Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Highland Council
Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX
CPSSprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1349886603
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
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
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Energy Efficiency Framework
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
This notice is for a Energy Efficiency framework for the Highland Council, for contractors to provide a range of energy efficiency works and services. This includes but is not limited to Consultancy & advice, Building Fabric Improvements, Heating & Ventilation, Renewables & Ancillary Systems and Building Controls
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Consultancy & Advice
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The sub lots under this lot are; Energy Efficiency Assessor, Retrofit Coordinator, Retrofit Assessor, Consultancy, Structural Engineer and Clerk of Works
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 optional extensions up to 12 months each
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Building Fabric Improvements
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45261410 - Roof insulation work
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45321000 - Thermal insulation work
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
- 45421110 - Installation of door and window frames
- 45421130 - Installation of doors and windows
- 45421131 - Installation of doors
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The sublots under this lot include; External Wall Insulation, Cavity Wall Insulation, Internal Wall Insulation, Flat Roof Insulation, Pitched and Room in Roof Insulation, Floor Insulation, Door and Window Replacement and Park Home Insulation
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 optional extensions up to 12 months each
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Heating & Ventilation
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The sublots of this lot include; Mechanical ventilation, Air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, water source heat pumps, High heat retention storage heaters, Connection to district heat systems.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 optional extensions up to 12 months each
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Renewables & Ancillary Sytems
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The sublots in this lot include; Hyrdo, Solar PV, Battery Storage, Solar Thermal, Heat Battery
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 optional extension of 12 months each
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Building Controls
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45317000 - Other electrical installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The sub lots under this lot include; BMS controls
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 optional extensions of up to 12 months each
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
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: 40
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: 2024/S 000-036594
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
14 February 2025
Local time
5:00pm
Changed to:
Date
21 February 2025
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
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
14 February 2025
Local time
5:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 years
six.3) Additional information
Tender training will be available via the Supplier Development Programme on the 22nd January 2025, 10:30 - 12pm. Places can be booked via the link below
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/the-highland-council-energy-efficiency-framework-1725/
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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:
Please see procurement documents
(SC Ref:785596)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=785596
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Inverness Sherriff Court
Inverness
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom