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Published 22 Jun 2021, 09:45 BST

Official UK procurement notice

ACHA Social House Decarbonisation Fund

Official notice

Authority: Argyll Community Housing Association Limited (Housing)

WorksOpen procedure
Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: Scotland (UKM6)
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 24 Jun 2021
Contract term 8 moends 18 Apr 2022 · extension options published · starts 16 Aug 2021

What is being bought

Published requirement 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

CPV: Thermal insulation work

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1This project will be let through the PCS process, where initial interest and…Renewal 8 mo

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.

Contract period: 16 Aug 2021 – 18 Apr 2022 (8 mo)
Delivery: Scotland · 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
Extensions: This we be determined by the Client · This we be determined by the ClientVariant bids: allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Price: 100%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • 60% price and 40% on Quality: 40%
  • price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • 60% price and 40% on Quality: 40
  • Price: 60
Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    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.

  • Economic & financial standing

    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
  • Technical & professional ability

    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: 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.
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
22 Jun 2021, 09:45 BST
Last source update
27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
Award evaluation window
28 Jun 2021 – …
Authority reference
ES1464
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-013568
Classification (CPV)
Thermal insulation work
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM6)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bc73 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

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.

Publisher note: 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)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Submission deadline
24 Jun 2021, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
28 Jun 2021, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Timeline

24 Jun 2021 → 29 Apr 2022 · 5 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    24 Jun 2021, 17:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    28 Jun 2021, 12:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
  4. Contract starts
    16 Aug 2021, 00:00 BST
  5. Bids must remain valid until
    29 Apr 2022, 23:59 BST

Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 27 Jul 2021
  1. Status changed to active
    27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
  3. Deadline moved to 24 Jun 2021, 17:00 BST
    27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
    -6 days · was 30 Jun 2021, 17:00 BST
Published amendments (2 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.224 Jun 202130 Jun 2021+6 d
—Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.728 Jun 20212 Jul 2021+4 d

The change has been made to the return date due to a delay in the Notices being posted.

Extension to notice

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Argyll Community Housing Association Limited

Contracting authorityHousingBody governed by public lawHousing and community amenities Menzies House, Glenshellach Business Park, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4RYContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Oban Sheriff CourtReview body ObanContact phone
Process and specification contact points (1)
  • SSE Energy Services LtdProcess contact point Edinburgh, UKContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.