UK-Glasgow: Pipes and fittings.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Water
6 Buchanan Gate, Glasgow, G33 6FB, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 8000778778, Email: chris.flanagan@scottishwater.co.uk
Contact: Chris Flanagan
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:-Pipes-and-fittings./5WZ6P44AAY
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-title/9P49WC98AV 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: Supply of Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings
Reference Number: SW20/INF/1291
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
44163000 - Pipes and fittings.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: This framework is for the supply of ductile iron pipe & fittings for all applications to Scottish Water.
The scope shall comprise; design, manufacture, supply, works testing, delivery to site and possible offloading within this document.
Ductile iron pipe and fittings must comply with BS EN 545:2006 for clean water application and BS EN 598 for waste water application.
Products supplied must comply with the requirements of section 27 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) (Scotland) Regulations 2001.
Ductile iron pipes & fittings shall be received ready to lay and pipe diameters up to 315mm shall have a secured fixed end cap protection, with pipework 350mm dia and above shall be securely fitted with shower cap or heavy-duty polythene sheeting. Compliance to DOMs site instructions and procures is mandatory.
Specification:
Scottish Water Specifications and further information detailed within PQQ
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 17,600,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description


II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
44163000 - Pipes and fittings.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKM SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of procurement: This framework is for the supply of ductile iron pipe & fittings for all applications to Scottish Water.

The scope to specifications and standards detailed within this document, supply shall comprise of the design, manufacture, supply, works testing, delivery to site and possible offloading within this document.

This scope shall include on project work, a requirement of suppliers to provide expertise and guidance on most suitable and efficient use of the products within the agreement to enable media transfer.

Ductile iron pipe and fittings must comply with BS EN 545:2006 for clean water application and BS EN 598 for waste water application.
Products supplied must comply with the requirements of section 27 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) (Scotland) Regulations 2001. [N.B. this is the same as section 31 of the regulations for England and Wales]

Framework agreement supplier(s) shall assist management of this agreement by carrying out monthly auditing on the quality of jointing carried out by SW’s contractors.
It is a condition of award that Framework agreement supplier(s) will challenge presented specifications on projects in order to drive efficiency and benefits.
Ductile iron pipes & fittings shall be received ready to lay and pipe diameters up to 315mm shall have a secured fixed end cap protection, with pipework 350mm dia and above shall be securely fitted with shower cap or heavy-duty polythene sheeting. Compliance to DOMs site instructions and procures is mandatory.

This framework will be for an initial 4-year agreement with further 4 x 1 year extension options at the sole discretion of Scottish Water.

Specification:
Scottish Water Specifications and further information detailed within apply.

Note:
Scottish Water specifications and WIS specifications apply to the supply of all commodities as do any and all regulatory requirements. Any future adaptation or inclusion to these shall be communicated and shall also apply.
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: 17,600,000
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: Initial 4 year contract with 4 x 1 year extension options.
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 be also be accessed by logging in through the Scottish Water Delta e-sourcing web page https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/ and through the Response Manger section using the following Access Code: 9P49WC98AV



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:
Not Provided
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.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Bidders must comply with 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 a single operator
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: 06/05/2020 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:-Pipes-and-fittings./5WZ6P44AAY

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5WZ6P44AAY
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Pl,, Glasgow, G5 9TW, 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 8000778778
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:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 01/04/2020

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