Provision of Stonework Surveys

Concepts

• edinburgh
• architectural services
• stonework
• architecture, engineering and surveying
• building surveying
• stonework surveys
• further surveys
• surveys
• natural resources management
• conservation strategy planning

Location

Description

National Galleries Scotland (NGS) "The Authority" wish to award a contract for the Provision of Stonework Surveys to a single Consultant. The commission will initially focus on surveys of two of our prominent Gallery buildings, with the option to undertake further surveys at a later date. The purpose of the surveys is to provide NGS with a detailed report on the condition of the stonework to help conserve these important historic buildings and assist with planning and prioritisation of future capital works projects. For full details of the Contract Requirements please refer to the Tender and Contract documents. The Consultant must have a clear understanding of the Contract Requirements and the organisational needs of NGS. There is no commitment to a minimum spend over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum spend is guaranteed. There is no commitment to a minimum level of work over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum level of work is guaranteed. The agreement will be non-exclusive i.e., NGS reserves the right, in certain circumstances, to procure out with the Contract Agreement, as and when required. In the event of unsatisfactory performance by the successful Consultant and the termination of the contract by either party, NGS reserves the right to negotiate the continuance of the services with the second and third placed Contractors.

Total Quantity or Scope

The procurement will be conducted through the use of the Open (single stage) procedure. Bidders must complete and return an SPD (Scotland) form along with their tender submission. 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. It is a requirement that the Service Provider as a minimum, hold or commit to obtain prior to the award of contract a valid Cyber Essentials Basic Certificate (or equivalent) in place throughout the duration of the contract. For further information please refer to the tender and contract documents. Baseline Personnel Security Standards are required under the contract. All operatives who will be working on NGS sites will be required to hold valid basic disclosure certification Additional information: The top three highest scoring Tenderers (price & quality combined score) will be invited to attend a meeting with the Tender Quality Evaluation Panel during the week commencing 7th October 2024 (date may be subject to change). Full details are provided in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

NGS reserve the right to award a public contract following the negotiated procedure without prior publication in terms of Regulation 33(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Further information is included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. NGS reserves the right to issue a contract modification in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 71200000 - Architectural and related services
• 45262510 - Stonework
• 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
• 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
• 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Indicators

• Options are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** National Galleries Scotland reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and not award a Contract. The expenditure, work or effort undertaken by Bidders prior to the Award of Contract is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of Bidders. Late SPDs and/or tender submissions may not be considered by National Galleries Scotland. (SC Ref:783607)