488006-2019 - Nadmetanje

The framework will run for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 x 12 month periods.

The framework will run for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 x 12 month periods.

1) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: insurance requirements;

2) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4B.6: other economic and financial requirements.

In accordance with Regulation 59 (12), as this proposed framework agreement is divided into lots, these economic and financial standing selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.

1) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5:

It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:

— ESPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.1 employers' (compulsory) liability insurance — maintain a minimum indemnity limit of 10 000 000 GBP in respect of each and every claim and without limit to the number of claims,

— ESPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.2 public/products liability insurance 10 000 000 GBP each and every claim and in the aggregate in respect of products,

— motor vehicle insurance — maintain a minimum indemnity limit of 5 000 000 GBP for property damage, and unlimited in respect of third party injury.

For bidders who will subcontract parts of the business, the bidder should provide a letter signed by a person of appropriate authority confirming that the bidder has ongoing arrangements in place to ensure that subcontractors' vehicles are appropriately insured and maintained.

All goods to be supplied must be provided in accordance with the applicable Law and contract requirements.

Other economic and financial requirements:

A search of the bidder against Equifax's Protect must not return a 'Warning' or 'Caution' returnable code or any neutral code, unless the bidder confirms that it can provide any other document which Scotland Excel considers appropriate to prove to Scotland Excel (acting within its permitted discretion under the applicable public procurement rules) that the bidder does/would not represent an unmanageable risk should it be appointed on to the proposed framework agreement.

1) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4C.1: supply and services contracts;

2) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4C.10: subcontracting;

3) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1: quality assurance scheme;

4) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1: health and safety procedures;

5) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2: environmental management standards.

1) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4C.1: supply and services contracts:

Requirement: please provide Three recent examples of relevant work undertaken.

2) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4C.10: subcontracting:

Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contracts to be called-off under the proposed framework agreement.

3) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1: quality assurance scheme:

The bidder must have the following:

The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent) or a documented policy regarding quality management. The policy must set out responsibilities for quality management demonstrating that the bidder has and continues to implement a quality management policy, or equivalent, and is periodically reviewed at a senior management level. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of the work to be undertaken and set out responsibilities for quality management throughout the organisation.

4) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1: health and safety procedures:

The bidder must have the following:

The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum.

Whilst it is a criteria for suppliers to hold an accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent), it is important to note that due to the recent release of ISO 45001, this will now be withdrawn. Therefore, bidders are also required as part of their submission to specify that they will commit to migrate to the new standard by March 2021 or:

(a) a regularly reviewed and documented policy for Health and Safety (H&S) management. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of your operations and set out your company's responsibilities for H&S

management and compliance with legislation (not applicable to organisations with fewer than 5 employees);

(b) documented arrangements for providing the bidder's workforce with training and information appropriate to the type of work which the organisation is likely to bid. This must provide evidence that the bidder has in place and implements, training arrangements to ensure that its workforce has sufficient skills and understanding to discharge the various duties. This will provide details of staff health and safety training arrangements and how relevant information is communicated to staff. This must also include a description of arrangements for keeping the workforce updated on legislation and good H&S practice applicable throughout the organisation.

5) ESPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2: environmental management standards:

The bidder must have the following:

The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate or a regularly reviewed documented policy regarding environmental management. This policy must include and describe the bidder's environmental emergency response procedures including the preparedness and response procedures for potential accidents and emergency response situations that give rise to significant environmental impacts (for example hazardous substance spill control).

Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined for points 3-5 above, guidance and the minimum level of standards required are outlined in the ‘1019 III.1.3 Technical and Professional Ability’ attachment which can be found in the ‘Information and Instructions’ folder of the buyer attachments area, within ITT 31645 of project 14300, the tender for fresh fruit and vegetables 10-19. Documents must be authorised by the Chief Executive or equivalent.

Scotland Excel, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AR.

An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.