North Lanarkshire Council

Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street

Motherwell

ML1 1AB

UK

Contact person: Lewis Crainie

Telephone: +44 3451430015

E-mail: contractstrategy@northlan.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM84

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45000000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

The proposed works will comprise removal of existing timber external wall cladding, new external wall insulated render system, removal of concrete tiles and membrane, extending roof structure at eaves and verges as required, internal insulation to roof spaces; reduce in height and capping of chimney to below roof level, remove and replace sarking as required and new membrane and concrete roof tiles, strip existing and provide new gutters and downpipes, remove existing external doors and windows and replace with triple glazed doors and windows, installation of inline PV’s and alteration of all effected services, resultant external works. Structural check, asbestos and rot survey/treatment as required.

Our Tenants will remain within the properties during the duration of the works.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 8 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

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:

4A1 -

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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:

SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV, Section B: Economic and Financial Standing,

4B5A, 4B5B, 4B5C and 4B6.

Minimum level(s) of standards required:

4B5A-

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: 2,000,000 GBP in the aggregate amount for any one period of insurance.

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4B5B-

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.

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4B5C -

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 aggregation.

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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.

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4B.6 -

Bidders will be required to pass the following Ratio Tests: 2 out of 3 ratios tests.

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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.

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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.

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Turnover Ratio:

Bidders will be required to have a financial ratio of 1.25 and above.

The acceptable date range for “Turnover Ratio Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available.

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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.

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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.

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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.

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:

SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV Section C: Technical and Professional Ability, 4C1, 4C4, 4C6, 4C10 and SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV Section D: Quality Assurance Schemes and Environmental Management Standards, 4D1, 4D2.

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 4C4, 4D1 and 4D2 are set out in full in the SPDS.

Minimum level(s) of standards required:

4C1 -

Bidders should provide two(2) examples of contractual arrangements they have held over the past five (5) years which best demonstrates their relevant experience to deliver requirements within the contract which were similar in regard to scope, scale, and duration (refer to SPD document for further detail). Bidders must achieve an overall combined minimum score requirement of 70.

Only the first two examples submitted will be assessed. 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.

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4C4 -

Should bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver part, or all of the requirements detailed within the Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain (refer to SPD document for further detail).

Bidders who fail to confirm they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through their supply chain promptly and effectively will be assessed as FAIL and be excluded from the Procurement.

Where Bidders confirm that they do have systems in place to pay subcontractors through their supply chain promptly and effectively will be assessed as a PASS with the Council reserving the right to request copies of their standard payment terms, processing figures etc. to corroborate their confirmation.

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Bidders will be required to confirm and provide proof that at least one of their employees has the following relevant educational and professional qualifications:

- Member of the National Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) OR Electrical Contractors Association of Scotland (SELECT)

- Gas Safe Registered

- PAS 2030 Accredited

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.

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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.

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4D1 -

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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),

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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.

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4. The Bidder must meet the Criteria as detailed in SPDS Part IV, Question 4D.1 point 4, a-m.

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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.

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack will contain the relevant contract performance conditions and requirements.

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

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: Yes

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 23/01/2026

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: 23/01/2026

Local time: 12:00

Place:

North Lanarkshire Council, Civic Centre, Motherwell

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:

NLC Procurement Professionals via PCS portal.

VI.4.1) Review body