North Ayrshire Council

Cunninghame House

Irvine

KA12 8EE

UK

Person cyswllt: William Tomelty

Ffôn: +44 1294324354

E-bost: williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM93

Cyfeiriad(au) rhyngrwyd

Prif gyfeiriad: http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Cyfeiriad proffil y prynwr: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337

II.1.1) Teitl

Smart Infrastructure Pilot Programme

Cyfeirnod: NAC/5182

II.1.2) Prif god CPV

44212226

II.1.3) Y math o gontract

Cyflenwadau

II.1.4) Disgrifiad byr

In a landmark initiative set to propel North Ayrshire into the future of digital infrastructure, North Ayrshire Council (“NAC”) has embarked on a Smart Infrastructure Pilot Programme (“SIPP”). This pioneering project is driven by a grant of approximately GBP 242K from the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (“DSIT”) as part of a 'Smart Infrastructure' Pilot. The grant will support the rollout of innovative PAS 191:2023 capable innovative smart multi-purpose poles that will redefine NAC’s urban landscape. NAC will supplement the grant by 20K for operation and maintenance, taking the overall project value to GBP 262,765.

The SIPP is a pivotal component of DSITs Advanced Wireless Innovation Strategy. The strategy aims to be a catalyst for economic growth, connectivity enhancement, and the promotion of sustainable practices. This strategic investment will enable the procurement of state-of-the-art multi-purpose poles, in place of traditional single-use street furniture for a more versatile and sustainable infrastructure that supports a multiple use case ecosystem.

Central to this endeavour is the Maritime Mile, the route from the Irvine train station to Irvine Beach Park, where the aim is to transform the area into a national waterfront destination. The Maritime Mile is one component of the ‘Great Harbour’ – a transformation of the waterfront in Irvine, North Ayrshire. The Great Harbour is a key component of the GBP 251m Ayrshire Growth Deal and is one of the most ambitious and transformational regeneration tourism proposals for the region. This significant investment is intended to regenerate the waterfront, turning it into a hub of transformational tourism and an exemplar of modern Smart Connected Places.

Structured around key use cases such as CCTV/security, movement detection, waste detection, and the enhancement of visitor and business connectivity, the project is also poised to consider the integration of EV charging points and augmented reality experiences in the future. NAC’s forward-thinking approach paints a future where the power of advanced wireless connectivity smartens public services and puts Smart Connected Places at the core of urban development.

II.1.5) Cyfanswm gwerth amcangyfrifedig

Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 262 765.00 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:

If required, bidders are required to be enrolled in the relevant professional or trade registers within the country in which they are established.

Where it is required, within a bidder’s country of establishment they must confirm which authorisation or memberships of the relevant organisation(s) are required in order to perform this service.

Bidders must confirm if they hold the particular authorisation or memberships.

The contractor and/or sub-contractor who is responsible for all electrical installations must be a member of the NICEIC or ECA of Scotland or hold an equivalent membership.

III.1.2) Statws economaidd ac ariannol

Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r meini prawf dethol:

Bidders will be required to have a minimum yearly “specific” turnover of 480,000 GBP for the last 3 years in the business area covered by the contract. Where the supplier relies upon the capacity of other parties in respect of selection and/or performance of the contract, then dependent on the nature of the arrangement NAC may require full disclosure of financial information in support of the bid. For example, where the bidder identifies as a consortium NAC will require each consortia member to meet the financial selection requirements contained in the procurement documents.

Bidders who cannot meet the required level of turnover will be excluded from this tender.

Where turnover information is not available for the time period requested, the bidder will be required to state the date which they were set up or started trading.

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:

Employer’s Liability Insurance = 10,000,000 GBP in respect of any one event

Public Liability Insurance 10,000,000 GBP in respect of any one event

Product Liability Insurance 10,000,000 GBP in the aggregate

Professional Indemnity Insurance 1,000,000 GBP in the aggregate, plus a period of 6 years following completion of the whole of the project or earlier termination.

Third-Party Motor Vehicle Insurance (a valid motor vehicle certificate must be held in the company name or (where there is no fleet but rather the company permits its employees to use their personal vehicles for business purposes), a letter signed by a person of appropriate authority - confirming that the company has ongoing arrangements in place to ensure their employees' vehicles are appropriately insured and maintained.

III.1.3) Gallu technegol a phroffesiynol

Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r meini prawf dethol:

Bidders are required to provide a minimum of 2 examples of contracts carried out in the past 3 years that demonstrates they have the relevant experience to deliver the contract as described in the Contract Notice. Examples must be of a similar value, size and scope and involved integrating 4G or 5G networks or Smart Technologies. Unsatisfactory experience will result in exclusion from the tender process.

Bidders must also provide 2 satisfactory references for the same 2 contracts on the reference templates provided. References must be completed and signed by previous customers for contracts of a similar value, size and scope. If any of the referees score the bidder less than 2 the bidder will be excluded from the tender process.

Completed experience and reference templates must be zipped and uploaded at question 4C.1 of the qualification envelope.

Bidders who intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice, must confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of:

a) their standard payment terms.

b) ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year.

Bidders unable to confirm (b) must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves payment performance.

Bidders are required to confirm the supplier's staff have the following relevant educational and professional qualifications:

Supplier must ensure that only trained and competent operatives are engaged in the works. Operatives MUST therefore have a valid Street Works Qualification as Operative, Supervisor or both in accordance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991 and associated Regulations. The qualifications held must also be appropriate for the work being carried out.

Suppliers must also hold the following certifications:

Highway Electrical Registration Scheme – (S)JIB/ECS Certification

G39 Electrical Safety (in the planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of public lighting and other street furniture) Certification

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

Bidders who intend to subcontract more than 25% to any individual organisation must ensure the SPD (Scotland) - Subcontractors Supplier Response is completed and uploaded at question 2D.1.2 of the qualification envelope.

III.2.2) Amodau perfformiad contractau

Included for uptime, maintenance, load testing and performance and service review. Refer to Invitation to Tender (ITT) for more details.

Any community benefits offered will also become a performance condition.

III.2.3) Gwybodaeth am y staff a fydd yn gyfrifol am gyflawni’r contract

Rhwymedigaeth i nodi enwau a chymwysterau proffesiynol y staff a glustnodwyd i gyflawni’r contract

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: 26/06/2024

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

Rhaid i’r tendr fod yn ddilys tan: 25/10/2024

IV.2.7) Amodau ar gyfer agor tendrau

Dyddiad: 26/06/2024

Amser lleol: 12:00

VI.4.1) Corff adolygu