Asbestos Works and Services

Tender description

The University of Edinburgh requires an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for the provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services, removal and remediation works. This project will be divided into 5 lots. Lot 1 Surveying Central & Accommodation Lot 2 Surveying Kings Building & Med & Vets Lot 3 Analytical Central Accommodation Lot 4 Analytical Kings Building and Med & Vets Lot 5 Asbestos Removal & Remediation We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. For each lot, bidders must self-certify adherence to selection criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage. Specific selection requirements are detailed in Section III of this Notice are the same for each lot unless otherwise indicated. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific requirements in this Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders. Lot 1: Lot 1 Surveying Central & Accommodation Asbestos Survey and Analytical Services will include, but not be limited to: Management surveys; Refurbishment and Demolition surveys; Bulk sampling; Identification of asbestos by PLM; Air monitoring; Fibre counting; Clearance testing; SEM analysis; Density/Water Absorption Testing; Attendance to emergency situations; and the provision of expert professional advice. This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 (“Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required”) of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 (“List and brief description of selection criteria”) of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the six highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a pre-recorded site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the four highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 1. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 – Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 – Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 – Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 – Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 – Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1.2 Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent). Lot 2: Lot 2 Surveying Kings Building & Med & Vets Asbestos Survey and Analytical Services will include, but not be limited to: Management surveys; Refurbishment and Demolition surveys; Bulk sampling; Identification of asbestos by PLM; Air monitoring; Fibre counting; Clearance testing; SEM analysis; Density/Water Absorption Testing;Attendance to emergency situations; and the provision of expert professional advice. This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 (“Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required”) of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 (“List and brief description of selection criteria”) of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the six highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a pre-recorded site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the four highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 2. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 – Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 – Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 – Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 – Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 – Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1.2 Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent). Lot 3: Lot 3 Analytical Central Accommodation Asbestos Survey and Analytical Services will include, but not be limited to: Management surveys; Refurbishment and Demolition surveys; Bulk sampling; Identification of asbestos by PLM; Air monitoring; Fibre counting; Clearance testing; SEM analysis; Density/Water Absorption Testing; Attendance to emergency situations; and the provision of expert professional advice. This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 (“Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required”) of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 (“List and brief description of selection criteria”) of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the six highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a pre-recorded site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the four highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 3. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 – Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 – Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 – Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 – Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 – Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1.2 Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent). Lot 4: Lot 4 Analytical Kings Building and Med & Vets Asbestos Survey and Analytical Services will include, but not be limited to: Management surveys; Refurbishment and Demolition surveys; Bulk sampling; Identification of asbestos by PLM; Air monitoring; Fibre counting; Clearance testing; SEM analysis; Density/Water Absorption Testing; Attendance to emergency situations; and the provision of expert professional advice. This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 (“Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required”) of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 (“List and brief description of selection criteria”) of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the six highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a pre-recorded site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the four highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 4. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 – Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 – Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 – Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 – Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 – Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1.2 Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent).