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Published 4 Dec 2023, 10:05 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Connexus Responsive Repairs Tender

Official notice

Authority: Connexus Homes Limited (Public body)

10 lotsWorksOpen procedureSME suitable
Published estimate£7,000,000total for 10 lots
Submissions closed 12 Jan 2024awarded 23 Apr 2024
Awarded to EVANS CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED +5 more9 awards

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The aim of this tender is to appoint contractors to deliver a responsive repairs service for Connexus.

Connexus has a Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) which undertakes the majority of responsive and void (i.e. empty home) repairs. The organisation is looking to procure a contract for a range of subcontractors to supplement the work of the DLO.

CPV: Accommodation cleaning services · Building completion work · Building installation work · Cleaning and sanitation services · Disinfecting and exterminating services · Drainage and surface works · Drainage works · Environmental services · Erection of fencing · Erection of railings · Facility related sanitation services · Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work · +33 more

Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure

10 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1General Building, Fencing and Groundworks across ShropshireAwardedRenewal

General repairs works to tenanted and vacant properties across Shropshire, including plastering, joinery, plumbing, damp and condensation works, roofing repairs, painting and decorating, doors and windows, clearance of vacant dwellings and other general building repairs.

Additionally this lot includes works to external areas around homes and housing estates across Shropshire, including fencing, paths, steps, handrails and hardstanding. Additional information: This Lot will also include some specialist areas such as fire alarm works, communal door entry systems and TV/media repairs. The winning bidder must make sure they have resources available for these specialist areas (sub-contractors are permitted) and provide an emergency OOH response.

Delivery: West Midlands · Across Shropshire
Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of four years (i.e. to 31/03/2028) if mutually agreed between Connexus and the successful tenderers.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Drainage Works- ShropshireAwardedRenewal

Drainage Works to include repairs and drain clearance with an emergency out of hours response.

Delivery: West Midlands · Across Shropshire
Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of four years (i.e. to 31/03/2028) if mutually agreed between Connexus and the successful tenderers.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Roofing works- ShropshireAwardedRenewal

Roofing Works-mainly small to medium repairs but will include facias, soffits and barges as required.

Delivery: West Midlands · Across Shropshire
Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of four years (i.e. to 31/03/2028) if mutually agreed between Connexus and the successful tenderers.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Scaffolding- ShropshireAwardedRenewal

Scaffolding erection and dismantling. Additional information: The winning bidder must allow in their pricing for 7-day re-inspection of scaffold if required. Evidence must also be provided in the form of a photograph of the scaffold tags following inspection.

Delivery: West Midlands · Across Shropshire
Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of four years (i.e. to 31/03/2028) if mutually agreed between Connexus and the successful tenderers.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Specialist cleaning and clearance services ShropshireAwardedRenewal

Pest control, cleaning and clearance, with an emergency Out of Hours response.

Delivery: West Midlands · Across Shropshire.
Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of four years (i.e. to 31/03/2028) if mutually agreed between Connexus and the successful tenderers.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6General Building, Fencing and Groundworks across HerefordshireAwardedRenewal

General repairs works to tenanted and vacant properties across Herefordshire, including plastering, joinery, plumbing, damp and condensation works, roofing repairs, painting and decorating, doors and windows, clearance of vacant dwellings and other general building repairs.

Additionally this lot includes works to external areas around homes and housing estates across Herefordshire, including fencing, paths, steps, handrails and hardstanding. Additional information: This Lot will also include some specialist areas such as fire alarm works, communal door entry systems and TV/media repairs. The winning bidder must make sure they have resources available for these specialist areas (sub-contractors are permitted) and provide an emergency OOH response.

Delivery: West Midlands · Across Herefordshire.
Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of four years (i.e. to 31/03/2028) if mutually agreed between Connexus and the successful tenderers.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Drainage Works- HerefordshireAwardedRenewal

Drainage Works to include repairs and drain clearance with an emergency out of hours response.

Delivery: West Midlands · Across Herefordshire
Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of four years (i.e. to 31/03/2028) if mutually agreed between Connexus and the successful tenderers.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Roofing Works- HerefordshireCancelledRenewal

Roofing Works- mainly small to medium repairs but will include facias, soffits and barges as required.

Delivery: West Midlands · Across Herefordshire.
Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of four years (i.e. to 31/03/2028) if mutually agreed between Connexus and the successful tenderers.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Scaffolding- HerefordshireAwardedRenewal

Scaffolding erection and dismantling. Additional information: The winning bidder must allow in their pricing for 7-day re-inspection of scaffold if required. Evidence must also be provided in the form of a photograph of the scaffold tags following inspection.

