Framework for Domestic and Commercial Removals, Storage and Disposals

Tender description

South Lanarkshire Council's Housing and Technical Resources Property, Housing Management and Homelessness Services have a requirement to provide a service for the Removal, Storage and Disposal of items. In addition, there is also the requirement as part of the Council’s wider buildings estate portfolio to include internal office/Education moves for short or longer term decants to other buildings. This service has been split into the following Lots:- Lot 1 - Domestic Removals Storage and Disposals Lot 2 - Commercial Removals Storage and Disposals Bidders may submit a bid for one or both Lots. The maximum number of Lots that a bidder can be appointed to is two. Lot 2: Commercial Removals, Storage and Disposal Lot 2 - Commercial Removals, Storage and Disposal The purpose of this Lot is to appoint a ‘back up Service Provider’ to assist with Removal and Disposal services in relation to Council owned property, office equipment, furniture, school equipment and miscellaneous items being moved from / to non-domestic premises throughout the South Lanarkshire geographical area. This Lot will be awarded via the Open Tender procedure based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria which enables the Council to take account of the criteria that reflect the qualitative technical aspects of the tender submission as well as price when reaching an award decision. The Council has adopted a sequential opening process for any tender exercise conducted per the following stages: - As part of Stage 1 the bidders will be required to complete a Single Procurement Document (SPD) as part of the Qualification envelope self-declaring that they meet the criteria requirements for the Lot. As part of Stage 2 the bidders will then be required to complete a Technical response based on Technical Specific questions related to the Lot to include Fair Work First and Community Benefits. As part of Stage 3 the bidders will then be required to complete Commercial response based on services associated with the Lot. As part of the tender evaluation process the Council will then request evidence from the recommended bidder prior to being appointed to the Lot. The form of contract for this Lot will be South Lanarkshire Councils Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for Services. The contract term will be 4 years. Lot 1: Domestic Removals, Storage and Disposal Lot 1 – Domestic Removals, Storage and Disposal - The purpose of this Lot is to appoint a Service Provider in relation to the removal and same day relocation and/or storage of personal property, household goods, furniture and carpets being moved from / to domestic premises, licensed waste disposal facilities and Council approved recycling stores throughout South Lanarkshire geographical area and, at times outside South Lanarkshire geographical area. This Lot will be awarded via the Open Tender procedure based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria which enables the Council to take account of criteria that reflect qualitative technical aspects of the tender submission as well as price when reaching an award decision. The Council has adopted a sequential opening process for any tender exercise conducted per the following stages: As part of Stage 1 the bidders will be required to complete a Single Procurement Document (SPD) as part of the Qualification envelope self-declaring that they meet the criteria requirements for the Lot. As part of Stage 2 the bidders will then be required to complete a Technical response based on Technical Specific questions related to the Lot including Fair Work First and Community Benefits. As part of Stage 3 the bidders will then be required to complete Commercial response based on services associated with the Lot. As part of the tender evaluation process the Council will then request evidence from the recommended bidders prior to being appointed to the Lot. The form of contract for this Lot will be South Lanarkshire Councils Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for Services. The contract term will be 4 years.