Kincardine Bridge Southern Piled Viaduct Replacement

Concepts

• kincardine bridge
• glasgow
• construction work
• road bridge
• bridges
• replacement of the southern piled viaduct
• demolition of the existing southern piled viaduct
• construction of a replacement
• bridge construction
• kincardine bridge southern piled viaduct

Location

Kincardine Bridge Southern Piled Viaduct (Easting 292562, Northing 687165)

Description

Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint a suitably experienced Main Contractor to undertake the replacement of the southern piled viaduct on the A985 Kincardine Bridge. The works require the demolition of the existing Southern Piled Viaduct of the A985 Kincardine Bridge and replacement with a new five span structure. This will require the design, provision and maintenance of a two directional temporary structure prior to the Southern Piled Viaduct being demolished. The new Southern Piled Viaduct is an Employer's Design.

Total Quantity or Scope

Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to undertake the replacement of the southern piled viaduct on the A985 Kincardine Bridge. These works are due to commence in Winter 2022, for a period of approximately 24 months. The Main Contractor will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Due to project complexity, the project requires to be performed by a single contractor and as such shall not be divided into lots. To be considered for this contract economic operators are required to complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) in accordance with this Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of information they have provided within the SPD. It is the intention that the project will operate a mandatory Project Bank Account (PBA), a project specific account ring fenced with effective Trust status, for payment of the Contractor and his supply chain. The account shall be opened by the Scottish Ministers with The Royal Bank of Scotland under the Banking Services Framework defined at http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/directory/pscontractcentgovt/B... It is intended that the PBA shall satisfy the minimum requirements for an effectively constituted Trust under Scots law. The use of a PBA by a Contractor shall be a contractual requirement. Any sub-contractors for which it is agreed shall not be paid through the PBA shall be entitled to payment according to the prompt payment provisions provided within the Contract. Project Details This Contract Notice relates to the replacement of the southern piled viaduct of the Kincardine Bridge. The provisional scope of the proposed works will include, but is not limited to: - Fence and gated access to the worksite to prevent public access into the worksite; - Design, design check, provision, operation and maintenance of any temporary works that may be required to carry out the works; - Demolition of the existing southern piled viaduct and its existing steel propping system; - Construction of a replacement southern piled viaduct in accordance with the Employer's design; - Construction of a temporary bridge, with pedestrian footpath, to the west of the southern piled viaduct, to allow continuous two-way traffic and pedestrian access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; - Waterproofing and re-surfacing of the replacement southern piled viaduct; - Provision of Light and Heavy Recovery vehicles for the duration of the works to serve the carriageway with live traffic management; - Development and implementation of a Communications Strategy, working with Traffic Scotland, BEAR Scotland (Transport Scotland’s Term Operating Company for the South East Scotland Trunk Road Unit), emergency services, stakeholders and liaison with the local community to minimise any delays, disruption and inconvenience caused, including implementation of environmental mitigation and monitoring measures; - The appointed Contractor shall be required to ensure that the design, construction and completion of the works take account of all measures necessary to protect the environment in accordance with the contract. - All other works generally associated with demolition and construction adjacent to a live trunk road carriageway; - Provision of As-built drawings - Contribution and assistance in developing a scheme specific Health and Safety File. - Traffic Management - Refer to the Tender documents. Additional information: 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. Please refer to the full II.2.14 clause which can be downloaded via the Additional Documents, located within the Additional Notice Options of the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk).

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
• 45221111 - Road bridge construction work
• 45262310 - Reinforced-concrete work
• 45221110 - Bridge construction work

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Transport Scotland will conduct the proposed procurement process for the Contract on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. In the event of the conclusion of the contract, the Contract will be entered into between the Scottish Ministers and the successful tenderer. The Contract terms and conditions will be based on ICE Conditions of Contract 5th Edition, with bespoke amendments. The Scottish Ministers shall not evaluate any submission received past the specified deadline, unless the delay is caused by a situation out with the control of the economic operator, the determination of which shall be at the sole discretion of the Scottish Ministers. Economic operators which alter their composition after making a submission will be the subject of re-evaluation. Any request by economic operators for clarification of any part of the documentation, which relate to the SPD submission, shall be made through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. The deadline to submit clarifications is 1200hrs BST on 07/02/22. Neither Transport Scotland nor the Scottish Ministers shall be responsible in any way to Economic Operators as a result of any delay or failure in answering any request for clarification or any decision not to answer a request for clarification (either in full or in part). Absence of a response from Transport Scotland or the Scottish Ministers shall not entitle Economic Operators to qualify their submission. The Scottish Ministers reserve the right not to conclude any contract as a result of the procurement process initiated by this notice and to make whatever changes the Scottish Minsters deem appropriate to the content, process, timing and structure of the procurement process. Transport Scotland and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs howsoever incurred by those participating in the competition. Economic operators should be aware that all information submitted to the Scottish Ministers may need to be disclosed and / or published by the Scottish Ministers in compliance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=665812. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. 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. 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: Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: Requirement will be detailed in tender documentation and may relate to - training and recruitment, the availability of sub-contracting opportunities or which is otherwise intended to improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the Kincardine Bridge area. (SC Ref:665812) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=665812