Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-04-20
Buyer: Glasgow School of Art
Country: UK
Region: UNITED KINGDOM
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 18220000 | 44221100 | 44221110 | 45111100 | 45210000: Building construction work
Estimated value: 4500000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-05-16
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is 1 of Europe's leading independent university-level institutions for the visual creative disciplines. Its studio-based, specialist, practice-led learning and research draws talented individuals with a shared passion for visual culture and creative production from all over the world.
On this basis — and following a feasibility exercise conducted in October/ November 2015 (see Appendix A) the GSA submitted an offer of purchase and is now the ‘preferred bidder’ for the Stow Building, with negotiations ongoing and progressing positively at the time of publish of the Contract Notice.
The overall objective of Phase 0 is to carry out the adaptation and refurbishment of the existing Stow College Building to provide suitable teaching, learning and support facilities, principally for the GSA's School of Fine Art (SoFA), for the commencement of use in September 2017 (Phase O). Please note that Phase 0 does not include for any works to the fifth floor or roof, which the GSA are currently reviewing for inclusion within Phase 1.
The city centre site, although on the edge of a conservation area, is well-positioned logistically. Located in close proximity to the M8 motorway, the site benefits from excellent transport links. The building is situated on c. 3 acres of land, with a large car parking facility that could be useful to the Main Contractor to manage Welfare and materials during the programme of Works.
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The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is seeking to appoint a suitably skilled and experienced Principal Contractor to complete the Works for the refurbishment of the Stow College Building.
The Candidate will have demonstrable experience of working within buildings of a prominent and architecturally significant nature.
Following a single stage, open book, tendering approach, the appointment will be made under a single contract arrangement with all other services being employed through a sub-contract arrangement to the Main Contractor, where necessary.
GSA may, during the period of the construction works, appoint some specialist Contractors through direct award, with access and welfare to be provided by the Main Contractor if applicable.
It is envisaged that the Main Contractor will be retained for the duration of the Stow College Project. Currently the GSA has sanctioned the commencement of Phase 0 (at a budget level, as previously outlined, of 4 500 000 GBP — 5 000 000 GBP). However the GSA is currently reviewing its position with respect to sanctioning Phase 1 (Fifth Floor and Roof works; budget yet to be confirmed, however current estimates suggest a budget range of 5 000 000 GBP — 10 000 000 GBP).
It is intended that the terms of the contract will be based on a SBCC standard form of contract together with project specific amendments to the standard form conditions.
Where a consortium or other grouping of suppliers submits a bid, such consortia or grouping must nominate a lead organisation to deal with GSA on all matters relating the to Contract. All consortium members or grouping will be required to be jointly and severally liable in respect to the obligations and liabilities relating to the Contract.

Eligibility requirements: (1) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they are not bankrupt or the subject of an administration order, are not being wound-up, have not granted a trust deed, are not the subject of a petition presented for sequestration of their estate, have not had a receiver, manager or administrator appointed and are not otherwise apparently insolvent. (2) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that the candidate, their directors, or any other person who has powers of representation, decision or control of the candidate has not been convicted of conspiracy, corruption, bribery, or money laundering. Failure to provide such a declaration will result in the candidate being declared ineligible and they will not be selected to participate in this procurement process. (3) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have not been convicted of a criminal offence relating to the conduct of their business or profession. (4) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have not committed an act of grave misconduct in the course of their business or profession. (5) All candidates must comply with the requirements of the State in which they are established, regarding registration on the professional or trade register. (6) Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in providing any information required, may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with this procurement process. (7) All candidates will have to demonstrate that they are licensed, or a member of the relevant organisation, in the State where they are established, when the law of that State prohibits the provision of the services, described in this notice, by a person who is not so licensed or who is not a member of the relevant organisation. (8) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions under the law of any part of the United Kingdom or of the relevant State in which the candidate is established (9) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of taxes under the law of any part of the United Kingdom or of the relevant State in which the economic operator is established. MUST treat as ineligible and must not select a Candidate if GSA has actual knowledge that the Candidate or its directors or any other person who has powers of representation, decision or control of the Candidate has been convicted of any of the offences listed within this regulation and the PQQ document. Subject to Regulation 23 paragraph (4) of the Public Contract Scotland Regulations 2012, GSA may treat a Candidate as ineligible or decide not to select a Candidate in accordance with these Regulations on one or more of the grounds described in this regulation or within the PQQ document. All candidates must provide a copy of your audited accounts or equivalent for the most recent two years, along with details of any significant changes since the last year end. Where a consortium is proposed, this is also required for each member of the consortium. Candidates are required to have a minimum average turnover of 10 000 000 GBP and will be rejected if this minimum turnover is not met, so as not to be exposed to undue financial risk. Where this annual turnover figure is not met by the Candidates, consideration may be given to the parent company/group of companies. If the Candidate wishes to rely on the financial standing of its parent/group, then a the parent company/group must also be willing to provide a parent company guarantee. Candidates must pass the financial analysis including financial ratios, credit and cash position and profitability. Candidates confirm whether they have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated. Candidates that do not have, or cannot commit to obtain, the required levels of insurance may be excluded from further participation in this procurement exercise. Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10 000 000 GBP. Product Liability Insurance = 10 000 000 GBP. Professional Indemnity Insurance (Each and every claim policy) = 5 000 000 GBP. Public Liability Insurance = 10 000 000 GBP. Plant and Equipment Insurance. Motor Insurance. (1) A statement of the candidate's average annual number of staff and managerial staff over the previous 3 years (2) Details of the educational and professional qualifications of their managerial staff; and those of the person(s) who would be responsible for providing the services or carrying out the work or works under the contract; (3) All candidates will be required to provide certification from an independent body attesting conformity to environmental management standards in accordance with the Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS); or the European standard BS EN ISO 14001. (4) All candidates will be required to provide certification drawn up by an independent body attesting the compliance of the economic operator with quality assurance standards based on the relevant European standards. (5) Certificates drawn up by official quality control institutes or agencies of recognised competence attesting the conformity of products clearly identified by references to specifications or standards. (6) A statement of the principal goods sold or services provided by the supplier or the services provider in the past 3 years, detailing the dates on which the goods were sold or the services provided; the consideration received; the identity of the person to whom the goods were sold or the services were provided (7) A check may be carried out by the contracting authority or by a competent official body of the State in which the candidate is established, to verify the technical capacity of the candidate; and if relevant, on the candidates study and research facilities and quality control measures; (8) A statement of the candidate's technical facilities; measures for ensuring quality; and their study and research facilities; (9) An indication of the proportion of the contract which the services provider intends possibly to subcontract. (10) A statement of the technicians or technical services available to the candidate to carry out the work under the contract; or be involved in the production of goods or the provision of services under the contract; particularly those responsible for quality control, whether or not they are independent of the candidate. (11) A statement of the tools, plant or technical equipment available to the service provider or contractor for carrying out the contract. (12) A list of works carried out over the past 5 years, detailing the value of the consideration received; when and where the work or works were carried out; and whether they were carried out according to the rules of the trade or profession and properly completed.
All candidates must provide a copy of your audited accounts or equivalent for the most recent two years, along with details of any significant changes since the last year end. Where a consortium is proposed, this is also required for each member of the consortium. Candidates are required to have a minimum average turnover of 10 000 000 GBP and will be rejected if this minimum turnover is not met, so as not to be exposed to undue financial risk. Where this annual turnover figure is not met by the Candidates, consideration may be given to the parent company/group of companies. If the Candidate wishes to rely on the financial standing of its parent/group, then a the parent company/group must also be willing to provide a parent company guarantee. Candidates must pass the financial analysis including financial ratios, credit and cash position and profitability. Candidates confirm whether they have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated. Candidates that do not have, or cannot commit to obtain, the required levels of insurance may be excluded from further participation in this procurement exercise. Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10 000 000 GBP. Product Liability Insurance = 10 000 000 GBP. Professional Indemnity Insurance (Each and every claim policy) = 5 000 000 GBP. Public Liability Insurance = 10 000 000 GBP. Plant and Equipment Insurance. Motor Insurance.
(1) A statement of the candidate's average annual number of staff and managerial staff over the previous 3 years (2) Details of the educational and professional qualifications of their managerial staff; and those of the person(s) who would be responsible for providing the services or carrying out the work or works under the contract; (3) All candidates will be required to provide certification from an independent body attesting conformity to environmental management standards in accordance with the Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS); or the European standard BS EN ISO 14001. (4) All candidates will be required to provide certification drawn up by an independent body attesting the compliance of the economic operator with quality assurance standards based on the relevant European standards. (5) Certificates drawn up by official quality control institutes or agencies of recognised competence attesting the conformity of products clearly identified by references to specifications or standards. (6) A statement of the principal goods sold or services provided by the supplier or the services provider in the past 3 years, detailing the dates on which the goods were sold or the services provided; the consideration received; the identity of the person to whom the goods were sold or the services were provided (7) A check may be carried out by the contracting authority or by a competent official body of the State in which the candidate is established, to verify the technical capacity of the candidate; and if relevant, on the candidates study and research facilities and quality control measures; (8) A statement of the candidate's technical facilities; measures for ensuring quality; and their study and research facilities; (9) An indication of the proportion of the contract which the services provider intends possibly to subcontract. (10) A statement of the technicians or technical services available to the candidate to carry out the work under the contract; or be involved in the production of goods or the provision of services under the contract; particularly those responsible for quality control, whether or not they are independent of the candidate. (11) A statement of the tools, plant or technical equipment available to the service provider or contractor for carrying out the contract. (12) A list of works carried out over the past 5 years, detailing the value of the consideration received; when and where the work or works were carried out; and whether they were carried out according to the rules of the trade or profession and properly completed.