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NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF MINOR LIGHT STRUCTURES

REF: ENPR/STRU/0924

INVITATION TO TENDER

This Tender has been created in MS Word 2007 and is designed to be completed electronically.

If you have downloaded this Tender from our Buyer Profile can you please register your interest with Fiona Lynch, Commercial Manager by emailing [email protected] this will ensure that you are provided with any subsequent clarification information.

You may wish to read NLB’s Procurement Guide and a copy can be found on our buyer profile http://nlb.g2b.info under the Buyer Profile/Other Information headings.

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Introduction

Following our OJEU Open Procedure contract notice you have requested our invitation to tender (ITT) documents. Please ensure you understand all aspects of this ITT. All information contained within this ITT will be used by the Commissioner of Northern Lighthouses operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) for the purposes of this project only. This ITT is non-transferable, if you decide you do not wish to tender please inform Fiona Lynch, Commercial Manager Email: [email protected] as soon as possible and where possible explain why you have decided not to tender.

Please ensure you understand all aspects of this document and you should be aware that all information contained within this tender will be used by NLB for the purpose of this project only.

This tender is subject to the EU Procurement Directive 2004/18/EC Open Procedure and our notice which was published by OJEU on Friday 25 January 2013.

No information contained in this ITT, or in any communication made between NLB and any Tenderer in connection with this ITT, shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract shall be offered in accordance with this ITT. NLB reserves the right, subject to the appropriate procurement regulations, to change without notice the basis of, or the procedures for, the competitive tendering process or to terminate the process at any time. Under no circumstances shall NLB incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation.

Direct or indirect canvassing of any NLB Commissioners, NLB staff, public sector employee or agent by any potential bidder concerning this requirement, or any attempt to procure information from any NLB Commissioner, NLB Staff, public sector employee or agent concerning this ITT may result in the disqualification of the Tenderer from consideration for this requirement.

NLB will not reimburse any costs incurred by Tenderers in connection with preparation and submission of their responses to this ITT.

All information contained within this ITT will be used to inform NLB’s project board/team relating to this project alone.

Tenderers are advised to answer all questions. While a lack of response may not preclude you from consideration, NLB will request no further information before the evaluation of responses to the invitations to tender. Therefore it is in your interest to ensure that your submission is complete at the time of sending. You may provide additional information, if relevant, with your tender submission.Tenders must be explicit and comprehensive in their responses to invitation to tender and are advised neither to make any assumptions about their past or current supplier relationships with the GLAs nor to assume that such prior business relationships will be taken into account in the evaluation procedure. Submitted tenders will be evaluated solely on the evaluation criteria detailed in Appendix VII.

In accordance with EU and UK legislation and public sector transparency guidelines, please be aware that NLB or GLA’s contracts will be advertised and also published following contract award. Information in relation to the contracts will be within the public domain, your attention is drawn to Page 19 – Freedom of Information Act 2000.




Background Information

The Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses – operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) and the Corporation of Trinity House (England, Wales, Channel Islands and Gibraltar) together with the Commissioners of Irish Lights (the whole of Ireland - are the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) with responsibility, subject to certain provisions, for the superintendence and management of “all lighthouses, buoys and beacons” throughout their respective geographical areas including “the adjacent seas and islands....” within and beyond territorial waters. In all, the GLAs provide some 1,200 traditional aids complemented by a mix of radio navigation aids for the safety of all mariners engaged in general navigation irrespective of who pays for the service, the size or type of the vessel, her equipment fit, the competence of her crew, or her flag.

Through an agreement with the Government of the Irish Republic the three GLAs provide an integrated network of Aids to Navigation around the British Isles. This discharges both the United Kingdom and Irish Governments’ obligation under the International Maritime Organization’s Safety of Life at Sea Convention.

The costs of the GLA’s services are met from the General Lighthouse Fund (GLF). The income to the GLF comes mostly from light dues which are charged on commercial shipping at United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ports. There is no provision for Exchequer funding except in the Republic of Ireland and in relation to guarantees under the GLAs’ borrowing powers. The Secretary of State for Transport has a duty to ensure the effective management of the GLF and enable the adequate provision of aids to navigation at the minimum cost.

The Northern Lighthouse Board carries out the functions of the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses who are constituted in terms of, and are given certain powers and duties by, Part VIII of and Schedules 8 and 9 to the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. The subject matter of that Act is a reserved matter under Section 30 of and Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998 and in terms of Section 29 of the Scotland Act 1998. The Board's affairs will continue to be subject to legislation passed by the United Kingdom Parliament. Ministerial responsibility will remain with the Department for Transport.

Under Section 193 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 NLB is the GLA for Scotland and adjacent seas and islands and the Isle of Man, and under Section 195 is vested with the responsibility for the superintendence and management of all lighthouses, buoys and beacons. Our Head Office is at 84 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DA. We have a waterfront operating base in Oban on Scotland’s West Coast and it supports our ships and buoy maintenance work; and provides facilities for helicopters. We have smaller business premises in the Northern Isles.

The efficiency of our Aids to Navigation are measured against international standards set by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA). IALA is a non profit, non governmental international technical association. IALA’s aim is to harmonize aids to navigation worldwide and to ensure that the movements of vessels are safe, expeditious, cost effective and harmless to the environment.

Within its area of jurisdiction as a General Lighthouse Authority, NLB has various powers and responsibilities in connection with the provision, maintenance, alteration, inspection and control of lighthouses, buoys and beacons, under Section 197 of the 1995 Act as amended. NLB also has Wreck Removal powers under Section 253 of the Act. For further information please see our website: www.nlb.org.uk


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Tender ProcessAll enquiries must be addressed, to Fiona Lynch, Commercial Manager at the address shown below and must be submitted in writing or by email; in the latter case these will be recorded. Tenderers should be aware that it will be the intention of NLB to circulate in writing, to all interested parties all queries and enquiries received together with the response of NLB. The source of the question will not be disclosed. To ensure that all Tenderers have the same information, we will respond to all queries and points of clarification raised by 12 noon on Friday 1 March 2013.

Fiona Lynch Commercial Manager Northern Lighthouse Board84 George StreetEdinburghEH2 3DA

Email: [email protected] Fax: 0131 473 2436

Completed Tenders should be forwarded using the label provided (Appendix VIII) to:

Director of FinanceNorthern Lighthouse Board84 George StreetEdinburghEH2 3DA

The closing date for receipt of tenders is Wednesday 6 March 2013 at 12:00 hours (noon). Email and Facsimile copies will only be accepted if the original is received within two working days of this deadline. It is in your interest to ensure that all the information requested is provided in your tender submission and that your submission reaches us by the closing date.

NLB has a strict procedure for the control of information and the management of its tender processes. All tender submissions received prior to the tender return deadline will be placed by our Reception Staff within a double locked tender box. The Director of Finance and Commercial Manager each have one key to this box and they or their representatives must both be present to enable opening. This box is only opened after the tender return deadline and the tenders for each project are removed for opening and the box locked. Therefore it is essential that the outer envelope of your tender bears the tender label provided.Tenders are opened by the Director of Finance and the Commercial Manager (or their appointed representatives) and formally recorded; each page is endorsed and checked for alterations etc. Tenders are then given to the Commercial Section for evaluation.

You must address all aspects of pricing within your tender submission including the method for charging the service, additional services required, recoverable expenses etc. Please ensure that you detail all costs involved with the service provision and any associated costs. NLB will not be liable for any unidentified costs. A full schedule of costs needs to be included in the tender.

Please do not hasten the progress of your tender. All Tenderers will be advised at appropriate stages of the evaluation process and there is no advantage to be made by hastening progress.

You should note that NLB may seek amplifying information from Tenderers, or from third parties in amplification of any part of the submission.




Submitting a Tender*All Tenders are submitted entirely at the cost of the Tenderer. NLB will not be responsible for any costs associated with any tender submission or subsequent activities. Please note that all tenders must be submitted in hard copy with one electronic copy on CD in PDF or similar format using the label provided, by the closing date. Tenders received after the closing deadline may not be considered.

Whilst Tenders must be returned in hardcopy using the label provided at Appendix VI, you can also email your Tender submission to [email protected] if you wish to ensure delivery before the deadline. Please put “Tender Ref: ENPR/STRU/0924 as the subject of the email. We have no limit on the size of email received however to ensure that there are no receipt problems please limit email size to no more than 10 Mb and there is no limit on the number of emails sent. Other types of file especially Zip files or encrypted files may cause problems and could hamper the delivery of your Tender. This email box is only opened following the deadline and the above procedure still applies. Tenders received after the closing date will not be considered.

Please be aware that tenders issued are non-transferrable. Should you choose to not to tender please advice Fiona Lynch as soon as possible and do not pass the documentation to any other party. It is in your interest to ensure that all the information requested is provided in your tender submission; that you return the correct number of copies using the label provided; and that your submission reaches us by the closing date.

You must address all aspects of pricing within your tender submission including the method of pricing. Please ensure that you detail all costs involved with your offer and any associated costs. NLB will not be liable for any unidentified costs.

Tenderers should include a single point of contact in their organisation for their response to the ITT. NLB will not be responsible for contacting the Tenderer through any route other than the nominated contact. The Tenderer must therefore undertake to notify any changes relating to the contact promptly. Please ensure you provide full contact details including an email address, landline and mobile telephone number.

NLB may request to visit your premises, visit a reference site or undertake any appropriate action required as part of the tender evaluation and you may also be asked to attend an interview and make a formal presentation to NLB’s Project Team. Interviews will be held in NLB Board Room at 84 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom and attendance is entirely at your own cost. The final detail of such requests will be identified at the tender evaluation stage, all requests will be made in writing and appropriate conditions for participation may be attached.

General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs)This contract will have scope to allow the other GLAs of the United Kingdom and Ireland, Trinity House (TH) and the Commissioners of Irish Lights (CIL) to purchase the software and services at any point during the contract including the support contract. Both Authorities have their own arrangements however it may be more effective to use NLB’s arrangements in the future should they wish to change systems. This will be done by TH and CIL directly with the Contractor using the contract rates, pricing etc which may need to be adjusted to allow for large volume discounts, annual price changes etc. There is no commitment to any purchase from either TH or CIL.




Tender Submission Requirements Your tender proposals must include all the information requested throughout this document, including but not limited to: - A covering letter Form of Tender completed Declaration of Non-Collusion completed Statement Relating to Good Standing completed Schedule of Supplier Information completed Pricing Proposals covering the services clearly indicating what is being tendered for and

including a price adjustment mechanism(s). A response to all information requested within this document, including any alternative

offers. Full details of the responsible person(s)/account manager allocated to the contract Any further information you deem relevant, any qualification of tender or other supporting

details. Clear notification of any of the areas of our requirements that cannot be provided.

It is in your interest to ensure that all the information requested is provided within your tender submission. Incomplete tenders may be disqualified.

Grounds for DisqualificationSome of the grounds on which your tender may be disqualified are set out below. These include but are not limited to: Incomplete Tender submission – this includes not providing all the information requested,

not returning the correct documents, insufficient information provided and failure to sign the documents within the ITT.

Late submission of Tender – not received by tender deadline Incorrect, or changes to, information supplied in your tender Lack or breach of confidentiality Publicity of involvement with this exercise Undeclared collusion including but not limited to collusion with other companies – the form

at Appendix III must be fully completed. If you wish to make any declaration of intent please ensure the fully completed form is provided with your submitted tender.

Failure to follow instructions given in the ITT. Conflict of Interest – either declared or undeclared. Canvassing any employee, agent, Board Member or other official of NLB whether directly

or indirectly. Collusive Tendering – as detailed within the Declaration of Non-Collusion Anti-competitive practice Discrimination – breaches of legislation or individual NLB policy Bribery and corruption

Contract Nature1. General



The works covered by this Specification, together with the referenced drawings, cover the supply, manufacture, testing, commissioning, trial erection off-site and delivery to NLB Oban of Minor Light Structures.

The Specification includes a Contract Price Analysis, in which the prices of the various parts of the system shall be indicated. The company, which is awarded this Contract, shall be referred to as the “Contractor”. The Contract shall be between the Contractor and the Northern Lighthouse Board.

