Contract notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
SSE plc
SC117119
200 Dunkeld Road
Perth
PH1 3AQ
UK
Contact person: Stephanie McAteer
E-mail: Stephanie.McAteer@sse.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sse.com
Address of the buyer profile: http://WWW.SSE.COM
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.sse.com/potential Suppliers
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/web/index.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the following address:
SSE Plc
SC117119
200 Dunkeld Road
Perth
PH1 3AQ
UK
Contact person: Stephanie McAteer
E-mail: stephanie.mcateer@sse.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sse.com
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/web/index.html
I.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Vehicle Leasing and Associated Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for the supply of vehicle leasing, hire and associated services to support its NZAP ambition. These services include:
• Leasing and management of company cars.
• Leasing and management of salary sacrifice cars,
• Leasing of vans under 3.5 tons including pick-ups,
• Leasing of vans 3.5 tons and over including HGVs,
• Leasing and management of company cars & commercial vehicles in ROI & mainland EU,
• Hiring of cars for travel
• Hiring of cars and commercial vehicles for medium to long term,
• Full fleet management, including all in life services,
• Fleet telematics & cameras: hardware and services
• Accident management services,
• Maintenance, breakdown services
• All driver support via a dedicated helpdesk,
• Full fleet administration e.g., RFL, overseas travel, fines etc.,
• Proactive account management,
• Best in class management reporting and IT platform,
• Best practice advice and consultancy services,
• Continuous improvement programs, including operational and acquisition cost efficiencies,
• Fleet engineering to manage inception to disposal, with a high focus on commercial vehicle specifications, conformity, and legislation compliance,
• A high emphasis on innovation and zero emission technologies.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
364 000 000.00
EUR
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 11
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lots 1 -4 leasing & management of vehicles in UK
Lot 5 leasing & management of vehicles in ROI
Lot 6 leasing & management of vehicles in EU
Lot 7 hire of vehicles for travel
Lot 8-9hire of vehicles
Lot 10 telematics & camera services
Lot 11 accident & repair management
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 leasing and management of company cars (UK)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
leasing and management of company cars.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 2 year optional extension
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 leasing and management of salary sacrifice cars (UK)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
leasing and management of salary sacrifice cars
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 2 year optional extension
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 leasing and management of vans under 3.5 tons including pick up’s (UK)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
leasing and management of vans under 3.5 tons including pick up’s (UK)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 2 year optional extension
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: leasing and management of vans 3.5 tons and over including HGVs (UK)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4: leasing and management of vans 3.5 tons and over including HGVs (UK)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 2 year optional extension
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5: leasing and management of company cars & commercial vehicles in the ROI
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5: leasing and management of company cars & commercial vehicles in the ROI
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 X 2 year optional extension
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6: leasing and management of company cars & commercial vehicles in EU mainland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
ES
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
leasing and management of company cars & commercial vehicles in EU mainland
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 2 year optional extension
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7: hire of cars for business travel
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
hire of cars for business travel
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 2 year optional extension
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8: hire of cars in lieu of company cars (medium to long term)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
hire of cars in lieu of company cars (medium to long term)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 2 year optional extension
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9: hire of non-specialist commercial vehicles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
hire of non-specialist commercial vehicles
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 2 years optional extension
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10: fleet telematics & cameras: hardware & services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
fleet telematics & cameras: hardware & services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 2 year optional extension
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Lot 11: accident & repair management and recovery services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
accident & repair management and recovery services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 x 2 year optional extension
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
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:
Participant should be able to fulfil the requirements as per the procurement documents.
Participants should hold the following minimum insurances:
employers liability £5M GBP or equivalent
public liability £5M GBP or equivalent
product liability £5M GBP or equivalent
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
Participant should be able to fulfil the requirements as per the procurement documents.
Participant should hold the following minimum insurances:
employers liability £5M GBP or equivalent
public liability £5M GBP or equivalent
product liability £5M GBP or equivalent
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
IV.1.4) Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
20/12/2023
Local time: 10:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
21/02/2024
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: 18 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
SSE Plc
Perth
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.sse.com
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
SSE Plc
Perth
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.sse.com
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/11/2023