Scottish Water : Supply of Water Sampling Kiosks

UK-Glasgow: Prefabricated buildings.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             Scottish Water
             6 Buchanan Gate, Glasgow, G33 6FB, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 7513714033, Email: angela.woodburn@scottishwater.co.uk
             Main Address: https://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:-Prefabricated-buildings./F8A6668V6Z
      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/F8A6668V6Z 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 Water Sampling Kiosks       
      Reference Number: SW21/CI/1362
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      44211000 - Prefabricated buildings.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
      II.1.4) Short description: Scottish Water is looking to appoint supply chain partner(s) to provide a variety of modular Water Sampling Kiosks. The kiosks shall be assembled in a ‘factory’ environment producing tested and fully functional units of a standardised and repeatable design for delivery to site ready for off-loading to a pre-prepared foundation slab or final installation area.

Water sampling kiosks are used to monitor the water quality produced at Scottish Water sites and within its networks. It is important that sampling kiosks are of sufficient quality to provide accurate samples for analysis and meet regulatory compliance requirements.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 28,000,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: No       
   
II.2) Description
   
      
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances.
      38300000 - Measuring instruments.
      38570000 - Regulating and controlling instruments and apparatus.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKM SCOTLAND
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Scottish Water is looking to appoint supply chain partner(s) to provide a variety of modular Water Sampling Kiosks. The kiosks shall be assembled in a ‘factory’ environment producing tested and fully functional units of a standardised and repeatable design for delivery to site ready for off-loading to a pre-prepared foundation slab or final installation area.

The Scottish Water area covers all mainland and islands of Scotland including urban and rural locations. It is preferable that framework suppliers shall be able to deliver pan Scotland, though successful suppliers shall be allocated a geographic location. Scottish Water retains the right to ensure complete geographical coverage from the framework.

Water sampling kiosks are used to monitor the water quality produced at Scottish Water sites and within its networks. It is important that sampling kiosks are of sufficient quality to provide accurate samples for analysis and meet regulatory compliance requirements. A standard product range (a complete design with full support documentation) will be used to ensure efficient delivery of quality compliant standardised kiosks that provide a safe and effective working environment for samplers across the Scottish Water estate.

The scope will include but is not limited to:
1.Off-site fabrication/assembly of Water Sampling Kiosks including associated components, pipe work, sample taps, electrical installation, and control systems.
2. Water sampling kiosks of various options including,
•Various sizes including walk-in, floor standing, and wall mounted.
•Non powered suitable for extracting water sample based on available pressure.
•Mains powered to enable a pumped water sample.
•Solar panel powered with batteries, where robust ethical supply chain sourcing can be assured/certified.
3. Production of products/equipment that is fully compliant with Scottish Water’s specification.
4.Modular units are to be delivered, including off-loading, to site complete, tested, ready for installation and commissioning by others.
5.Factory finished assemblies to be developed using proprietary modular equipment and associated components sourced from Scottish Water’s current framework agreements and the open market.
6. Operation and Maintenance manuals to be provided.
7. The capabilities required from the supply chain partner include design, product development acceptance, implementation/user training and a strong and robust procurement and material planning capability.
      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: 28,000,000       
      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: Duration is a 4 year initial period with the option to extend for a further 4 x 12 months periods, subject to the sole discretion of Scottish Water.
      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-e-sourcing.com/ and through the Response Manager section using the following access code:F8A6668V6Z.

The estimated contract value is subject to annual adjustment in line with inflation.       
   


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:          
      Relevant electrical accreditations or membership of professional/trade bodies held by your organisation and/or staff or subcontractors, such as NICEIC/Select or equivalent.    
      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: Yes    
   
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: 21/10/2022 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 SPD. 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 FTS Notice will be evaluated and only successful applicants following PQQ evaluation will be invited to submit a tender. 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:-Prefabricated-buildings./F8A6668V6Z

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F8A6668V6Z
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             Glasgow Sheriff Court
       1 Carlton Place, Glasgow, G5 9TW, United Kingdom
   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: 16/09/2022

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