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MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies(HO EE 24 034)

North Lanarkshire Council · compiled

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Opportunity overview

North Lanarkshire Council wish to seek a competent Contractor for the provision of a Measured Term Ccontract for Solar PV Panels and Renewable Technologies, throughout the geographical area of North Lanarkshire Council.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Sureserve Energy Services UK

Matched by normalised name
Contract value
£20m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
2 Jul 2025
Award ID
048691-2025-1
Status
active
Location
West Lothian, UK, EH48 2EE, United Kingdom
Contract value
£30m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
2 Jul 2025
Award ID
048691-2025-2
Status
active
Location
Bellshill, UKM84, ML4 3PE, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV09300000 — Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
  • CPV09330000 — Solar energy
  • CPV09331000 — Solar panels
  • CPV09331200 — Solar photovoltaic modules
  • CPV09332000 — Solar installation
  • CPV45211100 — Construction work for houses

Lots

  • LOT 1 - MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies; 2025 - 2030 (HO EE 24 034)£30m
  • LOT 2 - MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies; 2025 - 2030 (HO EE 24 034)£20m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
NLC-SLP-24-036
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
3
Description
Extension requests

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Time limit
Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
5 Mar 2025, 12:00

Old Value

Date
26 Feb 2025, 12:00
Entry 2

Where

Label
Conditions for opening of tenders
Section
IV.2.7

New Value

Date
5 Mar 2025, 12:00

Old Value

Date
26 Feb 2025, 12:00
Entry 2
Id
4
Description
Issue with PCS system in relation to SPD and minor clarification in relation to Community Benefits Question within Quality Questionnaire and Community Benefits menu for Lot 2.

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Time limit
Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
7 Mar 2025, 12:00

Old Value

Date
5 Mar 2025, 12:00
Entry 2

Where

Label
Conditions for opening of tenders
Section
IV.2.7

New Value

Date
7 Mar 2025, 12:00

Old Value

Date
5 Mar 2025, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
26 Feb 2025, 12:00
Description
NLC Procurement Professionals via PCS portal.

Address

Street Address
North Lanarkshire Council, Civic Centre, Motherwell

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
1

Recurrence

Description
2028 - if extension periods are not utilised or 2030 if the extension periods are tilised.

Expected award period

Starts
26 Feb 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
26 Feb 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) will contain the relevant contract performance conditions and requirements
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
45211100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for houses

