Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Lanarkshire Council
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street
Motherwell
ML1 1AB
Contact
Shona Dunsmore
contractstrategy@northlan.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies(HO EE 24 034)
Reference number
NLC-SLP-24-036
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 1 - MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies; 2025 - 2030 (HO EE 24 034)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Across the geographical boundaries of North Lanarkshire Council area.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for the design and installation of new lifts and all associated works in 5Nr domestic tower blocks.
The blocks and lifts are:
- Woodside Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift)
- Avon Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift)
- Calder Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift)
- Clyde Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift)
- Elvan Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift)
The Council requires a mechanism to deliver the installation of new solar PV systems, electrical battery storage for both existing, new solar PV systems, air source heat pump/hybrid systems, EV charging ports and including other renewable/low carbon and innovative green technologies to Council-owned domestic properties within the geographical boundaries of the North Lanarkshire Council area.
This Contract will support the ongoing maintenance of Council-owned domestic properties and will require appropriately experienced and qualified contractors to install the Solar PV Panels, battery storage and including other renewable technology solutions.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery - Programme / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery - Project Team / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety and Environmental / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Contractor Design / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: End User Satisfaction / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Carbon Reduction / Net Zero / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits Methodology / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits Offering Menu / Weighting: 5%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial contract period is 36 months + 12 months + 12 months extension.
If extension periods are utilised, the contract can be extended for a maximum of 36 months. Any periods of extension will be at the Council’s sole discretion.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Candidates should read and refer to the ITT. Failure to comply with the instructions contained within the ITT may result in a Candidate's submission being rejected. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS IS 17:00 on 17/02/2025
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 2 - MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies; 2025 - 2030 (HO EE 24 034)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Across the geographical boundaries of North Lanarkshire Council area.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for the design and installation of new lifts and all associated works in 5Nr domestic tower blocks. The blocks and lifts are:
- Woodside Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift)
- Avon Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift)
- Calder Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift)
- Clyde Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift)
- Elvan Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift)
The Council requires a mechanism to deliver the installation of new solar PV systems, electrical battery storage for both existing, new solar PV systems, air source heat pump/hybrid systems, EV charging ports and including other renewable/low carbon and innovative green technologies to Council-owned domestic properties within the geographical boundaries of the North Lanarkshire Council area.
This Contract will support the ongoing maintenance of Council-owned domestic properties and will require appropriately experienced and qualified contractors to install the Solar PV Panels, battery storage and including other renewable technology solutions.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery - Programme / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery - Project Team / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety and Environmental / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Contractor Design / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: End User Satisfaction / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Carbon Reduction and Net Zero / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits Methodology / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial contract period is 36 months + 12 months + 12 months extension.
If optional extension periods are utilised, the contract can be extended for a maximum of 36 months. Any extension to initial contract period would be at the sole discretion of the Council.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Candidates should read and refer to the ITT. Failure to comply with the instructions contained within the ITT may result in a Candidate's submission being rejected. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS IS 17:00 on 17/02/2025
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
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.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV, Section B: Economic and Financial Standing,
4B.4, 4B.5.1b and 4B.5.2.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
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.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
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.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
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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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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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),
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.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) will contain the relevant contract performance conditions and requirements
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
26 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
7 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Place
North Lanarkshire Council, Civic Centre, Motherwell
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
NLC Procurement Professionals via PCS portal.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2028 - if extension periods are not utilised
or
2030 if the extension periods are tilised.
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Bidders must ensure that they submit appropriate SPDS completed by other members of the group (if they are bidding as part of a group), others whose capacity they rely on, and known sub-contractors on whose capacity they do not rely on, to satisfy any aspect of the SPDS. Bidders unable to complete SPDS Part IV: Concluding Statements may be excluded from the competition.
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The complete ITT, with no pages omitted, must be submitted in accordance with instructions given, and be signed by an authorised representative. Bidders should note that all documents listed in ITT Section 12 "Checklist of Required Documents" must be fully completed and submitted to ensure the submission is considered complete. Failure to do so may result in the submission being deemed non-compliant.
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All Bidders’ responses will first have their Single Procurement Document (SPD) response checked for compliance, including completeness and accuracy. Failure to meet any of the mandatory requirements indicated will result in the Tender being considered non-compliant and the bidder concerned will be excluded.
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Quality Questions - Minimum Score – If the average final score for any quality question response is below the minimum score requirement set for that question, then the submission response will be deemed non-compliant. For the avoidance of doubt, if any quality question is unanswered this will result in the bid being deemed non-compliant.
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Should a bidder achieve a score of zero in any element of the technical or commercial assessment, the Council reserves the right to deem their bid non-compliant. Such non-compliant bids will be removed from the evaluation process without further consideration.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=787970.
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.
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
North Lanarkshire Council's policy on Community Benefits in procurement aims to consider whether Community Benefits can be included where it is making capital investments or services/goods are being purchased.
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An indication of the type of benefits which the Council expects is indicated within the ITT documents for this procurement exercise.
Bidders will be required to provide details within their tender submission of the Community Benefits they will deliver if their tender submission is successful. It should be noted that the Community Benefit commitments made at tender stage may form a contractual obligation.
(SC Ref:787970)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=787970
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Scottish Courts
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom