Official UK procurement notice
NHMF Frameworx Security, Access, and Life Support Systems Framework Agreements 2024
Authority: National Heritage Memorial Fund
What is being bought13 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNHMF Frameworx on behalf of NHMF (NPC) members wishes to appoint a number of Contractors, to two Frameworks, one for Direct Awards, and one for Mini-Competitions. NPC envisages appointing up to 30 suppliers to each Framework. Further details can be found in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
Each of the Frameworks has one workstream which is:
Security, Access and Life Support Systems
The Frameworks are national covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with the ability to operate in specific geographical regions.
CPV: Access control system · Alarm system and antenna installation work · Alarm systems · Alarm-monitoring services · Building services · Car park control equipment · Closed-circuit television apparatus · Electrical services · Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment · Patient-monitoring system · Radio or television masts · Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment · +10 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 30 suppliers
Lots and requirements (13)Procurement structure
13 lots · 12 with a published valueEvery one of these 8 lots carries the same published figure, £20,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1The members of the NHMF including the Northern Ireland Housing Executive represent…Planned North East, North West +10Lot estimate not published
The members of the NHMF including the Northern Ireland Housing Executive represent more than 80% of the UK's housing stock. NHMF (NPC) Ltd is a Contracting Authority under regulation 2 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and a central purchasing body under regulation 37 of those Regulations.
NHMF Frameworx is the trading name of NHMF (NPC) Ltd ("NPC") which has been established by the National Housing Maintenance Forum Ltd. The framework agreements subject to this notice are made available for use by the registered providers of social housing including the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and all other member and associate member contracting authorities on NPC'S register of members at the time of the publication of this FTS notice for this procurement operating across England, Wales, Scotland and/or Northern Ireland including their wholly owned subsidiaries.
The register of members is obtainable from nhmfframeworx.org.uk/register ↗ of members
The Framework Agreements subject to this notice are also made available for use by any other registered social housing provider www.gov.uk/government/publicati… ↗) , Welsh registered social landlord (gov.wales/registered-social-la… ↗), Scottish registered social landlord (www.housingregulator.gov.scot/register-of-social-l… ↗), Northern Irish registered housing association (www.communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/housing-reg… ↗), any local authority as defined in the Local Government Act 1972 for public authorities in England and Wales or as defined in the Local Government Act (Scotland) 1973 or as defined in the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 and any housing Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO) that either (a) becomes a member of NPC during the period of the Framework Agreements by becoming a subscriber and user of the M3NHF Schedule of Rates for Responsive and Void Property Works, the M3NHF Schedule of Rates for Planned Maintenance and Property Reinvestment and the M3NHF Repairs Ordering Schedule; or (b) becomes an associate member of NPC during the period of the Framework Agreements by entering into an Authorising Associate Member Agreement with NPC
The Contracting Authority considers that these contracts may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs), any selection of tenderers will however be based solely on the criteria set out in the procurement documents. NPC is administering this procurement on behalf of its Members.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to award any membership to any framework pursuant to this procurement exercise and/or to abandon this procurement exercise at any time and/or to award membership of a framework for only part of the Works at its sole discretion
The Contracting Authority shall have no liability whatsoever to any applicant or tenderer as a result of its exercise of that discretion.
For the avoidance of doubt, all costs incurred by any applicant and/or tenderer before signature of any Call-off Contract shall be incurred entirely ay that applicant/tenderer's risk.
No guarantee can be given that any business is generated under any awarded framework agreement or call off contract, nor can any guarantee be given that any framework agreement or call-off contract may be put in place in relation to this procurement.
Economic Operators are to note that Call-off Contracts will take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority and its members relating to economic. Social and environmental well being.
The frameworks will be divided into Lots, which will be finalised following the completion of this market engagement, Details of the Lots will be set out in the various Contract Notices.
The engagement with the market will be initially be a questionnaire for completion by interested participants, which may be followed by telephone and online conference calls to elicit further information from respondents.
All documentation can be downloaded from etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
This portal is for the downloading of the draft procurement documentation, submission of tenders and communicating requests for and responses to clarifications.
All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC1088 Additional information: The questionnaire together with supporting information can be downloaded from etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
This is NPC's e-procurement portal (the "portal") for downloading and submission of procurement and tender documentation and communicating requests and responses to clarifications. All requests for the questionnaire, communications and submission of completed questionnaires must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After activating an account on the portal, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in, users will need the following code to register for their questionnaire:
NPC1088
Lot #2Security, Access and Life Support Systems - Direct Award Framework North East, North West +10Published value£35,000,000
NPC on behalf of its members is seeking to appoint Contractors to a framework to undertake testing, inspections, servicing, maintenance, renewal and installation of Security, Access and Life Support Systems to their various dwellings, estates and schemes.
The Service may include in respect of Controlled Door Entry, Automatic Doors, Gates, Car Park Barriers and Shutters, CCTV, Communal Digital and TV Installations, Intruder Alarms, Warden Call and similar remote monitoring system installations, the following:
- Periodic inspections, testing, servicing and certification;
- Routine and responsive maintenance including responding to breakdown callouts and provision of replacement parts;
- Major component renewals
- New Installations
For Further details refer to the ITT and Specification documentation. Additional information: All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011
Lot #3Security, Access and Life Support Systems - Mini-Competition Framework North East, North West +10Published value£35,000,000
NPC on behalf of its members is seeking to appoint Contractors to a framework to undertake testing, inspections, servicing, maintenance, renewal and installation of Security, Access and Life Support Systems to their various dwellings, estates and schemes.
The Service may include in respect of Controlled Door Entry, Automatic Doors, Gates, Car Park Barriers and Shutters, CCTV, Communal Digital and TV Installations, Intruder Alarms, Warden Call and similar remote monitoring system installations, the following:
- Periodic inspections, testing, servicing and certification;
- Routine and responsive maintenance including responding to breakdown callouts and provision of replacement parts;
- Major component renewals
- New Installations
For Further details refer to the ITT and Specification documentation. Additional information: All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011
Lot #4Controlled Door Entry Systems - Direct Award Framework North East, North West +10Published value£25,000,000
NPC on behalf of its members is seeking to appoint Contractors to a framework to undertake testing, inspections, servicing, maintenance, renewal and installation of Controlled Door Entry Systems to their various dwellings and schemes.
The Service may include in respect of Controlled Door Entry, installations, the following:
- Periodic inspections, testing, servicing and certification;
- Routine and responsive maintenance including responding to breakdown callouts and provision of replacement parts;
- Major component renewals
- New Installations
For Further details refer to the ITT and Specification documentation. Additional information: All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011
Lot #5Controlled Door Entry Systems - Mini-Competition Framework North East, North West +9Published value£25,000,000
NPC on behalf of its members is seeking to appoint Contractors to a framework to undertake testing, inspections, servicing, maintenance, renewal and installation of Controlled Door Entry Systems to their various dwellings and schemes.
The Service may include in respect of Controlled Door Entry, installations, the following:
- Periodic inspections, testing, servicing and certification;
- Routine and responsive maintenance including responding to breakdown callouts and provision of replacement parts;
- Major component renewals
- New Installations
For Further details refer to the ITT and Specification documentation. Additional information: All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011
Lot #6Automatic Doors, Gates and Barriers - Direct Award Framework North East, North West +10ceiling above
NPC on behalf of its members is seeking to appoint Contractors to a framework to undertake testing, inspections, servicing, maintenance, renewal and installation of Automatic Doors, Gates and Barriers to their various dwellings, schemes and estates.
The Service may include in respect of Automatic Doors, Gates and Barrier installations, the following:
- Periodic inspections, testing, servicing and certification;
- Routine and responsive maintenance including responding to breakdown callouts and provision of replacement parts;
- Major component renewals
- New Installations
For Further details refer to the ITT and Specification documentation. Additional information: All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011
Lot #7Automatic Doors, Gates and Barriers - Mini Competition Framework North East, North West +9ceiling above
NPC on behalf of its members is seeking to appoint Contractors to a framework to undertake testing, inspections, servicing, maintenance, renewal and installation of Automatic Doors, Gates and Barriers to their various dwellings, schemes and estates.
The Service may include in respect of Automatic Doors, Gates and Barrier installations, the following:
- Periodic inspections, testing, servicing and certification;
- Routine and responsive maintenance including responding to breakdown callouts and provision of replacement parts;
- Major component renewals
- New Installations
For Further details refer to the ITT and Specification documentation. Additional information: All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011
Lot #8CCTV Installations - Direct Award Framework North East, North West +10ceiling above
NPC on behalf of its members is seeking to appoint Contractors to a framework to undertake testing, inspections, servicing, maintenance, renewal and installation of CCTV Installations to their various schemes and estates.
