Perth & Kinross Council

2 High Street

Perth

PH1 5PH

UK

Telephone: +44 1738475000

E-mail: PFoote@pkc.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM77

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372

II.1.1) Title

Reference number: PKC13854

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45331100

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

Perth & Kinross Council (‘the Council’) is seeking to appoint two suitably qualified and experienced contractors to carry out central heating life cycle replacement works on PKC’s domestic tenanted properties.

The works comprise of the like-for-like replacement of gas boilers and radiators, full gas boiler systems inclusive of radiators and pipework; replacement of electric storage and panel heating systems, as well as the replacement of existing storage heating, electric wet boilers, and solid fuel heating with Air Source Heat Pumps. This list is not exhaustive. The full scope of works will be set out in the Employer’s Requirements within the tender documentation.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 4 700 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:

4B.4 Bidders will be required to state the values for the following for the last two financial years:

1. Current Ratio (Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities)

2. Net Assets (Net Worth) (value per the Balance Sheet)

4B.5.1.a Bidders must confirm they already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance.

4B.5.1b Bidders must confirm they already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract Employer’s Liability Insurance.

4B.5.2 Bidders must confirm they already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract Public Liability Insurance.

Minimum level(s) of standards required:

The acceptable range is:

1. Current Ratio - it is expected that the ratio is equal to or greater than 1, i.e. Current Assets will equal or exceed Current Liabilities for both years. Reasons for not meeting the required test to be disclosed by tenderers together with appropriate supporting evidence to confirm the suitability of the tenderer for the contract.

2. Net Assets (Net Worth) - it is expected that the Net Worth will be positive, i.e. a Net Assets position for both years. Reasons for not meeting the required test to be disclosed together with appropriate supporting evidence to confirm the suitability of the tenderer for the contract.

4B.5.1.a Bidders must confirm they already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance in the sum of 2,000,000 GBP for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event.

4B.5.1b Bidders must confirm they already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract Employer’s Liability Insurance in the sum of 10,000,000GBP for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event.

4B.5.2 Bidders must confirm they already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract Public Liability Insurance in the sum of 5,000,000 GBP for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event.

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:

4C.1 Bidders will be required to provide one example of how they have delivered a similar contract within the last five years to what is being described in part 11.2.3 of the Find a Tender Service Contract notice or the relevant site notice.

4C.6 Bidders will be required to confirm that they and/or the service provider have the following relevant educational and professional qualifications.

4D. Quality Assurance Schemes and Environmental Standards

1. Bidders must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent),

OR see Instructions for Tenderers document.

4D.2

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 see Instructions for Tenderers document.

Minimum level(s) of standards required:

The Bidder must demonstrate experience in delivering a contract of comparable scale and complexity involving a range of domestic heating technologies, including gas heating systems, electric storage heating, and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installations. The example contract must have primarily comprised the replacement of gas boilers, whilst also including the replacement of storage heaters and the installation of first-time ASHP systems within occupied domestic properties. The contract must have achieved a delivery rate of no fewer than five properties per working week, maintained on a continuous basis for a period of between one and two years. Where the example provided formed part of a larger multi-trade contract, bidders must provide details relating solely to the heating works element, including its scope, value, duration, and delivery performance.

4C.6

Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme

Construction Skills Certification Scheme

NICEIC/SELECT

SNIPEF – or provide evidence of staff qualifications (CSCS Card)

GAS Safe

Joint Industry Board

MCS

HWSS

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: 01/09/2026

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

Tender must be valid until: 30/11/2026

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 01/09/2026

Local time: 12:00

VI.4.1) Review body