2.0 ProgrammeThe whole of the works, inspection and delivery to NLB Oban shall be completed ready to install no later than Monday 1 July 2013 for both structures unless agreed otherwise with Northern Lighthouse Board.

3.0 Workscope

3.1 GeneralThe workscope described herein is concerned with the replacement structure for the unlit beacons at Sgeir Golach, and Bogha Dubh Sgeir.

The structure consists of a support structure of a single stainless steel column, including baseplates and fixings, a top platform with handrailing, pedestal and access ladder. A solar beacon Light unit shall be supplied by N.L.B. for assembly on the platform during the construction phase.

The structure has been designed in accordance and with reference to the following standards and publications:-

BS 5950 with modification for stainless steel based on SCI guide ‘Structural Design of Stainless Steel (SCI – P291)

Fatigue assessment based on procedures in BS 5400 Pt10 (1980) and Pt1 (1999)

3.2 Replacement Minor Light Structure DetailsThe detailed requirements for the new stainless minor light platform and support structure are defined on the drawings listed below:-

Sgeir Golach

Drawing No. Drawing Title

C-SGO-03 Location Plan

C-SGO-04 Pedestal

60275125/1A Proposed Minor Light Beacon Platform – Structural Details Sheet 1 of 2


Bogha Dubh Sgeir



C-BDS-02 Location Plan

C-BDS-03 Pedestal



3.3 Number of Units RequiredIt is intended that the two (2) completed structures shall be supplied as part of these works with an option of two (2) further structures for Sgeir Ghobhlach and Sgeir Thraid, Raasay on the successful completion of the first two structures.

Comments below will refer to drawings for Sgeir Golach but will also apply to the drawings for Bogha Dubh Sgeir unless stated otherwise.

3.3.1 Stainless Steel Platform as per Drawing No.1A and 2AThe Platform Support Structure as detailed to be welded to form one unit and shall be constructed from channel sections Grade 316L stainless steel (Designation 1.4404), 150 x 75 x 8 mm thick P.F.C's. It shall be constructed in accordance with requirements of BS EN ISO 14122-2:2001 amended 2010 (working platforms).

Flooring to be open mesh, Grade 316L stainless steel (designation 1.4404) with minimum thickness of 30mm to carry 5kN/m² Live Load. The flooring shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 14122-2-2001. Outline details of proposed panel specification, layout of panels, and sequence of installation/removal and fixings arrangements shall be submitted by the contractor to the Engineer for approval prior to ordering materials. The fixings shall be heavy duty due to the expected exposure to wind and particularly wave action. Samples of any fittings shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.

An outline of the contractor's proposals shall be submitted at the time of tender.All handrailing on platform to be stainless steel as designation 1.4404 (see Section 4). hollow tube minimum 40mm or solid bar 30mm with appropriate rails. Height of top rail shall be minimum 1100mm above platform floor (Ref: BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001) with a kicker plate at 150mm above flooring level as shown on the drawings. Details of proposals for handrailing and fixings to be supplied with tender.

3.3.2 Stainless Steel Support Structure as per Drawing No. 1A & 2AThe structure as detailed to be welded construction predominantly from hollow pipe sections with dimensions detailed on the drawings. All the material used for the structure, including baseplate, shall be Grade 316L stainless steel (Designation 1.4404).

3.3.3 Stainless Steel Access Ladder as per Drawing No. 1A & 2AThe access ladder as detailed shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of BS 4211:2005 amended 2008 and BS EN ISO 14122-4:2004 amended 2010. All material used for the access ladder shall be Grade 316L stainless steel (designation 1.4404) see section 4.

3.3.4 Lifting



It is envisaged that the structure will be transported using slings and straps. Should the Contractor wish to weld additional lifting lugs to the structure for ease of lifting, these shall be designed with details submitted to the Engineer for approval.

3.3.5 Trial ErectionThe entire structure shall be erected by the Contractor for inspection prior to delivery to NLB Oban regardless of agreed delivery conditions of structure.

3.4 Testing and CommissioningAll testing shall be completed as prescribed in Section 7.0.

3.5 DeliveryThe Contractor shall include for delivery of all components and fixings associated with the structure and platform. All fixings and other loose components shall be segregated and clearly labelled according to their type and size. The Contractor shall provide an inventory of all parts.

All M30 & M36 threaded bars shall be delivered with some form of protection on the threads, to prevent damage.

For the purposes of the tender, the Contractor shall assume that the equipment shall be delivered to Northern Lighthouse Board, Gallanach Road, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4LS, (NLB Oban).

4.0 Materials and Workmanship

4.1 Stainless SteelUnless otherwise described in this specification or on the referenced drawings, all items shall be manufactured in stainless steel as follows:-

All forms to BS EN 10088-1: 2005Plate/sheet and strip to BS EN 10088-2: 2005Bars, rods and hollow sections BS EN 10088-3: 2005

Structure to be manufactured from Grade 316L Stainless Steel (Designation 1.4404) and supply condition shall be 2B, cold rolled, heat treated, pickled, skin passed. If any other equivalent stainless steel is considered it must be of the same or higher strength and equally corrosion resistant, it must also be approved by the Engineer.

4.2 Bolts, Nuts and Other FixingsAll bolts, screws, nuts and other fixings used in the permanent installed works shall be stainless steel.

Bolts and screws to BS EN ISO 3506-1: 2009 Grade A4, Property Class 80. Bolts and screws shall have hex heads or socket head cap screws or socket countersunk head screws or TORX cheese head, as specified on the drawings. Grade A4 bolts or screws with strength less than class 70 shall not be permitted.

Nuts to BS EN ISO 3506-2: 2009 Grade A4 Class 50. Double nuts to act as locknuts should be used throughout. All bolts, nuts and washers shall be stamped with Grade A4 and property class, in an appropriate location. The use of Grade A2 bolts, screws or nuts shall not be permitted.

Nuts and bolts shall be assembled with stainless steel plain washers under the nuts and bolts heads and the threads shall be pre-coated with a suitable anti-seize paste (e.g. Rocol Anti-Seize compound or Bostik Neverseize). The contractor shall agree procedures for ensuring adequate bolt tightness with the Engineer.



4.3 TolerancesTolerances are indicated on drawings where appropriate.

4.4 WorkmanshipTo BS EN 1993 and BS EN 1090-2:2008 (amended 2011) unless specified otherwise. Control accuracy of fabrication to ensure compliance with levels of accuracy specified for the erected structure. Inform Engineer when fabrication is due to start. Do not fabricate steelwork for which Engineer has not checked drawings. Ensure that fabrication processes do not cause changes in properties of material resulting in non-compliance with specified requirements.

5.0 Welding

5.1 Welding Procedure and ApprovalsWelding of all metallic materials shall be carried out in accordance with the general requirements of BS EN 1011-1:2009. Any requirement particular to stainless steel be carried out in accordance with BS EN 1011-3:2000.

All welding procedures associated with the above will require to be approved in accordance with BS EN ISO 15607:2003 and its associated standard.

All welders engaged on the works will require having valid welder approval certification in accordance with BS EN 287-1:2011 for steel and stainless steel.

Approval of welders will be carried out by an independent inspecting authority, using personnel certified by the Certification Scheme for Weldment Inspection Personnel (CSWIP) or equivalent.

The successful Contractor shall produce welding procedures for the works, which shall be supplied to N.L.B. for approval.

5.2 General RequirementsQuality systems complying with BS EN ISO 9001:2008 are not considered essential, however the requirements of BS EN ISO 3834-1:2005 and BS EN ISO 3834-3:2005 shall apply.

All welds shall be free from undercuts and overlaps with abrupt changes in contour or other defects and shall merge smoothly with the base metal surface.

All completed fabrication shall have a clean surface. Defects such as burn through, cracks, lack of fusion, icicles, excessive protrusion or undue roughness will be cause for rejection.

All welds identified on drawings covered under execution class EX3 shall be EXC3 quality level B acceptance criteria in accordance with BS EN ISO 5817:2007 and finished by non-metallic shot preen treatment. (Iron/steel shot is not permitted)

Temporary breather vents shall be created at agreed position in support column during fabrication to prevent blow back of hot gasses or molten metal during the welding of closures.

Any cracks, porosity, undercuts and blow holes that appear on the surface of any welding bead shall be removed before depositing any additional metal. No metallic filler of any type shall be used to seal or cover any weld defects.



Following welding operations, all welds shall be cleared of all weld spatter, slag residues, oxides and other foreign contaminants.

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements will result in rejection of the fabrication.

5.3 Requirements for Stainless SteelWelds generally shall be fillet welds with a minimum leg length of 8mm unless noted otherwise, or subject to agreement with the Engineer.

All welds to be brushed with a stainless steel brush to remove scale and then pickled using a pickling paste, e.g. Avesta Pickling Paste 101 or Pickling Gel 102. After completion of pickling (approx. 180 minutes) the welds shall be rinsed thoroughly with clean tap water, preferably using a high pressure water jet. Ensure no pickle residues are left on the surface.

Heat or burn marks on finished stainless steel fabrications shall not be permitted.

Contamination of stainless steel components with steel based debris of any kind shall be cause for rejection of the stainless steel components. Shop fabrication of stainless steel components shall be carried out in areas segregated from areas where carbon steel items are being manufactured or worked on.

5.4 Consumables and ElectrodesConsumables used shall provide a weld deposit with mechanical properties not less than the minimum specified for the parent material.

Selecting the appropriate grade of electrode for the parent material and the appropriate welding procedure. The electrodes used shall be selected to provide excellent corrosion resistance. Refer to BS EN ISO 3581:1012and BS EN 14343:2009 for details.

5.5 Requirements for InspectionAll shop and site welding shall be subject to 100% visual examination by the contractor.

All class EX3 welds shall undergo 100% dye test to identify any micro-cracks.

10% of all shop and site fillet welds shall be subject to testing by the contractor using an appropriate non-destructive testing (NDT) method.

The contractor's personnel conducting visual inspections of welds shall have a nationally recognised certificate of competence appropriate to type of welding being inspected. The contractor's personnel conducting NDT shall be certified according to a nationally recognised certification scheme appropriate to the equipment used and the weld groups inspected.

The contractor shall provide the Engineer with written records of results of all NDT methods carried out.

NLB may appoint an independent welding inspector to carry out checks on welding procedures, welder approvals and to undertake additional NDT testing.

5.6 Requirements for Site WeldingWelding on site is not permitted unless approved by the Engineer in advance of construction. When permitted, ensure suitable, safe conditions. Do not weld when ambient temperature is below 0° or surfaces are wet.



6.0 Drawings and Documentation

6.1 Tender DrawingsTender drawings have been prepared tender drawings for the works, which are referenced within and issued with this Specification (see Section 3.2 of this specification). The tender drawings shall be published in 'pdf' format for viewing and/or printing by the Contractor.

NLB may consider requests for DWG file versions of the tender drawing; however NLB shall accept no responsibility for the accuracy of information obtained from such DWG files. Should the information contained in such DWG files be changed in any way by the Contractor, NLB will not accept any responsibility for the information contained in the revised DWG file.

Should the Contractor require to provide contract drawings, CAD shall be used; such drawings shall be issued to NLB as AutoCAD DWG files, compatible with AutoCAD 2000.

NLB accepts no responsibility for any discrepancies or errors resulting from the Contractor scaling drawings or electronically interrogating any 'pdf' or DWG file. Should the Contractor require any unmarked dimension then this can be provided by NLB on request.

6.2 Contractor's Design ResponsibilityThe Contractor shall be responsible for the design of any equipment considered necessary to execute these works, including jigs and fixtures which may be required in testing and commissioning and any equipment required for loading/unloading and delivery of the structure and platform and ladder at site. Provisions shall also be made for installing the structure at site if applicable.

The Contractor shall be held to have satisfied himself that, to the extent that any equipment designed by the Contractor, such equipment is adequate for and appropriate to the purpose expressed or implicit in the Specification.

6.3 Contractor's DrawingsThe Contractor will produce all necessary detailed design, manufacturing and/or fabrication drawings for the execution of the works. These drawings shall be submitted to NLB for approval.

The approval by NLB of those drawings or any other design proposed by the Contractor does not remove the responsibility from the Contractor for the proper execution of the works.

Throughout the duration of the Contract, the Contractor shall carefully note any approved deviation from the contract drawings, specification etc. and will, at the conclusion of the work, provide all, to the satisfaction of NLB, the following:- Drawings showing the "as fitted" situation; the drawings having been produced on a

CAD system and they shall be supplied in AutoCAD 2000 format

6.4 Test CertificatesThe Contractor shall provide copies of any certification that verifies the integrity of the materials, by request, to NLB. Also, any records of tests prescribed herein, shall be provided.

7.0 Testing



7.1 PlatformSafe design of working platform shall be verified by calculation or tests, as appropriate.

7.2 HandrailingAll testing of guardrails in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001(amended 2010) Section 8.2.

7.3 Access LadderLadders to be tested to satisfy the requirements of BS EN 131-2:2010 (amended 2012) and safety cage to be tested to satisfy requirements of BS EN ISO 14122-4-2004 (amended 2010) Section 5.3.

7.4 WeldsWeld tests are prescribed in Section 5 of this specification.

8.0 General RequirementsThe Contractor will be held to have satisfied himself, by study of the relevant drawings and specification and any other related documents, as to the exact nature of the work to be performed, means of access and all facilities for carrying out the work described to be done under this contract as no claim on the grounds of want of knowledge will be entertained.

Where it is desired to submit a tender involving modification to the design this should be done by way of an alternative tender. No alternative tender will be considered unless a tender based strictly on this specification without qualification is also submitted. Any alternative tender must also be free of qualifications and be fully priced to show clearly how and where costs would differ from the primary tender. The Tenderers should ascertain what special design criteria and requirements apply in respect of the alternatives or modifications they are contemplating. Any such approach will be treated in confidence but the following procedure must be followed:

(i) If the Tenderers do decide to submit an alternative tender, it must be accompanied by supporting information, drawings, calculations and a Contract price Analysis Addendum showing the alternative to enable its technical acceptability, construction time and price to be fully assessed.

(ii) Any alternative tender involving modifications to design or method/sequence of working will be assessed on its merits and if considered valid may be accepted without recourse to referencing. An accepted design will become the design for the purpose of the contract.

(iii) A decision to adopt a technically acceptable modified design will be governed by inter alia the amount of the overall saving which can be reliably expected to accrue. In assessing the overall saving, account will be taken of the effect of any deferment in starting and completion date of the project and the cost to the Employer of additional engineering and administrative resources involved in assessing the alternative design and in implementing it through to completion of the contract.



Timetable

Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable. This is intended as a guide and, whilst the NLB does not intend to depart from the timetable, it reserves the right to do so at any time.

The closing date for receipt of tender is Wednesday 6 March 2013 at 12:00 hours (noon). You should note that NLB may seek amplifying information from Tenderers, or from third parties in amplification of any part of the submission.

Timetable

Action TimescaleIssue of Invitation to Tender Friday 25 January 2013 Tender return date Wednesday 6 March 2013 Tender Evaluation Tuesday 19 March 2013Mandatory standstill period There will be a 10 working day mandatory

standstill period between the notification of our intent and effecting any agreement.

Tender award April 2013

Agreement Pricing This contract will have fixed costs for the goods detailed within this document. The price shall be fixed for a minimum period of 120 days from the date of award.

Any quantities referred to within this tender document will be indicative and official order(s) will be issued for requirements during the agreement period. If the agreement is awarded to more than one supplier, NLB reserves the right to place orders with the Contractor of their choice. This agreement can be terminated by NLB with 30 days written notice.

Award Criteria NLB reserve the right to award the Contract in whole or in part and to make no award of contract if necessary.

Evaluation of Tender Criteria and Relative Weighting

Project Costs, and All tender documents returned (40%)Criteria Weighting

Financial Viability based on Z-score and Dun & Bradstreet Risk of Business Failure(4.1) (Page 28)

0.2

Project Costs (Page 20) 0.5 Delivery time (3.10) (Page 28) 0.2 Acceptance of NLB`s Terms and Conditions of Contract (Pages 42 -50) 0.1

Specification (30%)Criteria Weighting

Workshop facilities/Capability (3.5) (Page 26) (3.1) (Page25) 0.3 Experience of proposed staff involved in project (3.2) (Page 25) 0.3 Methodology for the manufacture of the structures to the specification (3.6)

(Page27) 0.4

Examples of Similar Works and Non Destructive Testing/Inspection (20%)Criteria Weighting

Examples of Marine Type Fabrication or High Quality Stainless Steel Fabrication (3.7) (3.9) (Page 27)

0.5

Example of Non Destructive Testing/Inspection Methodology (3.8) (Page 27) 0.2



Company Information (10%)Criteria Weighting

Health & Safety (7.2) (Page 31) 0.2 Quality Assurance/ Quality plan details if not accredited (7.1) (Page 31) 0.1 Environmental Issues (7.3) (Page32) 0.1 Disputes (6) (Page 30) 0.1 Equality (7.4) (Page32) 0.1 References (3.4) (Page26) 0.1 Insurance (5.1) (Page 29-30) 0.1 CSR (7.5) (Page32) 0.05 Registration with Professional Body (1.7) (Page 24) 0.15 Grounds for rejection (Annex II) (Page 34) Yes/No Declaration of non-collusion (Annex IV) (Page 38-39) Yes/No Form of Tender (Annex V) (Page 40-41) Yes/No Statement of Good Standing (Annex I) (Page 33) Yes/No

DeliveryDelivery will be free of charge to Northern Lighthouse Board, Gallanach Road, Oban, PA34 4LS

Sub-Contractors*As Principal Contractor you may wish to sub-contract parts of this agreement. You are free to choose your sub-contractors but must advise NLB of all sub-contractors and NLB reserves the right to approve all sub-contractors in advance. This will not relieve the Principal Contractor of any obligation or duty under the agreement.

TerminationFailure to meet the required timescales and any changes to the contract costs may result in immediate termination of the contract by NLB. This contract can be terminated by NLB with 30 days written notice.



Contractors Responsibilities

TenderingNLB will not be liable for any costs associated with submitting a tender or participation with this tender exercise.

Contract Pricing This contract will have fixed costs for each item. The price will remain fixed for a minimum period of 120 days from the return of tender

ConfidentialityContractor’s personnel must be aware that any information seen or heard whilst in the course of their duties is strictly confidential and must not be disclosed to any other party. A breach of confidentiality will result in a breach of contract, with the potential implication of early termination of the contract.

Product Range and future DevelopmentPlease provide any appropriate product literature with your tender submission.

It is expected that the successful Tenderer(s) will keep NLB advised of all technological advances applicable to their product range and items within this agreement.

Assignment The Principle Contractor shall not without written agreement of NLB assign the benefit or burden of this agreement or any part thereof.

Contract Progress MeetingsProgress meetings during the duration of this agreement and each individual contract shall be held at key stages and may be held at any of the NLBs premises; the Contractor’s premises or any other site deemed appropriate.

Transportation of Contractors Equipment etc.All goods, materials or equipment belonging to the Contractor are carried on NLB vessels entirely at the Contractor’s own risk and NLB shall have no liability for such items.

Timber, Timber Products or Working with Timber* All timber to be provided as part of this contract must come from a sustainable and legally produced source. Tenderers must demonstrate that they have suitable verification for the timber purchased within their tender submission and a copy of the documentation confirming this must be provided.

Variations to the Contract (following contract award)The Contractor shall not vary the Specification unless instructed by the NLBs in writing. The Contractor may propose Variations to the Contract for the consideration of the NLBs but shall not vary the Contract unless instructed in writing by the NLBs. During each contract variations to the contract will be issued in writing in the form of Variation Orders. Variation Orders can only be implemented upon receipt. The NLBs will not be liable for any costs where formal written instructions have not been issued by the NLB and the Contractor has acted on verbal instruction.

Contractor’s ConductContractors including their staff, sub-contractors and others associated with the Contractor shall conduct themselves in an appropriate manner whilst on any NLB site or NLBs vessel. A good neighbour approach must to taken to ensure that there is minimum disruption to the locality,



others working and neighbours of the site. NLB will investigate all complaints received and take appropriate action.

Copyright NoticeAll rights, including copyright and database rights in this website and its contents are owned by or licensed to (except where otherwise expressly stated) The Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board and may only be used in accordance with (1) the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, (2) the Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997 and (3) the terms of this notice; and provided that (1) they are reproduced accurately and without misrepresentation to the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board and (2) the source acknowledged by way of an appropriate copyright notice stating that the copyright in the information used belongs to The Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board. It is your legal responsibility to ensure that such copyright notices comply with the legal requirements of all nations.

PublicityPublicity in relation to participation with this tender exercise is not permitted in any form. Similarly any publicity (irrespective of the form including TV, Radio, Press etc) by the successful Contractor(s) must be with the NLBs express written permission approving each and every instance in advance. The NLB reserve the right to refuse publicity, edit or suggest alternatives to the Contractor’s proposals.

Use of Oils on NLB sites* Tenderers must demonstrate within their tender submission that oils on site shall be adequately bunded in accordance with all current regulations. A copy of your Emergency Procedure for dealing with Oil Spills must be provided with your tender submission.

TenderingThe NLB will not be liable for any costs associated with submitting a tender or participation with this tender exercise. Reference sites may be called for, clarification meetings held or visits to Suppliers premises etc. may take place as part of the evaluation exercise. This will all be done without any cost or liability to the NLB.

Discrimination The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a copy of NLBs publications in respect of anti-discrimination and conduct and the Contractor is responsible for ensuring all employees, agents and sub-contractors employed to perform the services of this agreement comply with the provisions and spirit of each of these documents. Your specific attention is drawn to the Equality Act 2010.

Intellectual Property Tenderers and Contractors must not infringe NLB’s Intellectual Property Rights by using any drawings, documents, names, logos etc provided to Tenderers and subsequent Contractors or appearing in information provided or accessed without the relevant NLB’s written approval and assignation.

Bribery and CorruptionThe NLB’s have zero-tolerance of bribery and corruption. Each GLAs Anti-Bribery policy extends to all business dealings and transactions and these both have a wide interpretation across all functions. Each NLB’s Anti-Bribery policy must be complied with, without exception.

Gifts, Hospitality and Bribery



Tenderers and Contractors shall not offer or give, or agree, to give, to any employee or representative of the Northern Lighthouse Board any gift or consideration of any kind as an inducement or reward for doing or regaining from doing or for having done or refrained from doing, any act in relation to the obtaining or execution of this or any other contract with the Northern Lighthouse Board or for showing or refraining from showing favour or disfavour to any person in relation to this or any such Contract. Your attention is drawn to the criminal offences created by the Public Bodies Corrupt Practices Act 1889 and the Prevention of Corruption Acts 1906 and 1916 and The Bribery Act 2010.

Mandatory Standstill Period (Alactel Judgement)NLB will incorporate a minimum 10 working day standstill period (electronic transmission) or 15 working days (by postal service) at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to all Tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful Tenderers to seek further debriefing from NLB before the contract is entered into. Applicants have 2 working days from the notification of the award decision to request additional debriefing and that information/debriefing has to be provided a minimum of 3 working days before the expiry of the standstill period. If this does not happen the standstill period must be extended by 3 working days from the date of the last debrief.

If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2992), The Public Contracts and Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations (SI 2009 No. 428) and The Public Procurement (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011 (SI 2011/2053) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and the sheriff court, the Court of Session (Scotland). Any such action must be brought promptly within the time limit of 30 days from the day on which you first knew or ought to have known that grounds for starting proceedings had arisen “the date of knowledge”. The Court has the discretion to extend the time limit where there is good reason for doing so, but only to a maximum of 3 months from the date of knowledge.

NLB is now automatically obliged to suspend the contract-making when a legal challenge to the contract award decision is launched. The Court may order the (prospective) ineffectiveness of a contract where certain serious rule breaches have occurred. This will be coupled with a fine on NLB. They can also provide for alternative penalties (either contract shortening, fines, or both) instead of ineffectiveness, in certain situations where ineffectiveness is inappropriate. More information can be obtained from The Office of Government Commerce who are now part of The Cabinet Officehttp://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/content/office-government-commerce-ogc and also http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/Procurement/policy/Legislation

Transparency To help achieve greater transparency across its operations the Prime Minister has set out the following requirement “all new central government contracts are to be published in full from January 2011”. This mandatory requirement applies to all contracts over £10,000 and shall apply to any contract established as part of this tender exercise. Please be aware that only commercially sensitive information, which is exempt from disclosure in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) can be exempt or redacted and this will be determined at the absolute discretion of NLB.

