Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers

Concepts

• paisley
• waste and rubbish
• containers and bins
• wheeled containers
• recycling equipment
• refuse sacks and bags
• containers
• various container types
• wheeled and non-wheeled containers
• refuse containers

Location

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland

Description

This is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply and Delivery of Recycle and Refuse Containers, for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate members. This framework will incorporate various container types, such as, but not limited to, 2 wheeled bins, wheeled and non-wheeled containers over 500L, kerbside boxes, kitchen caddy’s, sacks and liners and subsequent refurbishment of containers.

Lot Division

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
• 44613600 - Wheeled containers
• 39224340 - Bins
• 42914000 - Recycling equipment
• 30216130 - Barcode readers
• 39713300 - Rubbish compactors
• 18930000 - Sacks and bags
• 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
• 34928400 - Urban furniture

Indicators

• An E-Auction may be used.
• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Electronic auctions may be used where competition is re-opened for the purposes of awarding a Competitive Order. If required, the Council will issue information on how electronic auctions will operate at the appropriate time. This procurement process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as currently in force. Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body and is procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and successor bodies): A) The 32 local authorities in Scotland as listed at https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members B) Scotland Excel associate members as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx C) any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland)Act 2014. D) Any Scottish Registered Social Landlords listed on the public register of the Scottish Housing Regulator:http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf as at the date of publication of this notice. E) Tayside Contracts F) Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies. G) Scottish Prison Service (SPS) H) Scottish National Health Service Authorities, including any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978) I) Transport Scotland J) Scottish Government and Scottish Central Government Bodies. The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel. Tenderers are advised that the maximum number of participants stated in section IV.1.3 of this notice is indicative only. Scotland Excel may appoint more or less bidders to the proposed Framework Agreement. Tenderers are advised that whether electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each Member Authority or Associate Member which will be settled by them during call off of a contract under this proposed Framework Agreement. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TENDERERS: For some lots, particular requirements apply, including but not limited to, the requirement to evidence conformance with the Tender Specification in all lots. Bids MAY be excluded from evaluation (in whole, or in part) if they do not include the information required in accordance with instructions given. Bids may be subject to a specific EVALUATION APPROACH in particular circumstances detailed in the instructions. Further detailed information and instructions are contained within the tender documents located within the Information and Instructions to Tenderers including Evaluation Methodology document. RETROSPECTIVE REBATE INFORMATION: Tenderers should note that retrospective rebates apply to this Framework. Further details are contained in the tender documents within the Special Conditions & the Information and Instructions to Tenderers including Evaluation Methodology document. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29477. 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: In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that, Scotland Excel intends to include community benefit requirements. As part of your response within the Technical Envelope, bidders will be requested to commit to delivery of community benefits in accordance with the methodology outlined in the tender documents. (SC Ref:805279)