Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2017-11-30
Buyer: Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 71313000: Environmental engineering consultancy services | 71356400 | 71600000 | 71621000 | 71631000
Submission deadline: 2018-01-10
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to undertake a comprehensive, independent review of the uplift facilities at Cairngorm Mountain ski resort to determine the best way forward for potential reinvestment in the infrastructure including the long-term feasibility of redevelopment of Coire na Ciste. The review will significantly contribute to preparation of a 5-10 year long-term strategy for the ski area.
The contract is anticipated to be awarded for 8 months with an optional 2 months extension in case unforeseen circumstances delay the delivery of the services.
The total value of these services over the maximum duration of 10 months is estimated to be around 75 000 GBP and 80 000 GBP excluding VAT. This budget includes all Travel and Subsistence payable under this contract and any extension period, if required.
In order that the uplift infrastructure remains fit for purpose, in accordance with the needs of the operation and its customers, a review of the uplift infrastructure has been identified as an essential piece of work.
— Identify potential future opportunities for year-round diversification which may be economically developed to enhance the customer experience, increased participation in snowsports and reduce future maintenance demands.
This opportunity has not been split into Lots since it would make its execution excessively difficult.
The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 8 months with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 2 months following the Initial Term, if there has been a delay in the services due to unforeseen circumstances.
If, as part of the review process, the supplier determines that there is a need for greater detail on the snow-making opportunities and/or a detailed report on the existing installations is required, the supplier should make HIE aware of this/these need(s) along with a detailed cost breakdown of the additional work(s) required. If HIE agrees on the approach, this contract will include additional work(s) by a snow-making engineer and/or by a lift engineer in addition to the supplier's Bid Price. (see more information in the Scope of Requirements).
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:
This contract will include specific deadlines for the submission of the first draft report and the final report.
The value of this contract is under 164 176 GBP and accordingly, is exempt from the requirements of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Notice has been published in the OJEU on a voluntary basis in order to advertise the opportunity as wide as possible.
The Cairngorm ski area is available to public if bidders wish to undertake site visits as part of the preparation of their bids.
However, inspections of any ski-tows etc., will require prior arrangement with Cairngorm Mountain Limited (CML). Should bidders require such a site visit, they must give at least 5 days' notice to CML by emailing HIE's Procurement Team: hieprocurement@hient.co.uk Note: The last date to request an accompanied inspection is by 12:00 noon Fri 22.12.2017. Requests received later than this time and date will not be accommodated. See Scope of Requirements for further detail.
Where relevant, bidders are required to provide information relating to consortia (Q2C1 of ESPD) and/or sub-contractors (Qs 2C1 and 2D.1 of the ESPD) with the relevant supporting ESPD documentation being submitted.
ESPD Q2A.3 (not scored) Where relevant, bidders are required to insert details of their Companies House (or equivalent) registration number

Eligibility requirements: Not applicable to this procurement exercise.