SCG / SCOPAC Coastal & Flood Works Framework 2027

FINANCIAL CAPACITY Financial capacity (from core supplier submission) Pass/Fail Consortium/ Subcontracting Where a consortium and / or sub-contracting is being significantly relied upon during the framework & to deliver the contracts, consortium members / sub-contractors must complete this Question and each achieve a Pass in respect of the Business Risk Assessment and combined Turnover of all parties must meet the criteria set out below. Where a consortium and / or subcontractor is being relied upon to meet the financial capacity threshold, a direct contractual relationship in the form of a collateral warranty / Parent company Guarantee/ other contractual arrangement will be required as protection. Business Risk Assessment Pass Business risk score calculated using Credit Safe financial ratios of 50 or above Or Score of 49 or less - subject to provision of a guarantee, from either a parent company, consortium member or a financial guarantor, provision subject to the guarantor financial institution achieving a business risk assessment score of 50 or above Or Score of 49 or less or where a Credit Safe score cannot be accurately obtained and/or no guarantor is available, satisfactory assessment of financial information provided against the following key factors: acid test, liquidity, retained profit, CCJ instances, bankruptcies, invoice payment performance Fail: The response does not meet the criteria for a Pass. AND Turnover Assessment Latest turnover figures must be at least £500,000. If Tenderers are unable to meet the minimum turnover levels but feel that they are able to demonstrate alternative evidence of financial capacity they are instructed to submit this asap via request for clarification in order that the Council may consider the information and provide a decision that will be final. Where the contractor fails to meet the Turnover Assessment, Parent Company Guarantees may be considered where this allows them to meet the requirements. Insurance Pass / Fail Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: • £10M Public Liability each & every claim • £5M Employers Liability each & every claim No Professional Indemnity is required although could be asked for at mini-competition stage if required for larger contracts.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE and contract examples - Pass / Fail and scored - 100% (Refer to 'Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot' section) HEALTH & SAFETY - Pass / Fail • SSIP Approved Contractor (Any member scheme) • HSE Enforcement / Remedial Orders • Prosecution & Enforcement • HSE FFI Charges MODERN SLAVERY - Pass / Fail Confirmation that the bidder and any subcontractor they are relying on to satisfy the conditions of participation, is a 'relevant commercial organisation' and has a statement, policy, etc. in place that is compliant with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 215, that can be provided upon request. Or Confirmation that the bidder is not a 'relevant commercial organisation' but still has OR can commit to having a statement, policy, etc. in place within 1 year of framework commencement, that is compliant with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 215, that can be provided upon request. SUSTAINABILITY - Pass/Fail Confirmation that the Supplier has evidence of a sustainability policy (or equivalent).

Relevant experience - Pass / Fail and scored - 100% A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5 contract case studies relating to works completed or are currently being completed within the past 5 years must be submitted using the Contract Case Study template provided. Each Contract Case Study requires validation external to the Suppliers' organisation regarding the accuracy of information provided. Multiple case studies that apply to the same client organisation are permitted as long as each example relates to a discrete contract. The case studies will firstly be assessed holistically and must demonstrate evidence of meeting the Minimum requirements stated in this section to pass. Suppliers that pass the minimum requirements will then have their case studies scored, in accordance with the scoring methodology set out in the COP document. Experience Elements - Lot 1A Lot 1a Minimum Requirements (MR) - pass/fail MR1 At least 3 of the case studies must concern coastal works within a tidal area. MR2 At least 1 example of concrete repairs (examples could include but limited to spalled concrete or voiding) MR3 At least 1 example of sea defence timber repair (examples could range from plank replacement to new piles) MR4 At least 2 of the case studies must demonstrate experience delivering work packages with values ranging from £50,000 - £150,000. (If subcontracted as part of larger project, this value is for piece of work undertaken by your organisation) Lot 1a Additional Experience (AE) - scored AE1 Evidence of delivering rock works (for example rock gabions and placed rock armour) AE2 Evidence of delivering flood embankments placing impermeable materials to fixed levels AE3 Evidence of delivering flood gates, flood boards and demountable defences AE4 Evidence of delivering emergency flood and erosion works response. AE5 Evidence of delivering marine, harbour, and river works AE6 Evidence of delivering slipways, promenades, coastal steps and ramps

