United Kingdom-Cambuslang: Scrap (End-of-Life) Vehicles for Training and Related Purposes

Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2020/S 162-395284/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Postal address: Headquarters, Westburn Drive
Town: Cambuslang
Postal code: G72 7NA
Country: United Kingdom
Email: ashley.gould@firescotland.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and saftey

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Scrap (End-of-Life) Vehicles for Training and Related Purposes

Reference number: T4C-002-1920
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 14630000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: Supply of scrap (end-of life) vehicles for use in firefighter training and related purposes.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 612000 Currency: GBPII.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots:26
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:On the basis of any combination of lots which would provide best value to the contracting authority.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Western Isles

Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM64
Main site or place of performance:Na h-Eileanan Siar Western Isles.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to stations in the Western Isles.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The contracting authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Shetland Islands

Lot No:3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM66
Main site or place of performance:Shetland Islands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to stations in the Shetland Islands
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Highland North (Caithness and Sutherland)

Lot No:4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM61
Main site or place of performance:Highland North (Caithness and Sutherland)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to stations in the North Highlands
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.14) Additional information: Stations listed in Appendix 1

II.2.1) Title: Highland West (Skye, Lochalsh, and Wester Ross and Fort William)

Lot No:5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM6
Main site or place of performance:Highland West (Skye, Lochalsh, and Wester Ross and Fort William)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to stations in Highland West (Skye, Lochalsh, and Wester Ross and Fort William)
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.14) Additional information: Stations listed in Appendix 1

II.2.1) Title: Highland Central (Inverness area)

Lot No:6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM62
Main site or place of performance:Highland Central (Inverness area)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to stations in Highland Central (Inverness area)
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.14) Additional information: Stations listed in appendix 1

II.2.1) Title: Aberdeenshire and Moray

Lot No:7
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM50
Main site or place of performance:Aberdeenshire and Moray
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of scrap (end-of-life) vehicles to stations in Aberdeenshire and Moray
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Aberdeen City

Lot No:8
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM50
Main site or place of performance:Aberdeen City
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end-of-life vehicles in Aberdeen City
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Dundee, Angus, Perth and Kinross

Lot No:9
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM77
Main site or place of performance:Dundee, Angus, Perth and Kinross
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of scrap (end-of-life) vehicles to stations in Dundee, Angus, Perth and Kinross
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: East, West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute

Lot No:10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM81
Main site or place of performance:East, West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to stations in East, West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Fife, Stirling, Clackmannanshire

Lot No:11
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM72
Main site or place of performance:Fife, Stirling, Clackmannanshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of scrap (end-of-life) vehicles to stations in Fife, Stirling, Clackmannanshire
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: City of Edinburgh

Lot No:12
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM75
Main site or place of performance:Edinburgh
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of scrap (end-of-life) vehicles to stations in Edinburgh
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Falkirk and West Lothian

Lot No:13
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM76
Main site or place of performance:Falkirk and West Lothian
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to stations in Falkirk and West Lothian
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Lot No:14
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM83
Main site or place of performance:East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of scrap (end-of-life) vehicles to stations in East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: South Lanarkshire

Lot No:15
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM95
Main site or place of performance:South Lanarkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of scrap (end-of-life) vehicles to stations in South Lanarkshire
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Dumfries and Galloway

Lot No:16
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM92
Main site or place of performance:Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to stations in Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: City of Glasgow

Lot No:17
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM8
Main site or place of performance:City of Glasgow
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of scrap (end-of-life) vehicles to stations in the City of Glasgow)
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the
Referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: East, North and South Ayrshire

Lot No:18
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM94
Main site or place of performance:East, North and South Ayrshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of scrap (end-of-life) vehicles to stations in East, North and South Ayrshire
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the framework to cover vehicles other than those covered by the referenced CPV codes for the same purposes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: North Lanarkshire

Lot No:19
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM84
Main site or place of performance:North Lanarkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of scrap (end of life) vehicles to stations in North Lanarkshire
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the framework to vehicles for the same purposes not covered by the specific cpv codes referred to

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Mid-Lothian, East Lothian and Scottish Borders

Lot No:20
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM9
Main site or place of performance:Mid-Lothian, East Lothian and Scottish Borders
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Mid-Lothian, East Lothian and Scottish Borders
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Invergordon & Inverness Training Centres

Lot No:21
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM62
Main site or place of performance:Invergordon & Inverness Training Centres
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of scrap (end of life) vehicles to the Invergordon & Inverness Training Centres
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Portlethen Training Centre

Lot No:22
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM50
Main site or place of performance:Portlethen Training Centre
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to the Portlethen Training Centre
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Perth Training Centre

Lot No:23
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM77
Main site or place of performance:Perth Training Centre
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to the Perth Training Centre
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Newbridge Training Centre

Lot No:24
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM75
Main site or place of performance:Newbridge Training Centre
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to the Newbridge Training Centre
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Dumfries Training Centre

Lot No:25
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM92
Main site or place of performance:Dumfries Training Centre
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to the Dumfries Training Centre
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: National Training Centre Cambuslang

Lot No:26
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM95
Main site or place of performance:National Training Centre (NTC) Cambuslang
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to NTC Canbuslang
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Orkney Islands

Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000, 34115300, 34137000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM65
Main site or place of performance:Orkney Islands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of end of life vehicles to stations in the Orkney Islands
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to add classes of vehicles required for training purposes not specifically allowed for in the referenced CPV codes

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no

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:Operators must be appropriately licensed by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria: Current ratio
Net assets (total assets minus total liabilities).
Three years’ continuous profitable trading.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: Current ratio
Current ratio must be greater than 1.0 for each year for the last 3 years. This will be assessed by the contracting authority by reference to an independent financial reporting service
Net assets (total assets minus total liabilities).
This must be positive (greater than zero) each year for the last 3 years. This will be assessed by the contracting authority by reference to an independent financial reporting service
Three years’ continuous profitable trading:
The candidate should demonstrate 3 years’ continuous profitable trading over the last 3 years of trading. This will be assessed by the contracting authority by reference to an independent financial reporting service. Any period negative profitability is to be explained in detail by the candidate: this explanation will be taken into the reasonable consideration of the contracting authority in assessing submissions. Where the contracting authority is satisfied with the explanation and overall financial viability of the candidate, it reserves the right to proceed with the Candidate’s application.
General
The contracting authority notes its obligation under Regulation 60(9) sating that:
‘(9) Before awarding the contract, except a contract based on a framework agreement concluded in accordance with regulation 34(6) or (7)(a) (framework agreements), the contracting authority must require the tenderer to which it has decided to award the contract to submit up-to-date supporting documents in accordance with regulation 61 (means of proof) However, in submitting an application, the candidate understands and accepts the contracting authority’s right under Regulation 61 (8) to consider other means of proof which it deems appropriate: ‘Where, for any valid reason, the economic operator is unable to provide the references or other information required by the contracting authority, it may prove its economic and financial standing by any other document which the contracting authority considers appropriate’.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability:
List and brief description of selection criteria: Statutory licensing.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:Tenderers must hold appropriate operating licences issued by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency.

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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Open procedure
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

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2020-09-28 Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tender must maintain the tender
Duration in months:3(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2020-09-28 Local time: 12:00 Place:Inverness.

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:August 2023.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information:
In order to obtain documents and submit a tender for this framework, tenderers must register with the Public Contracts Scotland Portal:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk, and advice on how to do this is available both via pages on the website and the PCS helpdesk on 0800 2229003
Note: to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the postbox facility. A user guide is available at
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:628018)
Download the ESPD document here:
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Postal address: 1 Calton Place
Town: Glasgow
Postal code: G5 9TW
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1414298888

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) must, by notice in writing as soon as possible after the decision has been made, inform all tenderers and candidates of its decision to award the contract, conclude the framework agreement or establish a Dynamic Purchasing System. The SFRS will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill at the point information on the contract award is communicated to tenderers. The SFRS is obliged to comply with the regulations and any eligible economic operator can bring an action in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session where as a consequence of a breach by the SFRS, they suffer or risk suffering loss or damage. The bringing of court proceedings during the standstill period means that the SFRS must not enter into the contract, conclude the framework agreement or establish the dynamic purchasing system unless the proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of: or the court, by interim order,
brings to an end the prohibition. The bringing of court proceedings after the standstill period has elapsed and the remedies that are available to the courts are detailed in the regulations

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2020-08-17