Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) and Repairs

Location

Falkirk Council Area

Description

The Council propose to enter into a Framework Agreement for carrying out inspections of existing electrical installations, provide an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and undertaking subsequent Repairs to Council Occupied and Void Housing Properties, within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. Intended that up to 6 Contractors are to be appointed. The approximate 5 year full framework value is GBP 15 450 000.

Total Quantity or Scope

Framework Agreement is for the carrying out a programme of inspections of existing electrical installations to identify (in order of priority) any deficiencies against the national safety standard for electrical installations thereby providing an EICR report. Undertake subsequent identified repairs to Falkirk Council Occupied and Void Housing Properties. Please refer to enclosed ITT documentation and appendices, via Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal. Approximate framework term Value GBP 15 450 000

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 45310000 - Electrical installation work
• 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

All bidders are required to complete and submit the appendix Declaration of Non-involvement in Serious Organised Crime, which will be completed in full, including the highlighted sections and signed where applicable. Bidding organisations should note: They are responsible for the accuracy of information submitted in respect of them and knowingly providing false information may constitute fraud. In the case of any criminal history convictions checks, Falkirk Council may exclude any organisation where the information provided to Falkirk Council by the Police Service Scotland does not validate fully the information provided by the organisation. Failure to disclose information relevant to this section or serious misrepresentation in relation to the information disclosed will result in exclusion from this procurement process or the termination of any subsequent contract that may be awarded. Where required, scoring of Selection Criteria, including but not limited to Quality Assurance Schemes (SPD 4D) as outlined in the Qualification Envelope (SPD) on PCS, will be evaluated using the scorecard system detailed in the ITT document (Scoring of submissions). Coronavirus (COVID-19) Scottish Government Guidance The Contractor shall fully comply with any and all relevant current Scottish Government guidance for businesses in Scotland. Bidders in so far as they are known, are requested to list the details of any subcontractors they propose to use. Bidders are advised to allow adequate time to submit their electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Please ensure you give sufficient time to attach all required documentation for your submitted response, via Public Contracts Scotland in advance of deadline. We will not be able to accept any submissions after this deadline. 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=795316. 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. 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-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: All Contractors on the Framework will be required to provide the following employed status training opportunities (i.e. modern apprenticeships) when the cumulative level of spend detailed below is reached. Trainees are to be obtained from a source agreed by the Council. The employed status training opportunity can be across a range of disciplines to be determined by the successful Contractor. The Contractor will be required to meet with Falkirk Council’s Employment and Training Unit to discuss implementation prior to contract start. 1st Opportunity: cumulative spend reaches GBP 1M 2nd Opportunity: cumulative spend reaches GBP 4M Refer to Schedule 6 of ITT document for full details. (SC Ref:795316) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=795316