Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Lanarkshire Council
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street
Motherwell
ML1 1AB
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
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/
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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
Emergency Power Generators
Reference number
NLC-CPT-22-152
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31682530 - Emergency power supplies
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
1.3. In order for the Council to adequately respond to certain emergency events, there is a requirement to provide temporary power. 9 sites have been identified which will be used as Public Advice Centres requiring the option for temporary power. 1.4. To ensure that the generators are kept ready for quick deployment, there is a requirement to provide a maintenance and servicing package. This package should include for a major service to be undertaken annually, with a minor service carried out on a 6 monthly basis. 1.5. The duration of these potential emergency events is unknown. There may therefore be the requirement for additional fuel tanks to ensure no disruption to provision of power at some sites. 1.7. This contract is for the supply of 9 generators and additional fuel tanks to be mounted on trailers for easy transportation and deployment. These will be used mainly in case of emergencies and for some external events. Contractors are also requested to provide costs for maintenance and servicing of the generators.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31682510 - Emergency power systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The invitation to tender (“ITT”) pack which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T tendering system outlines the requirements and objectives of this lot within the framework.
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Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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
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.
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
Full details of the objective rules and criteria for participation are contained within the ITT document. Please refer to I.3 Communication within this Notice.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Bidders should refer to the requirements stated in the Qualification envelope within PCS-Tender.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Bidders should refer to the requirements stated in the Qualification envelope within PCS-Tender.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Bidders should refer to the requirements stated in the Qualification envelope within PCS-Tender.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Bidders should refer to the requirements stated in the Qualification envelope within PCS-Tender.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Further information is contained within the tender document suite and can be downloaded from the additional documentation area with the PCS-T portal.
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
Date
13 March 2023
Local time
12:00pm
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
13 March 2023
Local time
12:00pm
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
Part II – Information Concerning the Bidder
A: Information About the Bidder;
B: Information About Representatives of the Bidder;
C: Information About Reliance on the Capacities of Other Entities; and
D: Information Concerning Sub-contractors on Whose Capacity the Bidder Does Not Rely.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
The information required in Part II of the SPD (Scotland) is for information only and therefore will not be assessed however the Councils may choose not to select a Bidder that cannot provide basic company information.
Bidders must ensure that they submit appropriate SPD (Scotland) completed by other members of the group, if they are bidding as part of a group, others on whose capacity they rely, and known subcontractors on whose capacity they do not rely on, to satisfy any aspect of the SPD (Scotland).
Part VI – Concluding statements
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Bidders unable to complete this part of the SPD (Scotland) may be excluded from the competition.
All Tenderers should complete the Qualification, Technical and Commercial Envelopes within the PCS-T System as part of their Tender
Late Tenders will not be considered under any circumstances.
The Council will not provide additional notification to any Bidder of the rejection of a late Tender.
For the avoidance of any doubt, automated messages confirming receipt of a Tender should not be taken to imply acceptance of it by the Council.
The complete Tender (complete with SPD (Scotland)) should be submitted in accordance with the instructions given with the Form of Tender signed by an authorised representative i.e. company director or secretary (as registered within Companies House) or by a person authorised by the Bidder to do so.
The Council reserves the right to exclude any unclear, erroneous, qualified and / or incomplete Tenders received.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 23476. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Scottish Courts
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom