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Published 13 Jul 2023, 16:35 BST

Official UK procurement notice

CP2336-23 Devon Service Term Contracts

Official notice

Authority: Devon County Council (Local council)

8 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Published estimate£5,290,000total for 8 lots · 1 value update
Submissions closed 12 Dec 2023awarded 16 Feb 2024
Awarded to Lorne stewart PLC +6 more8 awards

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Devon County Council (DCC) currently has a range of term contracts for the servicing, inspection and testing of mechanical and electrical plant within its Estate which come to an end on the 31st March 2024. DCC is re-procuring the services provided by these contracts to ensure on going regulatory compliance and effective operation of the installations. The services required under the contract include the servicing, inspection and testing (Planned Services) of mechanical and electrical installations covered by each Lot along with breakdowns, repairs and renewals (Reactive Services) as defined in the Invitation to Tender.

The contracts typically, but not exclusively, covers offices and other corporate buildings, social care units, specialist units, farms, libraries managed by Libraries Unlimited South West*, youth centres run by DYS Space Ltd* and schools* within in Devon who subscribe to collective arrangements for the maintenance of electrical and mechanical plant which in total covers circa 395 sites and approximately 5,700 items of plant, the actual number of sites and items of plant covered will vary by Lot.

The services required have been divided into the following Lots:

Lot 1 - Air conditioning and heating plant servicing and inspection including gas tightness

testing

Lot 2 – Electrical Testing, Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and Electric Vehicle Charging

Point Inspection and Servicing

Lot 3 - Automatic doors servicing and inspection

Lot 4 - Kitchen extract fan and canopy servicing and inspection

Lot 5 - Sewage treatment plant servicing and inspection

Lot 6 - Water quality inspections and thermostatic mixing valve servicing and inspection

Lot 7 - Lift servicing and inspection

Lot 8 - Lightning protection installation testing and inspection

DCC wishes to appoint a single appropriately experienced and competent contractor per Lot to undertake for provision of services across the geographical area managed by DCC. Contractors are able to bid for any number of Lots and may be awarded multiple lots. The contracts are for an initial period of four years with the option on the part of DCC to extend with the agreement of the appointed contractor for up to a further four years in 24 month increments.

  • See Section VI.3. Additional information
  • Recurrence: Approximately 12 months prior to the end of the contract.

CPV: Building installation work · Electrical installation work · Lift and escalator installation work · Lift-maintenance services · Mechanical installations · Plumbing and sanitary works · Repair and maintenance services · Repair and maintenance services of building installations · Repair and maintenance services of central heating · Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups · Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations · Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations · +1 more

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value (£5,290,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Air Conditioning and Heating Plant Servicing and Inspection Including Gas Tightness TestingAwardedPublished value£1,940,000

Servicing and inspection of air conditioning and heating plant installations including undertaking gas tightness testing across approximately 285 sites. The contract also includes the provision of a call out service to attend to breakdowns and the completion of repairs and renewals (when commissioned). The Lot covers approximately 815 items of heating plant at 260 sites, 345 items of air conditioning/heat pump plant at 70 sites along with gas tightness testing to approximately 270 installations at 190 sites.

Note, all figures are approximate, the tender documents confirm the sites and equipment covered by the Lot.

Delivery: South West
Extensions: Option to extend the contract by up to 48 months in two 24 month periods.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Electrical Testing, Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and Electric Vehicle Charging Point Inspection and ServicingAwardedPublished value£1,460,000

Periodic testing of electrical installations, the servicing and testing of fire alarms and emergency lighting installations and the test and inspection of electric vehicle charging points across a total of approximately 375 sites. The contract also includes the provision of a call out service to attend to breakdowns and the completion of repairs and renewals (when commissioned). The Lot covers the electrical testing at approximately 335 sites, the servicing and testing of fire alarms at approximately 260 sites and the testing of emergency lighting at approximately255 sites along with the testing and inspection of approximately 25 EV charging posts at 8 sites.

Note, all figures are approximate, the tender documents confirm the sites and equipment covered by the Lot.

Delivery: South West
Extensions: Option to extend the contract by up to 48 months in two 24 month periods.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Automatic Door Servicing and InspectionAwardedPublished value£140,000

Servicing and inspection of automatic door installations at approximately 85 sites covering 175 door installations. The contract also includes the provision of a call out service to attend to breakdowns and the completion of repairs and renewals (when commissioned).

Note, all figures are approximate, the tender documents confirm the sites and equipment covered by the Lot.

