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Published 26 Aug 2021, 09:35 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Construction Framework for Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea Bay University Health Board

Official notice

Procurement agent: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)·On behalf of: Hywel da University Health Board, Swansea University

Framework agreement5 lotsWorksOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£84,000,000total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 27 Sept 2021
Lots 5see the lot list below

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Swansea Bay University Health Board (“SBUHB”) is acting as the lead organisation in conducting a collaborative procurement exercise under the restricted procedure (as set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) (“PCR”) to award three multi-supplier framework agreements (“Construction Frameworks”) for the provision of construction based works/projects for the construction needs of the SBUHB and Hywel Dda University Health Board (“HDUHB”).

Lot 1 – Minor

Framework Agreement 1 (“FA1”) will cover the provisions of works up to the value of 200k GBP in the Swansea Bay region (“Region A”).

Framework Agreement 2 (“FA2”) will cover the provision of works of up to the value of 200k GBP in the Hywel Dda region (Region B).

Lot 2 - Intermediate

Framework Agreement 3 (“FA3”) will cover the provision of works between 200k GBP – 2m GBP across Region A. Framework Framework 4 (“FA4”) will cover the provision of works between 200k GBP – 2m GBP across Region B.

Lot 3 – Major

Framework Agreement 5 (“FA5”) will cover the provision of works across both Region A and Region B valued between 2m GBP and 4m GBP.

The framework agreements will cover the same range of services but will be established based on the anticipated value of the individual works that made be awarded.

Interested organisations may bid for, and may be awarded, Lot 1 - FA1 and/or FA2, Lot 2 -FA3 and/or FA4. However, the Authorities will not accept expressions of interest in relation to Lot 3 – FA5 if the organisation has also bid for Lot and/or Lot2.

The works will be required to be delivered in the relevant geographical areas stated for FA 1, 2, 3 and 4. The works under FA5 will be required to be delivered across both the geographical areas of the both Authorities.

A Project Bank Account (PBA) will operate in relation to Lot 3 (FA5) where individual call-off contracts have a value of 2m GBP or more. The PBA will adhere to the minimum requirements set out in the Guidelines for deploying Welsh Government PBA policy and Welsh Fair Payment Policy. Payments to suppliers outside the PBA regime must also comply with the Welsh Fair Payment Policy.

CPV: Balcony work · Blast-clearing work · Blasting and associated rock-removal work · Blasting work · Building alteration work · Building construction work · Building consultancy services · Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work · Building extension work · Building installation work · Catheter room construction work · Clinic construction work · +24 more

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Construction Framework- Minor Works(FA-1)Published value£8,000,000

This is a multi-supplier framework agreement between the SBUHB and 3 framework suppliers for the provision of works valued up to 200k GBP in the Swansea Bay region (“Region A”).

The range of services envisaged being required under Framework Agreement 1 (“FA1”) may include (but is not limited to) ward refurbishment, small building and facility construction, extensions to existing buildings and emergency repair works.

SBUHB may opt to use project bank accounts for individual projects carried out under Lot 1 Further details are included in the Invitation to Tender and contract documents.

Interested organisations may bid for, and be awarded both Lot 1 - FA1 and/or FA2 and/or Lot 2 - FA3 and/or FA4. However, organisations that bid for Lot 3 - FA5, may not bid for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. Additional information: The Authorities reserve the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice.

Delivery: UK · UKL17 – Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot UKL18 – Swansea
Extensions: The appointment will be for an initial period of 36 months. There will be an option for the Authorities to extend the appointment for a further year (maximum duration of 48 months).Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Construction Framework- Minor Works (FA-2)Published value£4,000,000

This is a multi-supplier framework agreement between HDUHB and the 3 framework suppliers for the provision of works valued at up to 200k GBP in the Hywel Dda region (“Region B”).

The range of services envisaged being required under Construction Framework 2 may include (but is not limited to) ward refurbishment, small building and facility construction, extensions to existing buildings and emergency repair works.

HDUHB may opt to use project bank accounts for individual projects carried out under Lot 2. Further details are included in the Invitation to Tender and contract documents.

Interested organisations may bid for, and be awarded both Lot 1 - FA1 and/or FA2 and/or Lot 2 - FA3 and/or FA4. However, organisations that bid for Lot 3 - FA5, may not bid for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. Additional information: The Authorities reserve the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice.

Delivery: UK · UKL14 – South West Wales
Extensions: The appointment will be for an initial period of 36 months. There will be an option for the Authorities to extend the appointment for a further year (maximum duration of 48 months).Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Construction Framework Intermediate Works (FA-3)Published value£20,000,000

This is a multi-supplier framework agreement between SBUHB and the 3 framework suppliers for the provision of works valued at between 200k GBP and 2m GBP in the Swansea Bay region (“Region A”).

The range of services envisaged being required under Framework Agreement 3 (“FA3”) may include (but is not limited to) ward refurbishment, small building and facility construction, extensions to existing buildings and emergency repair works.

SBUHB may opt to use project bank accounts for individual projects carried out under Lot 3. Further details are included in the Invitation to Tender and contract documents.

Interested organisations may bid for, and be awarded both Lot 1 - FA1 and/or FA2 and/or Lot 2 - FA3 and/or FA4. However, organisations that bid for Lot 3 - FA5, may not bid for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. Additional information: The Authorities reserve the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice.

