Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Tai Tarian Ltd
Ty Gwyn, Brunel Way, Baglan Energy Park
Neath
SA11 2FP
UK
Telephone: +44 1639505890
E-mail: procurement@taitarian.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.taitarian.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1087
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Design and Installation of Roof Mounted Solar PV Systems Framework Agreement
Reference number: Ref 001001
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45261215
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Tai Tarian is seeking to appoint contractors (Providers) to a Framework Agreement for the Design and Installation of Roof Mounted Solar PV Systems throughout Neath Port Talbot to support Tai Tarian in the delivery of its capital investment and Welsh Government’s Optimised Retrofit Programme.
The scope of this Framework Agreement comprises of the design, supply and installation of individual roof mounted solar PV arrays to Tai Tarian’s properties throughout Neath Port Talbot, and (may include during the life of the Framework Agreement) the installation (only) of environmental building energy monitoring systems, in accordance with all Appendices.
The scope of this Framework Agreement also comprises of the requirement to design and install solar PV systems on a "design and fit only" basis, i.e. this does not include the supply of solar PV panels, mounting brackets, or inverters, as these will be purchased and provided by Tai Tarian.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
13 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09331000
09331200
45261215
09332000
45310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tai Tarian is seeking to appoint contractors (Providers) to a Framework Agreement for the Design and Installation of Roof Mounted Solar PV Systems throughout Neath Port Talbot to support Tai Tarian in the delivery of its capital investment and Welsh Government’s Optimised Retrofit Programme.
The scope of this Framework Agreement comprises of the design, supply and installation of individual roof mounted solar PV arrays to Tai Tarian’s properties throughout Neath Port Talbot, and (may include during the life of the Framework Agreement) the installation (only) of environmental building energy monitoring systems, in accordance with all Appendices.
The scope of this Framework Agreement also comprises of the requirement to design and install solar PV systems on a "design and fit only" basis, i.e. this does not include the supply of solar PV panels, mounting brackets, or inverters, as these will be purchased and provided by Tai Tarian.
Providers appointed to this Framework will be responsible for procuring and supplying all other associated electrical equipment required for installation, such as isolators, consumer units, and any other necessary components.
Tai Tarian reserves the right to supply the solar PV panels and any associated parts required for the works. Providers appointed to this Framework will be expected to accommodate this requirement. Providers must submit a "design and fit only" price as requested in Appendix 1B – Price Framework.
The installation of environmental building energy monitoring systems (if applicable during the life of the Framework Agreement) must be completed at the time of the installation of the solar PV system, and the building energy monitoring systems must be registered with the system provider (currently iOpt Assets, support@ioptassets.com) and installation documentation is provided in Appendix 9. Training support for the installation of iOpt will be provided by iOpt on request.
The appointed Providers must a provide and install a standalone Wylex (or equally approved) consumer unit, including 2 spare ways, to supply newly installed solar PV system. The appointed Providers must not install invertor in loft space, unless otherwise agreed by Tai Tarian’s Client Representative.
The appointed Providers must be MCS certified, the products installed must be tier 1 MCS accredited and Trustmark certified. The appointed Providers will be required to undertake the Retrofit Assessment, Retrofit Coordination and lodgement with Trustmark, to satisfy the requirements of Welsh Government’s Optimised Retrofit Programme (ORP) grant funding.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 47
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement shall operate for a period of 11 months, until 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12 month periods.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 4
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
24/03/2025
Local time: 09:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
24/03/2025
Local time: 09:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=148364.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Introduction
Tai Tarian is one of the largest Social Housing providers in Wales, with over 9,000 properties within Neath Port Talbot County Borough. Tai Tarian provide good quality homes to our tenants, together with a wide range of support services making a real difference in our communities.
It’s Tai Tarian’s intention that the delivery of the Contract assists in the achievement of their commitment towards community benefits as outlined in Tai Tarian’s Community Benefits Policy.
It is the approach of Tai Tarian to maximise local reinvestment through the creation of jobs and training and through supporting the local supply chain. This approach is defined by:
1. Think Neath Port Talbot
2. Think Swansea Bay City Region Deal Area (Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire)
3. Think Wales
Contract Requirements
Tai Tarian has an aspiration to develop key performance indicators in delivering employment within the Neath Port Talbot County Borough and supporting and sustaining supply chain opportunities within this Contract to assist in contributing towards economic growth in the area in which it operates.
It is a contract condition that the contractor delivers community benefits as part of this Contract. There are a variety of community benefit obligations outlined in the Contract and the contractor must agree to deliver one or more.
Tenderers must not outline the community benefit’s they are currently delivering for existing Clients. Tenderers must outline what they propose to offer for Tai Tarian if awarded the Contract.
Delivery of community benefits through all spend is aligned with the Well-being of Future Generations Act Wales and delivers against its goals.
All community benefit activities must take place within the Neath Port Talbot County Borough.
(WA Ref:148364)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/02/2025