Official UK procurement notice
MTC for Full Gas Heating Installations; 2025-2029 (HO HT 24 033)
Authority: North Lanarkshire Council (Local council)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionIt is proposed that the scope of services comprise of the removal and replacement of gas heating systems including boilers, radiators, pipework and associated works.
The total estimated Contract value is up to 40,000,000 GBP split over two lots as follows:
Lot 1 – total value up to 24,000,000 GBP
Lot 2 – total value up to 16,000,000 GBP
- Recurrence: The MTC will be awarded for a total of 48 months (24months plus two 12-month extension periods). Following expiry of the MTC, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.
CPV: Central-heating installation work
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Gas Heating System InstallationsAwardedRenewal
The removal and replacement of gas heating systems including boilers, radiators, pipework and associated works; total value up to 24,000,000 GBP.
Tenderers should be aware that where they are bidding for both Lots 1 and 2 of the MTC, and should they be identified as submitting the most economically advantageous tender for Lot 1, there Tender for Lot 2 will be excluded on the basis of the Councils intention to appoint a single / separate contractor to each Lot. Additional information: Bidders should read and refer to the ITT. Failure to comply with the instructions contained within the ITT may result in a Bidder's submission being rejected. 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.
Lot #2Gas Heating System InstallationsAwardedRenewal
The removal and replacement of gas heating systems including boilers, radiators, pipework and associated works; total value up to 16,000,000 GBP.
Tenderers should be aware that where they are bidding for both Lots 1 and 2 of the MTC, and should they be identified as submitting the most economically advantageous tender for Lot 1, there Tender for Lot 2 will be excluded on the basis of the Councils intention to appoint a single / separate contractor to each Lot. Additional information: Bidders should read and refer to the ITT. Failure to comply with the instructions contained within the ITT may result in a Bidder's submission being rejected. 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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Environmental | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Gas Heating System Installations | 80 | 60 | 20 | |
| 2 · Gas Heating System Installations | 80 | 60 | 20 |
- Suitability
Bidders must be registered or enrolled in the relevant trade register kept in the Member State of its establishment (as described in Schedule 5 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
- Economic & financial standing
4B.4 - Bidders will be required to pass the following Ratio Tests:
Lot 1 – 3 out of 3 ratios
Lot 2 – 3 out of 3 ratios
Acid Test Ratio:
Bidders will be required to have an: Acid Test Ratio financial ratio of 1.00 and above.
The acceptable date range for “Acid Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available.
Debt Ratio:
Bidders will be required to have a Debt Ratio financial ratio of 0.50 and below.
The acceptable date range for “Debt Ratio Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available.
Turnover Ratio:
Bidders will be required to have a financial ratio of 1.25 and above. of higher figure than expected annual contract value.
The acceptable date range for “Turnover Ratio Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available.
4B.5.1A - Bidders must confirm they already have or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract:
Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance - 5m GBP in the aggregate.
4B.5.1B - Bidders must confirm they already have or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract:
Employers Compulsory Liability - 10m GBP each and every claim.
4B.5.2 - Bidders must confirm they already have or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract:
Public Liability - 10m GBP each and every claim
Product Liability - 10m GBP in the aggregation
Minimum: 4B.4 The minimum acid-test ratio a company should have is 1:00. Bidders with a ratio of less than 1:00 will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition. The “Acid Test” financial ratio will be calculated as follows: Current Assets (minus stocks, inventories, a… - Technical & professional ability
4C.1 - Bidders should provide a minimum of three (3) examples of contractual arrangements they have held over the past three (3) years which best demonstrates their relevant experience to deliver requirements within the contract which were similar in regard to scope, scale, and duration.
4C.6 - Bidders will be required to confirm that at least one of their employees has the following relevant educational and professional qualifications:
Gas Safe Registered;
Membership of the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) or Electrical Contractors’ Association of Scotland (SELECT);
ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001:2018;2023, ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001.
4C.10 - Bidders should provide details of the proportion (i.e. percentage) of the contract that you intend to subcontract.
4D.1A - Bidders must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent) or provide a copy of their Quality Management procedures / statements supplemented by responses to sections A – G of the standardised SPD question set related to Quality Assurance.
4D.1B - Bidders must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN 4.c.6 OHSAS18001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (…
Minimum: 4C.1 - Bidders identified for appointment to the contract will be required to demonstrate they have sufficient experience to that of the contract in terms of scope, scale, and duration. This element will be assessed on a PASS / FAIL basis. Bidders unable to provide examples that …
- Price carries 60 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 6 points.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
Yes · The MTC will be awarded for a total of 48 months (24months plus two 12-month extension periods). Following expiry of the MTC, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.
- First published
- 12 Aug 2024, 09:33 BST
- Last source update
- 5 Sept 2025, 11:23 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 16 Sept 2024 – …
- Authority reference
NLC-SLP-24-035- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-054214- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0489bcFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) will contain the relevant Contract Performance requirements.
Publisher note: This notice retrospectively completes the Contract Award. The contract period is 22 January 2025 until 21 January 2029. For avoidance of doubt, this is not a new open requirement. (SC Ref:809431)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 16 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 16 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
Timeline
16 Sept 2024 → 5 Sept 2025 · 3 dates- Submission deadline16 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened16 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
- Notice published5 Sept 2025, 11:23 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete5 Sept 2025, 11:23 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Gas Heating System Installations1 award | |||
| Saltire Facilities Management LtdSME | £24,000,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Gas Heating System Installations1 award | |||
| Sureserve Compliance North LimitedSME | £16,000,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Lot 1 - Gas Heating System Installations · Saltire Facilities Management LtdSME
- Signed
- 29 Nov 2024
- Value
- £24,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 2 - Gas Heating System Installations · Sureserve Compliance North LimitedSME
- Signed
- 29 Nov 2024
- Value
- £16,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Gas Heating System Installations | 9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
| 2 · Gas Heating System Installations | 9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Scottish CourtsReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- Gas Call ServicesAwarded supplier
- Saltire Facilities Management LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.