FINANCIAL CAPACITY Financial capacity (from core supplier submission) Pass/Fail Consortium/ Subcontracting Where a consortium and / or sub-contracting is being significantly relied upon during the framework & to deliver the contracts, consortium members / sub-contractors must complete this Question and each achieve a Pass in respect of the Business Risk Assessment and combined Turnover of all parties must meet the criteria set out below. Where a consortium and / or subcontractor is being relied upon to meet the financial capacity threshold, a direct contractual relationship in the form of a collateral warranty / Parent company Guarantee/ other contractual arrangement will be required as protection. Business Risk Assessment Pass Business risk score calculated using Credit Safe financial ratios of 50 or above Or Score of 49 or less - subject to provision of a guarantee, from either a parent company, consortium member or a financial guarantor, provision subject to the guarantor financial institution achieving a business risk assessment score of 50 or above Or Score of 49 or less or where a Credit Safe score cannot be accurately obtained and/or no guarantor is available, satisfactory assessment of financial information provided against the following key factors: acid test, liquidity, retained profit, CCJ instances, bankruptcies, invoice payment performance Fail: The response does not meet the criteria for a Pass. AND Turnover Assessment Latest turnover figures must be at least £8m If Tenderers are unable to meet the minimum turnover levels but feel that they are able to demonstrate alternative evidence of financial capacity they are instructed to submit this asap via request for clarification in order that the Council may consider the information and provide a decision that will be final. Where the contractor fails to meet the Turnover Assessment, Parent Company Guarantees may be considered where this allows them to meet the requirements. Insurance Pass / Fail Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: • £10M Public Liability each & every claim • £5M Employers Liability each & every claim • £1m Professional Indemnity (Relating to claims or series of claims arising out of one event, which must be maintained for a period of 12 years after the defects period of the final works phase)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE and contract examples - Pass / Fail and scored - 100% (Refer to 'Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot' section) HEALTH & SAFETY - Pass / Fail • SSIP Approved Contractor (Any member scheme) • HSE Enforcement / Remedial Orders • Prosecution & Enforcement • HSE FFI Charges MODERN SLAVERY - Pass / Fail Confirmation that the bidder and any subcontractor they are relying on to satisfy the conditions of participation, is a 'relevant commercial organisation' and has a statement, policy, etc. in place that is compliant with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 215, that can be provided upon request. Or Confirmation that the bidder is not a 'relevant commercial organisation' but still has OR can commit to having a statement, policy, etc. in place within 1 year of framework commencement, that is compliant with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 215, that can be provided upon request. SUSTAINABILITY - Pass/Fail Evidence of ISO14001 (or equivalent) or working towards to have in place within 1 year of Framework start date. ACCREDITATIONS - Pass/Fail Evidence of ISO9001 (or equivalent) or working towards to have in place within 1 year of Framework start date. ABI performance bond - Info only Whilst not required to be held at Framework level, Suppliers on Lot 1b should be aware that an ABI Performance Bond of a value circa 10% of project value may be required for call-off contracts in excess of £5M. Any such requirement would be made clear in call-off documentation on a project specific basis.

Relevant experience - Pass / Fail and scored - 100% A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5 contract case studies relating to works completed or are currently being completed within the past 5 years must be submitted using the Contract Case Study template provided. Each Contract Case Study requires validation external to the Suppliers' organisation regarding the accuracy of information provided. Multiple case studies that apply to the same client organisation are permitted as long as each example relates to a discrete contract. The case studies will firstly be assessed holistically and must demonstrate evidence of meeting the Minimum requirements stated in this section to pass. Suppliers that pass the minimum requirements will then have their case studies scored, in accordance with the scoring methodology set out in the COP document. Experience Elements for LOT 1B Lot 1b Minimum Requirements (MR) - pass/fail MR1 - At least 3 of the case studies must be within a tidal area. MR2 - At least 1 example of asset refurbishment and/or replacement (i.e. returning an asset to its design performance or replacing like for like) MR3 - At least 1 example of a new open coast defence asset - examples could include but not limited to a new sea wall, groyne fields or multiple structures MR4 - At least 1 example of an estuary or harbour works - examples could include port works, jetties, flood walls, outfalls MR5 - At least 1 example of using NEC4 ECC - any option. MR6 - At least 2 of the case studies must demonstrate experience delivering contracts as Principal Contractor, as defined in CDM 2015, with values ranging from £250,000 - £5,000,000. (If subcontracted as part of larger project, this value is for piece of work undertaken by your organisation) Lot 1b Additional Experience (AE) - scored AE1 - Evidence of timber retaining for example, timber groynes & timber revetments AE2 - Evidence of precast and insitu concrete works to form seawalls or promenades AE3 - Evidence of delivering heavy graded rock armour work) AE4 - Evidence of delivering flood embankments placing impermeable materials to fixed levels AE5 - Evidence of delivering flood gates, flood boards and demountable defences AE6 - Evidence of delivering emergency flood and erosion works response and managing public safety AE7 - Evidence of delivering slipways, promenades, coastal steps and ramps AE8 - Evidence of realignment and habitat creation, where defences are removed to enable the sea to flood the land. AE9 - Evidence of Heritage works using approved conservation materials and methods. AE10 - Evidence of piling works, steel sheet or timber to provide a retaining structure.