It is in your interest, to provide a response with you tender submission where you believe there is commercially sensitive information, which is exempt from disclosure, as outlined above and in the Freedom of Information Act 2000 paragraph above. If you do not provide this information, it will be assumed that there is no commercially sensitive information needing to be exempt or redacted from publication.


http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/content/office-government-commerce-ogc


In addition to these transparency requirements the Minister for the Cabinet Office has set out a requirement for governments departments to identify those new contracts that have been awarded to an SME from 1 January 2011.

Fair and Open ProcurementNLB will take all actions necessary and available to ensure openness, fairness and equality in its procurement and contracting activities. It will also actively promote equality of opportunities in its tendering and enquiry processes, in order to ensure that all parties are given the same chances and opportunities to participate in NLB procurement processes.

NLB will not tolerate Contractors or sub-contractors who operate any policy of discrimination, whether active or passive. If, as a Tenderer to the NLB, you feel that you have not been given equal opportunity to promote your products and services during this tender exercise, initial complaints must be addressed to Fiona Lynch, Commercial Manager, NLB (as detailed on Page 4)

Discrimination The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a copy of NLB`s publications in respect of anti-discrimination and conduct and the Contractor is responsible for ensuring all employees, agents and sub-contractors employed to perform the services of this contract comply with the provisions and spirit of these documents.

Freedom of Information Act 2000 StatementThe Northern Lighthouse Board is a public authority in terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and is under a duty to disclose information relating to all contracts it enters into with third parties with the exception of information of which the disclosure (a) would constitute an actionable breach of confidence owed to the party providing the information; or (b) would be likely to prejudice the commercial interests of the party providing the information. This also applies to information supplied to us during the pre-qualification process. Our scheme for disclosing information is available from our website at www.nlb.org.uk

In respect of any information submitted by a Potential Provider that it considers being commercially sensitive the Potential Provider should:

1. clearly identify such information as commercially sensitive;2. explain the potential implications of disclosure of such information; and3. provide an estimate of the period of time during which the Potential Provider believes that

such information will remain commercially sensitive.

Please submit responses to 1, 2 or 3 as an Annex with the completed ITT

Where a Potential Provider identifies information as commercially sensitive, NLB will endeavour to maintain confidentiality. Potential Providers should note, however, that, even where information is identified as commercially sensitive, NLB might be required to disclose such information in accordance with the FoIA. Accordingly, NLB cannot guarantee that any information marked ‘commercially sensitive’ will not be disclosed.


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Pricing Schedule Please complete the following pricing schedule and provide all relevant supporting correspondence

Item Description Price Each £ Excluding VAT

1 Supply and manufacture stainless steel minor light structure including support structure, platform, access ladder and all fixtures and fittings as per drawings. See Section 3.3.1,3.3.2 and 3.3.3 for details.AECOM Drawing nos. 60275125/1 & 60275125/2 for Sgeir Golach Minor Light

2 Supply M30mm diameter A4 Stainless steel threaded rod and associated nuts, washers etc approximately 1600mm long for Sgeir Golach Minor Light

3 Supply pedestal as per NLB drawing C-SGO-04 for Sgeir Golach Minor Light

4 Delivery of finished structure for Sgeir Golach Minor Light to NLB Oban to be free of charge

5 Supply and manufacture stainless steel minor light structure including support structure, platform, access ladder and all fixtures and fittings as per drawings. See Section 3.3.1, 3.3.2 and 3.3.3 for details.AECOM Drawing nos. 60275125/3 & 60275125/4 for Bogha Dubh Sgeir Minor Light

6 Supply M36mm diameter A4 Stainless steel threaded rod and associated nuts, washers etc approximately 1850mm long for Bogha Dubh Sgeir Minor Light

7 Supply pedestal as per NLB drawing C-BDS-03 for Bogha Dubh Sgeir Minor Light

8 Delivery of finished structure for Bogha Dubh Sgeir Minor Light to NLB Oban to be free of charge

9 Supply of option of two (2) further structures for Sgeir Ghobhlach and Sgeir Thraid, Raasay to the same specification as detailed above and delivery to NLB Oban to be free of charge

Total

Signed ………………………………………………………..

Date …………………………………………………………

Name(in Block Capitals)……………………………………..

Position………………………………………………………For and on Behalf of (In Block Capitals)……………………………………………………………….

Pricing will be fixed until: ………………………………….

Delivery Period:……………………………………………….(from date Purchase Order is issued

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Tenderer Information Schedule*In this schedule we ask for supporting information, this should not be onerous to complete but you must provide this information as it is used as part of the evaluation of the tender submissions.

1. Organisation Details 1.1. Full legal name, address and website of the Potential Provider in whose name the tender

will be submitted (the Prime or Single contractor):

Company Name

Address

Town/City

Postcode

Country

Website (if any)

1.2. Name, position, telephone number and e-mail address of main contact for this project.

Name

Position

Telephone Number

Fax Number (if available)

E-mail (if available)

1.3. Current legal status of the Potential Provider (e.g. partnership, private limited company, etc.)

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Please(tick one

box)

Sole Trader

Partnership

Public Limited Company

Private Limited Company

Other (please state)


1.4. Date and place of formation of the Potential Provider and, if applicable, registration under the Companies Act 2006.1 Please provide copies of Certificates of Incorporation (where appropriate) and any changes of name, registered office and principal place of business.

Date of formation

Place of formation

Date of registration

Company registration number

Certificates enclosed YES / NO (please delete)

Registered Office

Principal place of business

1.5. Ownership structure

a) Full legal name and address of Parent Company if applicable:

Company Name

Address

Town/City

Postcode

Country

Company registration number 2

1 Potential Providers established outside the United Kingdom may provide equivalent information. For a list of acceptable equivalent information please refer to in Regulation 23(7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006.2 Or, for parent companies established outside the United Kingdom, equivalent information as set out in Regulation 23(7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006.

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b) Full legal name and address of (ultimate) Parent Company if applicable:

Company Name

Address

Town/City

Postcode

Country

Company registration number3

c) If the Potential Provider is a division or subsidiary, what is its relationship with the Parent Company (ownership, directorship, authority, etc)

Relationship

d) Please provide a one-page chart illustrating the ownership structure of the Potential Provider including relations to any parent or other group or holding companies.

Ownership structure enclosed (please tick √)

1.6. Please provide a brief history of the Potential Provider’s organisation.

Brief history of the Potential Provider’s organisation, no more than 400 words, including details of any parent and associated companies and any corporate re-organisations or changes of ownership over the last 5 years including details of significant pending developments, changes in financial structure or ownership, prospective take-over bids, buy-outs and closures, etc which are currently in the public domain.

1.7. Registration with professional body

Where applicable, is the Potential Provider registered with the appropriate trade or professional register(s) in the EU member state where it is established (as set out in Annex IX B of Directive 2004/18/EC) under the conditions laid down by that member state4).

3 Or, for parent companies established outside the United Kingdom, equivalent information as set out in Regulation 23(7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006.4 In the UK this condition is satisfied by registration with Companies House or a declaration on oath that the candidate is carrying on business in the trade in question in the UK at a specific place of business and under a specific trading name.

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Evidence of registration with appropriate professional/trade bodyEither insert required details or state ‘None’

1.8. Charities or Housing Association or other Registration number (if this applies). Please specify registering body.

Registering body

Registration number

1.9. VAT registration number

VAT Registration number

1.10. Please provide a Company organisational structure diagram.

Company Organisation Structure attached Yes /No

2. Subcontracting All Potential Providers should answer question 2.1. Where a Potential Provider at this stage of the process intends to sub-contract they should also answer questions 2.2 and 2.3 below. Where a Potential Provider becomes aware of the intention to subcontract at later stages in the procurement they are required to notify NLB of this and provide the information requested below at that time. Where a Potential Provider is a consortium they should indicate which members are proposing to deliver the services.

2.1. Please indicate which of the following applies

a) Your organisation is bidding to provide the services required itself (if ‘Yes’, go to question 3)

Yes / No

b) Your organisation is bidding in the role of Prime Contractor and intends to use third parties to provide some services

Yes / No

c) the potential provider is a consortium Yes / No

2.2. If your answer to 2.1 is (b) or (c) please indicate in the table below (by inserting the relevant company/organisation name) the composition of the supply chain, indicating which member of the supply chain (which may include the Potential Provider itself or solely be the Potential Provider) will be responsible for the elements of the requirement.

Requirement Company / OrganisationHow much of the requirement and what will they directly deliver (%)

2.3. If your answer to 2.1 is (b) and you are unable to confirm all sub-contractors (complete supply chain) at this stage, you will need to demonstrate a satisfactory methodology and track record of delivering a supply chain. Please give a brief outline on policy regarding the use of sub-contractors and, if applicable, the extent to which it is envisaged they may be used in any contract.

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Methodology for procuring supply chain ([300] words or fewer)

3. Capability3.1. Please provide details of the Potential Provider’s principal areas of business activity, main

products or fabrication services.

Description of the Potential Provider’s primary business and main products or services.

3.2. Please provide details of the Potential Provider’s staff numbers. Please provide details of the average annual numbers of staff and managerial staff over the previous 3 years. Including details of staff CVs with work experience in high quality stainless steel fabrication.Year

Staff numbers

Managerial Staff

Technical staff involved with the delivery and support of this type of contract

Technical Staff with high quality stainless steel fabrication experience

3.3. If there are any areas where there may be or has the potential to be a conflict of interest (whether now or during the contract period) please declare these, giving full details.Conflict of Interest Details

Does this have any potential to cause a conflict of Interest?

Yes/No

3.4 Please provide information relating to the Potential Provider’s experience of contracts for similar services, demonstrating the similarities in the provided services to this requirement:-

Potential Providers should provide details of three significant private or public sector contracts for the supply of services which it has performed. These should have been performed during the past three years. NLB should not be given as a contract reference.

Information should not be given about contracts performed by any envisaged supply chain member or sub-contractor.

The contracts should have been for products and services similar to those outlined in the Requirement for similar sized companies.

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Potential Providers should ensure that the companies listed would be willing to provide a reference for them and be willing to discuss the Potential Provider’s performance with NLB. NLB reserves the right to contact any or all of these companies for a reference and may wish to visit their premises.

(Where the Potential Provider is a special purpose vehicle and not intending to be the main provider of the goods or services, the information requested should be provided in respect of the principal intended provider of the services.)

Customer name and address

Contact name, telephone number and email address

Date contract awarded plus, start and finish dates

Contract reference and brief description of requirements undertaken (and value of contract)

Certificate of Acceptance5

/ Completion attached? (Y/N)

Names of supply chain members (sub contractors) and/ or consortium members and their role

1.

2.

3.

Potential Providers should provide full details of any contracts that have been terminated, cancelled or ended early by either the Customer or the Provider including the reason the termination/cancellation etc.

Have any contracts been terminated during the last 5 years? If Yes please provide full details below.

Yes / No

3.5 In relation to the requirement please provide details of the Potential Provider’s available technical facilities, bases, study and research facilities, tools, plant, technicians, technical equipment and services.

Statement of available technical facilities, equipment, services and staff

3.6 In relation to the requirement please provide details of the Potential Provider’s approach to investment, research and development (including the ‘roadmap’) for the products available and the methodology for the manufacture of the structures to the specification as detailed within this document

5 The certificate of acceptance is a document which contains evidence of confirmation that the particular contract was completed.

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Statement of approach to investment, research and development. Methodology for the manufacture of the structures to the specification detailed within this document

3.7 Please provide details of the Potential Provider’s technical ability to perform the contract, including details of skills, efficiency, experience, reliability, methodologies and approaches relevant to the contract, in particular work with high quality stainless steel and items for installation in locations in a harsh marine environment.

