UK-England and Scotland: survey services.
Contract notice
Services
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
English Heritage
37 Tanner Row
Contact point(s): Metric Survey Team
For the attention of: David Andrews
YO1 6WP York
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1904601956
E-mail:
Fax: +44 1904601999
Internet address(es):
Address of the buyer profile: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local sub-divisions
I.3)Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: yes
Section II: Object of the contract
II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
UK-England and Scotland: survey services.
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Services
Service category No 26: Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Service category No 26: Recreational, cultural and sporting services
NUTS code UK
II.1.3)Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement
II.1.4)Information on framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 12
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 12
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT: 400 000 GBPII.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
Surveying services. Building surveying services. Photogrammetry services. Aerial photography services. Topographical surveys of archaeological sites. English Heritage wishes to establish framework agreements for the range of metric survey services carried out on historic sites and monuments. The services under the framework agreements fall into the following categories:
- Lot 1. Image based survey including photogrammetric cover of building fabric, elevations, ceilings and floors. Precise co-ordinate control by use of marked control targets and detail points. Photo cover and control commensurate with up to 1:20 scale photogrammetric plotting.
1.1 Plotted vector output by use of photogrammetric plotting techniques - base data to be generated in 3-D;
1.2 Orthophotographic output including provision of digital elevation model (DEM) data and overlaid / corrected digital images. Rectified photography - rectified photography and control package of building fabric, elevations, ceilings and floors with precise co-ordinate control, by use of marked control targets and detail points;
1.3 Generation of digital rectified photomontages.
- Lot 2. Low level aerial photography, minimum height 2 metres - maximum height 120 metres,
- Lot 3. Topographic survey of historic landscapes and sites at 1:500, 1:200 and 1:100 scales using terrestrial techniques,
- Lot 4. Measured building survey in the form of plans, sections, elevations and sectional elevations at 1:50 and 1:20 scales. Consultants are required to be conversant with all aspects of metric survey as described above as applied to historic buildings and landscapes, with specific understanding of the group or groups of services for which they wish to be considered. The contract period will be 3 years, commencing April 2012, with the option to extend for a further year by mutual agreement with the suppliers. The total overall expenditure on these services is estimated to be in the region of 100 000 GPB per annum (please note that this figure is given for guidance only and cannot be guaranteed). Services under the frameworks will also be ordered by Historic Scotland and possibly by other organisations such as those sponsored by the Department for Culture Media and Sport.
- Lot 1. Image based survey including photogrammetric cover of building fabric, elevations, ceilings and floors. Precise co-ordinate control by use of marked control targets and detail points. Photo cover and control commensurate with up to 1:20 scale photogrammetric plotting.
1.1 Plotted vector output by use of photogrammetric plotting techniques - base data to be generated in 3-D;
1.2 Orthophotographic output including provision of digital elevation model (DEM) data and overlaid / corrected digital images. Rectified photography - rectified photography and control package of building fabric, elevations, ceilings and floors with precise co-ordinate control, by use of marked control targets and detail points;
1.3 Generation of digital rectified photomontages.
- Lot 2. Low level aerial photography, minimum height 2 metres - maximum height 120 metres,
- Lot 3. Topographic survey of historic landscapes and sites at 1:500, 1:200 and 1:100 scales using terrestrial techniques,
- Lot 4. Measured building survey in the form of plans, sections, elevations and sectional elevations at 1:50 and 1:20 scales. Consultants are required to be conversant with all aspects of metric survey as described above as applied to historic buildings and landscapes, with specific understanding of the group or groups of services for which they wish to be considered. The contract period will be 3 years, commencing April 2012, with the option to extend for a further year by mutual agreement with the suppliers. The total overall expenditure on these services is estimated to be in the region of 100 000 GPB per annum (please note that this figure is given for guidance only and cannot be guaranteed). Services under the frameworks will also be ordered by Historic Scotland and possibly by other organisations such as those sponsored by the Department for Culture Media and Sport.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71355000, 71315300, 71355100, 79961200, 71351811
II.1.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.1.8)Lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
II.1.9)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:
The estimated value given below is for all lots.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 400 000 GBP
Estimated value excluding VAT: 400 000 GBP
II.2.2)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.3)Information about renewals
II.3)Duration of the contract or time limit for completion
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
Information about lots
Lot No: 1 Lot title: UK-England and Scotland: image based survey1)Short description
See 11.1.6.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71351810, 71355100
3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is anticipated that 3 suppliers will be appointed for this lot.
Lot No: 2 Lot title: UK-England and Scotland: low level aerial photography
1)Short description
See 11.1.6.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
79961200, 79961300
3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is anticipated that 3 suppliers will be appointed for this lot.
Lot No: 3 Lot title: Topographical survey of historic landscapes and sites
1)Short description
See 11.1.6.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
79311000, 71351810
3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is anticipated that 3 suppliers will be appointed for this lot.
