(FLS-116-C) Tree & Seed Haulage The purpose of this requirement is to provide Tree and Seed haulage services across Scotland, and to and from some locations in England ... National haulage service with delivery to multiple location points (Forest Blocks) throughout multiple Scottish forestry district sites. The requirement for ... Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS-116-C) Tree & Seed Haulage - Opportunity (FLS-116-C) Tree & Seed Haulage Forestry and Land Scotland F02: Contract notice Notice reference: 2024/S 000-034222 Published 22 October 2024, 4:51pm Watch this notice Contents Open all one. Contracting authorityI. Contracting authorityPress escape key to exit two. Object (2 lots)II. Object (2 lots) Scope of the procurement Lot 1. National Haulage of Tree Seedlings (excluding West Argyll) Lot 2. Haulage of Tree Seedlings to West Argyle three. Legal, economic, financial and technical informationIII. Legal, economic, financial and technical information four. ProcedureIV. Procedure six. Complementary informationVI. Complementary information Download PDF version Share this notice Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy link Print this notice Report concerns about this procurement Section one: Contracting authoritySection I: Contracting authority one.1) Name and addressesI.1) Name and addresses Forestry and Land Scotland Great Glen House, Leachkin Road Inverness IV3 8NW Contact Holly Thomson Email flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk Country United Kingdom NUTS code UKM - Scotland Internet address(es) Main address https://forestryandland.gov.scot Buyer's address https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371 one.2) Information about joint procurementI.2) Information about joint procurement The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body one.3) CommunicationI.3) Communication The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=2f4d4fce-2c2e-4729-9af7-eb7fa74ef8e9&_ncp=1729588085407.494461-1 Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=2f4d4fce-2c2e-4729-9af7-eb7fa74ef8e9&_ncp=1729588085407.494461-1 one.4) Type of the contracting authorityI.4) Type of the contracting authority Body governed by public law one.5) Main activityI.5) Main activity Environment Section two: ObjectSection II: Object two.1) Scope of the procurementII.1) Scope of the procurement two.1.1) TitleII.1.1) Title (FLS-116-C) Tree & Seed Haulage Reference number FLS-116-C two.1.2) Main CPV codeII.1.2) Main CPV code 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver two.1.3) Type of contractII.1.3) Type of contract Services two.1.4) Short descriptionII.1.4) Short description The purpose of this requirement is to provide Tree and Seed haulage services across Scotland, and to and from some locations in England two.1.5) Estimated total valueII.1.5) Estimated total value Value excluding VAT: £2,742,951.73 two.1.6) Information about lotsII.1.6) Information about lots This contract is divided into lots: Yes Tenders may be submitted for one lot only two.2) DescriptionII.2) Description two.2.1) TitleII.2.1) Title National Haulage of Tree Seedlings (excluding West Argyll) Lot No 1 two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver 77300000 - Horticultural services 77200000 - Forestry services two.2.3) Place of performanceII.2.3) Place of performance NUTS codes UKM - Scotland Main site or place of performance National service, with main collection point of Forestry & Land Scotland, Newton Nursery, B9013, Newton, Elgin, IV30 8XR. two.2.4) Description of the procurementII.2.4) Description of the procurement National haulage service with delivery to multiple location points (Forest Blocks) throughout multiple Scottish forestry district sites. The requirement for this lot is the delivery of live planting stock grown from the authority’s site at Newton Nursery to various delivery points across Scotland. This contract covers deliveries throughout the whole of Scotland, although deliveries may also be required to England on occasion. two.2.5) Award criteriaII.2.5) Award criteria Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: PASS/FAIL Quality criterion - Name: Living Wage / Weighting: PASS/FAIL Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5 Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Net Zero / Weighting: 5 Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: Information Only Quality criterion - Name: Q1 Sat nav and Postcode Issues / Weighting: 10 Quality criterion - Name: Q2 Live Plant Handling and Biosecurity Protocols / Weighting: 20 Quality criterion - Name: Q3 Communications / Weighting: 10 Quality criterion - Name: Q4 Multi Drop / Weighting: 10 Quality criterion - Name: Q5 Urgent Requirements / Weighting: 10 Quality criterion - Name: Q6 Fleet Management and Contingency / Weighting: 15 Quality criterion - Name: Q7 Innovation / Added Value / Weighting: 5 Quality criterion - Name: Q8 Forest Road Conditions / Weighting: 10 Price - Weighting: 40 two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemII.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system Duration in months 36 This contract is subject to renewal Yes Description of renewals The Contract will initially be awarded for a three-year period, followed by the option to extend for an additional two-years (3+2) up to 23rd February 2030. The decision on whether to use the extension options available will be at the sole discretion of FLS and will be based upon contract performance, measured against the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) set out as a requirement of the contract. two.2.10) Information about variantsII.