Details of the Potential Provider’s technical ability to manage project in particular work with high quality stainless steel and items for installation in locations in a harsh marine environment

3.8 Please provide details of the Potential Provider’s measures for ensuring quality in relation to the services provided under the contract and your support services including details of your approach to contract and project management, service delivery and complaints. (Details of your quality attestation registrations (if any) for example under ISO9001 or equivalent are required in section 7 of this document). Potential Provider’s must provide details of proposed Non Destructive Testing regime with their tender reply.

Details of the Potential Provider’s measures to ensure quality such as Quality Management systems, including details of proposed Non Destructive Testing regime

3.9 Please provide details of the examples of Similar Service, examples should include similar structural fabrication

Previous examples of Similar Service, Examples submitted should include similar structural fabrication.

3.10 Please provide method statements and Programme of Works for this project. The programme should include a detailed breakdown of each of the stages we have outlined within the schedule of requirements.

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Provide a work programme detail the stages of this project.

4. Financial4.1 Please provide the following financial information or an explanation as to why the Potential Provider cannot provide this information

Information attached

Yes or No

If No

Please explain why

a) A copy of the most recent audited accounts for your organisation that cover the last two years of trading or for the period that is available if trading for less than two years.b) A statement of the organisation’s turnover, Profit & Loss and cash flow position for the most recent full year of trading (or part year if full year not applicable) and an end period balance sheet, where this information is not available in an audited form at (a).c) Where (b) cannot be provided, a statement of the organisation’s cash flow forecast for the current year and a bank letter outlining the current cash and credit facility position.d) If the organisation is a subsidiary of a group, (a) to (c) are required for both the subsidiary and the ultimate parent company. Where a consortium or association is proposed, the information is requested for each member company. e) A separate statement of the organisation’s turnover that relates directly to the supply of this service for the past two years, or for the period the organisation has been trading (if less than two years).

4.2 Parent company and/or other guarantees of performance and financial standing may be required as well as confirmation of the organisation’s willingness to arrange for a guarantee or a performance bond.

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Where the potential provider is dependant financially on a parent company to support its application for this procurement, it must indicate in the box below whether a Parent Guarantee is available if requested.

Where required, Parent Guarantee Available?

YES / NO (please delete)

Where required, Performance Bond Available?

YES / NO (please delete)If No please state why

4.3 Name and address of principal banker.

Bank Name

Address

Town/City

Postcode

If requested, would you be willing to provide a Banker’s reference? YES/NO

5 Insurance

Please provide evidence of the Employers' liability insurance; public liability insurance; professional liability and/or indemnity insurance; and any other appropriate Insurance held by the Potential Provider. The evidence should include the name of the insurers, policy numbers, expiry dates and limits for any one incident and annual aggregate caps and the excesses under the policies. Please be aware that our Tender documents will require specific minimum levels of the insurance required for the successful contractor. Copies of your insurance certificate are required within your tender reply.

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5.1 Insurance details

Type of insuranceEmployers’

LiabilityPublic Liability Professional

IndemnityOther

Name of insurerAddress

Policy numbers

Expiry dateLimits of indemnity (per occurrence and aggregate)Excess (if any)

6. Disputes 6.1 Is there any material pending or threatened litigation or other legal proceedings connected with similar projects against the Potential Provider and/or any of its named supply chain members (sub-contractors) that may affect delivery of this project?

a)

Legal proceedings pending YES / NO (please delete)

b) If you have answered ‘Yes’ to 6.1(a) please give an explanatory statement:

Brief statement (300 words or fewer)Either insert required details or state ‘None’

6.2 Has there been any material litigation or other legal proceedings connected with similar projects against the Potential Provider and/or any of its named supply chain members (sub-contractors) that may affect delivery of this project in the last three years?

a)

Legal proceedings YES / NO (please delete)

b) If you have answered ‘Yes’ to 7.3(a) please give an explanatory statement:

Brief statement (300 words or fewer)Either insert required details or state ‘None’

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7. Additional Information

7.1 Quality AssuranceDoes your organisation hold a recognised Quality Management System certification from an independent body attesting conformity to quality assurance standards based on the relevant European standard or equivalent standard? For example BS/EN/ISO 9000 or equivalent?

Yes/No

If so, please provide a copy of the certificate

If not, does your organisation have a quality management system? Yes/No

If so, please attach an outline of the system.

If not, please explain why.

7.2 Health and Safety

Is your organisation legally obliged to have a Health and Safety Policy? Yes/No

Does your organisation make sure it complies with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

Yes/No

Does your organisation have a written Health and Safety Policy? Please provide a copy.

Yes/No

Does your organisation train its staff in Health and Safety? Yes/No

If you answer No to any of these questions please explain why.

Please provide details of:- Your accident and incident record including RIDDOR records

(Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995)

Any HSE, Local Authority Improvement, Prohibition Notice or other warning letter or notice issued to you within the past three years.

If you have had any such Notices or warnings how have things been put right to prevent this happening again.

7.3 Environmental IssuesDo you operate a documented environmental management system? Yes/No

If you do not have such a system please explain why

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Is this system certified by an independent body attesting conformity to environmental management standards based on the Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme or the relevant European or International standards or equivalent, and which NLB may apply to the contract?Please include a copy of applicable certificates

Yes/No

If you do which of the following statements best describes it? (Please tick box)

A) It has effective management processes and procedures to manage the significant environmental impacts of our business.

B) It defines the significant environmental impacts of our business but only has plans for the introduction of effective management processes and procedures.

C) It only identifies the environmental impacts of our business.

D) None of the above.

7.4 Equality

If you do not have such a policy or training please explain why.

Is it your policy as an employer to comply with all Equality related legislation, and is it your policy not to treat any one group of people less favourably than others because of their age, disability, gender, race, religion/belief or sexual orientation?

Yes/No

In the last three years has any finding of unlawful discrimination been made against your organisation by any court or industrial or employment tribunal?

Yes/No

Does your organisation have a written Equality Policy? Yes/No

Does your organisation train its staff in Equality and Diversity issues? Yes/No

7.5 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Does your organisation have a written CSR Policy? Yes/No

If you do not have such a policy please explain why.

Annex I

STATEMENT RELATING TO GOOD STANDINGSTATEMENT RELATING TO GOOD STANDING — GROUNDS FOR OBLIGATORY EXCLUSION (IN ELIGIBILITY) AND CRITERIA FOR REJECTION OF CANDIDATES in accordance with Regulation 23 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended)

PROJECT TITLE: PROVISION OF MINOR LIGHT STRUCTURES

We confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, the Potential Provider is not in breach of the provisions of Regulation 23 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended) and in particular that:

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Grounds for mandatory rejection (ineligibility)The Potential Provider or its directors or any other person who has powers of representation, decision or control of the named organisation has not been convicted of any of the following offences:(a) conspiracy within the meaning of section 1 or 1A of the Criminal Law Act 1977 where

that conspiracy relates to participation in a criminal organisation as defined in Article 2 Joint Action 98/733 JHA (as amended);

(b) corruption within the meaning of section 1 of the Public Bodies Corrupt Practices Act 1889 or section 1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1906 (as amended);

(c) the offence of bribery; within the meaning of the Bribery Act 2010;

(d) fraud, where the offence relates to fraud affecting the financial interests of the European Communities as defined by Article 1 of the Convention relating to the protection of the financial interests of the European Communities, within the meaning of:

(i) the offence of cheating the Revenue;(ii) the offence of conspiracy to defraud;(iii) fraud or theft within the meaning of the Theft Act 1968 and the Theft Act 1978;(iv) fraudulent trading within the meaning of section 458 of the Companies Act

1985 or section 993 of the Companies Act 2006;(v) defrauding the Customs within the meaning of the Customs and Excise

Management Act 1979 and the Value Added Tax Act 1994;(vi) an offence in connection with taxation in the European Community within the

meaning of section 71 of the Criminal Justice Act 1993; or(vii) destroying, defacing or concealing of documents or procuring the extension of

a valuable security within the meaning of section 20 of the Theft Act 1968;

(e) money laundering within the meaning of the Money Laundering Regulations 2003 or Money Laundering Regulations 2007; or

(f) any other offence within the meaning of Article 45(1) of Directive 2004/18/EC as defined by the national law of any relevant State.

Organisation’s name

Signed

Position

Date

Annex II

Discretionary grounds for rejectionThe Potential Provider confirms that it:

(a) being an individual is not bankrupt or has not had a receiving order or administration order or bankruptcy restrictions order made against him or has not made any composition or arrangement with or for the benefit of his creditors or has not made any conveyance or assignment for the benefit of his creditors or does not appear unable to pay or to have no reasonable prospect of being able to pay, a debt within the meaning of section 268 of the Insolvency Act 1986, or article 242 of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989, or in Scotland has not granted a trust deed for creditors or become

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otherwise apparently insolvent, or is not the subject of a petition presented for sequestration of his estate, or is not the subject of any similar procedure under the law of any other state;

(b) being a partnership constituted under Scots law has not granted a trust deed or become otherwise apparently insolvent, or is not the subject of a petition presented for sequestration of its estate;

(c) being a company or any other entity within the meaning of section 255 of the Enterprise Act 2002 has not passed a resolution or is not the subject of an order by the court for the company’s winding up otherwise than for the purpose of bona fide reconstruction or amalgamation, nor had a receiver, manager or administrator on behalf of a creditor appointed in respect of the company’s business or any part thereof or is not the subject of similar procedures under the law of any other state;

(d) has not been convicted of a criminal offence relating to the conduct of his business or profession;

(e) has not committed an act of grave misconduct in the course of his business or profession;

(f) has fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions under the law of any part of the United Kingdom or of the relevant State in which the organisation is established;

(g) has fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of taxes under the law of any part of the United Kingdom or of the relevant State in which the economic operator is established;

(h) is not guilty of serious misrepresentation in providing any information required of him under this regulation;

(i) in relation to procedures for the award of a public services contract, is licensed in the relevant State in which he is established or is a member of an organisation in that relevant State when the law of that relevant State prohibits the provision of the services to be provided under the contract by a person who is not so licensed or who is not such a member.


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Annex III

INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS

Confidentiality of Tenders1.1. Please note the following requirements, any breach of which will invalidate your

Tender:-

1.2. You must not tell anyone else, even approximately, what your tender price is or will be, before the date of contract award. The only exception is if you need an insurance quotation to calculate your tender price: you may give your insurance company or brokers any essential information they ask for, so long as you do so in strict confidence.

1.3. You must not try to obtain any information about anyone else’s tender or proposed tender before the date of contract award. If you do obtain any information about someone else’s tender, you must inform us in writing of the nature and circumstances surrounding this within 5 working days of you obtaining the information.

1.4. You must not make any arrangements with anyone else about whether or not they should tender; or about their or your tender price or any other aspect of either tender except where Tenderers are considering joint or team bids, which will be accepted providing all participants to the discussions surrounding the bid are clearly stated in the tender response.

1.5. Tender documents or information in them or in respect of them may not be transferred or made available to anyone other than the party named in the invitation to tender without the prior specific approval of the Authority.

1.6. The Declaration of Non Collusion must be completed and returned with your tender. If your tender is successful this declaration will form part of the contract.

1.7. You must ensure that all of your employees, officers agents and representatives are aware of the nature of this confidentiality undertaking and that they agree to adhere to is as if they were a party to it.

1.8. By submitting a tender in response to the Invitation to Tender, you will be deemed to have accepted each of the foregoing as separate undertakings which are fully binding on you. The undertakings will survive for a period of 5 years from the date of submission of your tender.

2. Trading Names/InvoicingWhere invoices will be rendered by or payments are required to be made to an entity whose title differs in any respect from the title in which the tender is submitted, full details must be provided in a letter accompanying the tender. Successful tenderers who fail will provide this information at tender stage may experience delays in settlement of their account.

3. Specification of StandardsWhere reference is made to a British or other approved standard, an alternative, but similar, product meeting the national standard of another Member State of the European Community or an international standard recognised in another Member State will also be acceptable provided either standard offers an equivalent guarantee of safety, suitability and fitness for purpose.

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4. Framework/Call-off ContractsIf the specification and contract conditions specify that any contract awarded shall be in the form of a framework or call-off contract, all orders under the contract will be placed by means of NLB’s official order forms, examples of which will be supplied to selected tenderers. No other ordering procedures will be valid.

