Wiring Testing and Inspection Programme
It is Hanover’s intention to undertake a programme of wiring inspections and tests for all common areas and individual dwellings on sheltered housing developments shown on the attached appendix.
UK-Edinburgh: technical inspection and testing services
2012/S 49-080456
Contract notice
Services
Directive 2004/18/EC
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association
95 McDonald Road
Contact point(s): Finance and Risk Management Services
For the attention of: Janet McGrouther
EH7 4NS Edinburgh
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1315570598
E-mail: JMcGrouther@hsha.org.uk
Fax: +44 315577424
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: http://http//:www.hsha.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12742
Further information can be obtained from: Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association
95 McDonald Road
Contact point(s): Finance and Risk Management Services
For the attention of: Janet McGrouther
EH7 4NS Edinburgh
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 315570598
E-mail: JMcGrouther@hsha.org.uk
Fax: +44 1315577424
Internet address: http://http//:www.hsha.org.uk
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association
95 McDonald Road
Contact point(s): Finance and Risk Management Services
For the attention of: Janet McGrouther
EH7 4NS Edinburgh
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1315570598
E-mail: JMcGrouther@hsha.org.uk
Fax: +44 1315577424
Internet address: http://http//:www.hsha.org.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Other: Housing Association
I.3)Main activity
Housing and community amenities
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no
Section II: Object of the contract
II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Wiring Testing and Inspection Programme.
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Services
Service category No 1: Maintenance and repair services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Scotland (as per appendix).
NUTS code UK
Service category No 1: Maintenance and repair services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Scotland (as per appendix).
NUTS code UK
II.1.3)Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
The notice involves a public contract
II.1.4)Information on framework agreement
II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
It is Hanover’s intention to undertake a programme of wiring inspections and tests for all common areas and individual dwellings on sheltered housing developments shown on the attached appendix.
It is essential that a most comprehensive inspection and test is undertaken with the least disruption to the Association’s residents, visitors and staff at all times.
The works must include an inspection of all parts of the electrical installation which is not concealed. Items to be inspected should include:
Main switchgear.
Landlord’s distribution boards and sub-boards.
Individual dwelling consumer units.
A percentage of power outlets as defined in BS7671 Guidance Note 3.
A percentage of light switches as defined in BS7671 Guidance Note 3.
Your inspection should exclude:
Warden Call and/or door entry system.
Fire Alarm systems.
Emergency Lighting.
Any portable appliances.
Space and water heating controls.
Any circuit with solid state controls.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=223003.
It is essential that a most comprehensive inspection and test is undertaken with the least disruption to the Association’s residents, visitors and staff at all times.
The works must include an inspection of all parts of the electrical installation which is not concealed. Items to be inspected should include:
Main switchgear.
Landlord’s distribution boards and sub-boards.
Individual dwelling consumer units.
A percentage of power outlets as defined in BS7671 Guidance Note 3.
A percentage of light switches as defined in BS7671 Guidance Note 3.
Your inspection should exclude:
Warden Call and/or door entry system.
Fire Alarm systems.
Emergency Lighting.
Any portable appliances.
Space and water heating controls.
Any circuit with solid state controls.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=223003.
The awarding authority has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via a ‘Tender Submission Postbox’ facility. Further details of this facility are available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/PostBox/Postbox_Explain.aspx?ID=223003.
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 postbox closes precisely at the time stated.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71630000
II.1.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.1.8)Lots
This contract is divided into lots: no
II.1.9)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:
It is Hanover’s intention to undertake a programme of wiring inspections and tests for all common areas and individual dwellings on sheltered housing developments shown on the attached appendix.
II.2.2)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.3)Information about renewals
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.3)Duration of the contract or time limit for completion
Duration in months: 36 (from the award of the contract)
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
Hanover (Scotland) Terms and Conditions of contract will apply.
III.1.4)Other particular conditions
The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: yes
Description of particular conditions: All works must be carried out in accordance with:-.
The Gas Safe Register 1998.
The Health and Safety At Work Act 1974.
The Electricity at Work Act 1989.
BS7671:2008 (17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations).
Any other relevant regulations in force at the time of these works.
Description of particular conditions: All works must be carried out in accordance with:-.
The Gas Safe Register 1998.
The Health and Safety At Work Act 1974.
The Electricity at Work Act 1989.
BS7671:2008 (17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations).