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
4A.1 - Bidders must be registered or enrolled in the relevant professional or trade register kept in the Member State of its establishment (as described in Schedule 5 of Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015). - Bidders should confirm they are registered or enrolled on the relevant trade register and provide information relating to this i.e. registration number, member number etc. - Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to any of the questions in this section, i.e., 4A. - Bidders that are unable to meet all of the minimum level(s) of standards required for any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4A, will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Minimum
4B.4 - Bidders will be required to pass the following Ratio Tests: 2 out of 3 ratios tests. - Acid Test Ratio: Bidders will be required to have an: Acid Test Ratio financial ratio of 1.00 and above. The acceptable date range for “Acid Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available. - Debt Ratio: Bidders will be required to have a Debt Ratio financial ratio of 0.50 and below. The acceptable date range for “Debt Ratio Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available. - Turnover Ratio: Bidders will be required to have a financial ratio of 1.25 and above. of higher figure than expected annual contract value. The acceptable date range for “Turnover Ratio Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available. - 4B.5.1a - Bidders must confirm they already have, or commit to obtain prior to the commencement date of the contract, the following levels of insurance cover: 1. Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP in the aggregate amount for any one period of insurance. - 4B.5.1b - Bidders must confirm they already have, or commit to obtain prior to the commencement date of the contract, the following levels of insurance cover: 1. Employer Compulsory Liability Insurance: 10,000,000 GBP each and every claim. - 4B.5.2 - Bidders must confirm they already have or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, the following levels of insurance cover: 1. Public Liability Insurance: 10,000,000 GBP each and every claim 2. Product Liability Insurance: 10,000,000 GBP in the aggregate - Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4B. - Bidders that are unable to meet all of the minimum level(s) of standards required for any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4B will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition, unless the following information is provided as part of their tender submission: 1. an SPDS submission from a Parent Company (or Ultimate Parent Company) who can meet all the above minimum requirements; and 2. a declaration that the Parent Company (or Ultimate Parent Company) is prepared to provide a Parent Company Guarantee (PCG) in the form determined by the Council to cover the duration of the proposed Contract, including the available extension periods. - The Council reserves the right at its own discretion to seek information from the applicant in accordance with Regulation 61(7) or Regulation 61(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to determine the Applicant’s economic and financial standing. - North Lanarkshire Council requires to ensure that the economic operator has the necessary economic and financial capacity to perform and complete the contract. In the current difficult economic environment, the Council seeks to ensure that the contractor who undertakes the works has suitable financial strength and capacity to complete these goods, works or services.
Description
SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV, Section B: Economic and Financial Standing, 4B.4, 4B.5.1b and 4B.5.2.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Minimum
4C.1 - Bidders should provide a minimum of two(2) examples of contractual arrangements they have held over the past three (3) years which best demonstrates their relevant experience to deliver requirements within the contract which were similar in regard to scope, scale, and duration. Bidders must achieve an overall combined minimum score requirement of 70. Bidders unable to meet the minimum requirements for 4C.1 and who fail to achieve an overall score of 70 will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition. - 4C.6 - Bidders will be required to confirm and provide proof that at least one of their employees has the following relevant educational and professional qualifications: - NICEIC or SELECT registration and Competent Person Scheme (alternative accreditations may be provided and must be accompanied by documented evidence to demonstrate it is equivalent to NICEIC or SELECT). - The Contractor must be a registered installer on the Microgeneration Certification Scheme, appropriate to the technology proposed. Bidders identified for appointment to the contract will be required to provide evidence i.e. copies of professional certification / accreditation that demonstrates they meet the minimum requirements applied. - 4C.10 - Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to any of the questions in this section, i.e., 4C. Bidders that are unable to meet all of the minimum level(s) of standards required for any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4C will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition. - 4D.1 - - 1. The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent), OR 2. The Bidder must meet the Criteria as detailed in SPDS Part IV, Question 4D.1 point 2, a-g. 3. The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum. OR 4. The Bidder must meet the Criteria as detailed in SPDS Part IV, Question 4D.1 point 4, a-m. 4D.2 - 1. The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate, OR 2. The Bidder must meet the Criteria as detailed in SPDS Part IV, Question 4D.2 point 2, a-g. Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to any of the questions in this section, i.e., 4D. Bidders that are unable to meet all of the minimum level(s) of standards required for any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4D will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition.
Description
SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV Section C: Technical and Professional Ability, 4C.1, 4C.6, 4C.10 and SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV Section D: Quality Assurance Schemes and Environmental Management Standards, 4D.1, 4D.2. Owing to the character limitations in this section of the Contract Notice it is not possible to provide all of the information relating to this section (III.1.3 in the Contract Notice). Therefore the Objective and Non-Discriminatory Criteria for Questions 4D.1 and 4D.2 are set out in full in the SPDS and SPDS Minimum Requirements document, which can be accessed through the buyer attachment area within the portal.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
LOT 1 - MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies; 2025 - 2030 (HO EE 24 034)
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for the design and installation of new lifts and all associated works in 5Nr domestic tower blocks. The blocks and lifts are: - Woodside Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift) - Avon Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift) - Calder Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift) - Clyde Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift) - Elvan Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift) The Council requires a mechanism to deliver the installation of new solar PV systems, electrical battery storage for both existing, new solar PV systems, air source heat pump/hybrid systems, EV charging ports and including other renewable/low carbon and innovative green technologies to Council-owned domestic properties within the geographical boundaries of the North Lanarkshire Council area. This Contract will support the ongoing maintenance of Council-owned domestic properties and will require appropriately experienced and qualified contractors to install the Solar PV Panels, battery storage and including other renewable technology solutions. Additional information: Candidates should read and refer to the ITT. Failure to comply with the instructions contained within the ITT may result in a Candidate's submission being rejected. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. - DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS IS 17:00 on 17/02/2025

