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Published 25 Jan 2022, 10:08 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Building and Condition Surveys

Official notice

Authority: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreementServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Framework ceiling (notional)£650,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 11 Feb 2022awarded 17 Jun 2022

What is being bought

Published requirement description

NWL are looking for a number of partners to join our Framework for building and condition surveys and associated services.

The work includes but is not limited to condition surveys and inspections of buildings, roads and civil structures on NWL operational and non-operational sites.

For larger scale refurbishment or new build construction works, this may require the provision of both pre and post contract services. Health and safety requirements may require the provision of CDM duties as required.

The majority of the requirements will be for the NW operating area however the Framework will also cover ESW and there may be some opportunities to deliver services in the ESW operating area too.

There is no guaranteed level of work under this framework agreement.

CPV: Building surveying services · Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings · Quantity surveying services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 3 suppliers · 3 appointed (full)

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The services required under this framework include but are not limited to the…AwardedRenewal

The services required under this framework include but are not limited to the provision of core building surveying services including: building surveys, dilapidation assessments, defects diagnosis, refurbishment and repair advice, remediation projects and specialist advice on Northumbrian Water Ltd (NWL) operational and non-operational sites.

The services also include the management of maintenance services for NWL's Residential Portfolio (in Northumbrian Water Operating Area only) and this includes the provision of a help desk facility for tenants to report repairs (both in hours and out of hours for emergencies). The consultants appointed may also support NWL in negotiation with private land and property owners and occupiers.

For minor works, where appropriate for each site, a detailed asset survey report is provided to identify any repairs, possible causes and required remedial works (including quantities). This includes recommendations for timescales for completion and the production of costed estimates for each repair.

For larger scale refurbishment or new build construction works, the scope includes provision of contract services. Typically this includes the pre-contract preparation of designs, specifications, working drawings, tender estimates, bills of quantities, tender documents and tender assessment. Contract duties typically include contract administration, site supervision, cost control and payment certification, final accounts on completion and may include the provision of CDM duties as required.

Delivery: North East, East of England · The majority of the requirements will be for NW operating area however the framework will also cover ESW and there may be some instances where services will be required in the ESW operating area too.
Extensions: The duration of the framework is 3 years with options to extend for a further 2 years dependent upon business needs, markets and performance and will be subject to regular reviews. · 3 year Framework Agreement, with a potential to extend by negotiation with the supplier for a further period of 2 years (5 in total). The anticipated value is £130k per annum.Variant bids: allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Prerequisites are detailed in the Pre Qualification document within Ariba once you have access.

What this means for your bid
  • “Building and Condition Surveys” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 3 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
25 Jan 2022, 10:08 GMT
Last source update
20 Mar 2023, 15:36 GMT
Authority reference
NW2439
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-008045
Classification (CPV)
Building surveying servicesEngineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildingsQuantity surveying services
Delivery area
North East (UKC)East of England (UKH14)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-030edc Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

This will be advised if invited to tender.

Contract terms
Performance terms

If applicable these will be advised in the tender documents.

Publisher note: Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conduced electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water eSourcing Spend Management portal called "Ariba". Expressions of interest must be sent to the e-mail address [email protected] before the deadline date of 11/02/2022 at Midday. Once expression of interest has been received containing the details below, applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request (where possible). An email link will also be provided to the email address you provide to access the portal. The deadline for return of the completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is 18/02/2022 at Midday. When sending expression of interest, applicants must provide the following information: 1) Full company name, 2) Main contact details of the person who will be given access to the Ariba portal - Name, job title, email address and telephone number.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: SAP Ariba · Who buys & how to bid on SAP Ariba
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free buyer-specific invitations
Appointment period ends
11 Feb 2022, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Deposits and guarantees
Parent Company Guarantees and Performance Bonds may be requested as part of the award.
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

11 Feb 2022 → 20 Mar 2023 · 2 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    11 Feb 2022, 12:00 GMT
  2. Notice published
    20 Mar 2023, 15:36 GMT

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Mar 2023
  1. Status changed to complete
    20 Mar 2023, 15:36 GMT
  2. Buyer details updated
    20 Mar 2023, 15:36 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

3 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Contract 008045-2023-2

    Signed
    17 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 008045-2023-1

    Signed
    16 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 008045-2023-3

    Signed
    16 Jun 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

Contracting authorityWater GB-COH: 2366703 Via : Group Financial Controller Northumbria House,Abbey Road, Pity Me, DURHAM, North East, DH15FJContact email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • TBCReview body TBC

Framework contractors & participating bidders

3 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria