This section refers to the questions 1 in Section C (technical and professional ability) of the PQQ.
Bidders must achieve a minimum average score of 4 (four), across the three case studies, evaluated in accordance with the down-selection criteria set out at below.
0) Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability;
2) Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor or utilising limited solutions. The case study relies on redundant technologies/solutions or is un-scalable. The response shows some elements of relevance but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/capacity/capability;
4) Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature or there may have some moderate technical concerns;
6) Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients;
8) Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients.
This section refers to the questions 2 and 3 in Section C (technical and professional Ability) of the PQQ quality assurance schemes and environmental management standards
Pass/Fail Criteria
Bidders are required to confirm that as a minimum standard they hold quality management BS EN ISO 9001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management OHSAS 18001 (or equivalents).
If Bidders do not hold BS EN ISO 9001 and/ or OHSAS 18001(or equivalents) they should indicate if they are working towards such certification and the expected award date and/or confirm that they have a documented policy regarding quality management and health and safety management systems, processes and procedures.
Environmental management: bidders are required to confirm that as a minimum standard they hold BS EN ISO 14001 or a valid EMAS Certificate
(or equivalents).
If Bidders do not hold BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalents) they should indicate if they are working towards such certification and the expected award date and/ or confirm that they have a documented policy regarding environmental management systems, processes and procedures.
The Contracting Authority may ask for certificates or policy documents from the bidder.