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Published 18 Sept 2023, 14:19 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Estates Projects Contractors Framework

Official notice

Authority: Cardiff University (Education)

Framework agreement3 lotsWorksOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£48,000,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 13 Dec 2023awarded 28 Feb 2024
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Multi-Disciplinary construction Services to administer a wide range of projects.

Project works are primarily delivered by the Universities campus development team, these projects generally comprise of a wide range of small to medium scale, construction extension and refurbishment works.

Sub-contracting to the Main contractor would be supporting MEP contractors to carry out MEP installations associated with this type of project work.

Refurbishments and Planned Maintenance (Academic Projects) Remodelling existing building layouts, upgrading Labs/Lecture Theatres and general spaces throughout the University. Approved via Individual business cases and University budgets.

Residential Refurbishment Planned Maintenance Programme (PMP) General Refurbishment of the University’s residential buildings.

Residences Fire Strategy Planned Maintenance Programme (FSPMP) Fire strategy works in Residences buildings including fire alarms, fire doors and compartmentation.

Lot 1 – Main Contractor 200k - 1.5m (Incl. VAT) – Residences Campus

3 Contractors + 1 Reserve

Lot 2 – Main Contractor 200k - 1.5m (Incl. VAT) – Academic Campus

3 Contractors + 1 Reserve

Lot 3 – Main Contractor 1.5m - 5m (Incl. VAT) Residences and Academic Campus

3 Contractors + 1 Reserve

  • Recurrence: 2028

CPV: Construction work for university buildings · Fire doors · Fire-alarm system installation work · Overhaul and refurbishment work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 12 suppliers · 15 bids on the busiest of 3 lots (1.3 per place) · 6 appointed

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Residences Projects - Value Band (200k - 1.5M Incl. VAT)AwardedRenewal

Residential Refurbishment Planned Maintenance Programme (PMP) - General Refurbishment of the University’s residential buildings

Residences Fire Strategy Planned Maintenance Programme (FSPMP) - Fire strategy works in Residences buildings including fire alarms, fire doors and compartmentation.

Subject to Business Case

Student residences projects which fall within the annual planned refurbishment (PMP) and fire strategy (FSPMP) programmes of work. The majority of these projects require delivery during the summer recess period each year.

Annual programme value of circa 4m Refurbishment and 4m Fire strategy.

PMP - General refurbishment to the University student accommodation which can include:

Kitchen replacements/upgrades

Bedroom furniture replacement/upgrades

Decorations

Replacement Floor coverings

Associated MEP replacements/upgrades

FSPMP – Fire strategy works to the University’s student accommodation which can include:

Replacement fire alarms

Installation of certified fire door sets

Fire compartmentation upgrades

Delivery: Wales · Cardiff University
Extensions: 1 x 12 month extension optionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Academic Projects - Value Band (200k - 1.5M Incl. VAT)AwardedRenewal

Refurbishments and Planned Maintenance (Academic Projects)

Remodelling existing building layouts, upgrading Labs/Lecture Theatres and general spaces throughout the University.

A variety of multi-disciplinary projects which fall outside of the residences work to all other University buildings.

Re-modelling of existing building layouts

Upgrading of various spaces including, offices, circulation spaces, external works, Laboratories, Lecture theatres, building entrances (receptions), social spaces

Anticipated annual value of circa 5m dependent on approval of specific business cases and University budgets.

General scope of works to the University’s spaces which can include:

Internal fit outs

Accessibility upgrades

Structural improvements/additions

Kitchen, Tea station replacements/upgrades

Toilet and shower room facilities improvements

Decorations

Replacement Floor coverings

Associated MEP replacements/upgrades

Fire strategy upgrades (Fire alarms, doors & compartmentation)

Delivery: Wales · Cardiff University
Extensions: 1 x 12 MonthsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Residences and Academic Campuses - Value Band (1.5M - 5M Incl. VAT)AwardedRenewal

All multidisciplined projects, the anticipated works will be a combination of lots 1 and 2 where the construction value exceeds 1.5m and falls below 5m.

Delivery: Wales · Cardiff University
Extensions: 1 x 12 month extension optionVariant 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 3 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 60%
  • Cost: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 60
  • Cost: 40
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Estates Projects Contractors Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 12 suppliers, not a single contract.

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
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
Yes · 2028
First published
18 Sept 2023, 14:19 BST
Last source update
5 Mar 2024, 15:14 GMT
Award evaluation window
13 Dec 2023 – …
Authority reference
CU.1429.JP
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-007052
Classification (CPV)
Construction work for university buildingsFire doorsFire-alarm system installation workOverhaul and refurbishment work
Delivery area
Wales (UKL22)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04019e Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment

Publisher note: All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of bidders. The University reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part. The University reserves the right to annul the tendering process and not award any contract (WA Ref:139674)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN, CY
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home ↗

Appointment period ends
13 Dec 2023, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en, cy
Bids opened
13 Dec 2023, 12:30 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

10 Nov 2023 → 20 Sept 2024 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    10 Nov 2023
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    13 Dec 2023, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    13 Dec 2023, 12:30 GMT
  4. Notice published
    5 Mar 2024, 15:14 GMT
  5. Bids must remain valid until
    20 Sept 2024, 23:59 BST

Notice history

4 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Nov 2023
  1. Status changed to active
    10 Nov 2023, 14:04 GMT
  2. Procurement method changed
    10 Nov 2023, 14:04 GMT
  3. Deadline published: 13 Dec 2023, 12:00 GMT
    10 Nov 2023, 14:04 GMT
  4. Status changed to complete
    5 Mar 2024, 15:14 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 6admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 1513 from SMEs · busiest of 3 lots
Contracts signed 3latest 28 Feb 2024

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

Contracts

  • Residences Projects - Value Band (200k - 1.5M Incl. VAT)

    Signed
    28 Feb 2024
    Value
    £28,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Academic Projects - Value Band (200k - 1.5M Incl. VAT)

    Signed
    28 Feb 2024
    Value
    £6,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Residences and Academic Campuses - Value Band (1.5M - 5M Incl. VAT)

    Signed
    28 Feb 2024
    Value
    £14,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Residences Projects - Value Band (200k - 1.5M Incl. VAT)12bids · 12 electronic · 12 from abroad9——
2 · Academic Projects - Value Band (200k - 1.5M Incl. VAT)15bids · 15 electronic · 13 from abroad13——
3 · Residences and Academic Campuses - Value Band (1.5M - 5M Incl. VAT)8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad6——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Cardiff University

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation Procurement Services, McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 0DEContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

6 commercial parties on the notice
  • BECT Building Contractors LtdFramework contractor Unit 22 Waterside Business Park, Cardiff, Wales, CF32ETContact phone
  • JOHN WEAVER (CONTRACTORS) LTDFramework contractor JOHN WEAVER (CONTRACTORS) LTD, Morfa House 126 Neath Road, SWANSEA, Wales, SA12JWContact phone
  • KNOX & WELLS LTDFramework contractor KNOX & WELLS LTD, CRESWELL HO Heath, CARDIFF, Wales, CF144UHContact phone
  • LCB Group Holdings LimitedFramework contractor 1&2 Stuart Close, Cardiff, Wales, CF118EEContact phone
  • QDL CONTRACTORSFramework contractor Unit 12, Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, UK, CF484DRContact phone
  • R&M Williams (Holdings) LtdFramework contractor Williams House, Station Square, Neath, Wales, SA111BYContact 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