Framework for the Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Bus Shelters

The requirement has been split into two lots - up to 3 suppliers are sought for each of the following:

Lot 1 – Supply, installation, re-siting and removal of bus shelters.

Lot 2 – Repair of bus shelters/associated infrastructure

Up to 3 suppliers are sought for each of the following:

Lot 2 – Repair of bus shelters/associated infrastructure

It is anticipated that both lots will be in place for a period of 3 years plus a possible 1-year extension. This will allow for efficient provision of new shelters required as new residential developments advance within West Lothian. Lot 2 will establish a catalogue style ordering system for facilitating product-specific repairs in a timely manner as they are reported/realized in line with service standards.. Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK.

TUPE – The incoming Contractor is responsible for obtaining legal and professional advice about relevant TUPE implications.

CONFIDENTIALITY - All information supplied by the Authority must be treated in confidence and not disclosed to third parties except

insofar as this is necessary to obtain sureties or quotations for the purpose of submitting the tender. All information supplied by you to the

Authority will similarly be treated in confidence except:

(i) for any information required to be disclosed or otherwise provided by the Authority to any person in order to comply with the Freedom of

Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and any codes of practice applicable from time to time relating to access to public authorities’ information.

The Tenderer shall co-operate, facilitate, support and assist the Authority in the provision of this information. In the event the Authority is required to provide information to any person as a result of a request made to it under such Act and/or codes, the Authority shall adhere to the requirements of such Act and/or codes in disclosing information relating to this Agreement, the Project documents and the Contractor.

(ii) that references may be sought from banks, existing or past clients, or other referees submitted by the tenderers;

(iii) for the disclosure of such information with regard to the outcome of the procurement process as may be required to be published in the

Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with EU directives or elsewhere in accordance with the requirements of UK government policy on the disclosure of information relating to government contracts.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26334. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Please Note: Community Benefits will be evaluated for this procurement procedure and will form 3% of the overall award criteria. For further procurement information visit the link below. West Lothian Council - Community Benefits in Procurement