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Scottish Borders Council opens their Subcontracting Services Framework Agreement for Expression of Interest.

Scottish Borders Council (SBC) have published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) advising the market of their intention to renew their Framework Agreement for the Provision of Subcontracting Services.

The main anticipated user of the Framework will be Scottish Borders Council (SBC Contracts) and Scottish Borders Housing Association will be a named participant however, other named participants may also be added which will be detailed in the tender documents. SBC Contracts are the significant trading organisation of Scottish Borders Council delivering the roads maintenance programme as well as construction of Capital investment works. SBC Contracts have become a well-recognised key player in the construction industry undertaking works in the Public and Private sectors in southern and central Scotland and beyond.

The Framework Agreement will have multi-value and multi-supplier lots, further detail will be provided within the tender documents. SBC have listed the proposed lots below for information however, these are subject to change before the tender is live (the lots have changed since the previous framework was tendered).

The proposed Framework Agreement will support and supplement in-house capital projects and the delivery of the road’s maintenance programme on an as and when required basis, to meet the demands of work and to utilise specialist contractors.

Please note the tender will be conducted using the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) site only.

Proposed lot structure (subject to change)

Lot 1 Groundworks & Hard landscaping

Lot 2 Masonry & Builder Works

Lot 3 Road Repairs

Lot 4 Landscaping & Fencing

Lot 5 Road Marking

Lot 6 Scaffolding

Lot 7 Material & Laboratory Services

Lot 8 Formwork & Steel Fixing

Lot 9 Water Services

Lot 10 Electrical

Lot 11 Painting & Decorating

Lot 12 Roofing

Lot 13 Plumbing

Lot 14 Joinery & Glazing

Lot 15 Steelworks & Blacksmiths

Lot 16 Security Alarms & CCTV

Lot 17 Roadside maintenance

Lot 18 Professional Services

Lot 19 Floor, Wall and Ceiling Works

Lot 20 Jet Patching

Lot 21 Traffic Management

More details are available in the PIN notice which has been published Public Contracts Scotland. This PIN is for information gathering purposes only and is not a call for competition. However Contractors who may be interested in tendering for this opportunity are encouraged to note interest via thishttps://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526771 PIN on Public Contracts Scotland.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to maximising community benefit from its procurement activities. Under this procurement, the supplier and its supply chain will be required to actively participate in the achievement of the councils social and economic objectives.

A response to this PIN shall not constitute any form of contract with Scottish Borders Council or other named parties. PLEASE NOTE - The lot structure will be confirmed in the forthcoming Contact Notice. You are invited to utilise the Question & Answer facility connected with this PIN which will be accessible until the 14th of April 2025.

Support available from the Supplier Development Programme (SDP)

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) will run a session prior to the tender going live, a further session will also be held once the tender is out to provide advice on tendering for this opportunity.

SDP offers 24/7 FREE tendering support to Scottish SMEs, third sector organisations and supported businesses, via our e-Learning platform, as well as live webinars & resources. There is a course to suit every level - whether you are new to tendering or have years of experience - Find a course to fit you!