{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0681c5-2026-04-14T11:34:07+01:00", "date": "2026-04-14T11:34:07+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0681c5", "description": "NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829272. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Contractor will be required to deliver community benefits aligned to the Council's strategic objectives, contributing to economic, social, and environmental wellbeing within the local area. Community benefits will include, but are not limited to: Employment and training opportunities, including apprenticeships and work placements for local residents; Skills development initiatives to enhance employability and workforce capability; Engagement with local communities, SMEs, and supported businesses; Community engagement activities and support for local projects; Promotion of equality, diversity, and social inclusion. Tenderers will be required to outline how community benefits will be delivered, managed, and monitored, including clear implementation plans, measurable outcomes, and reporting arrangements to the Council. (SC Ref:829272) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=829272", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "CT1659", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Mechanical and Electrical Works Framework Agreement", "status": "active", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50700000", "description": "Repair and maintenance services of building installations" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation services across its property portfolio. The Framework Agreement will cover a range of specialist services including electrical works, fire systems, water pumps, ventilation systems, dry risers, CCTV, and associated M&E services. Services and Works will be delivered across housing and non-domestic properties, with call-off contracts awarded via mini-competition or direct award.", "value": { "amount": 20000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "lots": [ { "id": "11", "title": "CCTV Systems and Lighting Masts", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of CCTV Systems and Lighting Masts across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 250000, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "12", "title": "Communal Laundrettes", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Communal Laundrettes across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 880000, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "13", "title": "Associated Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Associated Electrical and Mechanical Upgrades across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 5297504, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "1", "title": "Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) compliance", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) compliance across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 552432, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "2", "title": "Electrical Rewiring and Refits", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Electrical Rewiring and Refits across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 5232252, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "3", "title": "Door Entry Systems", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Door Entry Systems across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 4434264, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "4", "title": "Fire Suppression Systems and Fire Alarms", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Fire Suppression Systems and Fire Alarms across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 2683072, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "5", "title": "Emergency Generator Repair and Maintenance", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Emergency Generator Repair and Maintenance across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 120000, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "6", "title": "Communal TV Aerials and IRS", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Communal TV Aerials and IRS across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 250000, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "7", "title": "Water Pumps", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Water Booster Pump and Tanks across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 80000, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "8", "title": "Automatic Opening Vents", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Automatic Opening Vents across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 380476, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "9", "title": "Dry Risers and Fire Appliances", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of Dry Risers and Fire Appliances across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools, and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 250000, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "10", "title": "Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)", "description": "The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service for the inspection, servicing, repair, maintenance, replacement and installation of PAT testing across the Council's property portfolio. Works will primarily be carried out within domestic housing properties owned or managed by the Council. However, the Council reserves the right to utilise the services under this Framework Agreement in other Council premises where required, including but not limited to corporate buildings, offices, depots, schools and other operational facilities.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality / Technical Submission", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 250000, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 720 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance." }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" } ], "items": [ { "id": "11", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45312000", "description": "Alarm system and antenna installation work" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "35125300", "description": "Security cameras" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "11" }, { "id": "12", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50800000", "description": "Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "12" }, { "id": "13", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45300000", "description": "Building installation work" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45310000", "description": "Electrical installation work" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45350000", "description": "Mechanical installations" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50710000", "description": "Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "13" }, { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71630000", "description": "Technical inspection and testing services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45310000", "description": "Electrical installation work" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45312000", "description": "Alarm system and antenna installation work" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45312100", "description": "Fire-alarm system installation work" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "4" }, { "id": "5", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31127000", "description": "Emergency generator" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31120000", "description": "Generators" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "5" }, { "id": "6", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45312310", "description": "Lightning-protection works" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "6" }, { "id": "7", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50511000", "description": "Repair and maintenance services of pumps" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "7" }, { "id": "8", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45331210", "description": "Ventilation installation work" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45343000", "description": "Fire-prevention installation works" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50712000", "description": "Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "8" }, { "id": "9", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45343000", "description": "Fire-prevention installation works" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "35111000", "description": "Firefighting equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50500000", "description": "Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50712000", "description": "Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "9" }, { "id": "10", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71630000", "description": "Technical inspection and testing services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71631000", "description": "Technical inspection services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71632000", "description": "Technical testing services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM75" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "The City of Edinburgh" }, "relatedLot": "10" } ], "submissionMethod": [ "electronicSubmission" ], "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/", "communication": { "atypicalToolUrl": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/" }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "suitability", "description": "Tenderers must be enrolled in relevant professional or trade registers where required by law or industry standards for the delivery of the services under this Framework Agreement. This may include, where applicable, registration or certification with appropriate professional bodies, accreditation schemes, or competent person schemes relevant to the specific Lots being tendered for (e.g. electrical, fire safety, or mechanical systems). Tenderers shall ensure that all personnel undertaking regulated activities hold the necessary qualifications and certifications required to carry out such works in accordance with current legislation and industry standards.", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] }, { "type": "economic", "description": "Tenderers will be required to demonstrate appropriate economic and financial standing to deliver the requirements of the Framework Agreement. The following selection criteria will apply: Minimum Annual Turnover Tenderers must have a minimum \"general\" annual turnover for the last two financial years. The minimum turnover requirement varies by Lot and has been set in proportion to the estimated annual value of each Lot. Financial Ratio (Current Ratio) Tenderers must demonstrate a minimum current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) for both the current and prior financial year. Minimum ratios vary by Lot. Insurance Requirements Tenderers must hold, or commit to obtaining prior to contract commencement, the following minimum levels of insurance: Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance Public Liability Insurance Professional Indemnity Insurance", "minimum": "Minimum Annual Turnover and Financial Ratio Requirements (by Lot) Lot 01 - EICR Compliance Minimum Turnover: 200,000 GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.10 Lot 02 - Rewiring and Refits Minimum Turnover: 1.6 million GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.20 Lot 03 - Door Entry Systems Minimum Turnover: 1.4 million GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.20 Lot 04 - Fire Suppression and Alarms Minimum Turnover: 900,000 GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.20 Lot 05 - Emergency Generators Minimum Turnover: 30,000 GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.10 Lot 06 - Communal TV Aerials Minimum Turnover: 63,000 GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.10 Lot 07 - Water Pumps Minimum Turnover: 20,000 GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.10 Lot 08 - Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs) Minimum Turnover: 100,000 GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.10 Lot 09 - Dry Risers and Fire Appliances Minimum Turnover: 100,000 GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.10 Lot 10 - PAT Testing Minimum Turnover: 150,000 GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.10 Lot 11 - CCTV Systems and Lighting Masts Minimum Turnover: 150,000 GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.10 Lot 12 - Communal Launderettes Minimum Turnover: 40,000 GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.10 Lot 13 - Associated Electrical and Mechanical Upgrades Minimum Turnover: 1.7 million GBP Minimum Current Ratio: 1.20 Additional Requirements The current ratio is calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. Where a Tenderer does not meet the minimum financial thresholds, the Council reserves the right to request additional supporting evidence to assess the Tenderer's financial standing and ability to deliver the contract. Tenderers must also hold, or commit to obtaining prior to contract commencement, the following minimum levels of insurance: Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance 5 million GBP Public Liability Insurance 10 million GBP Professional Indemnity Insurance 5 million GBP", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] }, { "type": "technical", "description": "SPD Question 4C.4 (a) - Payment of the real Living Wage Tenderers are required to confirm that they will pay any staff that are directly involved in the delivery of the Contract (including any agency or sub-contractor staff), at least the real Living Wage. SPD Question 4C.4 (b) - Inclusion of Prompt Payment Clause Tenderers are required to confirm that they will include the standard prompt payment clause in all contracts used in the delivery of the Framework Agreement, ensuring payment of sub-contractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and including a point of contact for sub-contractors in the case of payment difficulties. SPD Question 4C.7 (a) - Response to Climate Change Emergency Tenderers are required to provide evidence that their organisation is taking steps to build awareness of the climate change emergency and provide details of how they have or will respond. SPD Question 4D.1 - Quality Assurance Schemes and Environmental Management Tenderers are required to confirm that they have in place a Health and Safety Policy, where required, which is approved at a senior level within the organisation and is reviewed regularly. SPD Question 4D.1.2 - Environmental Management Systems Tenderers are required to confirm that they hold ISO 14001 or equivalent, or can demonstrate the effectiveness of their environmental management systems. Tenderers are required to be appropriately registered, accredited, or otherwise authorised to carry out the services relevant to the Lot(s) for which they are bidding. Where a Tenderer cannot demonstrate appropriate registration, accreditation, or competence, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition.", "minimum": "SPD Question 4C.4 (a) - Payment of the real Living Wage Where a Tenderer does not commit to paying staff at least the real Living Wage, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition. SPD Question 4C.4 (b) - Inclusion of Prompt Payment Clause Where a Tenderer does not commit to inclusion of a prompt payment clause, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition. SPD Question 4C.7 (a) - Response to Climate Change Emergency Where a Tenderer fails to demonstrate that it is taking appropriate steps to build awareness of the climate change emergency and reduce emissions to the Council's satisfaction, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition. SPD Question 4D.1 - Quality Assurance Schemes and Environmental Management Where a Tenderer does not have a Health and Safety Policy in place (where required), the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition. SPD Question 4D.1.2 - Environmental Management Systems Where a Tenderer does not hold ISO 14001 (or equivalent) and cannot demonstrate an effective environmental management system, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition. Tenderers are required to be appropriately registered, accredited, or otherwise authorised to carry out the services relevant to the Lot(s) for which they are bidding. 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Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the Services. Effective management of sub-contractors to ensure full compliance with all contractual obligations. 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