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No two.2.11) Information about optionsII.2.11) Information about options Options: No two.2.13) Information about European Union FundsII.2.13) Information about European Union Funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No two.2.14) Additional informationII.2.14) Additional 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. two.2) DescriptionII.2) Description two.2.1) TitleII.2.1) Title Haulage of Tree Seedlings to West Argyle Lot No 2 two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver 77300000 - Horticultural services 77200000 - Forestry services two.2.3) Place of performanceII.2.3) Place of performance NUTS codes UKM - Scotland Main site or place of performance Forestry & Land Scotland, Newton Nursery, B9013, Newton, Elgin, IV30 8XR and Forestry & Land Scotland, West Argyll Forestry Distrct, Cairnbaan Cold Store, Cairnbaan,Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RS. two.2.4) Description of the procurementII.2.4) Description of the procurement Haulage service of tree & seeds for relevant forestry district sites. This requirement is for the uplift of stock from Newton Nursery for onward delivery to Cairnbaan cold store in West Argyll. two.2.5) Award criteriaII.2.5) Award criteria Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: PASS/FAIL Quality criterion - Name: Living Wage / Weighting: PASS/FAIL Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5 Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Net Zero / Weighting: 5 Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: Information Only Quality criterion - Name: Q1 Sat nav and Postcode Issues / Weighting: 10 Quality criterion - Name: Q2 Live Plant Handling and Biosecurity Protocols / Weighting: 20 Quality criterion - Name: Q3 Communications / Weighting: 10 Quality criterion - Name: Q4 Multi Drop / Weighting: 10 Quality criterion - Name: Q5 Urgent Requirements / Weighting: 10 Quality criterion - Name: Q6 Fleet Management and Contingency / Weighting: 15 Quality criterion - Name: Q7 Innovation / Added Value / Weighting: 5 Quality criterion - Name: Q8 Forest Road Conditions / Weighting: 10 Price - Weighting: 40 two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemII.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system Duration in months 36 This contract is subject to renewal Yes Description of renewals The Contract will initially be awarded for a three-year period, followed by the option to extend for an additional two-years (3+2) up to 23rd February 2030. The decision on whether to use the extension options available will be at the sole discretion of FLS and will be based upon contract performance, measured against the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) set out as a requirement of the contract. two.2.10) Information about variantsII.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No two.2.11) Information about optionsII.2.11) Information about options Options: No two.2.13) Information about European Union FundsII.2.13) Information about European Union Funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No two.2.14) Additional informationII.2.14) Additional 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. Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical informationSection III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information three.1) Conditions for participationIII.1) Conditions for participation three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registersIII.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers List and brief description of conditions Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents three.1.2) Economic and financial standingIII.1.2) Economic and financial standing Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents three.1.3) Technical and professional abilityIII.1.3) Technical and professional ability Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents Section four. ProcedureSection IV. Procedure four.1) DescriptionIV.1) Description four.1.1) Type of procedureIV.1.1) Type of procedure Open procedure four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes four.2) Administrative informationIV.2) Administrative information four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedureIV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure Notice number: 2024/S 000-009114 four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participateIV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Date 22 November 2024 Local time 12:00pm four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedIV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted English four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tendersIV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders Date 22 November 2024 Local time 12:00pm Section six. Complementary informationSection VI. Complementary information six.1) Information about recurrenceVI.1) Information about recurrence This is a recurrent procurement: Yes Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Autumn 2029 six.2) Information about electronic workflowsVI.2) Information about electronic workflows Electronic ordering will be used Electronic invoicing will be accepted Electronic payment will be used six.3) Additional informationVI.3) Additional information Question Scoring Methodology for Technical Criteria: 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. Any tenderer that receives a score of ONE or LESS than for one or more Technical Questions within the ‘Lot Specific ITT’ WILL be excluded from the tender. (This is not applicable for the Master ITT Questions). Any tenderer receiving an overall Technical score below 50% out of 100% will be excluded from the tender, and their commercial submissions will not be evaluated. Please refer to the Contract Terms & Conditions document within the tender pack for a full list of operation reasons for modification. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26502. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Award criteria as stated in the procurement documents (SC Ref:781173) six.4) Procedures for reviewVI.4) Procedures for review six.4.1) Review bodyVI.4.1) Review body The Inverness Justice Centre Longman Road Inverness IV1 1AH Email inverness@scotcourts.gov.uk Telephone +44 1463230782 Country United Kingdom six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtainedVI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained Court of Session Parliament House Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RQ Email supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk Telephone +44 1312252595 Country United Kingdom Back to top 1729683177 Support links About us Contact us Accessibility statement Terms and conditions Privacy notice Cookies Data and API All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. 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The requirement for ...  Notice typeF02: Contract noticeClosing22 November 2024, 12:00pmContract locationUKM - ScotlandTotal value £2,742,951.73 Publication date22 October 2024, 4:51pm