5. Form of TenderThe Form of Tender and Price Schedules must be completed, signed and submitted in accordance with these Instructions. All documents connected with the tender must be completed in English, fully priced and totalled. The documents should either be typed or completed in ink.

There should be no UNAUTHORISED alterations or additions to any component of the tender documents. Prices etc may be altered by striking through the incorrect figures and inserting the correct figures above them. All alterations must be initialled.

In completing the above reference should be made to the Additional Information requirements at paragraph 17.

6. Group BiddersIn the event of a group of service providers, suppliers or contractors submitting an acceptable offer, the group will be required to nominate a lead partner with whom NLB can contract. Alternatively the group will need to form themselves into a single legal entry before the contract is awarded. An undertaking that the group will so form themselves, if required by the NLB, must be provided when the tender is submitted.

7. QualificationsTenders must be submitted in accordance with the tender documents. NLB may not consider any tender which is qualified by any terms or conditions or contract or general reservations however expressed.

8. Incomplete TendersNLB may not consider tenders which do not contain all information and particulars requested.

9. Delivery DateWhere the tenderer wishes to offer delivery earlier than the date specified in the Conditions of Contract, and / or at an increased rate of delivery, such earlier date and / or increased rate shall be entered by the tender in the Schedule instead of the date and rate specified in the Conditions of Contract.

10. Alternative Tender(s)Alternative tender(s) may be offered involving modifications to the specified requirements, but will only be considered if accompanied by a tender based strictly on the tender documents. Alternative tenders must be free of qualifications as stated above at paragraph 7 and be fully priced to show clearly how and where costs differ from the primary tender. Technical queries should be referred to the officer nominated in the Invitation to Tender letter in order to ascertain what special criteria and requirements may apply in respect of the alternatives or modifications being contemplated. Any such approval will be treated in confidence.

Any alternative tender involving modifications to the specified requirements will be assessed on its merits and, if considered valid, may be accepted without resource to re-tendering.

11. PriceAll unit rates and prices quoted must be quoted in Sterling pounds and decimal fractions of a Sterling pound. There is no restriction on the number of decimal places, but the product of multiplying the rate by the quantity must be expressed in Sterling pounds and whole pence. Unless the Conditions of Contract allow otherwise, the prices quoted shall be Firm throughout the period of the contract.

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12. Value Added Tax (VAT)Tendered prices must exclude VAT. Where indicated VAT should be shown separately. Invoices must show VAT separately.

13. Submission of TendersTenders should be placed in a plain envelope using the enclosed label to arrive at the address shown on the label no later than the Tender Deadline. NLB reserves the right to reject any tender received after the Tender Deadline for whatever reason . It is recommended that tenders be sent by registered post; recorded delivery or courier service; Datapost or delivered by hand. The envelope, including the franking, and any associated paperwork delivered with the tender envelope must not identify the sender. one (1) original copy of your tender must be submitted.

14.Tender ValidityTender(s) should remain open for acceptance for a minimum period of 120 days from the Tender Deadline or for such a period as may be specified by NLB.

15. Right to Accept Portion of Tender; Lowest or Any TenderUnless stipulated by the Tenderer NLB reserves the right to accept any part of the tender. NLB is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender or part thereof.

16. Terms of PaymentNLB normally makes payment within 30 days of receipt and agreement of invoices unless otherwise stated in the documents

17. Additional Information to be Included in Tender ProposalsThe proposals should cover where appropriate:-

Sub-contract work intended to be placed with other bodies, which would not be signatories to the main contract.

Details of a quality assurance (QA) system complying with the requirements of ISO 9000 and to what part or parts of the organisation this applies. If ISO 9000 is quoted then details of which part or parts are held should be quoted.

Brief details of the company, including the number of staff employed in the UK and overseas.

The place of manufacture should be recorded either as “UNITED KINGDOM”, “EC” OR “OTHER OVERSEAS” as indicated on the Form Of Tender (paragraph 5). EC or OTHER OVERSEAS is correct where the CIF value of the supply item at the port of entry is greater than 50 per cent of the offer price in the tender. Where this is the case a supply item should be classified as EC if 50 per cent or more of the CIF (Carriage, Insurance and Freight) value of the overseas manufacture is known or estimated to have been incurred in other EC countries. In all other cases “OTHER OVERSEAS” is correct. VAT and customs duties should be excluded from the calculation. The calculation should take into account the place of manufacture of components; each assessed on the same basis, to the extent that this is practicable. If the CIF value at the port of entry is not known, reasonable steps should be taken to estimate it.

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Annex IV

DECLARATION OF NON-COLLUSION*

1. The Tenderer certifies to the Northern Lighthouse Board that this is a bona fide offer of services, intended to be competitive, and that this offer of services has not been affected by any arrangement or agreement with any other person(s), firm(s) or company/(ies). The Tenderer certifies that it has not (nor has any employee, agent, officer or representative of the Supplier), at any time prior to the time and date set for return of this tender:

1.1. communicated to any third party/(ies) (nor will it or any employee, agent, officer or representative of the Supplier) communicate to any third party between the time of the Tenderer’s submission of its tender and the date of the award of any contract pursuant to the Invitation to Tender the nature or detail of the Tenderer’s offer of services in respect of the Invitation to Tender (including without limitation proposed tender responses, service and service delivery elements, personnel, data, know how, trade secrets, prices and/or pricing structure, except where such disclosure was necessary to obtain insurance cover or sureties to support the offer;

1.2. entered into any agreement, formal or informal, with any third party, whereby the Tenderer has agreed or arranged to refrain from offering services pursuant to the Invitation to Tender, or to collude as to the nature of the offer to be submitted;

1.3. offered or made any inducement to any third party with a view to affecting the propriety of the tendering process in any way; nor will it make or offer any such inducements.

2. The Tenderer declares that the services offered are/are not* affected by any prospect of a subsidy or other assistance from government or other public authority.

2.1. Details of subsidy or other assistance from government or other public authority are as follows+;* delete as appropriate+ provide details of scheme, source of funds and amount

2.2. The Tenderer certifies that any such subsidy or any other assistance from government or other public authority is fully compliant with all relevant national and European competition law.

3. The Tenderer confirms that it has not acted in any way, which is, or could reasonably be regarded as, in restraint of free competitive bidding in respect of the Tenderer’s response to the Invitation to Tender.

4. The Tenderer shall ensure that its employees, agents, officers and representatives are made aware of the nature of this declaration and the Tenderer shall ensure that such persons adhere to this declaration as if they had individually granted it.

5. The Officer signing this declaration on behalf of the Tenderer confirms that it has done so after making due, careful and diligent enquiry in respect of the responses contained herein.

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6. This declaration shall be governed in all respects and construed in accordance with Scots Law.


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Annex V

FORM OF TENDER

1. I have read the documents listed below and, subject to and upon the terms and conditions contained in the said documents, I offer to supply the goods specified, at the rates quoted by me in the pricing schedule

Total Contract Price £ (Excluding VAT, using indicative quantities)

Pricing Fixed until:

2. I agree that this tender and any contract which may result from it shall be based upon the documents listed below (and any other supplementary information provided by NLB since), that I have read, understood and accept the terms of the Invitation to Tender and that the Authority is the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB).

Invitation to Tender letter Invitation to Tender package including: Conditions of Contract for the Purchase of Goods Instructions to Tenderers – Annex III Declaration of Non-Collusion – Annex IV Form of Tender – Annex V Specification & Pricing Freedom of information Act Statement 2000 Tender Address Label – Annex V Grounds for rejection – Annex II Statement of Good Standing – Annex I Drawings – C-SGO-04, 60275125/1A, 60275125/2A

C-BDS-03, 60275125/3A, 60275125/4A

3. I agree that any other terms or conditions of contract or any general reservations which may be printed on any correspondence emanating from me in connection with this tender or with any contract resulting from this tender, shall not be applicable to the Contract.

4. GOVERNING LAW. I agree that any contract that may result from this quote shall be subject to the law of Scotland and the jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

5. I have abided by the Confidentiality requirements set out in the tender document.6. The prices quoted and information provided in this tender are valid for acceptance and

binding for a minimum of 120 calendar days from the deadline.7. I understand that any goods, materials or equipment belonging to the company are

carried on any NLB or GLA vessel entirely at our own risk and NLB and the GLAs shall have no liability for these items.

8. I will not hasten progress of this tender and will await contact from NLB as to progress.9. I have provided all the information required and our tender submission is complete and

accurate.10. I understand the tender evaluation exercise may require participation, site visits or other

actions deemed necessary by NLB and I am happy to participate. 11. I/we confirm that we have taken account of our legal and statutory obligations, as well as all

relevant Government codes and policies (e.g. taxes, environmental protection, employment protection and working conditions) in our tender, where they would be applicable to the supply of the Good or Services.

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12. To help Government develop its procurement policy in respect of small businesses, the Department needs to gather information about the size of the organisations we invite to tender. Please tick one of the following boxes:

Please tick here if your organisation has between 1 and 50 employees

Please tick here if your organisation has between 51 and 249 employees

Please tick here if your organisation has 250 or more employees

In addition:

Please tick here if your organisation is a registered company

13. I/we confirm that all copy material submitted is identical in every respect to the original, regardless of the format or media in which it is submitted and that any electronic copy has been virus checked and is clear at the time of despatch.

Signed………………………………………………… In the capacity of

………………………………………………………... duly authorised to sign quotation for and on behalf of (IN BLOCK CAPITALS)

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Address ……………………………………………..

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Postcode ……………………………………………..

Tel No. ……………………………………………..

Fax No. ……………………………………………..

Email ……………………………………………..

Website ……………………………………………..

Date ……………………………………………..

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Annex VI

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOODSThese conditions may be varied only by the written agreement of the

Purchaser. No terms or conditions put forward at any time by the Supplier shall form any part of the Contract unless specifically agreed in writing by the

Purchaser.

1. DEFINITIONSIn these conditions:

“Conditions” mean the terms and conditions of sale or supply set out in this document as amended, novated, restated or supplemented from time to time by any written special terms and conditions of sale or supply set out in the Purchase Order;

“Contract” means the contract between the Purchaser and the Supplier consisting of any Purchase Order, quote or tender accepted by the Purchaser, these Conditions and any other documents (or parts thereof) specified in such Purchase Order, tender or quote and any Schedules annexed;

“Goods” mean any such goods as are to be supplied to the Purchaser by the Supplier (or by any of the Supplier’s sub- contractors) pursuant to or in connection with the Contract;

“Premises” mean the location where the Goods are to be delivered, as specified in the Contract or Purchase Order;

“Purchase Order” means the document setting out the Purchaser’s requirements for the Contract;

“Purchaser” means the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses (known as the Northern Lighthouse Board) a body incorporated under the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 and re-constituted under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 and having its headquarters at 84 George Street, Edinburgh;

“Supplier” means the person, firm or company to whom the Contract is issued.

2 THE GOODS2.1 The Supplier shall sell and the Purchaser shall purchase the Goods in accordance with any written quotation of the Supplier which is accepted by the Purchaser, or any written order of the Purchaser which is accepted by the Supplier, subject in either case to these Conditions, which shall govern the Contract to the exclusion of any other terms and conditions.

2.2 The Goods shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of the Purchaser and shall conform in all respects with any particulars specified in the Contract and in any variations thereto.

2.3 The Goods shall conform in all respects with the requirements of any statutes, orders, regulations or bye-laws from time to time in force.

2.4 The Goods shall be fit and sufficient for the purpose for which such goods are ordinarily used for any particular purpose, or for any specific purpose made known to the Supplier by the Purchaser, and in all circumstances the Purchaser relies on the skill and judgement of the Supplier in the supply of the Goods and the execution of the Contract.

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3.1 The price of the Goods shall be as stated in the Contract and no increase will be accepted by the Purchaser unless agreed in writing by the Purchaser prior to the delivery of the Goods.

3.2 Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Purchaser, the Supplier shall render a separate invoice in respect of each consignment of Goods delivered under the Contract. Payment shall be due 30 days after receipt of the Goods or the correct invoice therefore, whichever is the later. 3.3 Value Added Tax, where applicable, shall be shown separately on all invoices as a strictly net extra charge.

