PQQ River Park Programme - Nature Network Ph1 and accessibility project

Concepts

• stepps
• environmental improvement
• river access point creation
• network
• park
• ph1
• river
• green action trust
• environmental works
• grass path creation

Location

Leven, Fife

Description

Green Action Trust wishes to appoint a suitable contractor to deliver a range of environmental works which will comprise the following - Site Clearance and Setup Surface Water Management features including the mill lade, floodplain pond, surface water ponds, swales, drainage, check dams, culverts and the expanded swamp area Grassland Planting including marshy grassland, herb-rich meadow, tall grassland, amenity grassland, grass path creation and spring bulb planting Hard Landscaping features including benches, picnic tables and play features Tree Planting works including woodland thinning, core and edge planting, parkland trees, blossom trees and creation of fruiting hedges Boardwalk construction – including screwpile foundations where designed, supporting structure and deck construction Platform construction (swamp) Grass path and river access point creation, including earthworks, grading and seeding. Whin path More detail on the project is outlined in the Project Scope Document – Appendix 1 Purpose: The purpose of this pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) is to enable prospective tenderers, who are interested in receiving the Invitation to Tender (ITT), to provide Green Action Trust with sufficient information to make an initial assessment of their financial standing, capability and suitability for the proposed contract, enabling Green Action Trust to shortlist for the ITT.

Total Quantity or Scope

Green Action Trust wishes to appoint a suitable contractor to deliver a range of environmental works. Additional information: To facilitate scheduling of works within funding requirements, seasonal activities and sensible working across the site, it is anticipated that a workshop will be held with the successful tenderer in Feb/March25 to work through these elements to set up a full timetable of works and cash flow.

CPV Codes

• 45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Indicators

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

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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=784384. 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: This project is part of a wider partnership which includes Fife Council. Therefore, the Fife Council Community benefits approach will be used. Our focus is on putting communities first and ensuring Fife uses its resources wisely for future generations. We aim to support business growth while ensuring that local communities benefit, making Fife a fairer place. We are dedicated to maximising Community Benefits in its procurement process, emphasising social, economic, and environmental goals. We encourage contractors and their suppliers to align with our objectives. Full information on the Fife Council Community benefits is found here Community-benefits-a-guide-for-suppliers (Click link to go to website) Opportunities for community benefits may include: - Opportunities for All - Contribute to Community enhancement projects - Offer supported training or work experience for people who are classed as furthest from the labour market - Thriving Places - Contribute to local environmental improvements - Contribute to public art projects - Provide resources for community environmental initiatives - Provide resource for improvements to local physical infrastructure - Inclusive Growth & Jobs - Offer supported training/work experience for people who are classed as furthest from the labour market - Work with local training providers to identify skills gaps and identify opportunities for training - Offer Sub-contract opportunities to local SME's, Social Enterprises and the Third Sector - Social Enterprises and the Voluntary Sector Job shadowing opportunities offered - Community Led Services - Support local community events (Festivals/ 10K / fun days/ gala days etc) - Promote and engage with community consultation - Support health promotion/wellness programmes, support groups, self-help programmes, free clinics and mobile clinics etc Generating Potential Providers are encouraged to offer a contribution towards Community Benefits, which will be provided as part of the contract. Therefore, please describe the Community Benefits that your organisation commits to deliver. Please consider your experience and learnings from Community Benefits approaches and include details. This question is designed to ascertain which Community Benefits the Potential Provider is committed to provide if awarded the contract. Please note that responses to this question shall be monitored under the Potential Providers performance indicators (SC Ref:784384)