The Service may include in respect of CCTV installations, the following:
- Periodic inspections, testing, servicing and certification;
- Routine and responsive maintenance including responding to breakdown callouts and provision of replacement parts;
- Major component renewals
- New Installations
For Further details refer to the ITT and Specification documentation. Additional information: All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011
Lot #9CCTV Installations - Mini Competition Framework North East, North West +10ceiling above
NPC on behalf of its members is seeking to appoint Contractors to a framework to undertake testing, inspections, servicing, maintenance, renewal and installation of CCTV Installations to their various schemes and estates.
The Service may include in respect of CCTV installations, the following:
- Periodic inspections, testing, servicing and certification;
- Routine and responsive maintenance including responding to breakdown callouts and provision of replacement parts;
- Major component renewals
- New Installations
For Further details refer to the ITT and Specification documentation. Additional information: All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011
Lot #10Communal TV and Satellite Installations - Direct Award Framework North East, North West +9ceiling above
NPC on behalf of its members is seeking to appoint Contractors to a framework to undertake testing, inspections, servicing, maintenance, renewal and installation of Communal TV and Satellite Installations to their various schemes and estates.
The Service may include in respect of Communal TV and Satellite installations, the following:
- Periodic inspections, testing, servicing and certification;
- Routine and responsive maintenance including responding to breakdown callouts and provision of replacement parts;
- Major component renewals
- New Installations
For Further details refer to the ITT and Specification documentation. Additional information: All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011
Lot #11Communal TV and Satellite Installations - Mini-Competition Framework North East, North West +10ceiling above
NPC on behalf of its members is seeking to appoint Contractors to a framework to undertake testing, inspections, servicing, maintenance, renewal and installation of Communal TV and Satellite Installations to their various schemes and estates.
The Service may include in respect of Communal TV and Satellite installations, the following:
- Periodic inspections, testing, servicing and certification;
- Routine and responsive maintenance including responding to breakdown callouts and provision of replacement parts;
- Major component renewals
- New Installations
For Further details refer to the ITT and Specification documentation. Additional information: All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011
Lot #12Warden Call and Other Alarm Installations - Direct Award Framework North East, North West +10ceiling above
NPC on behalf of its members is seeking to appoint Contractors to a framework to undertake testing, inspections, servicing, maintenance, renewal and installation of Warden Call and Other Alarm Installations to their various dwellings, schemes and estates.
The Service may include in respect of Warden Call and Other Alarm installations, the following:
- Periodic inspections, testing, servicing and certification;
- Routine and responsive maintenance including responding to breakdown callouts and provision of replacement parts;
- Major component renewals
- New Installations
For Further details refer to the ITT and Specification documentation. Additional information: All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011
Lot #13Warden Call and Other Alarm Installations - Mini Competition Framework North East, North West +10ceiling above
NPC on behalf of its members is seeking to appoint Contractors to a framework to undertake testing, inspections, servicing, maintenance, renewal and installation of Warden Call and Other Alarm Installations to their various dwellings, schemes and estates.
The Service may include in respect of Warden Call and Other Alarm installations, the following:
- Periodic inspections, testing, servicing and certification;
- Routine and responsive maintenance including responding to breakdown callouts and provision of replacement parts;
- Major component renewals
- New Installations
For Further details refer to the ITT and Specification documentation. Additional information: All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk ↗
After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
- “NHMF Frameworx Security, Access, and Life Support Systems Framework…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 30 suppliers, 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
- Services
- 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
- 27 Aug 2024, 16:00 BST
- Last source update
- 21 Oct 2024, 15:43 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 7 Nov 2024 – …
- Authority reference
NPC8011- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-033991- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0495c1Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Review procedure
The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Contracts is communicated to all Economic Operators.
The standstill period provides time for unsuccessful Economic Operators to challenge the award decision before Framework Agreements are entered into. The Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or who are at risk of harm by a breach of the Regulations to take action in the High Court of England and Wales.
After the expiry of the 10 day standstill period, the Contracting Authority will unless prevented by order of the High Court, conclude and enter into the Framework Agreements.