FINANCIAL CAPACITY Financial capacity (from core supplier submission) Pass/Fail Consortium/ Subcontracting Where a consortium and / or sub-contracting is being significantly relied upon during the framework & to deliver the contracts, consortium members / sub-contractors must complete this Question and each achieve a Pass in respect of the Business Risk Assessment and combined Turnover of all parties must meet the criteria set out below. Where a consortium and / or subcontractor is being relied upon to meet the financial capacity threshold, a direct contractual relationship in the form of a collateral warranty / Parent company Guarantee/ other contractual arrangement will be required as protection. Business Risk Assessment Pass Business risk score calculated using Credit Safe financial ratios of 50 or above Or Score of 49 or less - subject to provision of a guarantee, from either a parent company, consortium member or a financial guarantor, provision subject to the guarantor financial institution achieving a business risk assessment score of 50 or above Or Score of 49 or less or where a Credit Safe score cannot be accurately obtained and/or no guarantor is available, satisfactory assessment of financial information provided against the following key factors: acid test, liquidity, retained profit, CCJ instances, bankruptcies, invoice payment performance Fail: The response does not meet the criteria for a Pass. AND Turnover Assessment Latest turnover figures must be at least £1,000,000. If Tenderers are unable to meet the minimum turnover levels but feel that they are able to demonstrate alternative evidence of financial capacity they are instructed to submit this asap via request for clarification in order that the Council may consider the information and provide a decision that will be final. Where the contractor fails to meet the Turnover Assessment, Parent Company Guarantees may be considered where this allows them to meet the requirements. Insurance Pass / Fail Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: • £10M Public Liability each & every claim • £5M Employers Liability each & every claim No Professional Indemnity is required although could be asked for at mini-competition stage if required for larger contracts.

Relevant experience - Pass / Fail and scored - 100% A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5 contract case studies relating to works completed or are currently being completed within the past 5 years must be submitted using the Contract Case Study template provided. Each Contract Case Study requires validation external to the Suppliers' organisation regarding the accuracy of information provided. Multiple case studies that apply to the same client organisation are permitted as long as each example relates to a discrete contract. The case studies will firstly be assessed holistically and must demonstrate evidence of meeting the Minimum requirements stated in this section to pass. Suppliers that pass the minimum requirements will then have their case studies scored, in accordance with the scoring methodology set out in the COP document. Experience Elements for LOT 2 Lot 2 Minimum Requirements (MR) - pass/fail MR1 - At least 2 case studies must be coastal works demonstrating working and planning within the tidal cycle and its constraints . MR2 - At least 1 example of movement and placement of insitu beach materials for flood and coastal protection purposes. MR3 - At least 1 example of coastal ancillary works -clearance of and/or maintaining access for; outfalls, slipways, promenades, access steps or access ramps. MR4 - At least 1 example of safe management of the public in and around works using large construction equipment. MR5 - At least 2 of the case studies must demonstrate experience delivering contracts as Principal Contractor, as defined in CDM 2015, with values ranging from £50,000-£500k. (If subcontracted as part of larger project, this value is for piece of work undertaken by your organisation) Lot 2 Additional Experience (AE) - scored AE1 - Evidence of using NEC4 ECC/ESCS and/or TSC/TSSC - any option. AE2 - Evidence of excavation, haulage, deposition, profiling and screening of beach material for flood defence purposes. AE3 - Evidence of ground works associated with flood and coastal risk management AE4 - Evidence of undertaking emergency beach management works response to achieve a design beach profile - demonstrating ability to be agile and responding quickly and manage public safety. AE5 - Evidence of land-based importing of suitable beach material from external sources and transporting this to the beach face. AE6 - Evidence of delivering slipways, promenades, coastal steps and ramp beach clearance.