Published date: 20 May 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 24 June 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 09300000

Location of contract

BS231PR

Value of contract

£40,000

Procurement reference

SP/SolarPanelsWestonMuseum/May2022

Published date

20 May 2022

Closing date

24 June 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 September 2022

Contract end date

31 October 2022

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies for the installation of photo-voltaic solar panels at Weston Museum for Weston-super-Mare Town Council. The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the resources to undertake the various elements of the contract which include the safe access arrangements of the work area, health & safety management and guarantees for the works.
Companies from whom WSMTC procure goods and services must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. Following a decision made by Weston-super-Mare Town Council in July 2020, the Council is committed to working with Contractors who pay the Real Living Wage to their employees.
Companies from whom WSMTC procure goods and services must be able to demonstrate an excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record, free from enforcement action, will not be considered. Contractors must also be able to demonstrate how they provide social value with the work being carried out, within parameters set out by the Town Council.
WSMTC will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying companies to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued early July 2022, work is anticipated to commence August/September 2022.

The evaluation will be in accordance with the following criteria, a fail under the Health and Safety criteria will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list.
An aggregate of 4 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list.
Evaluation Criteria
Proven experience in refurbishment and alteration works in public buildings
Financial capability
Proven experience working for local authority/town council clients
Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation)
Confirmation that employees are paid Real Living Wage.
Resources and availability to tender July 2022 and undertake work August/September 2022

Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their:
 Company name, address, contact name and registration number
 Company bankers name and account number
 Details of any enforcement action under Health & Safety Legislation
 Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar projects undertaken by
the company (Max 1000 words)
 Confirmation that the company pays real living wage.
 Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be
successful, commence work August/September 2022
Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 24th June 2022
to: development@wsm-tc.gov.uk


More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Pearse

Address

Grove House
Grove Park
Weston-super-Mare
BS232QJ
England

Telephone

01934632567

Email

development@wsm-tc.gov.uk