Award

Provision of Energy Performance Certificates to Falkirk Council Housing Properties

FALKIRK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2017 at 00:00

Tender

06 Mar 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is currently in the award stage for a tender titled "Provision of Energy Performance Certificates to Falkirk Council Housing Properties." This framework agreement aims to conduct Energy Assessment Surveys and produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for both void and occupied housing properties within the Falkirk area. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract duration is from 1st October 2017 to 30th September 2021, with a total value of £340,000. The award notice was issued on 4th July 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy assessments and sustainability services. Companies capable of conducting comprehensive surveys and producing energy performance documents, particularly those registered with Scottish Government EPC Approved Organisations, would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement. Additionally, contractors will have responsibilities related to community benefits, including providing apprenticeships and work experience opportunities, thereby enhancing their engagement and investment within the Falkirk community.

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Notice Title

Provision of Energy Performance Certificates to Falkirk Council Housing Properties

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the carrying out Energy Assessment Surveys to Void and Occupied Falkirk Council Housing Properties and producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for these properties within the Falkirk Council Area, in accordance with current legislative requirements, including The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and The Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations, and in accordance with the most current version of the Governments Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) at the time of each individual survey. A fully comprehensive survey will be undertaken, incorporating the full area of the property, including all dedicated and communal loft spaces.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for the carrying out Energy Assessment Surveys to Void and Occupied Falkirk Council Housing Properties and producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for these properties within the Falkirk Council Area, in accordance with current legislative requirements, including The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and The Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations, and in accordance with the most current version of the Governments Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) at the time of each individual survey. A fully comprehensive survey will be undertaken, incorporating the full area of the property, including all dedicated and communal loft spaces. The current EPC format for Dwelling EPCs implemented from 1 October 2012 is to be used, unless superceded by an updated format over the lifetime of the framework. An initial electronic copy and two further 'physical' copies of the fully completed and comprehensive EPCs in full colour produced by means of the IT packages of one of the Scottish Government EPC Approved Organisations Each EPC must be specific to the property and must be registered on the Scottish Energy Performance Certificate Register. The Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure (RdSAP) shall be utilised for assessing energy performance of existing dwellings. The Service Provider must be registered with one of the EPC Approved Organisations which the Scottish Government Building Standards Division (BSD) has entered into protocols to deliver EPCs. All Service Provider operatives and any sub-contractors who are actively responsible for conducting Surveys and collating the resultant data leading to the production of EPCs (EPC Assessors) must have their details recorded in the form of an 'active' listing on the Scottish EPC Register. Service Provider operatives undertaking EPC Survey work on this contract are to have attended Asbestos Awareness Training. Contract will not be divided into lots as it is not suitable due to the survey feeding into the provision of the Energy Performance Certificates. Contract will run from 1st October 2017 to 30th September 2021.. Exclusion: 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000485441
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289388
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
01/04/2021

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
UKM26 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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