Supply and Delivery of Musical Instruments

Concepts

• musical instruments and parts
• paisley
• musical instruments
• delivery of musical instruments
• range of musical instruments
• evaluation of this lot
• councils
• situations
• iit
• mechanism

Location

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland

Description

This framework will provide Councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a range of Musical Instruments.

Total Quantity or Scope

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of musical instruments. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “1321 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal Options

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts
• 37310000 - Musical instruments
• 37320000 - Parts and accessories of musical instruments
• 37321000 - Accessories of musical instruments
• 39162000 - Educational equipment

Indicators

• An E-Auction may be used.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This Tender process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, most recently amended to reflect the European Union exit by the UK. This tender exercise has commenced after the UK withdrawal from the European Union and it has been conducted and concluded in accordance with the Law, Guidance and procedures in force after the UK withdrawal on 31st December 2020. Any prior version of the relevant Law and Guidance, or terminology related thereto, which appears in these Procurement Documents should therefore be interpreted and applied as currently in force. Scotland Excel, as a central purchasing body, is procuring this framework for the use and benefit of its members namely 32 local authorities in Scotland, Tayside Contracts, associate members, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. Scotland Excel local authority members and associate members entitled to use this framework, are listed at http://www.scotlandexcel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx. 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. Tenderers are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to the proposed framework agreement set out in section IV.1.3 of this contract notice is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less tenderer than the envisaged maximum number to the proposed Framework Agreement. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, KPIs & COMMUNITY BENEFIT REQUIREMENTS As per details in the Special Conditions, Suppliers will be required to provide Management Information (MI) & KPIs on a quarterly basis. Community Benefits details will be requested on a 6-monthly basis. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19747. 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: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: It has become clear that there is scope within the legal framework which applies to public contracts, to deliver wider social benefits such as: * Targeted recruitment and training * Community engagement As part of your response within the Technical criteria, Tenderers will be requested to confirm if they will offer community benefits for this framework. (SC Ref:667492)