Any other relevant regulations in force at the time of these works.
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: (1) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they are not bankrupt or the subject of an administration order, are not being wound-up, have not granted a trust deed, are not the subject of a petition presented for sequestration of their estate, have not had a receiver, manager or administrator appointed and are not otherwise apparently insolvent.
(2) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that the candidate, their directors, or any other person who has powers of representation, decision or control of the candidate has not been convicted of conspiracy, corruption, bribery, or money laundering. Failure to provide such a declaration will result in the candidate being declared ineligible and they will not be selected to participate in this procurement process.
(3) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have not been convicted of a criminal offence relating to the conduct of their business or profession.
(4) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have not committed an act of grave misconduct in the course of their business or profession.
(5) All candidates must comply with the requirements of the State in which they are established, regarding registration on the professional or trade register.
(6) Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in providing any information required, may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with this procurement process.
(7) All candidates will have to demonstrate that they are licensed, or a member of the relevant organisation, in the State where they are established, when the law of that State prohibits the provision of the services, described in this notice, by a person who is not so licensed or who is not a member of the relevant organisation.
(8) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions under the law of any part of the United Kingdom or of the relevant State in which the candidate is established.
(9) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of taxes under the law of any part of the United Kingdom or of the relevant State in which the economic operator is established.
(2) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that the candidate, their directors, or any other person who has powers of representation, decision or control of the candidate has not been convicted of conspiracy, corruption, bribery, or money laundering. Failure to provide such a declaration will result in the candidate being declared ineligible and they will not be selected to participate in this procurement process.
(3) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have not been convicted of a criminal offence relating to the conduct of their business or profession.
(4) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have not committed an act of grave misconduct in the course of their business or profession.
(5) All candidates must comply with the requirements of the State in which they are established, regarding registration on the professional or trade register.
(6) Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in providing any information required, may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with this procurement process.
(7) All candidates will have to demonstrate that they are licensed, or a member of the relevant organisation, in the State where they are established, when the law of that State prohibits the provision of the services, described in this notice, by a person who is not so licensed or who is not a member of the relevant organisation.
(8) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions under the law of any part of the United Kingdom or of the relevant State in which the candidate is established.
(9) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of taxes under the law of any part of the United Kingdom or of the relevant State in which the economic operator is established.
III.2.2)Economic and financial ability
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: (1) All candidates will be required to provide a reference from their bank.
(2) All candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant professional risk indemnity insurance.
(3) All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover of the candidate and the turnover in respect of the activities which are of a similar type to the subject matter of this notice.
(4) All candidates will be required to provide statements of accounts or extracts from those accounts relating to their business.
(2) All candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant professional risk indemnity insurance.
(3) All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover of the candidate and the turnover in respect of the activities which are of a similar type to the subject matter of this notice.
(4) All candidates will be required to provide statements of accounts or extracts from those accounts relating to their business.
III.2.3)Technical capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
(1) A statement of the candidate’s average annual number of staff and managerial staff over the previous 3 years.
(2) Details of the educational and professional qualifications of their managerial staff; and those of the person(s) who would be responsible for providing the services or carrying out the work or works under the contract.
(3) All candidates will be required to provide certification from an independent body attesting conformity to environmental management standards in accordance with the Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS); or the European standard BS EN ISO 14001.
(4) All candidates will be required to provide certification drawn up by an independent body attesting the compliance of the economic operator with quality assurance standards based on the relevant European standards.
(5) Certificates drawn up by official quality control institutes or agencies of recognised competence attesting the conformity of products clearly identified by references to specifications or standards.
(6) Samples, descriptions and/or photographs, the authenticity of which must be certified if the contracting authority so requests.
(7) A statement of the principal goods sold or services provided by the supplier or the services provider in the past 3 years, detailing the dates on which the goods were sold or the services provided; the consideration received; the identity of the person to whom the goods were sold or the services were provided.
(8) A check may be carried out by the contracting authority or by a competent official body of the State in which the candidate is established, to verify the technical capacity of the candidate; and if relevant, on the candidates study and research facilities and quality control measures.
(9) A statement of the candidate’s technical facilities; measures for ensuring quality; and their study and research facilities.
(10) An indication of the proportion of the contract which the services provider intends possibly to subcontract.
