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Published 22 Apr 2024, 14:29 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Onward Fire Safety - Reactive and Passive Framework

Official notice

Authority: Onward Group Limited (acting on behalf of itself and any current or future subsidiaries)

Framework agreement2 lotsWorksOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£5,000,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 22 May 2024
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Onward are seeking to appoint a framework of suitably qualified, accredited and experienced Contractors to undertake relevant fire works across the group (Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside).The framework will be divided into two lots, 1 (Reactive works) and 3 (Passive works)

CPV: Fire blankets · Fire doors · Fire-prevention installation works · Fire-prevention services · Fireproofing work · Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 5 suppliers

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Active Fire WorksPublished value£1,000,000

Onward Group Ltd is one of the largest registered providers of social housing based solely in the North West of England with 35,000 homes across Merseyside, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Onward is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to the regeneration and sustainability of the North West region, with a primary focus on making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Onward are looking to appoint suitably qualified, accredited and experienced contractors, to undertake the relevant reactive works that fall under fire protection services across the group, for all 3 regions. The estimated value of the contract is £200k - 250k per annum.

Delivery: North West
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Passive Fire WorksPublished value£4,000,000

Onward Group Ltd is one of the largest registered providers of social housing based solely in the North West of England with 35,000 homes across Merseyside, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Onward is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to the regeneration and sustainability of the North West region, with a primary focus on making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Onward are looking to appoint suitably qualified, accredited and experienced contractors, to undertake the relevant passive works that fall under fire prevention services across the group, for all 3 regions. The estimated value of the contract is £500k - £1m per annum.

Delivery: North West · North West of England
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
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Contractors should be able to demonstrate that they are capable of providing mechanical services of a consistently high standard. For further information on technical requirements, please see the procurement documents.

What this means for your bid
  • “Onward Fire Safety - Reactive and Passive Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 5 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
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
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
22 Apr 2024, 14:29 BST
Last source update
22 Apr 2024, 14:29 BST
Award evaluation window
22 May 2024 – …
Authority reference
OG-P1232
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-012978
Classification (CPV)
Fire blanketsFire doorsFire-prevention installation worksFire-prevention servicesFireproofing workMiscellaneous fire-protection equipment
Delivery area
North West (UKD)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-045409 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

Under this contract the contractor and it's supply chain will be required to actively participate in the achievement of social and/or environmental policy objectives relating to recruitment, training and supply chain initiatives. Accordingly the contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

As per procurement timetable within the ITT document

Publisher note: Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the contracting authority must consider: a) how what is being processed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter f the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the contract authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. These priorities are described in the procurement documents

How it was run

Official notice
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Appointment period ends
22 May 2024, 12:01 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
22 May 2024, 12:01 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

22 Apr 2024 → 22 May 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    22 Apr 2024, 14:29 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    22 May 2024, 12:01 BST
  3. Bids opened
    22 May 2024, 12:01 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Onward Group Limited (acting on behalf of itself and any current or future subsidiaries)

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawHousing and community amenities Onward Group Limited (acting on behalf of itself and any current or future subsidiaries) Renaissance Court, 2 Christie Way, Didsbury, Manchester, North West, M21 7QYContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Cabinet OfficeReview contact point London
  • High Court of England and WalesMediation bodyReview body London

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