Lot No: 4 Lot title: Measured building survey
1)Short description
See 11.1.6.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71315300
3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is anticipated that 3 suppliers will be appointed for this lot.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
No special legal form is required, but in the case of combined or consortium bids, each service provider will be required to become jointly or severally liable.
III.1.4)Other particular conditions
The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: no
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: (a) Is bankrupt or is being wound up, where his affairs are being administered by the Court, where he has entered into an arrangement with creditors, where he has suspended business activities or is in any analogous situation arising from a similar procedure under national laws and regulations;
(b) Is the subject of proceedings for a declaration of bankruptcy, for an order for compulsory winding up or administration by the Court or of an arrangement with creditors or of any other similar proceedings under national laws and regulations;
(c) Has been convicted by a judgement which has he force of res judicata in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of any offence concerning his professional conduct;
(d) Has been guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by ay means which the contracting authorities can demonstrate;
(e) Has not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which he is established or with those of the country of the contracting authority;
(f) Has not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of taxes in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which he is established or with those of the country of the contracting authority;
(g) Is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying the information required under this section or has not supplied such information;
(h) Has been the subject of a conviction for participation in a criminal organisation as defined in Article 2(1) of Council Joint Action 98/733/JHA;
(i) Has been the subject of a conviction for corruption, as defined in Article 3 of the Council Act of 26.5.1972 and Article 3(1) of Council Joint Action 98/742/JHA3 respectively;
(j) Has been the subject of a conviction for fraud within the meaning of Article 1 of the Convention relating to the protection of the financial interests of the European Communities;
(k) Has been the subject of a conviction for money laundering, as defined in Article 1 of Council Directive 91/308/EEC of 10.6.1991 on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering.
Questionnaires must be requested and returned by 17:00 hours on 13.1.2012.
(b) Is the subject of proceedings for a declaration of bankruptcy, for an order for compulsory winding up or administration by the Court or of an arrangement with creditors or of any other similar proceedings under national laws and regulations;
(c) Has been convicted by a judgement which has he force of res judicata in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of any offence concerning his professional conduct;
(d) Has been guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by ay means which the contracting authorities can demonstrate;
(e) Has not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which he is established or with those of the country of the contracting authority;
(f) Has not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of taxes in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which he is established or with those of the country of the contracting authority;
(g) Is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying the information required under this section or has not supplied such information;
(h) Has been the subject of a conviction for participation in a criminal organisation as defined in Article 2(1) of Council Joint Action 98/733/JHA;
(i) Has been the subject of a conviction for corruption, as defined in Article 3 of the Council Act of 26.5.1972 and Article 3(1) of Council Joint Action 98/742/JHA3 respectively;
(j) Has been the subject of a conviction for fraud within the meaning of Article 1 of the Convention relating to the protection of the financial interests of the European Communities;
(k) Has been the subject of a conviction for money laundering, as defined in Article 1 of Council Directive 91/308/EEC of 10.6.1991 on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering.
Questionnaires must be requested and returned by 17:00 hours on 13.1.2012.
III.2.2)Economic and financial ability
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: As 111.2.1.
III.2.3)Technical capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
As 111.2.1.
As 111.2.1.
III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts
III.3)Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1)Information about a particular profession
III.3.2)Staff responsible for the execution of the service
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Restricted
IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate
Envisaged number of operators: 7
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Selection criteria - 7 highest scoring tenderers per lot will be invited to tender.
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Selection criteria - 7 highest scoring tenderers per lot will be invited to tender.
IV.1.3)Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
IV.2)Award criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3)Administrative information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority:
Metric Survey_2011
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
no
IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document
Payable documents: no
IV.3.4)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
13.1.2012 - 17:00
IV.3.5)Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up
English.
IV.3.7)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
IV.3.8)Conditions for opening tenders
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2)Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
VI.3)Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.
Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in sterling and all payments made under the contract will be in sterling. The contract shall be considered as a contract made under English Law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts (English Heritage and other organisations based in England) or the Scottish Courts (Historic Scotland). The service to be provided is not professionally restricted but responses are sought from specialists across the disciplines of topographic survey, architectural / measured building survey, survey photography and photogrammetry with experience of surveying historic buildings and sites. Please note that the date given for the issue of invitations to tender is for guidance only. Service providers must indicate on the pre-qualification questionnaire which lot(s) they are applying to be considered for. The number of suppliers that it is envisaged will be invited to tender as stated in IV.1.2 is per lot. The date stated in IV.3.5 is estimated and for guidance only. Specification details can be found at: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/publications/metric-survey-specification/.
GO reference: GO-2011128-PRO-2793406.VI.4)Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures
VI.4.2)Lodging of appeals
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
8.12.2011