Value

Amount
30,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
Initial contract period is 36 months + 12 months + 12 months extension. If extension periods are utilised, the contract can be extended for a maximum of 36 months. Any periods of extension will be at the Council’s sole discretion.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Project Delivery - Programme
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 2
Name
Project Delivery - Project Team
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 3
Name
Health & Safety and Environmental
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Name
Contractor Design
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 5
Name
End User Satisfaction
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 6
Name
Carbon Reduction / Net Zero
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 7
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 8
Name
Community Benefits Methodology
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 9
Name
Community Benefits Offering Menu
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 10
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
LOT 2 - MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies; 2025 - 2030 (HO EE 24 034)
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for the design and installation of new lifts and all associated works in 5Nr domestic tower blocks. The blocks and lifts are: - Woodside Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift) - Avon Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift) - Calder Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift) - Clyde Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift) - Elvan Tower, Motherwell (odd and even lift) The Council requires a mechanism to deliver the installation of new solar PV systems, electrical battery storage for both existing, new solar PV systems, air source heat pump/hybrid systems, EV charging ports and including other renewable/low carbon and innovative green technologies to Council-owned domestic properties within the geographical boundaries of the North Lanarkshire Council area. This Contract will support the ongoing maintenance of Council-owned domestic properties and will require appropriately experienced and qualified contractors to install the Solar PV Panels, battery storage and including other renewable technology solutions. Additional information: Candidates should read and refer to the ITT. Failure to comply with the instructions contained within the ITT may result in a Candidate's submission being rejected. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. - DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS IS 17:00 on 17/02/2025

Value

Amount
20,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
Initial contract period is 36 months + 12 months + 12 months extension. If optional extension periods are utilised, the contract can be extended for a maximum of 36 months. Any extension to initial contract period would be at the sole discretion of the Council.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Project Delivery - Programme
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 2
Name
Project Delivery - Project Team
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 3
Name
Health & Safety and Environmental
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Name
Contractor Design
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 5
Name
End User Satisfaction
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 7
Name
Carbon Reduction and Net Zero
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 8
Name
Community Benefits Methodology
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 9
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Across the geographical boundaries of North Lanarkshire Council area.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM84
Entry 2
Region
UKM84

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
09332000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Solar installation
Entry 2
Id
09331000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Solar panels
Entry 3
Id
09331200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Solar photovoltaic modules
Entry 4
Id
09330000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Solar energy
Entry 5
Id
09300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Across the geographical boundaries of North Lanarkshire Council area.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM84
Entry 2
Region
UKM84

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45211100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for houses

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-689
Name
North Lanarkshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM84
Locality
Motherwell
Postal Code
ML1 1AB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
03
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Public order and safety

Identifier

Legal Name
North Lanarkshire Council

Contact

Name
Shona Dunsmore
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-26938
Name
Scottish Courts

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Courts
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-156653
Name
Sureserve Energy Services UK

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
West Lothian
Postal Code
EH48 2EE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
3 Inchcorse Place, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Bathgate

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Sureserve Energy Services UK

Contact

Telephone
+44 1506638600
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-8549
Name
Saltire Facilities Management Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM84
Locality
Bellshill
Postal Code
ML4 3PE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Carnbroe House, 1 Finch Way, Strathclyde Business Park,

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Saltire Facilities Management Ltd

Award information

Award 1
Id
048691-2025-1
Title
LOT 2 - MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies; 2025 - 2030 (HO EE 24 034)
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-156653
Name
Sureserve Energy Services UK

Related lots

2
Award 2
Id
048691-2025-2
Title
LOT 1 - MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies; 2025 - 2030 (HO EE 24 034)
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-8549
Name
Saltire Facilities Management Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
048691-2025-1
Title
LOT 2 - MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies; 2025 - 2030 (HO EE 24 034)
Status
active
Award ID
048691-2025-1
Date Signed
3 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
20,000,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
048691-2025-2
Title
LOT 1 - MTC for Solar PV and Renewable Technologies; 2025 - 2030 (HO EE 24 034)
Status
active
Award ID
048691-2025-2
Date Signed
3 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
30,000,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Motherwell · UKM84 · ML1 1AB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM84

Notice and amendment history

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