Riverside Way, Inverness - Strategic Active Travel Corridor (Stage 1)

As outlined in the attached SPD instructions and supporting information documentation.

During this first stage of the selection, the selection team will determine on a pass/fail basis whether: - the Bidder has submitted a complete and compliant SPD Response; and- any of the Bidders are in breach of the mandatory grounds for exclusion or, in the case of the discretionary exclusion grounds, are considered ineligible at the discretion of the Council, in accordance with Part III of the SPD and Regulation 58 of the Regulations.

Stage Two: Selection Criteria - Minimum Requirements During this second stage of the selection, the selection team will determine on a pass/fail basis whether the Bidder:- meets the requisite economic and financial standing selection criteria deemed appropriate for the Project set out in Part 3 of these SPD Instructions; and- meets the technical and professional ability selection criteria set out in Part 3 of these SPD Instructions.

Bidders shall as a minimum demonstrate the following:

1. The experience, competence and accreditations necessary to undertake works involving construction activities concerning bridge construction/replacement.
2. Experience and competence in obtaining consents / approvals and liaising with the infrastructure owners / guardians such as the local roads authority.
3. Experience and competence in the construction of roads and associated civil engineering works.
4. Qualifications and accreditations for carrying out the works described in the contract notice including but not limited to bridge construction, excavation, drainage, utility diversions, traffic signal alterations and installation, training / qualifications in the operation of the plant proposed, health and safety and risk assessment qualifications and training.
5. Environmental management systems in place that will ensure works are carried out without lasting damage to the environment, minimising disruption and avoiding nuisance to the local community.
6. Ability to deliver all aspects of the contract including acting as Principal Contractor under CDM regulations, whether through the use of in-house resources or robust arrangements for selecting and managing sub-contractors or partner organisations.