access Code: 26458T9YSZ


II.2) Description Lot No. 2

II.2.1) Title: Transportation of Waste Water Bio Resource - Scottish Water Services Grampian & Brechin
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
90513700 - Sludge transport services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKM SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Scottish Water is seeking to appoint suppliers to provide transport services for waste water sludge cake from c3 Scottish Water Services Grampian sites and one Scottish Water site as directed by Scottish Water Services Grampian/Scottish Water. The outlet for the sludge cake is generally Nigg PFI Waste Water Treatment Works however suppliers must be willing and able to transport to any location in Scotland.

Scottish Water is currently investigating the method of recycling water cake to agricultural locations; if approved this would require the supplier to provide suitable agricultural vehicles for transport to these locations from some Scottish Water sites. If the supplier cannot provide agricultural vehicles for the transport of material to agricultural locations Scottish Water will utilise a supplier who can provide the required service. This will not impact on the transport of material from sites not going to agricultural outlets.
Scottish Water is in the process of absorbing Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment Private Finance Initiatives into Scottish Water operations. Where this happens SW will utilise framework suppliers to meet demand for Bio Resource Transport Services.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 3,495,015
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 96
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: The initial framework period will be 4 years, followed by 4 years’ worth of extensions (at Scottish Water's sole discretion)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of cadidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: The PQQ documents can also be accessed by logging in through the Scottish Water Delta e-sourcing webpage https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/ and through the Response Manager section using the following Access Code: 26458T9YSZ


II.2) Description Lot No. 3

II.2.1) Title: Transportation of Waste Water Bio Resource - North Scotland
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
90513700 - Sludge transport services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKM SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Scottish Water is seeking to appoint suppliers to provide transport services for waste water sludge cake from c8 Scottish Water sites in the North of Scotland to various nominated outlets as directed by Scottish Water.
The outlet for the sludge cake is generally Lossiemouth PFI Waste Water Treatment Works. A contingency disposal outlet may be Nigg PFI Waste Water Treatment Works in Aberdeen if capacity or operational conditions allow; land restoration in the central belt is the third option and suppliers must therefore be willing and able to transport to any location in Scotland.

Scottish Water is currently investigating the method of recycling water cake to agricultural locations; if approved this would require the supplier to provide suitable agricultural vehicles for transport to these locations from some Scottish Water sites. If the supplier cannot provide agricultural vehicles for the transport of material to agricultural locations Scottish Water will utilise a supplier who can provide the required service. This will not impact on the transport of material from sites not going to agricultural outlets.

Scottish Water is in the process of absorbing Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment Private Finance Initiatives into Scottish Water operations. Where this happens SW will utilise framework suppliers to meet demand for Bio Resource Transport Services.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 2,322,425.25
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 96
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: The initial framework period will be 4 years, followed by 4 years' worth of extensions (at Scottish Water's sole discretion)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of cadidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: The PQQ documents can also be accessed by logging in through the Scottish Water Delta e-sourcing webpage https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/ and through the Response Manager section using the following Access Code: 26458T9YSZ


II.2) Description Lot No. 4

II.2.1) Title: Transport for Waste Water Bio Resource - South Scotland
Lot No: 4.
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
90513700 - Sludge transport services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKM SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Scottish Water is seeking to appoint suppliers to provide transport services for waste water sludge cake from c10 Scottish Water sites in the South of Scotland to nominated outlets as directed by Scottish Water.

The material is generally transported to land restoration sites (these are subject to change), or potentially other available sludge treatment centres as they become available. The supplier must be willing and able to transport to any location in Scotland.

Scottish Water is currently investigating the method of recycling water cake to agricultural locations; if approved this would require the supplier to provide suitable agricultural vehicles for transport to these locations from some Scottish Water sites. If the supplier cannot provide agricultural vehicles for the transport of material to agricultural locations Scottish Water will utilise a supplier who can provide the required service. This will not impact on the transport of material from sites not going to agricultural outlets.

Scottish Water is in the process of absorbing Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment Private Finance Initiatives into Scottish Water operations. Where this happens SW will utilise framework suppliers to meet demand for Bio Resource Transport Services.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 11,101,162.36
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 96
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: The initial framework period will be 4 years, followed by 4 years' worth of extensions (at Scottish Water's sole discretion)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of cadidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: The PQQ documents can also be accessed by logging in through the Scottish Water Delta e-sourcing webpage https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/ and through the Response Manager section using the following Access Code: 26458T9YSZ



Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Applicants must hold a Waste Carrier’s Licence
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Applicants will be expected to be of sufficient financial and economic standing to support the anticipated contract value. All applicants must complete the financial questions within the pre-qualification questionnaire and tender documents. Financial standing relevant to the anticipated contract value will be determined by Scottish Water based on the response to the pre-qualification questionnaire and any further financial checks deemed necessary.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required:
Scottish Water reserves the right to require deposits, guarantees, bonds or other forms of appropriate security
III.1.7) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
All prices quoted shall be in Sterling (UK) and all payments shall be made in Sterling (UK). Payment shall be made on the basis of completed services in accordance with the agreed contract rates, schedules and conditions of contract
III.1.8) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
In the event of a group of companies submitting an accepted offer it will be necessary for each member of the group to sign an undertaking that each company in the group will be jointly and severally liable for the satisfactory performance of the contract
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Bidders must comply with the Modern Slavery Act and operate an ethical supply chain
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description NEGOTIATED_WITH_COMPETITION
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Competitive procedure with negotiation

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 8 years: Not Provided
IV.1.4) Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue: No.

IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 09/04/2020 Time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: Not Provided
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
VI.3) Additional Information: Scottish Water will not accept the ESPD. We will only accept a completed Scottish Water PQQ document. This Notice does not preclude Scottish Water from issuing other notices for specific requirements. Responses to the OJEU Notice will be evaluated and only successful applicants following PQQ evaluation will be invited to submit a tender. Scottish Water reserves the right to divide the scope of the contract into lots at tender and contract award stages as it deems appropriate. Applicants who fail to supply all of the information requested in response to this Notice or any resulting tender exercise may risk elimination
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Sludge-transport-services./26458T9YSZ

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/respond/26458T9YSZ
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place, Glasgow, G5 9DA, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1414298888
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Scottish Water
6 Buchanan Gate, Glasgow, G33 6FB, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7785692657, Email: procurementhelpline@scottishwater.co.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Scottish Water
6 Buchanan Gate, Glasgow, G33 6FB, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7785692657
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 10/03/2020

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