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The Supply of Access Covers (Non-Security)

Scottish Water · compiled

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Opportunity overview

This framework is for the supply of Access Covers for person and equipment access to Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks, CSO’s and similar chambers. The scope of supply is for design support, site survey (if required), manufacture and delivery of access covers and associated Health and Safety features. The Framework is split into 2 lots. Lot 1 – On road. Lot 2 – Off Road<br/><br/>Access covers should be to BS EN 124 (or agreed equivalent) and shall comply with the following classifications:<br/>• B125 for footways, pedestrian areas and comparable areas. (OFF ROAD)<br/>• C250 for car parks or similar (ON ROAD)<br/>• D400 for carriageways (ductile iron only). (ON ROAD)<br/>• E600/F900 Where required for abnormally BS EN 124 high loadings (ductile iron only) (ON ROAD)<br/><br/>A full range of cover sizes is required. Width 675, 750, 900mm and lengths 675, 750, 900, 1200mm. For larger covers segmental multi cover assemblies must be available. Other sizes may be requested.<br/><br/>Initial framework period is 4 years with the option to extend for 4 x 12 months

Classification

  • CPV44423760 — Access covers

Lots

  • Lot 1 - On Road£1.6m
  • Lot 2 - Off-Road£1.6m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SW25/CDC/1534
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
9,999,999

Tender Period

Ends
22 Dec 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
See Procurement Documents for further information
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
44423760
Scheme
CPV
Description
Access covers

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Reduction Criteria
See Procurement Docs for further detail

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - On Road
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This framework is for the supply of Access Covers for person and equipment access to Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks, CSO’s and similar chambers. The scope of supply is for design support, site survey (if required), manufacture and delivery of access covers and associated Health and Safety features. This lot is for On-Road Covers. <br/><br/>Access covers should be to BS EN 124 (or agreed equivalent) and shall comply with the following classifications:<br/>• C250 for car parks or similar.<br/>• D400 for carriageways (ductile iron only). <br/>• E600/F900 Where required for abnormally BS EN 124 high loadings (ductile iron only). <br/><br/>A full range of cover sizes is required. Width 675, 750, 900mm and lengths 675, 750, 900, 1200mm. For larger covers segmental multi cover assemblies must be available. Other sizes may be requested.

Value

Amount
1,600,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement at the sole discretion for a further 4 years worth of extension options subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
10
Minimum Candidates
10

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,880

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Off-Road
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This framework is for the supply of Access Covers for person and equipment access to Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks, CSO’s and similar chambers. The scope of supply is for design support, site survey (if required), manufacture and delivery of access covers and associated Health and Safety features. This lot is for Off-Road Covers.<br/><br/>Access covers should be to BS EN 124 (or agreed equivalent) and shall comply with the following classifications:<br/>• B125 for footways, pedestrian areas and comparable areas. (OFF ROAD)<br/><br/>A full range of cover sizes is required. Width 675, 750, 900mm and lengths 675, 750, 900, 1200mm. For larger covers segmental multi cover assemblies must be available. Other sizes may be requested.

Value

Amount
1,600,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement at the sole discretion for a further four (4) years worth of extension options subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
10
Minimum Candidates
10

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,880

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
44423760
Scheme
CPV
Description
Access covers
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
44423760
Scheme
CPV
Description
Access covers

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-130632
Name
Scottish Water

Roles

buyer
mediationBody

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G33 6FB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate, Stepps

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
WATER
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Water

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Water

Contact

Name
Euan Doig
Telephone
+44 7721859756

Additional Contact Points

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-2553
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G5 9DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Carlton Place

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G33 6FB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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