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Scotland

Category Goods

Type Tender

No. of Lots 13

Status Active

Published 17th Sep 2026

Tender Details
Reference	ocds-h6vhtk-06b673
Common Procurement Vocabulary	Heavy-duty motor vehicles
Procurement Method	Open procedure
Value	£100,000,000

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Scotland

Category Goods

Type Tender

No. of Lots 13

Status Active

Published 17th Sep 2026

Tender Details
Reference	ocds-h6vhtk-06b673
Common Procurement Vocabulary	Heavy-duty motor vehicles
Procurement Method	Open procedure
Value	£100,000,000

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Scotland Excel

Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street

Paisley

PA1 1AR

Email

transport [at] scotland-excel.org.uk

Telephone

+44 1414888230

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Supply and Delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles

Reference number

0525

II.1.2) Main CPV code

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

This is in relation to the renewal framework for the supply and delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles, available for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members. It is anticipated this framework will incorporate various vehicle types, such as, but not limited to, refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, tippers, skip loaders, gully emptiers, gritters, commercial vehicles, buses, bin lifts, trailers, aerial platforms and lorry mounted cranes. Specialist body building services, as well as options for alternatively fuelled vehicles (electric, hydrogen or hybrid etc) are also included.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 拢100,000,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Chassis

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34139100 - Chassis cabs
34139000 - Chassis
34139200 - Chassis bodies
34139300 - Complete chassis

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 is for the supply and delivery of heavy vehicle chassis, covering a range of axle and cab configurations including but not limited to day cab, standard cab, low entry cab and sleeper cab.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢37,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Refuse Collection Vehicles

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34210000 - Vehicle bodies
34144510 - Vehicles for refuse
34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles
34144512 - Refuse-compaction vehicles

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 for the supply and delivery of Refuse Collection Vehicle bodies and complete Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢39,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Tippers

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34210000 - Vehicle bodies
34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers
34134200 - Tipper trucks
34223370 - Tipper trailers

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4 is for the supply and delivery of Tipper bodies and Complete Tippers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢5,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Skip Loaders

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34142200 - Skip loaders
34210000 - Vehicle bodies

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5 is for the supply and delivery of Skip Loader bodies and Complete Skip Loaders.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢1,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Gully Emptiers

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34139200 - Chassis bodies
34210000 - Vehicle bodies
34144410 - Gully emptiers

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6 is for the supply and delivery of Gully Emptier bodies and Complete Gully Emptiers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢3,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Commercial Vehicles

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles
34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
34144220 - Breakdown vehicles

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 8 is for the supply and delivery of commercial vehicles.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢500,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Gritters

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34144440 - Gritter vehicles
34210000 - Vehicle bodies
34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7 is for the supply and delivery of Gritter bodies and Complete Gritters.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢500,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Buses

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34114400 - Minibuses
34144910 - Electric buses
34144760 - Mobile library vehicles
34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 9 is for the supply and delivery of Bus bodies and Buses.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢1,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Road Sweepers

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34921100 - Road sweepers
34144430 - Road-sweeping vehicles
34210000 - Vehicle bodies
34139200 - Chassis bodies

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 is for the supply and delivery of Road Sweeper bodies and Complete Road Sweepers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢5,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Bin Lifts

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
42416210 - Bin-lifts

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 10 is for the supply and delivery of Bin Lifts and Complete Bin Lift Vehicles.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢6,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Trailers

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34223300 - Trailers
34223100 - Semi-trailers
34223000 - Trailers and semi-trailers
34220000 - Trailers, semi-trailers and mobile containers

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 11 is for the supply and delivery of Trailers and Complete Trailer Vehicles.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢1,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Aerial Platforms

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34210000 - Vehicle bodies
34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
34514700 - Mobile platforms
34142100 - Elevator-platforms trucks

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 12 is for the supply and delivery of Aerial Platforms and Complete Aerial Platform Vehicles.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢500,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lorry Mounted Cranes

Lot No

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
42414100 - Cranes
42414140 - Container cranes
42414410 - Cranes for trucks

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 13 is for the supply and delivery of Lorry Mounted Cranes and Complete Lorry Mounted Crane Vehicles.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 70

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢500,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed framework agreement is divided into lots, these economic and financial standing

selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.

1. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.5.1 and 4B.5.2- Insurance Requirements

2. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.6- Other Economic and Financial Requirements

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

1. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.5.1 and 4B.5.2 - Insurance Requirements:

Further to Condition 38 of the General Conditions of Contract it is a requirement that tenderers hold, or can commit to obtain prior to appointment to the framework the types and levels of insurance indicated below:

ALL LOTS

Employer鈥檚 (Compulsory) Liability Insurance鈥� no less than GBP 10million indemnity limit each and every claim.

Public/Products Liability Insurance鈥� no less than GBP 10million any one occurrence (in the aggregate for Products Liability).

Motor Vehicle Insurance: statutory third-party motor vehicle liability insurance to a minimum indemnity level of GBP 5million for

property damage and unlimited in respect of personal injury or death.

For tenderers who will sub contract parts of the business, it is a requirement that the tenderer requires to provide a letter signed by a person of appropriate authority confirming that the tenderer has ongoing arrangements in place to ensure that subcontractors鈥� vehicles are appropriately insured and maintained. LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY are detailed in the published terms and conditions of contract. FURTHER LIMITATIONS on LIABILITY ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

2. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.6 - Other Economic and Financial Requirements:

Tenderers will pass the economic and financial standing test where Scotland Excel is assured of the tenderer鈥檚 financial viability and sustainability for participation in the contract. As such, an Equifax search of the tenderer must not identify financial risk by means of: an adverse rating; or warning; or caution code.

Where such a risk is identified at any stage of the exercise, the tenderer will fail selection and be excluded from award. At Scotland Excel鈥檚 sole discretion, alternative means of proof may be considered in accordance with Regulation 61 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

SCOTLAND EXCEL MUST BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH IMPACTS ON THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STANDING TEST. AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH THE TENDER REQUIREMENTS.

Tenderers relying on the financial standing of a parent company who are unable to commit to obtaining a parent company guarantee may be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition.

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed framework agreement is divided into lots, these technical and professional ability

selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.

1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.10- Subcontracting

2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1- Quality Assurance Schemes

3. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1- Health and Safety Procedures

4. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2- Environmental Management Standards

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

1. SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4C.10 - SUBCONTRACTING:

Tenderers will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contracts to be called-off under the proposed framework agreement. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you do not rely to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate SPD (Scotland) Response for all Parts

of the SPD (Scotland) Qualification Envelope, except Part 4 (Selection criteria) Please note that these subcontractors on whose capacity the tenderer does not rely will be subject to the rules regarding Exclusion as set out in II.2.14.

2. SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4D.1 - QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEMES:

The tenderer MUST HOLD a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent).

A documented policy regarding quality management. The policy must set out responsibilities for quality management demonstrating that the tenderer has and continues to implement a quality management policy that is authorised by their Chief Executive, or equivalent, and is periodically reviewed at a senior management level. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of the work to be undertaken and

set out responsibilities for quality management throughout the organisation.

3. SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4D.1 - HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES:

The tenderer MUST HOLD a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS ISO 45001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum.

A regularly reviewed and documented policy for Health and Safety (H&S) management, endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer, or equivalent. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of the work and set out responsibilities for H&S management at all levels within the organisation. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of your operations and set out your company's responsibilities for health and safety management and compliance with legislation.

4. SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4D.2 - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STANDARDS:

The tenderer MUST HOLD a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate.

A regularly reviewed documented policy regarding environmental management, authorised by the Chief Executive, or equivalent. This policy must include and describe the tenderer's environmental emergency response procedures including the preparedness and response procedures for potential accidents and emergency response situations that give rise to significant environmental impacts (for example hazardous substances spill control).

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Framework Agreement and call offs, please refer to the tender documents (see 鈥淪ection I.3 Communication鈥�).

Tenderers require to confirm their acceptance of the conditions. TENDERS MADE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED AND MAY BE REFUSED ON THE GROUNDS OF SUCH CONDITIONS ALONE.

Scotland Excel may require the members of any tendering group of entities (such as consortium members, members of a group of economic operators and/or sub-contractors) to be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the contract and may require them to assume a specific legal form for the purposes of the appointment to the Framework. For further information relative to the submission of consortia tenders, tenders by groups of economic operators and sub-contracting, please refer to the tender documentation available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise.

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 36

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

The envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to the proposed framework agreement is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less tenderers than the envisaged maximum number.

IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction

An electronic auction will be used

Additional information about electronic auction

Electronic auctions may be used where competition is re-opened for the purposes of awarding a Competitive Order. If required, the Council will issue information on how electronic auctions will operate at the appropriate time.

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2026/S 000-056882

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

16 October 2026

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 5 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

16 October 2026

Local time

12:00pm

Place

Tenders will be opened electronically, using PCS-T, via Scotland Excel鈥檚 offices at the address shown in section I.1 (Contracting Authority) of this Notice.

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

Authorised Persons: Officers permitted to open tenders on behalf of Scotland Excel under its governance arrangements.

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

This procurement process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including

(without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as currently in force.

Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body and is procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and

successor bodies):

A) The 32 local authorities in Scotland as listed at

B) Scotland Excel associate members as listed at

C) any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland)Act 2014.

D) Any Scottish Registered Social Landlords listed on the public register of the Scottish Housing

Regulator: as at the date of publication of this notice.

E) Tayside Contracts

F) Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further

education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies.

G) Scottish Prison Service (SPS)

H) Scottish National Health Service Authorities, including any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978)

I) Transport Scotland

J) Scottish Government and Scottish Central Government Bodies.

The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement or other access

agreement with Scotland Excel.

Tenderers are advised that whether electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each contracting authority which will be settled by them at the point of use.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TENDERERS: For some lots, particular requirements apply, including but not limited to, the requirement to evidence conformance with the Tender Specification in all lots. Bids MAY be excluded from evaluation (in whole, or in part) if they do not include the information required in accordance with instructions given. Bids may be subject to a specific EVALUATION APPROACH in particular circumstances detailed in the information and instructions within the tender documents.

RETROSPECTIVE REBATE INFORMATION: Tenderers should note that retrospective rebates apply to this Framework. Further details are contained in the tender documents. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31789. For more information see:

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see:

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:

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

In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that, Scotland Excel intends to include community benefit requirements. Further details are contained in the tender documents which can be found on PCS-Tender. Please see Section I.3 Communication of this Notice for information on accessing the documents.

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VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Court of Session

Parliament Square

Edinburgh

EH1 1RQ

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland)

Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.