Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Energy Saving Trust Ltd
2nd Floor, Ocean Point 1, 94 Ocean Drive
EH6 6JH
Edinburgh
Contact
David Angelini
Telephone
+44 1315557900
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=AA14923
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 the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Government Sub-contractor
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Environmental Consultant
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Energy Consultancy Services to Support Business Energy Scotland
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The recently published Heat in Buildings strategy by the Scottish Government sets out a pathway to zero emissions buildings by 2045, Reducing emissions from non-domestic buildings remains a key focus for the Scottish Government and the strategy covers support for SME’s and non-domestic buildings particularly encouraging SME’s to take action and install energy improvement measures through an integrated package of advice, technical and financial support. This framework is intended to support that strategy.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
4The new Service will go live on 1st April 2022 replacing Zero Waste Scotland’s Energy Efficient Business Support service. The service which Energy Saving Trust is providing includes free support, training, and access to funding to help organisations implement energy saving measures . There are three main elements to the service:
1) Business Energy Scotland service ‘Hub’
The ‘Hub’ delivers advice and support through a range of channels including telephone, internet/web-based and publications
2) Training and capacity building
Development of a range of training and skills-transfer activities including on-line training tools and one to many workshops and webinars.
3) Tailored specialist support for implementation
More detailed telephone-based or on-site one-to-one consultancy support is being delivered focussing on implementation of energy efficiency activities. This support also provides information on the available sources of finance and other providers of support to help organisations implement their plans.
To support the delivery of these services, Energy Saving Trust is setting up a framework to provide generic and specialist consultancy support on behalf of the Service for energy efficiency measures to private and third sector SME organisations based in Scotland. The framework also covers the provision of a wider support role to the service which may include the peer reviewing of reports and ad hoc support. This document sets out full details for any potential new Bidders to provide such support.
The Service provides a range of in-depth support including:
- Written technical energy saving action plans.
- Advice on energy saving required by client organisations on the cost-effective opportunities for saving money and reducing carbon.
- A small number of carbon footprints covering scope 1, 2 and major scope 3 contributors.
- A small number of building passports documenting the current building envelope and recommendations to improve it,
- A small number of net-zero pathways including recommendations to reduce carbon emissions.
- Consultancy support to help deliver this in-depth support is the focus of this Procurement.
To meet the requirements of the service the framework delivers work at two tiers of consultancy support. Tier 1 support is to provide generic energy saving support to organisations across Scotland, for which the level of competency required will generally be lower than that required of the Tier 2 support. Tier 2 support is to provide specialist industrial technical support on one or more energy saving technologies and develop more detailed business cases.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Case Studies / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Resources Availability / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Scoping and allocation process / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Performance quality and contract management / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Sustainability and Energy Performance / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework may be extended by further periods of 12 months at the buyer's discretion, and subject to continued funding.
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
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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: 20
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
N/A
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 January 2022
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 January 2022
Local time
12:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
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=676766.
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.
(SC Ref:676766)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom