UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

North Ayrshire Council (“NAC”) is seeking to appoint service, maintenance and repair providers within a Framework Agreement with the appropriate experience of vehicle repairs and maintenance services to supplement their in-house provision. These services required will be over the following lots: Lot 1 - Light Vehicles up to 3.5t & Minibuses up to 17 seat capacity Lot 2 - Heavy vehicles over 3.5t Lot 3 - Repair of grounds maintenance, plant and hand-held equipment sub lots: 3a – Heavy Plant 3b – Light Plant 3c – Pedestrian and Handheld Plant Lot 4 - Repair of vehicle tail lifts + hook loaders sub lots: 4a – Vehicle Tail Lifts 4b – Hook Loaders Lot 5 – Welding and Fabrication Services for light/heavy commercial vehicles and plant Lot 6 – Recovery – All vehicle types

North Ayrshire Council (the Council), on behalf of the North Ayrshire Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service (NADARS) is seeking a suitably qualified Service Provider to deliver an alcohol and drugs prevention, early intervention and support service. The service will be delivered to individuals with substance misuse issues, aged 16 years and over and to family members or carers affected by an individual with substance misuse issues. The contract period will be 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Health and Social Care Services.

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking to implement a window cleaning contract to service the different window cleaning requirements of the Council’s property portfolio.

North Ayrshire Council requires to implement a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of UPVC door-sets (sub-standard sizes) and composite door-sets to enable Building Services to deliver the North Ayrshire Council Door Replacement Programme to NAC housing stock. A maximum of 3 suppliers will be awarded onto each Lot. The anticipated volumes required are; -Lot 1 - UPVC doors (sub-standard sizes) – 6 door sets per week -Lot 2 - Composite door sets – 26 door sets per week Maximum lead times/delivery timescales are between 4-6 weeks from placement of Purchase Order to delivery. This requirement is for a new 2-year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months, at North Ayrshire Council’s discretion. This contract is anticipated to commence early December 2022. All products proposed must comply with the minimum British Standards noted within the Product Specification documents and must match the door type detailed. Any door-sets which do not meet these minimum standards will not be considered. Bidders will be required to provide details of proposals in the form of manufacturers specification, product conformity certificates and sample(s) to enable us to assess against the minimum requirements.

North Ayrshire Council requires a replacement contract(s) for the maintenance, monitoring & repair of security systems and the planned inspection, servicing, testing and certification of CCTV systems in various NAC properties including schools, libraries, sheltered housing etc. The contract term(s) will be for 3 years with an option to extend up to 24 months utilising the SBCC model form contract for the Measured Term Contract (MTC/Scot) 2019 terms and conditions of contract.

North Ayrshire Council has an on-going requirement for the Service, Maintenance and Repairs of Passenger, Platform and Goods Lifts. It is a statutory requirement that Passenger & Goods lifts are serviced once a month and Stair / Platform lifts are serviced bi-annually. Industry Standards / regulations are LOLER – Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 created under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1999. Tenderers must agree to accept Tenderers must agree to accept the Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) Measured Term Contract (MTC/Scot) 2016, and NAC Model Form Additional Contract Terms and the contract will be let on these terms.

North Ayrshire Council requires a suitably experienced Service Provider to collect, validate and report upon condition information of 2800 domestic properties in North Ayrshire including the Isle of Arran, for the purpose of improving existing records regarding compliance with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS). The completed survey information is required to be uploaded to the Council’s e-Management system ‘Innovations APEX Asset Management System’

Ongoing upgrades and support of the North Ayrshire Council corporate phone system and the continuation of SIP trunk connectivity.

North Ayrshire Council (“NAC”) is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and capable supplier to deliver a fully manned and managed fleet store service. The key requirements of the service are: A fully manned store on-site at the Transport Hub, Kilwinning; Provision of core items available immediately for selection; Provision of non-core items available to NAC as per stated timescales; Management information reporting provided in a format that is compatible with NAC’s Fleet Management System; Any other fleet store service duties required. NAC currently have a contract in place for this requirement which is due to expire on 12th August 2024 and therefore the requirement is being re-tendered. The resultant contract will be for a period of five (5) years commencing 13th August 2024 until 12th August 2029.

In a landmark initiative set to propel North Ayrshire into the future of digital infrastructure, North Ayrshire Council (“NAC”) has embarked on a Smart Infrastructure Pilot Programme (“SIPP”). This pioneering project is driven by a grant of approximately GBP 242K from the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (“DSIT”) as part of a 'Smart Infrastructure' Pilot. The grant will support the rollout of innovative PAS 191:2023 capable innovative smart multi-purpose poles that will redefine NAC’s urban landscape. NAC will supplement the grant by 20K for operation and maintenance, taking the overall project value to GBP 262,765. The SIPP is a pivotal component of DSITs Advanced Wireless Innovation Strategy. The strategy aims to be a catalyst for economic growth, connectivity enhancement, and the promotion of sustainable practices. This strategic investment will enable the procurement of state-of-the-art multi-purpose poles, in place of traditional single-use street furniture for a more versatile and sustainable infrastructure that supports a multiple use case ecosystem. Central to this endeavour is the Maritime Mile, the route from the Irvine train station to Irvine Beach Park, where the aim is to transform the area into a national waterfront destination. The Maritime Mile is one component of the ‘Great Harbour’ – a transformation of the waterfront in Irvine, North Ayrshire. The Great Harbour is a key component of the GBP 251m Ayrshire Growth Deal and is one of the most ambitious and transformational regeneration tourism proposals for the region. This significant investment is intended to regenerate the waterfront, turning it into a hub of transformational tourism and an exemplar of modern Smart Connected Places. Structured around key use cases such as CCTV/security, movement detection, waste detection, and the enhancement of visitor and business connectivity, the project is also poised to consider the integration of EV charging points and augmented reality experiences in the future. NAC’s forward-thinking approach paints a future where the power of advanced wireless connectivity smartens public services and puts Smart Connected Places at the core of urban development.

This procurement seeks to appoint a framework of business partners to support the delivery of the Councils employability service. The services required will be as follows: - Lot 1: Employability end-to-end service -Lot 2: Parental employment support service - Lot 3: Youth transition/engagement/support service - Lot 4: Transitional/volunteering service - Lot 5: Individual Placement Support (IPS) One supplier will be awarded per lot.

Metering and Billing Solution, North Ayrshire

North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the design and build of two solar PV farms – one at Nethermains, Kilwinning and the other at Shewalton, Irvine as detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The tender will be split into 3 lots, as detailed below, and North Ayrshire Council intend to award either Lots 1 and 2 or Lot 3. The award will be based on what is affordable and best value for North Ayrshire Council. Lot 1 Nethermains, Kilwinning Lot 2 Shewalton, Irvine Lot 3 Nethermains, Kilwinning & Shewalton, Irvine Tenderers who wish to bid for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 and encouraged to also submit a bid under Lot 3. The contract period will be 64 months (up to 6 months for design, up to 10 months for build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance). Design and build must be completed by April 2024 for both sites in order to meet grid connection. The anticipated start date is 4th January 2023 until 28th April 2028 with the option to extend operation by up to 6 months until 31st October 2028, and maintenance by up to 16 years until 29th April 2044. Operation and maintenance will run together in year one and potentially year two if the operation extension is utilised, thereafter maintenance will run as a standalone element. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The contract(s) will be let under the NEC4 Design, Build and Operate Contract.

North Ayrshire Council requires the supply and delivery of composite front & rear doorsets to enable Building Services to deliver the North Ayrshire Council Door Replacement Programme. This requirement is for a new 2-year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months, at North Ayrshire Council’s discretion.

The Council is seeking to appoint a firm of insurance loss adjusters to investigate and conclude sub-deductible claims for owned and operational properties.

Provision of a specialist Huntington’s service.

A contractor is required to prepare the Ardrossan North Shore brownfield site for subsequent development and regeneration. This contract will prepare the site for the Education Campus and other subsequent development. These enabling infrastructure works will include construction of coastal revetment, coastal path, utilities, drainage, land remediation, site wide earthworks and roads/parking infrastructure. Works are currently programmed to commence in March 2022 with completion in December 2022.

North Ayrshire Council requires providers to deliver person centred support to children and young people (up to and including 18 years of age) enabling them to achieve their outcomes as per their Child Assessment and Plan and Support Plan. Person centred support encompasses personal support, community support and care within the home.

North Ayrshire Council require a consultant to develop the previous concept design to full detailed design. This requires the design of two offshore breakwaters, tying into the adjacent pier and revetment, and basin depth/profiles to be established which will enable a minimum 130-berth capacity marina with subsequent fit out of piers/pontoons etc. The design will include value engineering and innovative methods to achieve a cost effective and low carbon solution. A low carbon solution will be considered in line with the Scottish Government Net Zero Carbon objective. This contract award will be based on the tender submission for the full package of detailed design services as outlined. NAC only commit to services detailed in Stage 1 Preliminary Design with further stages undertaken only after satisfactory review of the initial construction cost estimate.