Franking Machines & Consumables

Concepts

• postage franking machines
• stirling
• franking machines
• provision of consumables
• machines
• consumables
• scotland
• further education
• higher education
• purchase arrangements

Location

Various locations across Scottish Mainlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, England and Wales

Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractor(s) for the supply, delivery and maintenance, via lease and purchase arrangements, of Franking Machines, associated products and services including installation and configuration of equipment and provision of consumables to the further education / higher education (FE/HE) sector (UK wide) and the wider Public Sector (Scotland) as listed within Appendix E of the ITT.

Total Quantity or Scope

Please note the Framework Value quoted includes 'pass through' costs including postage costs set by Royal Mail. The actual estimated spend for the total potential Framework Agreement period excluding these costs is 4,709,396 GBP.

Renewal Options

The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further period up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Individual call-off contracts under this Framework Agreement may be financed by European Union Funds. 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. Form of Tender Tenderers must sign the Form of Tender – Appendix A prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response is a complete, true and accurate submission. Freedom of Information Please confirm that you will be in a position to complete, prior to award, Appendix B – Freedom of Information (if applicable) in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. This information should only be submitted if applicable at point of award. It is for information only and will not be scored. Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct In partnership with Institutions, the Authority has developed a Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct – Appendix D which sets out its expected standards for its supply chain in social, ethical and environmental compliance. Tenderers must complete the Supply Chain Code of Conduct prior to award to assist in achieving its objectives. Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime Tenderers must sign the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime – Appendix G prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response is a complete, true and accurate submission. Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation Tenderers must sign the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation – Appendix H prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response is a complete, true and accurate submission. Supply Chain Evaluation Tool: Section 1 Please complete “Appendix I – Supply Chain Evaluation Tool: Section 1” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Tenderers must complete the Supply Chain Evaluation Tool: Section 1. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19218. 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: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Contractor will work with the Authority to deliver Community Benefits or social value where they are identifiable throughout the term of the Framework Agreement. Examples of Community Benefits or social value are providing training opportunities to staff and students, apprenticeships and investment in the local community. (SC Ref:661029)