Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-04-06
Buyer: Renfrewshire Council
Country: UK
Region: Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 90420000 | 90513500
Estimated value: 1000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-04-25
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Due to the reactive nature of this service provision, a consistent workflow is not guaranteed therefore the estimated annual value of this Contract is undefined however any Contract entered into as a result of this tender shall remain in force for the length of the Contract period or until the cumulative value of business under the Contract reaches 1 000 000 GBP. The Council will instruct volumes and time scales for removal of leachate from the above mentioned lagoon, and will be reactive dependent on leachate levels within the site. During the period of the Contract, a Call-off may be placed with the successful Contractor at such times as may be required. Tenderers should note that there is no guarantee of any level or continuity of business and that the total Contract value stated is estimated only.
The purpose of this tender exercise is to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to remove, transport and dispose of untreated leachate from a point specified at Linwood Moss Landfill Site. This being the lagoon commonly referred to as ‘Lagoon 1’.
The successful Contractor will be required to remove excess landfill leachate by vacuum tanker (28 tonne capacity) in order to maintain leachate levels in an open lagoon situated on the south east flank of the site. Leachate is to be drawn off from this lagoon, maximum suction length approximately 10 m.
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The Director of Community Resources, on behalf of Renfrewshire Council, is currently inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to remove, transport and dispose of untreated leachate from a point specified at Linwood Moss Landfill Site. This being the lagoon commonly referred to as ‘Lagoon 1’.
The successful Contractor will be required to remove excess landfill leachate by vacuum tanker (28 tonne capacity) in order to maintain leachate levels in an open lagoon situated on the south east flank of the site. Leachate is to be drawn off from this lagoon, maximum suction length approximately 10 m.
Where the Tenderer is a consortium, the Framework Agreement and any subsequent Contract(s) will be entered into with the nominated lead organisation and all members of the consortium, who will in these circumstances each be required to execute the Framework Agreement and any subsequent Contract(s), together with all ancillary documentation, evidencing their joint and several liability in respect of their obligations and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the Framework Agreement and any or all Contract(s) awarded under the Framework Agreement. It will be for members of the consortium to sort out their respective duties and liabilities amongst each other. For administrative purposes, any associated documentation will be sent to the nominated lead organisation.
(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.

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. (1) All candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant professional risk indemnity insurance. Tenderers must evidence a good credit rating and an annual turnover of at least 150 000 GBP. The Council will use Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Failure Score of 20 or above. It is recommended that candidates review their own D&B Failure Score in advance of submitting their tender submission. If, following this review, Tenderers consider that the D&B Failure Score does not reflect their current financial status; the Tenderer should give an explanation within the Tender submission, together with any relevant supporting independent evidence. The Council will review any such information as part of the evaluation of Tenderer's financial status. Where the Tenderer is under no obligation to publish accounts and therefore does not have a D&B Failure Score, they must provide their audited financial accounts for the previous 2 years as part of their Tender Submission in order that the Council may assess these to determine the suitability of the Tenderer to undertake a contract of this size. Where a consortium bid is received, the D&B Failure Score of each consortium member shall be assessed. Where the Tenderer intends to sub-contract more than 25 % of any Contract value or a single sub-Service Provider, the Tenderer must provide a D&B comprehensive report on the sub-Service Provider. The Council reserves the right to request one copy of all sub-Service Providers last 2 financial years' audited accounts and details of significant changes since the last financial year end. The Council also reserves the right to reject the use of sub-Service Providers in relation to the Contract where they fail to meet the Council's minimum financial criteria. Where the Tenderer is a subsidiary of a group but is applying as a separate legal entity and fails to meet the minimum D&B Failure Score as a company, a parent company or bank guarantee may be required to allow to progression to stage two of the evaluation. The parent company must meet the minimum financial requirements as assessed by the Council. As stated within the Invitation to tender and subsequent qualification envelope. (1) 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. (2) 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. (3) 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. (4) A statement of the candidate's technical facilities; measures for ensuring quality; and their study and research facilities. (5) An indication of the proportion of the contract which the services provider intends possibly to subcontract. (6) 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. (7) A statement of the tools, plant or technical equipment available to the service provider or contractor for carrying out the contract. As detailed within the ITT and Qualification envelope.
