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Published 8 Sept 2023, 16:00 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Cyclical Decorations and associated works

Official notice

Authority: Aster Group

3 lotsWorksRestricted procedureMax 2 lots to bidMax 2 lots per supplier
Published estimate£15,000,000total for 3 lots
Submissions closed 9 Oct 2023
Lots 3max 2 won per supplier · max 2 to bid

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The works required by the contracts, include but are not restricted to: external decorations\wash downs of blocks and houses; internal decorations to communal areas; decorations to bin stores\garages\garage blocks; decorations to other external communal areas; painting and\or treatment of fencing, gates, sheds etc.; pre-treatment repairs; and gutter cleans\repairs. Additionally, the contracts will allow for the option to include additional works and services. For example: internal flooring; external wall repairs; replacement of (pre-cast concrete) canopies etc.; concrete repairs; white lining; H&S repairs, such as localised paving, paths, ironworks, walls, steps etc.; roofing repairs; cleaning of solar panels; pigeon deterrent; moss clearance; and other associated repairs or works that utilising scaffolding.

  • Recurrence: Within 3 years, depending on contract extensions.

CPV: Decoration work · Overhaul and refurbishment work · Painting work of buildings

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value (£10,600,000 together) · a supplier may bid for at most 2 and win at most 2 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1East (Hampshire and Wiltshire)Renewal South East, South WestPublished value£6,000,000

The works, each year, will cover approximately 3,500 properties owned/managed by Aster Group. The annual programme of works for this Lot is estimated to be between 1,500,000 GBP and 2,500,000 GBP (excluding VAT.) Additional information: Candidates may only apply for Lot 1 and Lot 3. Alternatively, Candidates may apply for Lot 2 only.

Delivery: South East, South West · Properties generally located in Hampshire and Wiltshire.
Extensions: The contracting authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further one + one years (48 months.) The maximum duration is therefore three years.Second stage: 5–10 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2West (Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall)Renewal South WestPublished value£4,000,000

The works, each year, will cover approximately 3,000 properties owned/managed by Aster Group. The annual programme of works for this Lot is estimated to be between 750,000 GBP and 1,750,000 GBP (excluding VAT.) Additional information: Candidates may only apply for Lot 1 and Lot 3. Alternatively, Candidates may apply for Lot 2 only.

Delivery: South West · Properties generally located in Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.
Extensions: The contracting authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further one + one years (48 months.) The maximum duration is therefore three years.Second stage: 5–10 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3LondonRenewal LondonPublished value£600,000

The works, each year, will cover approximately 400 properties owned/managed by Aster Group. The annual programme of works for this Lot is estimated to be between 100,000 GBP and 400,000 GBP (excluding VAT.) Additional information: Candidates may only apply for Lot 1 and Lot 3. Alternatively, Candidates may apply for Lot 2 only.

Delivery: London · Properties generally located in and around London.
Extensions: The contracting authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further three years (36 months.) The maximum duration is therefore six years.Second stage: 5–10 candidates invited to tenderVariant 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

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Please refer to the requirements set out in Document 1 and Document 3 (which includes the PAS Questionnaire.)

Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 6 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
Restricted 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
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · Within 3 years, depending on contract extensions.
First published
8 Sept 2023, 16:00 BST
Last source update
28 Sept 2023, 10:33 BST
Authority reference
T1-7180
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-028587
Classification (CPV)
Decoration workOverhaul and refurbishment workPainting work of buildings
Delivery area
London (UKI)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fb5e Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

Please see the draft tender documentation for all relevant conditions

Publisher note: NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=230194. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (MT Ref:230194)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: mytenders · Who buys & how to bid on myTenders
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free publication showcase; bidding happens on buyer portals
Submission deadline
9 Oct 2023, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

28 Sept 2023 → 30 Oct 2023 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    28 Sept 2023, 10:33 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    9 Oct 2023, 12:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    30 Oct 2023

Notice history

2 releases on Find a Tender
Published amendments (1)

Contract Duration II.2.7) Please note that the duration of the contract has been amended to 24 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Therefore, the maximum duration is still 36 months i.e. three years.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Aster Group

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawHousing and community amenities Sarsen Court, Horton Avenue, Cannings Hill, Devizes, UK, SN10 2AZContact email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Cabinet OfficeReview contact point London
  • High Court of England and WalesMediation body London
  • Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body LondonContact email, phone
Process and specification contact points (1)
  • Faithorn Farrell Timms LLPProcess contact point Orpington, UKContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

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