Conditions of participation
It is a minimum requirement of the Council that Bidders must have:
- Registration with the Central Digital Platform
- Valid Constructionline Silver registration (or demonstrably equivalent accreditation) with work categories relevant to the subject matter of the contract.
- Valid and relevant registration with a Safety Schemes in Procurement (“SSIP”) accredited scheme (or equivalent).
- The Main Contractor or Electrical Subcontractor must be approved for electrical works in non-domestic premises (NICEIC approved contractor or equivalent).
- The Main Contractor or Electrical Subcontractor must be MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) registered for Air Source Heat Pump Installation (or equivalent).
- Bidders must be accredited as a Real Living Wage Employer through the Living Wage Foundation or must commit to gaining accreditation within six (6) months of contract award, if successful as a result of this process.
- The following minimum insurance cover must be in place, or confirmed in writing to be in place by the contract commencement date:
(a) Public Liability Insurance: minimum £5,000,000 for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event;
(b) Employer’s Liability Insurance: minimum £5,000,000 for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event;
(c) Professional Indemnity Insurance: minimum £1,000,000 for each and every claim.
- Bidders must confirm their acceptance of the terms and conditions as contained within the tender documentation
- Bidders must provide clear evidence of demonstrable experience in delivering contracts that are comparable in nature, scope, value, and duration to the requirements of this procurement.