Delivery: West Midlands · Across Herefordshire.
Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of four years (i.e. to 31/03/2028) if mutually agreed between Connexus and the successful tenderers.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Specialist cleaning and clearance services across HerefordshireAwardedRenewal

Pest control, cleaning and clearance, with an emergency Out of Hours response.

Delivery: West Midlands · Across Herefordshire.
Extensions: The contract will run for an initial period of two years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of four years (i.e. to 31/03/2028) if mutually agreed between Connexus and the successful tenderers.Variant bids: not 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 participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Bidders will be required to provide their last two years' accounts and will also be subject to a third party credit check.

    Minimum: Bidders should be able to demonstrate that they have made a profit in each of the last two years and a satisfactory credit score. If a loss is reported for one or more years, or the credit score is unsatisfactory, then the Bidder must provide appropriate justification and explana…
  • Technical & professional ability

    Bidders must provide up to 3 relevant examples of equivalent works for each Lot applied for.

    Bidders must demonstrate that they have the necessary skills and trades to undertake the works listed under each Lot.

    Minimum: It is a condition that Bidders agree to register with Constructionline bronze membership before they can be allocated any works. Connexus Housing Limited will exclude Bidders that have been in receipt of enforcement or remedial action orders in relation to the Health and Safety E…
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
4 Dec 2023, 10:05 GMT
Last source update
24 Apr 2024, 10:31 BST
Award evaluation window
12 Jan 2024 – …
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-013257
Classification (CPV)
Accommodation cleaning servicesBuilding completion workBuilding installation workCleaning and sanitation servicesDisinfecting and exterminating servicesDrainage and surface worksDrainage worksEnvironmental servicesErection of fencingErection of railings
+35 moreFacility related sanitation servicesFencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
Delivery area
West Midlands (UKG11)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04214b Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering
Performance terms

As per ITT Document.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum ten calendar day standstill period at the point of information on the award of the Contract(s) to be awarded at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the contract notice is communicated to tenderers. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by breach of those regulations to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Generally, any such action much be brought within thirty days from the date the aggrieved party knew or ought to have known about the alleged breach. Where the contract(s) have not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract(s) have been entered into the court may only award damages or where the award procedures have not been followed correctly may in certain circumstances declare the contract to be ‘ineffective’.

Publisher note: (MT Ref:231820)

How it was run

Official notice
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Submission deadline
12 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
12 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

12 Jan 2024 → 24 Apr 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    12 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    12 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    24 Apr 2024, 10:31 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    24 Apr 2024, 10:31 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 10
Awarded value £6,224,0009 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 1615 from SMEs
Contracts signed 9latest 23 Apr 2024

1 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · General Building, Fencing and Groundworks across Shropshire2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
2 · Drainage Works- Shropshire2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
3 · Roofing works- Shropshire1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
4 · Scaffolding- Shropshire2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
5 · Specialist cleaning and clearance services Shropshire1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
6 · General Building, Fencing and Groundworks across Herefordshire3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad2——
7 · Drainage Works- Herefordshire2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
9 · Scaffolding- Herefordshire2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
10 · Specialist cleaning and clearance services across Herefordshire1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Connexus Homes Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyHousing AssociationHousing and community amenities The Gateway, The Auction Yard, Craven Arms, West Midlands, SY7 9BWContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body LondonContact email, phone
  • Royal Courts of JusticeMediation body LondonContact phone
  • The Cabinet OfficeReview contact point LondonContact phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

6 commercial parties on the notice
  • Evans Construction & Civil Engineering LimitedAwarded supplier Glovers Meadow Industrial Estate, Maesbury Road, Oswestry, UK, SY10 8NHContact phone
  • GB Home Adaptations LTDAwarded supplier Unit 21 Beech Business Park, Herefordshire, West Midlands, HR49QJContact phone
  • HP Scaffolding LtdAwarded supplier 19 Church Street, Ross-on-Wye, West Midlands, HR95HNContact phone
  • Hereford Property ServicesAwarded supplier 2 dinedor avenue, Hereford, UK, HR2 6DWContact phone
  • Metro Rod LtdAwarded supplier Ashwood Court, Springwood Way, Tytherington Business Park, Macclesfield, UK, SK10 2XFContact phone
  • Salopian Maintenance LimitedAwarded supplier Unit 47a, Atcham Business Park, Shrewsbury, West Midlands, SY4 4UGContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.