Publisher note: The members of the NHMF including the Northern Ireland Housing Executive represent more than 80% of the UK's housing stock. NHMF (NPC) Ltd is a Contracting Authority under regulation 2 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and a central purchasing body under regulation 37 of those Regulations. NHMF Frameworx is the trading name of NHMF (NPC) Ltd ("NPC") which has been established by the National Housing Maintenance Forum Ltd. The framework agreements subject to this notice are made available for use by the registered providers of social housing and all other member and associate member contracting authorities on NPC'S register of members at the time of the publication of this FTS notice for this procurement operating across England, Wales, Scotland and/or Northern Ireland including their wholly owned subsidiaries. The register of members is obtainable from http://nhmfframeworx.org.uk/register of members The Framework Agreements subject to this notice are also made available for use by any other registered social housing provider https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing) , Welsh registered social landlord (https://gov.wales/registered-social-landlords), Scottish registered social landlord (https://www.housingregulator.gov.scot/register-of-social-landlords), Northern Irish registered housing association (https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/housing-regulation#toc-2), any local authority as defined in the Local Government Act 1972 for public authorities in England and Wales or as defined in the Local Government Act (Scotland) 1973 or as defined in the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 and any housing Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO) that either (a) becomes a member of NPC during the period of the Framework Agreements by becoming a subscriber and user of the M3NHF Schedule of Rates for Responsive and Void Property Works, the M3NHF Schedule of Rates for Planned Maintenance and Property Reinvestment and the M3NHF Repairs Ordering Schedule; or (b) becomes an associate member of NPC during the period of the Framework Agreements by entering into an Authorising Associate Member Agreement with NPC The Contracting Authority considers that these contracts may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs), any selection of tenderers will however be based solely on the criteria set out in the procurement documents. NPC is administering this procurement on behalf of its Members. The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to award any membership to any framework pursuant to this procurement exercise and/or to abandon this procurement exercise at any time and/or to award membership of a framework for only part of the Works at its sole discretion The Contracting Authority shall have no liability whatsoever to any applicant or tenderer as a result of its exercise of that discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs incurred by any applicant and/or tenderer before signature of any Call-off Contract shall be incurred entirely ay that applicant/tenderer's risk. No guarantee can be given that any business is generated under any awarded framework agreement or call off contract, nor can any guarantee be given that any framework agreement or call-off contract may be put in place in relation to this procurement. Economic Operators are to note that Call-off Contracts will take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority and its members relating to economic. Social and environmental well being. All documentation can be downloaded from https://etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk This portal is for the downloading of the draft procurement documentation, submission of tenders and communicating requests for and responses to clarifications. All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at https://etenders.nhmfframeworx.org.uk After creating an account on eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in , users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: NPC8011 Economic operators may seek clarification where they consider any part of the procurement documentation is unclear. All queries and any clarifications must be communicated using the secure email messaging function within the Portal, but to be received no later than 17:00 on 29.10 2024, this will provide an audit trail of all clarification requests and responses issued. It will not be possible to respond to any queries received after that stipulated date and time. It is the Economic Operators responsibility to regularly monitor communications raised and issued through the Portal. Response to requests for clarification will be communicated by NPC to all Economic Operators through the portal secure email messaging system. When uploading Tender Documentation, Economic Operators must be aware of any speed limitations of their internet connection, system configuration and general web traffic etc., as these may impact on the time taken to complete the transaction. Uploading of submissions must be completed by the deadline closing date and time. DO NOT WAIT until too near the closing time on the return date. The closing deadline for uploading completed tender documentation is the 07.11.2023 at 15.00. Please note that the Portal will not permit tender submissions to be uploaded after the closing deadline. Tenders and supporting documentation must be visible to NPC and their advisers only after the closing deadline. Should Economic Operators have any queries or experience difficulties with the registration or download/upload system they should contact the eTenders@NHMF-Frameworx help desk by email [email protected]
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 7 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 7 Nov 2024, 15:30 GMT
Timeline
27 Sept 2024 → 7 Nov 2024 · 4 dates- Next notice expected27 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST
- Notice published21 Oct 2024, 15:43 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown7 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
- Bids opened7 Nov 2024, 15:30 GMT
Notice history
4 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Oct 2024- Published value published: £280,000,0007 Oct 2024, 15:23 BST
- Status changed to active7 Oct 2024, 15:23 BST
- Procurement method changed7 Oct 2024, 15:23 BST
- Deadline published: 7 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT7 Oct 2024, 15:23 BST
Published amendments (1)
DELETE "DO NOT WAIT until too near the closing time on the return date. The closing deadline for uploading completed tender documentation is the 07.11.2023 at 15.00" and REPLACE WITH "DO NOT WAIT until too near the closing time on the return date. The closing deadline for uploading completed tender documentation is the 07.11.2024 at 15.00."
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Cabinet OfficeReview contact point
- High Court of England and WalesReview body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria