Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Water
6 Buchanan Gate
Glasgow
G33 6FB
Contact
Andrew Mulvay
Andrew.Mulvay@scottishwater.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKM - Scotland
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.scottishwater.co.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.scottishwater.co.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Supply of Solar Panels
Reference number
SW24/REN/1475
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 09331000 - Solar panels
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Scottish Water is looking to engage with potential Suppliers of Solar Panels through the use of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This process will include Suppliers evidencing the minimum requirements which is set out within the tender documentation to be successfully admitted to the DPS. This DPS will support the sourcing of a supply chain for solar panels which are aligned to Scottish Waters strategic objectives.
This includes the verification and review of the names and location of the proposed supply chain down to raw material level, due diligence conducted on the supply chain and traceability and segregation protocols to ensure the ethical sourcing of the proposed Solar Panels.
This purchase of the solar panels may be completed by either Scottish Water, Scottish Water Horizons, or approved Framework suppliers.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Water is looking to engage with potential Suppliers of Solar Panels through the use of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This process will include Suppliers evidencing the minimum requirements set out within the tender documentation to be successfully admitted to the DPS. This includes the verification and review of the names and location of the proposed supply chain down to raw material level, due diligence conducted on the supply chain and traceability and segregation protocols to ensure the ethical sourcing of the proposed Solar Panels.
Scottish Water Horizons have committed to deliver 90GWh of new renewable energy generation projects across all aspects of the SW estate, employing a variety of established and emerging technologies and are seeking companies to deliver the schemes.
This programme will be delivered over an estimated 10 year period with installations varying from small-scale 25 - 50kW installs to large projects normally not greater than 5MW, although in certain circumstances some projects may exceed 5MW these however will be the exception.
Some projects will require innovative technologies that are not yet fully developed.
Scottish Water currently has a Framework for the supply, design, and installation of renewable power generation assets. This Framework agreement currently has four suppliers who have been working with Scottish Water Horizons since 2021. However, due to the concerns of the sourcing of the solar panels under this agreement there has been a suspension of projects until the ethical sourcing can be found.
This DPS will support the sourcing of a supply chain for solar panels which are aligned to Scottish Waters strategic objectives. This purchase of the solar panels may be completed by either Scottish Water, Scottish Water Horizons, or approved Framework suppliers.
Background on Scottish Waters position on Ethical Sourcing of Solar Panels
In August 2023, the Scottish Water Board of Directors made the decision to pause all solar projects which had not reached Gate 70 (investment approval stage) due to concerns regarding forced labour within the supply chain of these products, namely the usage of forced labour in Xinjiang to produce the raw materials for the panels.
Since then, the Procurement and Supply Chain (PSC) function have continued a due diligence exercise to try and source an ethically clean supply chain and to gain a deeper understanding of any legislative and industry changes which could lead to clean supply routes opening in the future. This includes the verification and review of the names and location of the proposed supply chain down to raw material level, due diligence conducted on the supply chain and traceability and segregation protocols.
The particular SW Specifications that apply to this DPS Agreement is provided within the tender pack on the SW e-Sourcing system.
Suppliers can apply to join the SW DPS at any time during its lifetime.
There are no limitations to the numbers of Suppliers who will successfully admitted to the DPS.
All Suppliers who have been successfully admitted to this DPS will be invited to tender for further competitions under this agreement as and when required.
SW will use a 'Level' grading to select Suppliers to be appointed on to the DPS. Each 'Level' has a threshold which must be achieved to enable the Potential Supplier to pass to the next evaluation stage. Full details of the grading system are fully described within the tender documentation.
The forecasted value of the DPS is an estimated based on the programme of work which is supplied in the tender documentation. However, there is no guarantee to the volume or value of projects derived from this DPS.
This DPS does not constitute a commitment to award any work or services whatsoever to the appoint Supplier(s).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). While the duration states 96 months, Scottish Water reserves the right to review and amend the duration of the DPS during its lifecycle. Therefore, Scottish Water may close the DPS before this period, or extend beyond the 96 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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
Applicants will be expected to be of sufficient financial and economic standing to support the anticipated contract value. All applicants must complete the financial questions within the pre-qualification questionnaire and tender documents. Financial standing relevant to the anticipated contract value will be determined by Scottish Water based on the response to the pre-qualification questionnaire and any further financial checks deemed necessary.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
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
31 August 2032
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
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
You can view the opportunity here https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
Telephone
+44 1414298888
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Water
6 Buchanan Gate
Glasgow
G33 6FB
Country
United Kingdom