Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1563576183
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PS-22-09 - Community Renewable Energy Project (CoRE) - Main Construction Contract (PRJ0012844)
Reference number
PS-22-09 (PRJ0012844)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The construction of the Community Renewable Energy Project (CoRE) in Cumnock, a Centre of Excellence in Energy Systems Research, and two Demonstrator Houses (located on the site of the Centre of Excellence).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45211300 - Houses construction work
- 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work
- 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings
- 45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 45214600 - Construction work for research buildings
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The construction of the Community Renewable Energy Project (CoRE) in Cumnock, a Centre of Excellence in Energy Systems Research, and two Demonstrator Houses (located on the site of the Centre of Excellence).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
See PQQ Documents.
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
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
For the purpose of this Contract, all Electrical Subcontractors (including the Main Contractor if appropriate) proposed to be used on this Project must have Registration with either ‘NICEIC (Approved Contractor Scheme)’ or ‘SELECT (Approved Certifier of Construction Scheme)’ throughout the entire Contract period, and all Employees (including Employees of Electrical Subcontractors) must have appropriate trade certification.
For the purpose of this Contract, all Mechanical Subcontractors (including the Main Contractor if appropriate) proposed to be used on this Project must have Registration with either ‘B&ES Association (Member status)’ or ‘CIPHE (Member status)’ throughout the entire Contract period, and all Employees of Mechanical Subcontractors must have appropriate trade certification.
For the purpose of this Contract, all Gas Sub-Contractors (including the Main Contractor if appropriate) must be on the current Capita Gas Safe Register of Gas Installers at a commercial level throughout the entire Contract period. It is also required by the authorities that any operative employed to do gas work will have to be reported to Capita, and their fees paid as stipulated.
For the purpose of this Contract, the Asbestos removal Contractor proposed to be used on this Project must hold an Asbestos Removal Licence (issued by the HSE) throughout the entire Contract period, and all employees must have appropriate certification.
For the purpose of this Contract, the company which will carry out the Solar Photovoltaic installation must be on the current Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) database of certified installers at the time of installation. It is also required by the Authority that all microgeneration products used are MCS certified to ensure that the installation qualifies for the Feed-in Tariff (FiTs) and that all MCS Certification is passed to the Employers Agent as part of the handover process.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Financial Standing
The Council shall commission an independent third party business credit report from Creditsafe Business Solutions Ltd using the Company Registration number supplied by the Tenderer. Any Tenderer who does not meet the minimum threshold of a Credit Score of 30 out of 100 will have their submission regarded as a “Fail” and will not be considered further. Where a Tenderer receives a Credit Score of between 30-50 out of 100, the Council reserves the right to request further financial information to determine the risk to the Council. In the event that such additional measures are requested, the Council shall, in its sole discretion, determine the terms of those measures that it deems as acceptable. If Tenderers cannot provide measures to the satisfaction of the Council then their submission may be rejected.
Risk or Credit reports from other agencies will not be considered.
It is the Tenderers responsibility to ensure that all information held by Creditsafe Business Solutions Ltd is current and accurate when submitting their Tender. The Council will not enter into discussions with Tenderers who fail to ensure that their Creditsafe Business Solutions Ltd scores are accurate by the due submission date.
Insurances
It is a requirement of this Contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded Contract, the insurances indicated below.
Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10 million GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims.
Public & Products Liability Insurance = 10 million GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims.
Professional Indemnity Insurance = 5 million GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims, for 6 years from the date of practical completion of the Works.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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
Date
25 February 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
14 March 2022
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
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
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 20572. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
N/A
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:
The successful tenderer will therefore be required to provide a range of opportunities for the wider Community including learning and knowledge exchange in a variety of different formats to include (but not necessarily limited to):
- Work experience placements for older children of local Academies
- Employment opportunities for older children of local Academies, including internships
- Opportunities for sponsorship for individual students / groups and / or learning facilities and equipment
- Opportunities for Community Projects
- Competitions and Commissioning
- Consultation and engagement with local community
(SC Ref:680925)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, St Marnock Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1ED
Country
United Kingdom