Public WC construction works

Lot awarding rule: The contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender, assessed on the basis of price and quality. Tenders will first be checked for compliance with the specification, tender requirements and conditions of participation. Only compliant tenders will be evaluated further. The evaluation will be based on: Price - 60% Assessment of the total tendered price for delivery of the works in accordance with the specification and tender documents. Quality - 40%, comprising: Method statement and delivery approach - 15% Including understanding of the works, sequencing and approach to delivery. Programme and contract management - 10% Including proposed timescales, coordination of trades and management of the works. Site safety and public interface - 10% Including arrangements for working safely in or adjacent to a publicly accessible area. Risk management and quality assurance - 5% Including identification and management of key delivery risks. The Council reserves the right not to accept the lowest-priced tender if, in its opinion, another tender represents better overall value for money.

• Condition of participation

  Legal and financial capacity

  The supplier must have the legal and financial capacity to undertake and complete the works. The successful supplier will be required to confirm that appropriate insurances will be in place at contract commencement.

  Technical ability

  The supplier must demonstrate experience relevant to refurbishment and construction works of a similar size and complexity, including some or all of the following:

  refurbishment of existing public or commercial toilet facilities or similar small public buildings;

  demolition / strip-out, building fabric alterations, drainage and ventilation coordination;

  delivery of works within a site that remains adjacent to publicly accessible areas, with appropriate safety, hoarding and site management controls;

  coordination with nominated or specialist suppliers and with Council-appointed trades.

  Suppliers must be capable of delivering the works broadly in accordance with the specification and drawings, including site inspection prior to tender and contractor responsibility for permits, agreements and licences necessary for the works.

  Assessment basis

  The Council will assess these matters from the tender return and any supporting information requested in the tender documents.

Reserved participation area

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