Performance Standard 1 - Lighting Installation (PS1)

PS1 covers the lighting installation and provides a sculpting methodology within the payment mechanism to ensure that the Service Provider is only paid for street lighting Apparatus that meets the Relevant Standards as set out in the Output Specification.  In addition to this payment incentive to progress the Core Investment Programme the Model Contract includes a series of milestones that must be met by the Service Provider during the Core Investment Period.

The Model Contract sets out the arrangements for the commissioning of new or replacement Apparatus.  A PS1 deduction will apply to each item of Apparatus that fails to meet the Relevant Standards specified in the Output Specification during each period.  Certificates of Compliance will be issued on a group basis (normally by street) as items are brought into compliance. Such certificates will only be issued when the work has been undertaken in accordance with the Output Specification, Method Statements and the relevant standards.

For affordability reasons the Unitary Charge is subject to a non-acceleration clause relating to the contractors progress with regards to PS1.  The non-acceleration clause also relates to the forecast energy consumption profile.

Bidders should note that a Milestone Default Termination Point will be awarded if the Service Provider falls behind programme to a level considered excessive by the Authority. Three such points will give the Authority the right to terminate the Contract. If the Service Provider returns to programme then these points are cancelled.  Detailed drafting on the award of such points is contained in Clause 12 of the Model Contract.

As a result of the award process for Milestone Default Termination Points, failure to achieve 100% compliance by the end of [year six] of the Contract (the CIP being expected to run through to the end of year five) would give the Authority the right to terminate the Contract.

Optional drafting is available if the Authority wishes to treat other CIP Apparatus, such as Illuminated Traffic Signs, separately from Lighting Columns. The multiplier for Other CIP Apparatus should be determined on a project specific basis and should be based upon the capital value associated with the different categories of CIP Apparatus.