Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Argyll Community Housing Association Limited
Menzies House, Glenshellach Business Park
Oban
PA34 4RY
robert.millar@sseenergyservices.com
Telephone
+44 1546605829
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10562
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
SSE Energy Services Ltd
4 Queen Anne Drive, Lochend Industrial Estate , Newbridge
Edinburgh
EH28 8LH
Contact
Robert Millar
robert.millar@sseenergyservices.com
Telephone
+44 1313355240
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
ACHA Social House Decarbonisation Fund
Reference number
ES1464
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45321000 - Thermal insulation work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
This project will include the delivery of the following measures:
Innovation – EWI 130 Properties
Underfloor Insulation – 50 Properties
Mechanical Heat & Ventilation – 50 Properties
Air Tightness Testing – 130 Properties
Solar PV – 70 Properties
Triple Glazing- 70 Properties
Air Source Heat Pump – 90 Properties
Loft Insulation – 40 Properties
Ground Source Heat Pump – 40 Properties
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Main site or place of performance
List of areas where works will be carried out include but are not limited to:
LOCHGOILHEAD
STRACHUR
DUNOON
SANDBANK
PORT ELLEN
BOWMORE
LANE
BALLYGRANT
ISLE OF ISLAY
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This project will be let through the PCS process, where initial interest and contractor suitability will be established through the SPD process, once the list of approved contractors is agreed the tender process will again be carried out through the PCS portal. SSE are looking for multi-trade contractors where between 6-10 companies will be taken forward to the tender stage which will be based on the evaluation and scoring of the attached SPD.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: 60% price and 40% on Quality / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
16 August 2021
End date
18 April 2022
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This we be determined by the Client
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This we be determined by the Client
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
In order to be considered for the works Principal Contractors will be require to hold the following
A. PAS 2030:2019
B. PAS 2035
C. TrustMark
D. Gas Safe
E. SSIP (Chas, Constructionline)
F. 18th NICEIC Electrical *UK Wide
G. Select Electrical *Scotland Only
H. Achillies or Equal
I. Edition Electrical Qualification *confirmation that staff have it.
In addition to the above it would be preferred if the Principal Contractor also held the following:
1. ISO 9001
2. ISO 14001
3. OHSAS 45001
4. NEBOSH
5. CITB Registration
6. CSCS Cards *operative evidence
7. Considerate Contractor
8. CERTAS Certificate
9. INCA
10. National Insulation Association
11. Working at Height *operative evidence
12. Manual Handling *operative evidence
Failure to comply with items 1 to 12 will not automatically exclude Principal Contractors from being considered for this project.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Principal Contractors must hold the following level of insurances:
1. Employers Liability (10 million GBP)
2. Public/Product Liability (10 million GBP)
3. Professional Indemnity (2 million GBP) and it would be preferred if they also held:
4. Contract All Risks
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
A. PAS 2030:2019
B. PAS 2035
C. TrustMark
D. Gas Safe
E. SSIP (Chas, Constructionline)
F. 18th NICEIC Electrical *UK Wide
G. Select Electrical *Scotland Only
H. Achillies or Equal
I. Edition Electrical Qualification *confirmation that staff have it.
In addition to the above it would be preferred if the Principal Contractor also held the following:
1. ISO 9001
2. ISO 14001
3. OHSAS 45001
4. NEBOSH
5. CITB Registration
6. CSCS Cards *operative evidence
7. Considerate Contractor
8. CERTAS Certificate
9. INCA
10. National Insulation Association
11. Working at Height *operative evidence
12. Manual Handling *operative evidence
Failure to comply with items 1 to 12 will not automatically exclude Principal Contractors from being considered for this project.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
A. PAS 2030:2019
B. PAS 2035
C. TrustMark
D. Gas Safe
E. SSIP (Chas, Constructionline)
F. 18th NICEIC Electrical *UK Wide
G. Select Electrical *Scotland Only
H. Achillies or Equal
I. Edition Electrical Qualification *confirmation that staff have it.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The following is not an exhaustive list and other benefits should also be considered.
Extremely high standard of safety performance
Quality Installation
Excellent Communication with end user
Experienced TLO engagement
Experience of working in remote locations.
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
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
24 June 2021
Local time
5:00pm
Changed to:
Date
30 June 2021
Local time
5:00pm
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
Tender must be valid until: 29 April 2022
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
28 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Edinburgh
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
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=657444.
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.
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:
The works will be let under SSE Energy Services bespoke contract conditions. These will be provided as part of the Invitation to Tender pack for review and comment.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The Client will propose to reinvest into the local area to benefit local children and the wider Community.
(SC Ref:657444)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Oban Sheriff Court
Albany Street
Oban
PA34 4AL
Telephone
+44 1631562414
Country
United Kingdom