II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71315300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM84
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Geographical programme approach to be taken commencing with largest area; undertaking site visits to each property asset included in the programme (exc ground lease assets) as per tender documentation.
Elements in scope
- Contractor to deliver Condition Survey Level 1 visual non-intrusive inspections including review of available compliance documentation and identification of visible compliance concerns across external, internal, M&E elements, plus compliance observations.
- ID issues that relate to building energy performance and carbon emissions e.g. visible inefficiencies, highlighting old/inefficient systems, flagging fabric defects and heat loss risks.
- Undertake site visits, during normal opening hours, to each property asset included in the programme.
Conduct non-destructive inspection unless otherwise specified including:
- External visual assessment of accessible structure/fabric of each elevation/roof area, each identified building.
- Internal visual inspection of the accessible structure/fabric/roof void each identified building.
- Separate visual assessment/report of, boundary walls, fences and gates within the curtilage.
- Collect data using standardised survey template agreed in advance, using digital technology for this process in order for data to be entered straight into Confirm asset management system.
Capture photographic evidence of defects and key building features with supporting narrative logged in comments and recommendations.
- Assess each building element against grading structure to provide Core Facts summary as agreed in advance.
- Condition Grade A–D
- Priority 1–4 (e.g., Immediate / Year 1 / Years 2–5 / Years 6–10)
- Cost estimates to be provided to support capital planning and investment, maintenance prioritisation, lifecycle investment modelling using market rates and clear assumptions.
- The key deliverables are asset-level reports in electronic format and portfolio-level summaries including PDFs, excel datasets, optional GIS-compatible formats.
- Contractor to provide mobilisation plan and schedule for agreement, access coordination, reporting, and quality assurance processes.
- Reporting format and frequency/review set up-monthly meetings to ensure quality and that programme outputs can be used meaningfully, concerns can be raised and swiftly addressed.
- Access arrangements will be provided listing contact details for premises to be approached to agree access.
If any problems gaining access, details provided of individuals who are able to assist.
As some buildings will be in use during normal working hours all staff of Contractor must carry or wear ID.
- Contractor required to demonstrate compliance with relevant legislation and guidance, with qualified professionals delivering the work.
- Staff of Contractor must have competence aligned to RICS professional standards.
- Survey methodology must follow PFI Asset Condition Playbook principles of standardised inspection and reporting.
- H&S policies and procedures adhered to incl. and not limited to RAMS, urgent defect reporting, adherence to site safety requirements which is mandatory.
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Elements out of scope
- Ground lease assets not required as NLP has no responsibility for building/structures on the land and no statutory obligation or operational requirement to survey these.
- Specialist investigations, intrusive inspections, testing, certification, structural assessments, and specialist mechanical and electrical surveys are excluded from the core commission. Where the condition survey identifies concerns requiring further investigation, the Contractor shall record appropriate recommendations. Any specialist services will only be undertaken where separately instructed by NLP under the Agreement.
- Concealed areas / areas below ground / below ground drainage are excluded.
Soft landscaping excluded.
Consultant not asked to provide a ‘valuation’ of the building/site.
Compliance checks with Disability Discrimination Act and Asbestos Management are excluded
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
697 590.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Council intends to include an additional 1 x 12 month extension period which can be utilised should circumstances arise that such an extension is required.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.