4 DELIVERY4.1 The Goods shall be delivered to the Premises or such other location as specified by the Purchaser. Any access to the Premises and any labour and equipment that may be provided by the Purchaser in connection with delivery shall be provided without acceptance by the Purchaser of any liability whatsoever and the Supplier shall indemnify the Purchaser in respect of any actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, charges, costs and expenses which the Purchaser may suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with any damage or injury (whether fatal or otherwise) occurring in the course of delivery or installation to the extent that any such damage or injury is attributable to any act or omission of the Supplier or any of its employees, servants, agents or sub-contractors.

4.2 Where any access to the Premises is necessary in connection with delivery or installation of the Goods, the Supplier and any employees, servants, agents or sub-contractors shall at all times comply with the reasonable requirements of the Purchaser’s security and fire arrangements and shall conduct themselves in an appropriate manner to minimise disruption to the locality, others working and neighbours of such Premises.

4.3 Time of delivery of the Goods shall be of the essence and failure within the time promised or specified shall enable the Purchaser (at its sole option) to release itself from any obligation to accept and pay for the Goods and/or cancel all or part of the Contract therefor, in either case without prejudice to its other rights and remedies.

4.4 The Supplier shall be responsible for complying with any legislation or regulations governing the importation of the Goods into the country of destination and for the payment of any duties on them.

5 PROPERTY AND RISK5.1 Property and risk in the Goods shall without prejudice to any of the rights or remedies of the Purchaser (including the Purchaser’s rights and remedies under Condition 7 hereof) pass to the Purchaser at the time of delivery.

5.2 The Purchaser accepts full responsibility for any obligations in relation to the goods under Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment as implemented by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 and amended by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2007; The Waste Management Licensing Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No. 541); The Waste Management Licensing Amendment (Waste and Electronic Equipment) (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (SI 2007 No.172) and Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical Equipment, implemented by the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2008, The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2009 all as the aforesaid statutes, orders and regulations may be amended, updated or replaced from time to time.

6 DAMAGE IN TRANSIT6.1 On dispatch of any consignment of the Goods the Supplier shall send to the Purchaser at the address for delivery of the Goods an advice note specifying the means of transport, the place and date of dispatch, the date and time of delivery and the number of packages, a

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description of the Goods and their weight and volume. The Supplier shall free of charge and as quickly as possible either repair or replace (as the Purchaser shall elect) such of the Goods as may either be damaged in transit or, having been placed in transit, fail to be delivered to the Purchaser provided that:

6.1.1 in the case of damage to such Goods in transit, the Purchaser shall within 30 days of delivery give notice to the Supplier that the Goods have been damaged;

6.1.2 in the case of non-delivery the Purchaser shall (provided that the Purchaser has been advised of the dispatch and date of delivery of the Goods) within ten days of the notified date of delivery give notice to the Supplier that the Goods have not been delivered.

7 INSPECTION, REJECTION AND GUARANTEE7.1 The Supplier shall permit the Purchaser or its authorised representatives to conduct any inspections or tests on the Goods that they may reasonably require and the Supplier shall afford all reasonable facilities and assistance free of charge to facilitate such inspections or tests. No failure to make complaint at the time of such inspection or tests and no approval given during or after such tests or inspections shall constitute a waiver by the Purchaser of any rights or remedies in respect of the Goods.

7.2 The Purchaser may, by written notice to the Supplier, reject any of the Goods which fail to meet the requirements specified in the Contract. Such notice shall be given within a reasonable time after delivery to the Purchaser of the Goods concerned. If the Purchaser shall reject any of the Goods pursuant to this Condition the Purchaser shall be entitled (at no cost to the Purchaser and without prejudice to its other rights and remedies) either:

7.2.1 to have the Goods concerned as quickly as possible either repaired by the Supplier or (as the Purchaser shall elect) replaced by the Supplier with Goods which comply in all respects with the requirements specified herein; or

7.2.2 to obtain a refund of the full purchase price from the Supplier in respect of the Goods concerned.

7.3 The guarantee period applicable to the Goods shall be 12 months from putting into service or 18 months after the date of delivery, whichever shall be the shorter (subject to any alternative guarantee arrangements agreed in writing between the Purchaser and the Supplier). If the Purchaser shall within such guarantee period or within 30 days thereafter give notice in writing to the Supplier of any defect in any of the Goods as may have arisen during such guarantee period under proper and normal use the Purchaser shall be entitled (at no cost to the Purchaser and without prejudice to its other rights and remedies) either:

7.3.1 to have the Goods concerned as quickly as possible either repaired by the Supplier or (as the Purchaser shall elect) replaced by the Supplier with Goods which comply in all respects with the requirements specified herein; or

7.3.2 to obtain a refund of the full purchase price from the Supplier in respect of the Goods concerned.

7.4 Any Goods rejected or returned by the Purchaser as described in paragraph 7.2 or 7.3, shall be returned to the Supplier at the Supplier’s risk and expense.

8 LABELLING AND PACKAGING8.1 The Goods shall be packed and marked in a proper manner and in accordance with the Purchaser’s instructions and any statutory requirements and any requirements of the carriers. In particular the Goods shall be marked with the Purchase Order Number and the net, gross and tare weights, the name of the contents shall be clearly marked on each container and all containers of hazardous goods (and all documents relating thereto) shall bear prominent and adequate warnings. The Supplier shall indemnify the Purchaser against all actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, charges, costs and expenses which the Purchaser may suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with any breach of this Condition.

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8.2 All packaging materials will be considered non-returnable and will be destroyed unless the Supplier’s advice note states that such material will be charged for unless returned. The Purchaser accepts no liability in respect of the non-arrival at the Supplier’s premises of empty packages returned by the Purchaser unless the Supplier shall within 10 days of receiving notice from the Purchaser that the packages have been dispatched notify the Purchaser of such non-arrival.

8.3 The Supplier represents and warrants that maximum use has been made of recycled materials in the manufacture of crates, pallets, boxes, cartons, cushioning and other forms of packing.

9 CORRUPT GIFTS OR PAYMENTSThe Supplier shall not offer to give, or agree to give, to any employee or representative of the Purchaser any gift or consideration of any kind as inducement or reward for doing or refraining from doing or for having done or refrained from doing, any act in relation to the obtaining or execution for this or any other contract with the Purchaser or for showing or refraining from showing favour or disfavour to any person in relation to this or any such contract. The attention of the Supplier is drawn to the criminal offences created by the Public Bodies Corrupt Practices Act 1889, the Prevention of Corruption Acts 1906 and 1916 and the Bribery Act 2010 as amended from time to time.

10 PATENTS, INFORMATION AND COPYRIGHT10.1 It shall be a condition of the Contract that, except to the extent the Goods incorporate designs furnished by the Purchaser, that nothing done by the Supplier in the supply of the Goods shall infringe any patent, trade mark, registered design, copyright or other right in the nature of industrial or intellectual property of any third party and the Supplier shall indemnify the Purchaser against all actions, claims, demands, costs and expenses which the Purchaser may suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with any breach of this Condition.

10.2 All rights (including ownership and copyright) in any reports, documents, specifications, instruction, plans, drawings, patents, models or designs, whether in writing or on magnetic or other media:

10.2.1 furnished to or made available to the Supplier by the Purchaser shall remain vested in the Purchaser;

10.2.2 prepared by or for the Supplier for use, or intended use, in relation to the performance of the Contract are hereby assigned to and shall vest in the Purchaser;and (without prejudice to Condition 14.2) the Supplier shall not (and shall procure that its employees, servants, agents and sub-contractors shall not) (except to the extent necessary for the implementation of the Contract) without the prior written consent of the Purchaser use or disclose any such reports, documents, specifications, instructions, plans, drawings, patents, models, designs or other material as aforesaid or any other information (whether or not relevant to the Contract) which the Supplier may obtain pursuant to or by reason of the Contract, except information which is in the public domain otherwise than by reason of a breach of this provision, and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) the Supplier shall not refer to the Purchaser in any advertisement without the Purchaser’s prior written consent.

10.3 The provisions of this Condition 10 shall apply during the continuance of the Contract and after its termination howsoever arising.

10.4 The Purchaser will hold and use the information the Supplier provides for the administration of the Supplier’s account. The Purchaser undertakes not to divulge this information to any other party unless required to do so by law or to protect the Purchaser’s own business interests. Occasionally the Purchaser may contact the Supplier about general matters that relate to the Purchaser’s business. If the Supplier does not wish to be contacted about these matters or if the Supplier wishes further information on the Purchaser’s Data

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Protection Policy, the Supplier should write to the Data Protection Officer, Northern Lighthouse Board, 84 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DA.

11 HEALTH & SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT11.1 The Supplier represents and warrants to the Purchaser that the Supplier has satisfied itself that all necessary tests and examinations have been made or will be made prior to delivery of the Goods to ensure that the Goods are designed and constructed so as to be safe and without risk to the health and safety of persons using the same, and that it has made available to the Purchaser adequate information about the use for which the Goods have been designed and have been tested and about any conditions necessary to ensure that when put to use the goods will be safe and without risk to health. The Supplier shall indemnify the Purchaser against all actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, charges, costs and expenses which the Purchaser may suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with any breach of this Condition.

11.2 The Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring it performs its obligations under the Contract so as to ensure that all aspects of the supply of the Goods comply with the provisions of Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment as implemented by The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 and amended by The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2007; The Waste Management Licensing Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No. 541); The Waste Management Licensing Amendment (Waste and Electronic Equipment) (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (SI 2007 No.172) and Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical Equipment, implemented by The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2008 and The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2009 and all health and safety legislation as all of the aforesaid statutes, orders and regulations may be amended, updated or replaced from time to time and the Supplier shall provide the Purchaser with such evidence that the Purchaser requires (acting reasonably) of such compliance.

12 INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE12.1 Without prejudice to any right or remedies of the Purchaser, the Supplier shall indemnify the Purchaser against all actions, liabilities, suits, claims, damages, demands, losses, charges, costs and expenses which the Purchaser may suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with any damage to property or in respect of any injury (whether fatal or otherwise) to any person which may result directly or indirectly from any breach of the Contract by the Supplier, negligent or wilful act or omission of the Supplier or any defect in the Goods.

12.2 Except in the case of loss, damage or personal injury (including death) suffered by an employee of the Supplier (in respect of which the indemnity in Condition 12.1 shall apply whether or not the loss, damage or personal injury was caused by the negligent or wilful act or omission of the Purchaser), the indemnity contained in Condition 12.1 shall not apply to the extent that the loss, damage or injury is caused by the negligent or wilful act or omission of the Purchaser.

12.3 The Supplier shall effect with a reputable insurance company at all times whilst engaged in the delivery of the Goods on the Premises:

12.3.1 employer’s liability insurance in accordance with any legal requirements for the time being, and

12.3.2 public liability insurance for not less that £5 million for any one incident and unlimited in total, unless otherwise agreed by the Purchaser in writing, and in such sum and range of cover as the Supplier deems to be appropriate from time to time, but covering at least all the matters which are the subject of indemnities or compensation obligations under these

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Conditions and shall at the request of the Purchaser produce the relevant policy or policies together with receipts or other evidence of payment of the latest premium due thereunder.

13 DISCRIMINATION13.1 In relation to the Contract, the Supplier shall not unlawfully discriminate within the meaning and scope of the provisions of the Race Relations Act 1976 the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, the Equality Act 2006, the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003, Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 and the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof relating to discrimination in employment all of which acts and regulations are now consolidated in the Equality Act 2010. The Supplier shall take all reasonable steps to secure the observance of these provisions by all servants, employees or agents of the Supplier and all sub-contractors employed in the execution of the Contract.

13.2 The Supplier acknowledges that it shall be responsible for obtaining a copy of the Purchaser’s (i) Code of Respect; and (ii) Dignity at Work Policy and the Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring that it and all servants, employees and agents of the Supplier and all sub-contractors employed in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under the Contract shall comply with the provisions and the spirit of such documents and the Purchaser shall use its reasonable endeavours to provide the Supplier with copies of such documents.

