North Lanarkshire Council

Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street

Motherwell

ML1 1AB

UK

Person cyswllt: Contract Strategy

Ffôn: +44 3451430015

E-bost: contractstrategy@northlan.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM84

Cyfeiriad(au) rhyngrwyd

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

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

II.1.1) Teitl

Measured Term Contract for Independent Gas Services Audits (HO PM 24 064)

Cyfeirnod: NLC-SLP-24-109

II.1.2) Prif god CPV

50531200

II.1.3) Y math o gontract

Gwasanaethau

II.1.4) Disgrifiad byr

North Lanarkshire Council wish to seek a competent supplier for the provision of a Measured Term Contract for Gas Audits.

The supplier will carry out Gas audits and report on the quality of gas works on behalf of the council, its partners and service providers.

The audit assessments will be carried out by selective sampling of all gas related works undertaken on any contract within the North Lanarkshire Council geographical area.

II.1.5) Cyfanswm gwerth amcangyfrifedig

Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 180 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Gwybodaeth am lotiau

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

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:

SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV Section A: Suitability, 4A.1

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).

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.

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.

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.5.1a, 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 for any one occasion or series of occasions arising from one event.

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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 for any one occasion or series of occasions arising from one event.

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 limitation in this section of the contract notice it is not possible to provide all the information relating to this section (III.1.3 in the contract notice). Therefore the Objective and Non-Discriminatory Criteria or Questions 4D.1 and 4D.2 are set out in full in the SPDS and SPDS requirements document, which can be assessed 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 five (5) years, at least one example shall be from the last three (3) years. Examples provided should 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 50.

Bidders unable to meet the minimum requirements for 4C.1 and who fail to achieve an overall score of 50 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 that they and/or the service provider have all of the following relevant educational and professional qualifications:

- Member of Gas Safe Register of Auditors approved via the Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS)

- Gas Safe Registered

- Level 3 Award in Gas Auditing

Bidders who do not have the above educational and professional qualifications (or alternative equivalent) will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition.

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4C.10 -

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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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),

OR

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.

OR

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: 28/03/2025

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: 28/03/2025

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