(1) All candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant professional risk indemnity insurance. Tenderers must evidence a good credit rating and an annual turnover of at least 150 000 GBP. The Council will use Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Failure Score of 20 or above. It is recommended that candidates review their own D&B Failure Score in advance of submitting their tender submission. If, following this review, Tenderers consider that the D&B Failure Score does not reflect their current financial status; the Tenderer should give an explanation within the Tender submission, together with any relevant supporting independent evidence. The Council will review any such information as part of the evaluation of Tenderer's financial status. Where the Tenderer is under no obligation to publish accounts and therefore does not have a D&B Failure Score, they must provide their audited financial accounts for the previous 2 years as part of their Tender Submission in order that the Council may assess these to determine the suitability of the Tenderer to undertake a contract of this size. Where a consortium bid is received, the D&B Failure Score of each consortium member shall be assessed. Where the Tenderer intends to sub-contract more than 25 % of any Contract value or a single sub-Service Provider, the Tenderer must provide a D&B comprehensive report on the sub-Service Provider. The Council reserves the right to request one copy of all sub-Service Providers last 2 financial years' audited accounts and details of significant changes since the last financial year end. The Council also reserves the right to reject the use of sub-Service Providers in relation to the Contract where they fail to meet the Council's minimum financial criteria. Where the Tenderer is a subsidiary of a group but is applying as a separate legal entity and fails to meet the minimum D&B Failure Score as a company, a parent company or bank guarantee may be required to allow to progression to stage two of the evaluation. The parent company must meet the minimum financial requirements as assessed by the Council. As stated within the Invitation to tender and subsequent qualification envelope.
(1) All candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant professional risk indemnity insurance. Tenderers must evidence a good credit rating and an annual turnover of at least 150 000 GBP. The Council will use Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Failure Score of 20 or above. It is recommended that candidates review their own D&B Failure Score in advance of submitting their tender submission. If, following this review, Tenderers consider that the D&B Failure Score does not reflect their current financial status; the Tenderer should give an explanation within the Tender submission, together with any relevant supporting independent evidence. The Council will review any such information as part of the evaluation of Tenderer's financial status. Where the Tenderer is under no obligation to publish accounts and therefore does not have a D&B Failure Score, they must provide their audited financial accounts for the previous 2 years as part of their Tender Submission in order that the Council may assess these to determine the suitability of the Tenderer to undertake a contract of this size. Where a consortium bid is received, the D&B Failure Score of each consortium member shall be assessed. Where the Tenderer intends to sub-contract more than 25 % of any Contract value or a single sub-Service Provider, the Tenderer must provide a D&B comprehensive report on the sub-Service Provider. The Council reserves the right to request one copy of all sub-Service Providers last 2 financial years' audited accounts and details of significant changes since the last financial year end. The Council also reserves the right to reject the use of sub-Service Providers in relation to the Contract where they fail to meet the Council's minimum financial criteria. Where the Tenderer is a subsidiary of a group but is applying as a separate legal entity and fails to meet the minimum D&B Failure Score as a company, a parent company or bank guarantee may be required to allow to progression to stage two of the evaluation. The parent company must meet the minimum financial requirements as assessed by the Council.
As stated within the Invitation to tender and subsequent qualification envelope.
(1) 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. (2) 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. (3) 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. (4) A statement of the candidate's technical facilities; measures for ensuring quality; and their study and research facilities. (5) An indication of the proportion of the contract which the services provider intends possibly to subcontract. (6) 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. (7) A statement of the tools, plant or technical equipment available to the service provider or contractor for carrying out the contract. As detailed within the ITT and Qualification envelope.
(1) 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. (2) 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. (3) 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. (4) A statement of the candidate's technical facilities; measures for ensuring quality; and their study and research facilities. (5) An indication of the proportion of the contract which the services provider intends possibly to subcontract. (6) 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. (7) A statement of the tools, plant or technical equipment available to the service provider or contractor for carrying out the contract.
As detailed within the ITT and Qualification envelope.