North Lanarkshire Council

Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street

Motherwell

ML1 1AB

UK

Person cyswllt: Shona Dunsmore

E-bost: contractstrategy@northlan.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM84

Cyfeiriad(au) rhyngrwyd

Prif gyfeiriad: http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk

Cyfeiriad proffil y prynwr: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010

II.1.1) Teitl

MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies(HO EE 24 034)

Cyfeirnod: NLC-SLP-24-036

II.1.2) Prif god CPV

45211100

II.1.3) Y math o gontract

Gwaith

II.1.4) Disgrifiad byr

North Lanarkshire Council wish to seek a competent Contractor for the provision of a Measured Term Ccontract for Solar PV Panels and Renewable Technologies, throughout the geographical area of North Lanarkshire Council.

II.1.5) Cyfanswm gwerth amcangyfrifedig

Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 50 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Gwybodaeth am lotiau

Mae’r contract hwn wedi’i rannu’n lotiau: Ydy

Gellir cyflwyno tendrau ar gyfer pob lot

Uchafswm y lotiau y gellir eu dyfarnu i un tendrwr: 1

Rhif y Lot 1

Rhif y Lot 2

III.1.1) Addasrwydd i ymgymryd â’r gweithgaredd proffesiynol, gan gynnwys gofynion mewn perthynas â chofrestru ar gofrestri proffesiynol neu gofrestri masnach

Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r amodau:

4A.1 -

Bidders must be registered or enrolled in the relevant professional or trade register kept in the Member State of its establishment (as described in Schedule 5 of Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015).

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Bidders should confirm they are registered or enrolled on the relevant trade register and provide information relating to this i.e. registration number, member number etc.

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Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to any of the questions in this section, i.e., 4A.

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Bidders that are unable to meet all of the minimum level(s) of standards required for any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4A, will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition.

III.1.2) Statws economaidd ac ariannol

Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r meini prawf dethol:

SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV, Section B: Economic and Financial Standing,

4B.4, 4B.5.1b and 4B.5.2.

Lefel(au) gofynnol y safonau sydd eu hangen:

4B.4 -

Bidders will be required to pass the following Ratio Tests: 2 out of 3 ratios tests.

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Acid Test Ratio:

Bidders will be required to have an: Acid Test Ratio financial ratio of 1.00 and above.

The acceptable date range for “Acid Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available.

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Debt Ratio:

Bidders will be required to have a Debt Ratio financial ratio of 0.50 and below.

The acceptable date range for “Debt Ratio Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available.

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Turnover Ratio:

Bidders will be required to have a financial ratio of 1.25 and above. of higher figure than expected annual contract value.

The acceptable date range for “Turnover Ratio Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available.

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4B.5.1a -

Bidders must confirm they already have, or commit to obtain prior to the commencement date of the contract, the following levels of insurance cover:

1. Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP in the aggregate amount for any one period of insurance.

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4B.5.1b -

Bidders must confirm they already have, or commit to obtain prior to the commencement date of the contract, the following levels of insurance cover:

1. Employer Compulsory Liability Insurance: 10,000,000 GBP each and every claim.

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4B.5.2 -

Bidders must confirm they already have or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, the following levels of insurance cover:

1. Public Liability Insurance: 10,000,000 GBP each and every claim

2. Product Liability Insurance: 10,000,000 GBP in the aggregate

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Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4B.

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Bidders that are unable to meet all of the minimum level(s) of standards required for any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4B will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition, unless the following information is provided as part of their tender submission:

1. an SPDS submission from a Parent Company (or Ultimate Parent Company) who can meet all the above minimum requirements; and

2. a declaration that the Parent Company (or Ultimate Parent Company) is prepared to provide a Parent Company Guarantee (PCG) in the form determined by the Council to cover the duration of the proposed Contract, including the available extension periods.

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The Council reserves the right at its own discretion to seek information from the applicant in accordance with Regulation 61(7) or Regulation 61(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to determine the Applicant’s economic and financial standing.

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North Lanarkshire Council requires to ensure that the economic operator has the necessary economic and financial capacity to perform and complete the contract. In the current difficult economic environment, the Council seeks to ensure that the contractor who undertakes the works has suitable financial strength and capacity to complete these goods, works or services.

III.1.3) Gallu technegol a phroffesiynol

Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r meini prawf dethol:

SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV Section C: Technical and Professional Ability, 4C.1, 4C.6, 4C.10 and

SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV Section D: Quality Assurance Schemes and Environmental Management Standards, 4D.1, 4D.2.

Owing to the character limitations in this section of the Contract Notice it is not possible to provide all of the information relating to this section (III.1.3 in the Contract Notice). Therefore the Objective and Non-Discriminatory Criteria for Questions 4D.1 and 4D.2 are set out in full in the SPDS and SPDS Minimum Requirements document, which can be accessed through the buyer attachment area within the portal.

Lefel(au) gofynnol y safonau sydd eu hangen:

4C.1 -

Bidders should provide a minimum of two(2) examples of contractual arrangements they have held over the past three (3) years which best demonstrates their relevant experience to deliver requirements within the contract which were similar in regard to scope, scale, and duration. Bidders must achieve an overall combined minimum score requirement of 70.

Bidders unable to meet the minimum requirements for 4C.1 and who fail to achieve an overall score of 70 will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition.

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4C.6 -

Bidders will be required to confirm and provide proof that at least one of their employees has the following relevant educational and professional qualifications:

- NICEIC or SELECT registration and Competent Person Scheme (alternative accreditations may be provided and must be accompanied by documented evidence to demonstrate it is equivalent to NICEIC or SELECT).

- The Contractor must be a registered installer on the Microgeneration Certification Scheme, appropriate to the technology proposed. Bidders identified for appointment to the contract will be required to provide evidence i.e. copies of professional certification / accreditation that demonstrates they meet the minimum requirements applied.

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Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract

Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to any of the questions in this section, i.e., 4C.

Bidders that are unable to meet all of the minimum level(s) of standards required for any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4C will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition.

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4D.1 -

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1. The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent),

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2. The Bidder must meet the Criteria as detailed in SPDS Part IV, Question 4D.1 point 2, a-g.

3. The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum.

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4. The Bidder must meet the Criteria as detailed in SPDS Part IV, Question 4D.1 point 4, a-m.

4D.2 -

1. The Bidder 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,

OR

2. The Bidder must meet the Criteria as detailed in SPDS Part IV, Question 4D.2 point 2, a-g.

Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to any of the questions in this section, i.e., 4D.

Bidders that are unable to meet all of the minimum level(s) of standards required for any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4D will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition.

III.2.2) Amodau perfformiad contractau

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) will contain the relevant contract performance conditions and requirements

IV.1.1) Y math o weithdrefn

Gweithdrefn agored

IV.1.8) Gwybodaeth am Gytundeb Caffael y Llywodraeth (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Ydy

IV.2.2) Terfyn amser i dendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan ddod i law

Dyddiad: 26/02/2025

Amser lleol: 12:00

IV.2.4) Ym mha iaith/ieithoedd y gellir cyflwyno tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan

EN

IV.2.6) Yr isafswm cyfnod gofynnol i’r sawl sy’n tendro gynnal y tendr

Hyd mewn misoedd: 6  (o’r dyddiad a nodwyd i dendr ddod i law)

IV.2.7) Amodau ar gyfer agor tendrau

Dyddiad: 26/02/2025

Amser lleol: 12:00

Place:

North Lanarkshire Council, Civic Centre, Motherwell

Gwybodaeth am bersonau awdurdodedig a'r weithdrefn agor:

NLC Procurement Professionals via PCS portal.

VI.4.1) Corff adolygu