Clarifications

This clarification should be submitted directly to the project itt_77133 using the messaging function on the e-sourcing portal (Jaggaer) to ensure the Buyer organisation can view and respond if required.

1) Without seeing the specific example it is not possible to ascertain what is actually causing the FALSE return. However, please note that the FALSE result returns when the information input on the Balance Sheet doesn't balance correctly. 2) It is correct that CCS asks for published accounts to be provided and this can mean that micro entities only therefore provide the Balance Sheet only. In order for a full evaluation to take place on the FVRA template it is recommended that as much information be provided to help aid a bidders assessment. If it is possible to provide the Profit and Loss information a more comprehensive evaluation can be completed without the need potentially for any clarification questions being asked.

No, the agreement does not allow for supplier funding investment as the agreement is under standard public sector contract regulations 2015 and not the Concessions regulations

No, the agreement only allows for the design, build and maintenance of solar panels and battery storage. The option to procure the supply arrangement would need to be procured separately due to the bespoke terms and conditions required for a Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA)

Yes, Suppliers can provide decarbonised or electric boilers as a route to market through the energy efficiency in buildings filter or the biomass boiler filter option

As per the DPS Agreement Specification, the Transport filter is for consultancy services only not for full end-to-end solution. If you're services fit with the hydrogen fuel cell technologies we would recommend you select this as your offering across the sub-filters (design, installation, mainteance, full end to end) Alternatively, please refer to the Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions (VCIS) Dynamic Purchasing System as this may also suit your business offering.

The set insurance levels for the Demand Management and Renewables agreement can be found in the DPS Needs document within the Bid Pack (General folder) . This is mandatory for all Suppliers, except where exceptions are stated in the document. Buyers may be able to agree with Suppliers at call off stage different levels of insurance if appropriate

Yes, Suppliers only need to respond to tenders that are relevant to their offering and if they have the scope to deliver the works within the Buyers requirements

Suppliers are able to amend and update their offering at any time throughout the lifetime of the DPS agreement including sub-contractors. We would also advise that you stipulate potential use of sub-contractors with the Buyer at call-off stage

Dear Supplier, if you are able to upload any draft accounts to the FVRA section on the DPS Selection Questionnaire our Commercial Finance team will review these and assess accordingly. Obviously this is dependent on when you started trading. If there are really no draft accounts, is it possible to nominate a guarantor? If not, unfortunately we would not be able to assess your financial standing and accept you onto the DPS

The H score is a credit score that is calculated by the credit agency 'Company Watch'. If a bidder is not signed up for Company Watch we do not expect this score to be provided as we don't require a bidder to sign up just to provide this. As a side note we use D&B for any credit score references for any evaluations. Therefore please be advised that the H score is not required.

It has always been a requirement for all suppliers to hold product liability insurance, the change will mean that only suppliers that select certain services have to have product liability insurance. If a supplier comes into assessing that does not hold product liability insurance a check on what services the supplier has selected will determine if it's required or not. If it is required then you will be contacted via the normal process to clarify your response regarding not having Product Liability Insurance

You may have created a profile on the DPS Supplier registration and have not yet moved to the Demand Management and Renewables Selection Questionnaire stages. Please contact the platform host NQC at support@nqc.com or on 0161 413 7982 who will be able to guide your registration profile to the DMR supplier questionnaire section.

The DPSQ questions are available to download in the Bid Pack. Please refer to Bid Pack Part 1 (General) - Attachment 6 - Standard_Selection_Questionnaire_v1.0.

The Bid Pack has been reissued on the portal. Attachment 8 - Bid Pack Part 5 Non-Core (Terms and Conditions) (2) now includes all files within this folder. The way the previous version was issued included separate folders for NEC3, NEC 4 and JCT which caused issues with paths for some users. Removing the sub folders has resolved the issue. If you download the Bid Pack you should be able to access all files.

Please refer to the Selection Criteria i), (i) and Cyber Essentials sections in Bid Pack Part 1 (General) - READ FIRST RM6313- DPS Needs. If you hold Cyber Essentials Plus, you can answer Yes as Cyber Essentials is part of Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

This Demand Management and Renewables DPS is not a prerequisite for the RM6314 Demand Management and Renewables Framework. They are two separate agreements and routes to market for customers. Suppliers are able to register onto this DPS at any time during the 4 years the agreement is live This Supplier Questionnaire is assessed by our DPS team who review your application and answers to the SQ

This Demand Management and Renewables DPS is not a prerequisite for the RM6314 Demand Management and Renewables Framework. They are two separate agreements and routes to market for customers. Suppliers are able to register onto this DPS at any time during the 4 years the agreement is live

The DMR agreement only accepts Cyber or Cyber Essential Plus accreditation. Please refer to the READ FIRST RM6313- DPS Needs - Selection Criteria and Cyber Essentials sections where you will find information relating to the Cyber Essentials requirement for appointment to the DPS agreement.

Please refer to the READ FIRST RM6313- DPS Needs - Selection Criteria and Cyber Essentials sections where you will find information relating to the Cyber Essentials requirement for appointment to the DPS agreement.