All Ayrshire Traffic Signal Maintenance

Bidders will be required to have a minimum 'general' yearly turnover of 220,000 GBP for the last 3 years.

The Council shall commission an independent third party business credit report from Creditsafe Business Solutions Ltd using the Company Registration number supplied by the Tenderer. Any Tenderer who does not meet the minimum threshold of a Credit Score of 30 out of 100 will have their submission regarded as a “Fail” and will not be considered further. Where a Tenderer receives a Credit Score of between 30-50 out of 100, the Council reserves the right to request further financial information to determine the risk to the Council. In the event that such additional measures are requested, the Council shall, in its sole discretion, determine the terms of those measures that it deems as acceptable. If Tenderers cannot provide measures to the satisfaction of the Council then their submission may be rejected.

Risk or Credit reports from other agencies will not be considered.

It is the Tenderers responsibility to ensure that all information held by Creditsafe Business Solutions Ltd is current and accurate when submitting their Tender. The Council will not enter into discussions with Tenderers who fail to ensure that their Creditsafe Business Solutions Ltd scores are accurate by the due submission date.

Tenderers are required to hold the mandatory Qualifications for the duration of the contract and any extensions thereof:

New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 Street Works Operative and Supervisor Qualifications.

While electrical works are being carried out on site, the Service Provider must ensure that all persons engaged in electrical work can demonstrate that they have the necessary competencies, skills, training and experience to carry out the works in a safe and efficient manner, holding an Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card recognised by either the Joint Industry Board (JIB) or Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB).

The Service Provider must ensure that all persons working in the vicinity of Distribution Network Operator (DNO) equipment hold certification in accordance with the G39 Model Code of Practice for Electrical Safety in the planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of public lighting and other street furniture Issue 2 2013 published by the Energy Networks Association or any amendment thereto.

The Service Provider must ensure that any Operatives involved in operating Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) must hold International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) or equivalent training certificates.

Any Operatives involved in electrical testing and inspection must have recognised BS7671 18th Edition qualification.

All Certification should be provided with the tender response.

Bidders will be required to provide 2 examples that demonstrate e…