Delivery: UK · UKL17 – Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot UKL18 – Swansea
Extensions: The appointment will be for an initial period of 36 months. There will be an option for the Authorities to extend the appointment for a further year (maximum duration of 48 months).Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Construction Framework Intermediate Works (FA-4)Published value£12,000,000

This is a multi-supplier framework agreement between HDUHB and the 3 framework suppliers for the provision of works valued at between 200k GBP and 2m GBP in the Hywel Dda region (“Region B”).

The range of services envisaged being required under Framework Agreement 4 (“FA4”) may include (but is not limited to) ward refurbishment, small building and facility construction, extensions to existing buildings and emergency repair works.

HDUHB may opt to use project bank accounts for individual projects carried out under Lot 4. Further details are included in the Invitation to Tender and contract documents.

Interested organisations may bid for, and be awarded both Lot 1 - FA1 and/or FA2 and/or Lot 2 - FA3 and/or FA4. However, organisations that bid for Lot 3 - FA5, may not bid for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. Additional information: The Authorities reserve the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice.

Delivery: UK · UKL14 – South West Wales
Extensions: The appointment will be for an initial period of 36 months. There will be an option for the Authorities to extend the appointment for a further year (maximum duration of 48 months).Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Construction Framework Major Works (FA-5)Published value£40,000,000

This is a multi-supplier framework agreement between SBUHB and HDUHB and the 3 framework suppliers for the provision of works valued at between 2m GBP and 4m GBP in the Swansea Bay region (“Region A”) and Hywel Dda region (“Region B”).

The range of services envisaged being required under Framework Agreement 5 (“FA5”) may include (but is not limited to) ward refurbishment, small building and facility construction, extensions to existing buildings and emergency repair works.

SBUHB and DHUHB may opt to use project bank accounts for individual projects carried out under Lot 5. Further details are included in the Invitation to Tender and contract documents.

Interested organisations may bid for, and be awarded both Lot 1 - FA1 and/or FA2 and/or Lot 2 - FA3 and/or FA4. However, organisations that bid for Lot 3 - FA5, may not bid for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. Additional information: The Authorities reserve the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice.

Delivery: UK · UKL14 – South West Wales UKL17 – Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot UK18 – Swansea
Extensions: The appointment will be for an initial period of 36 months. There will be an option for the Authorities to extend the appointment for a further year (maximum duration of 48 months).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
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: see VI.3) and procurement documents for further information
What this means for your bid
  • “Construction Framework for Hywel Dda University Health Board and…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

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
Closed
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
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
26 Aug 2021, 09:35 BST
Last source update
26 Aug 2021, 09:35 BST
Award evaluation window
27 Sept 2021 – …
Authority reference
SBU-OJEU-48066-009-SP-21
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-021103
Classification (CPV)
Balcony workBlast-clearing workBlasting and associated rock-removal workBlasting workBuilding alteration workBuilding construction workBuilding consultancy servicesBuilding demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving workBuilding extension workBuilding installation work
+26 moreCatheter room construction workClinic construction work
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d9df Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

The Framework and underlying call-off contracts will contain provisions that relate in particular to social and environmental matters.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

In accordance with Regulation 86 (Notices of decisions to award a contract), Regulation 87 (Standstill Period) and Regulations 91 (Enforcement of duties through the Court) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).

Publisher note: Interested organisations may bid for, and be awarded both Lot 1 - FA1 and/or FA2 and/or Lot 2 - FA3 and/or FA4. However, organisations that bid for Lot 3 - FA5, may not bid for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. For the avoidance of doubt, organisations that bid for Lot 3 will not be permitted to bid for any other lots. The Frameworks are available for use by SBUHB and HDUHB only Candidates should note that the Authorities give no warranty or guarantee of any value or number of call-off contracts awarded under the 5 Construction Frameworks (Lots 1 – 3). Candidates should note that the procurement documents (including the Invitation to Tender) are draft documents at this stage, providing indicative information of the Authorities’ intended approach in the procurement process and are for general information only. The Authorities reserve the right to vary, amend and update any aspects of the procurement documents and final details and versions of the procurement documents will be confirmed to applicants successful in being selected to participate in the relevant tender stages of the procurement procedure. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the SQ document (in accordance with the requirements set out in the SQ document) by the date and time specified in Section IV.2.2. The Authorities reserve the right not to accept requests to participate that are received after the deadline. Candidates are encouraged to submit their submissions well in advance of the stated date and time in order to avoid issues such as technical difficulties with the electronic system that may be due to the high volumes of traffic attempting to submit applications on the same date at the same time. Candidates are responsible for their own costs in relation to this procurement process. The Authorities reserve the right to cancel the procurement procedure at any point and shall have no liability to candidates whatsoever in respect of any costs incurred by candidates in participating in the tender process. NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=113359 Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits will be available within the ITT documentation. (WA Ref:113359)

How it was run

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Appointment period ends
27 Sept 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
27 Sept 2021, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

26 Aug 2021 → 27 Sept 2021 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    26 Aug 2021, 09:35 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    27 Sept 2021, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    27 Sept 2021, 12:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Procurement agentBody governed by public lawHealth 4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff, UK, CF15 7QZContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Clients of the procurement agent

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

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