Waste Management Broker Services for HES

This contract is for a waste broker to create a new centralised efficient, cost effective and environmentally conscious waste management function for HES. The supplier will arrange and manage waste collections and services in respect of the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of multiple waste streams from premises owned, managed or occupied by HES in line with our legal obligations, our policies and corporate objectives.

The supplier will arrange and manage waste collections and services in respect of the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of multiple waste streams from premises owned, managed or occupied by HES in line with our legal obligations, our policies and corporate objectives. Wastes are currently collected, and managed, by 48 suppliers including 39 direct suppliers, 9 subcontractors. The supplier will provide all required services themselves or will secure subcontractors to meet HES service requirements. The supplier will ensure that HES sites comply with all waste-related regulations. The supplier is required to help HES to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) through delivery of waste management services and to evidence environmental, and social, benefits across this contract.

The contract will have the ability to be extended for up to a further 36 months provided that the services is being provided to HES's satisfaction.

HES use Scotbis, an independent provider of business credit reports, to assess the financial standing of tenderers. The overall aim of this assessment is to ensure, as far as possible, that any potential supplier will not have financial difficulties that endanger their ability to perform the contract. If financial information cannot be gained from that source Historic Environment Scotland will request that you provide full audited accounts for the last full financial year. If suppliers cannot provide any of the assurances as detailed above, and it is determined by HES that your financial strength is not adequate, then your company may not pass the financial evaluation. If you can provide the assurances as detailed above, HES may explore these options with you before determining whether your company can be taken forward in this procurement exercise. Bank details may also be sought to support the above.

With reference to ESPD (Scotland) question 4B.5, it is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain, prior to the commence of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:

— employers (compulsory) liability insurance — GBP 5 million

— public liability insurance — GBP 5 million.

4C1.2 — Bidders will be required to provide up to three examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services as described in the contract notice. Bidders must also provide references as part of their response.

If all the extensions are utilised then this re-let will begin in 2026.

Please refer to all the tender documents for the full scope of HES requirements. You must answer all the sections in the ESPD, Document 3 Quality Schedule and Document 4 Pricing Schedule along with the other appropriate appendices.

Note: to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland website at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=638150

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361

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

Community benefits are included in this requirement. A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows

— employment and training opportunities for local groups;

— vocational training;

— equality and diversity initiatives;

— up-skill workforce;

— work experience opportunities.

Subcontracting opportunities for SME’s, third sector and supported businesses. The supplier should provide an ambitious — but achievable — programme of benefits that the contract can deliver to local jobseekers, students, apprentices, SMEs, third sector businesses and any other community groups close to HES sites.

(SC Ref:638150)

Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=638150