Contract Notice (below OJEU threshold)
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Borders Housing Association
South Bridge House, Whinfield Road
Selkirk
TD7 5DT
UK
Contact person: John Gray
Telephone: +44 1750724444
E-mail: enquiry@sbha.org.uk
Fax: +44 1750724445
NUTS: UKM91
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sbha.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11442
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
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:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
The Provision of Utilities to Empty Homes
Reference number: SBHA JG
II.1.2) Main CPV code
31682000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
SBHA is seeking a supplier to provide Gas & Electricity to homes as they become empty.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
28 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09310000
09121200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM91
Main site or place of performance:
Scottish Borders
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SBHA wish to enter into a Contract with a Utility supplier to supply gas and electricity via domestic tariffs to any of our domestic properties as they become void. Some of which may be transferred into the name of SBHA for a period of time, such as may be the case with long term void properties.
It is SBHA’s intention to award a contract to a single Supplier for the entire SBHA domestic void stock. The number of voids in the scheme is likely to vary throughout the Contract term, dependent upon the uptake of lets, demand for housing and the size of the housing portfolio, however as a guide the average void rate is c700 properties p.a.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80%
Price
/ Weighting:
20%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
28 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 12 months after the initial period of 36 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Tenderer must be a Utility supplier with the appropriate licenses to supply domestic Utilities in Scotland. Alternatively, such a licensed supplier may appoint an Energy Broker to act on their behalf to deliver this service and ensure that all relevant terms and conditions are applied.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Q4A.1 In UK this is the register at Companies House
Q4A2 Tenderer must be a Utility supplier with the appropriate licenses to supply domestic Utilities in Scotland.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Q4B.1.1 Provide general yearly turnover for 2019, 2020 and 2021
Q4B.3 Date started trading if cannot provide turnover for all years
Q4B5.1a Professional Risk Indemnity GBP 1 million
Q4B5.1b Employer's Compulsory Liability Insurance GBP 5 million
Q4B5.1c Public Liability Insurance GBP 1 million
Q4B.6 Tenderers must confirm they accept SBHA will carry out an Experian Credit
Check. Please note SBHA's risk appetite is such that only organisations with a
credit score of 51 or above will PASS this requirement. Please note SBHA,
acting fairly and reasonably may contact you to discuss this element.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Q4C.1.2 Please provide relevant examples of supplies and services carried out during the last 3 years.
4C.2 Please provide details as set out in the SPD question
4C.4 Please provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and/or tracking systems used
4C.7 Please provide details of the environmental management measure which the bidder will be able to use when performing the contract
4C8.1 Provide details of average manpower for the last 3 years
4C.8.2 Please provide details of the managerial staff for the last 3 years
4C.10 Please provide details of the proportion you intend to subcontract
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Quality Assurance Schemes ISO 9000 or equivalent
Environmental Management Schemes ISO 14001 or equivalent
Health & Safety Management - ISO 28000 or equivalent
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
06/12/2021
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.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)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
06/12/2021
Local time: 12:00
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Using the PCS Postbox opening procedure by 2 managers independent of the exercise
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
A minimal Community Benefits requirement is requested with this contract
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=673060.
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.
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:
A small community benefits consideration is included :The support of community improvement projects, resources for community environmental initiatives and physical infrastructure
(SC Ref:673060)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Selkirk Sherriff Court
Ettrick Terrace
Selkirk
TD7 4LE
UK
Telephone: +44 1750721269
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/11/2021