Delivery: South West
Extensions: Option to extend the contract by up to 48 months in two 24 month periods.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #4Kitchen Extract Fan and Canopy Servicing and InspectionAwardedPublished value£510,000

Servicing and inspection of kitchen extract fan and canopy installations including cleaning of associated ducting at approximately 170 sites. The contract also includes the provision of a call out service to attend to breakdowns and the completion of repairs and renewals (when commissioned).

Note, all figures are approximate, the tender documents confirm the sites and equipment covered by the Lot.

Delivery: South West
Extensions: Option to extend the contract by up to 48 months in two 24 month periods.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Sewage Treatment Plant Servicing and InspectionAwardedPublished value£200,000

Servicing and inspection of sewage treatment plant installations at approximately 30 sites. The contract also includes the provision of a call out service to attend to breakdowns and the completion of repairs and renewals (when commissioned).

Note, all figures are approximate, the tender documents confirm the sites and equipment covered by the Lot.

Delivery: South West
Extensions: Option to extend the contract by up to 48 months in two 24 month periods.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Water Quality Inspections and Thermostatic Mixing Valve Servicing and InspectionAwardedPublished value£600,000

Water quality inspections and servicing of thermostatic mixing valve installations across a

total of approximately 235 sites. The contract also includes the completion of repairs and renewals (when commissioned). The Lot covers water quality inspections at approximately 235 sites and the testing and servicing of approximately 2,615 thermostatic mixing values across 185 sites.

Note, all figures are approximate, the tender documents confirm the sites and equipment covered by the Lot

Delivery: South West
Extensions: Option to extend the contract by up to 48 months in two 24 month periods.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Lift Servicing and InspectionAwardedPublished value£280,000

Servicing and inspection of lift installations across approximately 60 sites covering approximately 90 lift installations. The contract also includes the provision of a call out service to attend to breakdowns and the completion of repairs and renewals (when commissioned).

Note, all figures are approximate, the tender documents confirm the sites and equipment covered by the Lot.

Delivery: South West
Extensions: Option to extend the contract by up to 48 months in two 24 month periods.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Lightning Protection Installation Testing and InspectionAwardedPublished value£160,000

Testing and inspection of lightning protection system installations at approximately 105 sites. The contract also includes the completion of repairs and renewals (when commissioned).

Note, all figures are approximate, the tender documents confirm the sites and equipment covered by the Lot.

Delivery: South West
Extensions: Option to extend the contract by up to 48 months in two 24 month periods.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 · same split on all 8 lots
Price: 100%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 0
  • Price: 100
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

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
Services
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
Yes · Approximately 12 months prior to the end of the contract.
First published
13 Jul 2023, 16:35 BST
Last source update
15 Mar 2024, 11:27 GMT
Award evaluation window
12 Dec 2023 – …
Authority reference
DN677938
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-008354
Classification (CPV)
Building installation workElectrical installation workLift and escalator installation workLift-maintenance servicesMechanical installationsPlumbing and sanitary worksRepair and maintenance servicesRepair and maintenance services of building installationsRepair and maintenance services of central heatingRepair and maintenance services of cooler groups
+3 moreRepair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installationsRepair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
Delivery area
South West (UKK43)
Official registry OCID
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Publisher note: The following organisations may use the contract for servicing, inspection and testing of installations (Planned Services); - Devon County Council - Libraries Unlimited South West (Company Number 09822597), who currently provide public library services on behalf of DCC within Devon and DYS Space Ltd (Company Number 10229618) who currently provide youth services on behalf of DCC within Devon or any successor body to these organisations appointed by DCC. Any Planned Services commissioned by Libraries Unlimited South West or DYS Space Ltd will be subject to separate contracts with the appointed contractor. The following organisations may use the contract for breakdowns, repair and renewal of installations (Reactive Services): - Devon County Council - any local authority maintained schools school within the Local Education Authority areas of Devon County Council, details of which can be found here: https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/, who from time to time subscribe to the collective non-profit making servicing and inspection scheme for mechanical and electrical installations known as the ‘Devon Maintenance Partnership’ which is operated by Devon County Council. Schools that currently subscribe to the Devon Maintenance Partnership are identified within the Invitation to Tender. Any Reactive Services commissioned by schools will be subject to separate contracts with the appointed contractor. - Libraries Unlimited South West (Company Number 09822597), who currently provide public library services on behalf of DCC within Devon and DYS Space Ltd (Company Number 10229618) who currently provide youth services on behalf of DCC within Devon or any successor body to these organisations appointed by DCC. Any Reactive Services commissioned by Libraries Unlimited South West or DYS Space Ltd will be subject to separate contracts with the appointed contractor.

How it was run

Official notice
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Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
12 Dec 2023, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
12 Dec 2023, 12:30 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

18 Sept 2023 → 15 Mar 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    18 Sept 2023, 00:00 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    12 Dec 2023, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    12 Dec 2023, 12:30 GMT
  4. Notice published
    15 Mar 2024, 11:27 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Nov 2023
  1. Published value updated to £5,290,000
    4 Nov 2023, 12:08 GMT
    was £5,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    4 Nov 2023, 12:08 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    4 Nov 2023, 12:08 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 12 Dec 2023, 12:00 GMT
    4 Nov 2023, 12:08 GMT
  5. Status changed to complete
    15 Mar 2024, 11:27 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 8
Awarded value £2,537,8258 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 2518 from SMEs
Contracts signed 8latest 16 Feb 2024

Contracts

  • Lot 1 - Air Conditioning and Heating Plant Servicing and Inspection Including Gas Tightness Testing · Lorne stewart PLC

    Signed
    16 Feb 2024
    Value
    £866,863
    Status
    active
  • Lot 2 – Electrical Testing, Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and Electric Vehicle Charging Point Inspection and Servicing · Ventro LtdSME

    Signed
    16 Feb 2024
    Value
    £632,959
    Status
    active
  • Lot 3 - Automatic Door Servicing and Inspection · GEZE UK Limited

    Signed
    16 Feb 2024
    Value
    £73,240
    Status
    active
  • Lot 4 - Kitchen Extract Fan and Canopy Servicing and Inspection · Lorne stewart PLC

    Signed
    16 Feb 2024
    Value
    £233,155
    Status
    active
  • Lot 5 - Sewage Treatment Plant Servicing and Inspection · Metro Rod LtdSME

    Signed
    16 Feb 2024
    Value
    £129,120
    Status
    active
  • Lot 6 - Water Quality Inspections and Thermostatic Mixing Valve Servicing and Inspection · Churchill Contract Services Limited

    Signed
    16 Feb 2024
    Value
    £427,021
    Status
    active
  • ot 7 - Lift Servicing and Inspection · RJ Lifts Group LtdSME

    Signed
    16 Feb 2024
    Value
    £122,464
    Status
    active
  • Lot 8 - Lightning Protection Installation Testing and Inspection · Western Lightning Ltd.SME

    Signed
    16 Feb 2024
    Value
    £53,004
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Air Conditioning and Heating Plant Servicing and Inspection Including Gas Tightness Testing2bids · 2 electronic1——
2 · Electrical Testing, Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and Electric Vehicle Charging Point Inspection and Servicing4bids · 4 electronic4——
3 · Automatic Door Servicing and Inspection1bids · 1 electronic1——
4 · Kitchen Extract Fan and Canopy Servicing and Inspection2bids · 2 electronic1——
5 · Sewage Treatment Plant Servicing and Inspection2bids · 2 electronic2——
6 · Water Quality Inspections and Thermostatic Mixing Valve Servicing and Inspection4bids · 4 electronic1——
7 · Lift Servicing and Inspection6bids · 6 electronic4——
8 · Lightning Protection Installation Testing and Inspection4bids · 4 electronic4——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Devon County Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, South West, EX2 4QDContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Courts of JusticeReview body London
  • The High Court of JusticeReview body London

Bidders & participating suppliers

7 commercial parties on the notice
  • Churchill Contract Services LtdAwarded supplier First Floor, Cedar House, Parkland Square, 750a Capability Green, Luton, Luton, East of England, LU1 3LU
  • GEZE UK LIMITEDAwarded supplier Blenheim Way Fradley Park Lichfield, Staffordshire, West Midlands, WS13 8SY
  • Lorne Stewart PlcAwarded supplier Barley House, Estover Road, Estover, Plymouth, South West, PL6 7PY
  • Metro Rod LimitedAwarded supplier Ashwood Court, Springwood Way, Tytherington Business Park, Macclesfield,, Cheshire,, North West, SK10 2XF
  • RJ Lifts Group LimitedAwarded supplier Unit One, Galveston Grove, Oldfield Business Park, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands, ST4 3PE
  • Ventro LtdAwarded supplier Aquilam House, 7 Darklake View, Estover,, Plymouth, South West, PL6 7TL
  • Western Lightning LtdAwarded supplier Barn Park, Liverton, Newton Abbot, South West, TQ12 6HE

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.