Provision of Display Cases Framework Agreement

Concepts

• display cases
• display case manufacturers
• edinburgh
• scotland
• replacement cases
• new display cases
• provision of display cases framework agreement
• case repairs
• public display
• interpretative displays

Location

Scotland:

Description

HES wishes to appoint multiple display case manufacturers or Supplier(s) to provide new/replacement cases and to carry out case repairs, maintenance and retro fitting of alarms as and when required at specified sites around Scotland. In addition, there may be a requirement to purchase new display cases as new exhibitions and interpretative displays are planned or existing ones extended to include new exhibits. These cases may be procured under this Framework or, at HES’ discretion, through a separate tendering process. This work would be done as part of a project team and delivery timescales would be critical.

Total Quantity or Scope

HES wishes to appoint multiple display case manufacturers or Suppliers to provide new or replacement cases and to carry out case repairs, maintenance and retro fitting of alarms as and when required at specified sites around Scotland. … HES has a large and varied collection of archaeological artefacts and historic objects on public display throughout Scotland. Display cases housing these exhibits vary in age and quality. C and AC have been leading on a multi-year project to review and implement improvements at 18 PICs, to achieve compliance with the Government Indemnity Scheme GIS. Case improvements or replacements form part of this project. Having the framework in place will facilitate the ready acquisition of required services to ensure delivery of the GIS project whilst also supporting case replacements or improvements for sites not included within the scope of the project. All new display cases purchased must be GIS compliant, see Appendix 1 for required specification. HES and the Suppliers will work in a spirit of partnership in the provision of these services and will be prepared to discuss proposals to enable the costs to be reduced and or services to be improved or expanded, provided mutual benefit can be demonstrated.

Renewal Options

After all extensions are used up, the contract would be up for renewal in 2029.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 39171000 - Display cases

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.

Legal Justification

There has never been much interest over the years for this type of work, therefore it is beneficial to have a longer framework term.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Please note that HES will not sign up to supplier's T&Cs and will not negotiate at award stage or post award. If there are any concerns with the T&Cs these should be highlighted as soon as possible. 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=736775. 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. 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: HES are asking suppliers to consider implementing some community benefits throughout the lifetime of this contract. This could be in the way of local apprenticeships or supporting the local community somehow. (SC Ref:736775) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=736775