(11) A statement of the technicians or technical services available to the candidate to carry out the work under the contract; or be involved in the production of goods or the provision of services under the contract; particularly those responsible for quality control, whether or not they are independent of the candidate.
(12) A statement of the tools, plant or technical equipment available to the service provider or contractor for carrying out the contract.
(13) A list of works carried out over the past 5 years, detailing the value of the consideration received; when and where the work or works were carried out; and whether they were carried out according to the rules of the trade or profession and properly completed.
(1) A statement of the candidate’s average annual number of staff and managerial staff over the previous 3 years.
(2) Details of the educational and professional qualifications of their managerial staff; and those of the person(s) who would be responsible for providing the services or carrying out the work or works under the contract.
(3) All candidates will be required to provide certification from an independent body attesting conformity to environmental management standards in accordance with the Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS); or the European standard BS EN ISO 14001.
(4) All candidates will be required to provide certification drawn up by an independent body attesting the compliance of the economic operator with quality assurance standards based on the relevant European standards.
(5) Certificates drawn up by official quality control institutes or agencies of recognised competence attesting the conformity of products clearly identified by references to specifications or standards.
(6) Samples, descriptions and/or photographs, the authenticity of which must be certified if the contracting authority so requests.
(7) A statement of the principal goods sold or services provided by the supplier or the services provider in the past 3 years, detailing the dates on which the goods were sold or the services provided; the consideration received; the identity of the person to whom the goods were sold or the services were provided.
(8) A check may be carried out by the contracting authority or by a competent official body of the State in which the candidate is established, to verify the technical capacity of the candidate; and if relevant, on the candidates study and research facilities and quality control measures.
(9) A statement of the candidate’s technical facilities; measures for ensuring quality; and their study and research facilities.
(10) An indication of the proportion of the contract which the services provider intends possibly to subcontract.
(11) A statement of the technicians or technical services available to the candidate to carry out the work under the contract; or be involved in the production of goods or the provision of services under the contract; particularly those responsible for quality control, whether or not they are independent of the candidate.
(12) A statement of the tools, plant or technical equipment available to the service provider or contractor for carrying out the contract.
(13) A list of works carried out over the past 5 years, detailing the value of the consideration received; when and where the work or works were carried out; and whether they were carried out according to the rules of the trade or profession and properly completed.
III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts
III.3)Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1)Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision: All works must be carried out in accordance with:-.
The Gas Safe Register 1998.
The Health and Safety At Work Act 1974.
The Electricity at Work Act 1989.
BS7671:2008 (17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations).
Any other relevant regulations in force at the time of these works.
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision: All works must be carried out in accordance with:-.
The Gas Safe Register 1998.
The Health and Safety At Work Act 1974.
The Electricity at Work Act 1989.
BS7671:2008 (17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations).
Any other relevant regulations in force at the time of these works.
III.3.2)Staff responsible for the execution of the service
Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Restricted
IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate
Envisaged number of operators: 6
IV.1.3)Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
IV.2)Award criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3)Administrative information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority:
P&D/010/11/12
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document
Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 26.3.2012
IV.3.4)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
11.4.2012 – 12:00
IV.3.5)Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
23.4.2012
IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up
English.
IV.3.7)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
IV.3.8)Conditions for opening tenders
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: This is a three year contract from 2012 to 2015 with an option for a further year in 2016. During 2016 this procurement will be retendered.
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: This is a three year contract from 2012 to 2015 with an option for a further year in 2016. During 2016 this procurement will be retendered.
VI.2)Information about European Union funds
VI.3)Additional information
The whole of the electrical installation shall be inspected and tested in accordance with BS7671:2009 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
The successful tenderer must provide all appropriate test instruments.
Calibration information must form part of the final report documentation. The successful tenderer must ensure that 10 % of all accessories are removed for inspection in accordance with BS7671.
During the inspection all distribution boards and consumer units must be identified as having been tested and clearly marked “passed” or “failed”, signed and dated.
(SC Ref:223003).
The successful tenderer must provide all appropriate test instruments.
Calibration information must form part of the final report documentation. The successful tenderer must ensure that 10 % of all accessories are removed for inspection in accordance with BS7671.
During the inspection all distribution boards and consumer units must be identified as having been tested and clearly marked “passed” or “failed”, signed and dated.
(SC Ref:223003).
VI.4)Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures
VI.4.2)Lodging of appeals
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:7.3.2012