Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Telephone
+44 1315296432
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://www.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.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
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Fire Safety Advice and Expertise
Reference number
CT1268
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to establish a Framework of up to 3 suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver fire safety advice and expertise for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further year. Fire Safety expertise.
The Council requires advice to provide immediate industry level expertise to all aspects of fire safety in times of urgent need and planned inspections in either a housing repair or capital programme environment.
The full specification is contained within the tender package and includes, but is not limited to, the following services:
- Assurance/performance audit
- Legislative advice and guidance including support for emergency planning or further development of Business Continuity Plans or processes
- Providing specific industry legislative guidance, advice, and training not available in-house.
- Onsite inspections of contractors’ work will also be required.
- Support in the writing of specifications, procedural/practice statements to meet legislative or industry standards.
- In the event of major disruptions or emergency situations, support for the Council in its activities as required to cope with the emergency
This framework will predominantly utilised to support the Council’s residential stock, however, may be used for commercial properties also.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
The City of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to establish a Framework of up to 3 suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver fire safety advice and expertise for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further year. Fire Safety expertise.
The Council requires advice to provide immediate industry level expertise to all aspects of fire safety in times of urgent need and planned inspections in either a housing repair or capital programme environment.
The full specification is contained within the tender package and includes, but is not limited to, the following services:
- Assurance/performance audit
- Legislative advice and guidance including support for emergency planning or further development of Business Continuity Plans or processes
- Providing specific industry legislative guidance, advice, and training not available in-house.
- Onsite inspections of contractors’ work will also be required.
- Support in the writing of specifications, procedural/practice statements to meet legislative or industry standards.
- In the event of major disruptions or emergency situations, support for the Council in its activities as required to cope with the emergency
This framework will predominantly utilised to support the Council’s residential stock, however, may be used for commercial properties also.
The estimated value of the framework is GBP200,000 over the 4 year duration. Full details can be found by noting your interest and downloading the tender documentation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Part III: Section A, B, C & D - 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 [for above threshold)/8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland)
Regulations 2016 (below threshold)
Part IV: Selection criteria - B: Economic and financial standing – Question 4B.1 - Tenderers are required to have a minimum “general” annual turnover of 80,000 GBP for the last two financial years. Where a Tenderer does not have an annual turnover of this value, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition or may apply discretion seeking supporting evidence to determine the Tenderer’s suitability to proceed in the competition.
Part IV: Selection criteria - B: Economic and financial standing – Question 4B.4 - Tenderers will be required provide the following information in response to 4B.4
Current ratio for Current Year: 1.10
Current ratio for Prior Year: 1:10
The formula for calculating a Tenderer’s current ratio is current assets divided by current liabilities. The acceptable range for each financial ratio is greater than 1.1. Where a Tenderer’s current ratio is less than the acceptable value, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition or may apply discretion seeking supporting evidence to determine the Tenderer’s suitability to proceed in the competition.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Minimum “general” annual turnover of 80,000 GBP for the last two financial years.
Current ratio for Current Year: 1.10
Current ratio for Prior Year: 1:10
Employer’s Liability Insurance (minimum of 5 Million GBP)
Public Liability Insurance (minimum of 10 Million GBP)
Professional Indemnity (minimum of 1 Million GBP)
Where a Tenderer does not hold or commit to obtaining the types and levels of insurance indicated, the Council will exclude the Tenderer from the competition.
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
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-021622
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 October 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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 October 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
CONTRACT SPECIFIC MANDATORY CRITERIA
Part IV: Selection criteria - C: Technical and Professional Ability – Prompt Payment – Question 4C.4 - It is a mandatory requirement of
this Framework that a prompt payment clause is present in all Contracts used in the delivery of the requirements. This ensures payment of sub-contractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and includes an obligation to provide a point of contact for sub-contractors to refer to in the case of payment difficulties. This will require active monitoring of payment performance as well as the provision of evidence and reports to the Council on request or as contractually scheduled. Bidders should confirm that this condition will be met within the response to this question.
Part IV: Selection criteria - C: Technical and Professional Ability – Living Wage Payment – Question 4C.4
Tenderers are asked to confirm that they will pay staff that are involved in the delivery of the [framework agreement / contract, and/or any subsequent call off contract] (including any agency or sub-contractor staff) directly involved in the delivery of the [framework agreement / contract, and/or any subsequent call off contract]), at least the real Living Wage.
Part IV: Selection criteria - C: Environmental Management Measures – Question 4C.7 - Bidders will be required to provide evidence that
their organisation has taken steps to build their awareness of the climate change emergency and how they will respond. Accepted evidence
includes but is not limited to the provision of a carbon reduction plan Where a Tenderer’s response is of a less than the acceptable standard, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition or may apply discretion seeking supporting evidence to determine the Tenderer’s suitability to proceed in the competition.
Part IV: Selection criteria - D: Quality Assurance Schemes & Environmental Management – Question 4D.1 - It is a mandatory requirement that Tendering Organisations with more than 5 employees have in place a Health & Safety Policy which is approved at a senior level within the Organisation and is reviewed regularly. Bidders should confirm that this condition has been met within the response to this question. Where a Bidder does not have a Health & Safety Policy and is required to do so, the Council may exclude the Bidder from the competition
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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:
The required community benefits are contained within the invitation to tender document.
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Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=743581
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. . A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the Find a Tender Service /OJEU or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.