14 CONFIDENTIALITY AND ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION14.1 The Supplier undertakes to abide and procure that its employees abide by the provisions of the Official Secrets Acts 1911 to 1989.

14.2 The Supplier shall keep secret and not disclose and shall procure that its employees keep secret and do not disclose, any information of a confidential nature obtained by it by reason of the Contract except information which is in the public domain otherwise than by reason of a breach of this provision.

14.3 All information related to the Contract which is held by the Supplier on behalf of the Purchaser shall be regarded as being held by the Purchaser and is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the “FoIA”).

14.4 The parties acknowledge that, except for any information which is exempt from disclosure in accordance with the provisions of the FoIA, the content of the Contract is not Confidential Information. The Purchaser shall be responsible for determining in its absolute discretion whether any of the content of the Contract is exempt from disclosure in accordance with the provisions of the FoIA. Notwithstanding any other term of the Contract, the Supplier hereby gives its consent for the Purchaser to publish the Contract in its entirety, (but with any information which is exempt from disclosure in accordance with the provisions of the FoIA redacted) including from time to time agreed changes to the Contract, to the general public. The Purchaser may consult with the Supplier to inform its decision regarding any redactions but the Purchaser shall have the final decision in its absolute discretion. The Supplier shall assist and cooperate with the Purchaser to enable the Purchaser to publish the Contract.

14.5 The Purchaser may disclose all such information as aforesaid related to the Contract and the Purchaser shall not be liable for any such disclosure, including without limitation, (i) the disclosure of any information which would constitute an actionable breach of confidence in terms of Section 41 of the FoIA; and (ii) the disclosure of any Commercially Sensitive Information in terms of Section 43 of the FoIA for which purposes Commercially Sensitive Information means the information (i) listed in the Commercially Sensitive Information Schedule annexed to the Contract; or (ii) notified to the Purchaser in writing (prior to the commencement of the Contract) which has been clearly marked as Commercially Sensitive Information comprised of information (a) which is provided by the Supplier to the Purchaser in confidence for the period set out in that Schedule or notification; and/or (b) which constitutes a trade secret.

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14.6 Disclosure may be made by the Purchaser of such information relating to the outcome of the procurement process as may be required to be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities or elsewhere in accordance with any EU or UK legislation, statute, order, directive, regulation or government policy on the disclosure of information regarding government contracts. This disclosure may include the number of tenders received, the identity of the successful tenderer, the winning contract price, the specification of goods or services to be supplied, terms and conditions of contract, quality and performance standards, and subsequent performance against those quality and performance standards.

14.7 The Purchaser may seek and obtain references about the Supplier from banks, existing or past clients, or other referees proposed by the Supplier.

14.8 The Supplier acknowledges that it is aware that the Purchaser is obliged to comply with the ISO27001 Information Security standards and the Supplier hereby agrees that it shall immediately do all things which are reasonably requested by the Purchaser in order that the Purchaser complies with such standards or any other standards which apply to the Purchaser in relation to the use of its information technology by the Supplier or any of its servants, employees, agents or sub-contractors (including, without limitation, immediately providing the Purchaser with details of the Supplier’s policies, procedures, systems and measures pertaining to the protection of its own information technology when so requested).

14.9 The provisions of this Condition 14 shall apply during the continuance of the Contract and after its termination howsoever arising.

15 TERMINATION ON SUPPLIER’S INSOLVENCY15.1 Without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Purchaser under the Contract, the Purchaser shall have the right forthwith to terminate the Contract without any liability to the Supplier by written notice to the Supplier or the appropriate trustee in bankruptcy or sequestration, receiver, liquidator or administrator:

15.1.1where the Supplier is an individual and the Supplier dies or if a petition is presented for the Supplier’s bankruptcy or the sequestration of his estate or a criminal bankruptcy order is made against the Supplier, or he is apparently insolvent, or he makes any composition or arrangement with or for the benefit of creditors, or makes any conveyance or assignment for the benefit of creditors, or if an administrator or trustee is appointed to manage his affairs; or

15.1.2where the Supplier is not an individual but is a firm or a number of persons acting together in any capacity, if any event in 15.1 or 15.3 of this Condition 15 occurs in respect of the firm or any partner in the firm or any of those persons or a petition is presented for the Supplier to be wound up as an unregistered company; or

15.1.3where the Supplier is a company, if the company passes a resolution for winding-up or dissolution or enters liquidation (otherwise than for the purposes of and followed by a bona fide scheme of solvent amalgamation or reconstruction) or the court makes an administration order or a winding-up order, or the company makes a composition or arrangement with its creditors, or an administrator, administrative receiver, receiver or manager is appointed by a creditor or by the court, or possession is taken of any of its property under the terms of a fixed or floating charge.

15.1.4the Supplier ceases or threatens to cease to supply the Goods.

15.1.5the Supplier makes default in or commits any breach of its obligations to the Purchaser hereunder;

15.1.6the Purchaser reasonably apprehends that any of the events contained in this Condition 15 is about to occur in relation to the Contract and notifies the Supplier accordingly.

15.2 Where the Contract is for more than one delivery of Goods then without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Purchaser under the Contract the Purchaser shall have

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the right to terminate the Contract without any liability to the Supplier on 30 days written notice to the Supplier.

16 RECOVERY OF SUMS DUEWherever under the Contract any sum of money is recoverable from or payable by the Supplier, that sum may be deducted from any sum then due, or which at any later time may become due, by the Purchaser to the Supplier under the Contract or under any other agreement or contract between the Purchaser and Supplier.

17 ASSIGNATION AND SUB-CONTRACTING17.1 The Supplier shall not without the written consent of the Purchaser assign the benefit or burden of the Contract or any part thereof.

17.2 No sub-contracting by the Supplier shall in any way relieve the Supplier of any of its responsibilities under the Contract.

18 NOTICESAny notice given under the pursuant to the Contract may be sent by hand or by post or by registered post or by the recorded delivery service or transmitted by facsimile transmission or other means of telecommunication resulting in the receipt of a written communication in permanent form and if so sent or transmitted to the address of the party shown on the Purchase Order (or to such other address as the party may by notice to the other have substituted therefor) and shall be deemed to have been delivered on the day it was sent if a business day, or if not a business day, then on the next occurring business day thereafter.

19 ARBITRATION19.1 All disputes, differences or questions between the parties to the Contract with respect to any matter or thing arising out of or relating to the Contract, other than a matter or thing as to which the decision of the Purchaser under the Contract is to be final and conclusive, and except to the extent to which special provision for arbitration is made elsewhere in the Contract, shall be referred to a single arbiter to be mutually chosen by the parties or failing agreement, nominated by the President of the Law Society of Scotland for the time being on the application of either party. Any such reference to arbitration shall be deemed to be an agreement to refer to arbitration within the meaning of the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010.

19.2 The place of the arbitration shall be Scotland and the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules as set out in the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010.

20 HEADINGS & MISCELLANEOUS20.1 The headings to these Conditions shall not affect their interpretation.

20.2 Each clause of these Conditions and every part hereof shall be separate and severable to the extent that if one clause or part thereof shall be unenforceable the other clauses and other parts of the clause respectively shall be effective.

20.3 No waiver of any of these Conditions by the Purchaser shall be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision.

20.4 Any reference in these Conditions to any provision of a statute shall be construed as a reference to that provision as amended, re-enacted or extended at the relevant time.

21 GOVERNING LAWThese Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Scots law and the Supplier hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts. The submission to such jurisdiction shall not (and shall not be construed so as to) limit the right of the Purchaser to take proceedings against the Supplier in any other court of competent jurisdiction, nor shall the taking of proceedings in any one or more jurisdictions preclude the taking of proceedings in any other jurisdiction.

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SUPPLEMENTARY NOTICE

PROMPT PAYMENT

The Northern Lighthouse Board is committed to making payment promptly in line with British Standard BS 7890. Any comments on our performance in this area should be directed to Mr R Lanni, Finance Manager, NLB 84 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DA.

This notice does not form part of the Contract.

Version 91 April 2012

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Annex VIINorthern Lighthouse Board

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF: MINOR LIGHT STRUCTURESRef: ENPR/STRU/0924Tender Evaluation Matrix

Candidate: Assessor: Date:

1.0 THE CANDIDATE ***(overview assessment by panel- poor, fair, good, excellent)

REFNO.

CATEGORY INFOSUPPLIED

MARK WEIGHT SCORE COMMENTS

2.1 Project Costs (Page 20) 0.52.2 Financial Viability based on Z-

score and Dun & Bradstreet Risk of Business Failure(4.1) (Page 28)

0.2

2.3 Delivery time (3.10) (Page 28) 0.22.4 Acceptance of NLB`s Terms

and Conditions of Contract (Pages 42 -50)

0.1

1

3.0FACILITIES & EXPERIENCE

INFOSUPPLIED


3.1 Workshop facilities/Capability (3.5) (Page 26) (3.1) (Page25)

0.3

3.2 Experience of proposed staff involved in project (3.2) (Page 25)

0.3

3.3 Methodology for the manufacture of the structures to the specification (3.6) (Page27)

0.4

1

4.0 Examples of Similar Works and Non Destructive Testing/Inspection

INFOSUPPLIED


4.1 Examples of Marine Type Fabrication or High Quality Stainless Steel Fabrication (3.7) (3.9) (Page 27)

0.6

4.2 Example of Non Destructive Testing/Inspection Methodology (3.8) (Page 27)

0.4

1

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4.0 Company Information INFOSUPPLIED


5.1 Health & Safety (7.2) (Page 31)

0.2

5.2 Quality Assurance/ Quality plan details if not accredited (7.1) (Page 31)

0.1

5.3 Environmental Issues (7.3) (Page32)

0.1

5.4 Disputes (6) (Page 30) 0.15.5 Equality (7.4) (Page32) 0.15.6 References (3.4) (Page26) 0.15.7 Insurance (5.1) (Page 29-30) 0.15.8 CSR (7.5) (Page32) 0.055.9 Registration with Professional

Body (1.7) (Page 24)0.15

5.10 Grounds for rejection (Annex II) (Page 34)

Yes/No

5.11 Declaration of non-collusion (Annex IV) (Page 38-39)

Yes/No

5.12 Form of Tender (Annex V) (Page 40-41)

Yes/No

5.13 Statement of Good Standing (Annex I) (Page 33)

Yes/No

6.0SUB-CONTRACTORS

(Note that this section may not necessarily attract a score if the Contractor intends to do all of the work himself)

NOT TO BE SCORED COMMENTS ONLY

6.1 Sub-contractors details (Q2.1-2.3)

S/C(I)

S/C(ii)

S/C(iii)

S/C(iv)

6.2 Previous relationships with sub-contractors named above

1. Mark 0 to 10 Poor (0), Fair (3), Good (7), Excellent (10)2. Weighting 1 to 100% shown as a decimal fraction. The overall category

weighting must add up to 1, with the least critical (0.01) up to most critical (1).

3. *** means no score required.4. Total score achievable on this matrix per categories is 10.

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SCORE ASSESSMENT

Ref No.Category

AggregateCategory Score (Note 1)

WeightingFactor(Note 2)

Reduced Score(Note 3)

2.0 Financial Proposals 0.403.0 Facilities &

Experience0.30

4.0 Similar Works and Non Destructive Testing/Inspection

0.20

5.0 Company Information

0.10

Notes:

1. Aggregate Category score from Evaluation Matrix Sheet.2. Weighting Factors are as advertised within the tender/PQQ and cannot be changed.

These are the percentages shown as decimal fractions3. The reduced score is the Total Category Score multiplied by the Weighting Factor.4. Total Reduced Score available is 10

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Annex VIII

TENDER RETURN LABEL

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Tender No: ENPR/STRU/0924

To arrive no later than 12:00 hours (noon)

On Wednesday 6 March 2013

Notes:1. The envelope to which this is attached must

not bear any indication of the tenderer’s name.

2. It is the tenderer’s responsibility to ensure that the tender is delivered by the due deadline: should a tender arrive late, a date stamp produced by a franking machine is not acceptable as proof of the date of posting, when considering admissibility.

Director of FinanceNorthern Lighthouse Board84 George StreetEDINBURGHEH2 3DA

TENDER

Postage must be paid


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