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Published 19 Mar 2021, 06:38 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

WHC - Ground Survey Frameworks

Official notice

Authority: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (Local council)

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£800,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 23 Apr 2021
Lots 2see the lot list below
Framework period 3 yrsends 30 Aug 2024 · extension options published · starts 1 Sept 2021

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council , has a number of redevelopment and construction schemes which will be rolled out across the Borough in the coming years. It is considered likely that surveys will be required for each of these schemes.The procurement is being let as two Lots (Land Surveys and Ground Surveys). Bidders may bid for either of both Lots and a multi Lot discount is also being invited.There will be one preferred framework contractor appointed for each Lot with two reserves also appointed.

CPV: Architectural and building-surveying services · Architectural, engineering and surveying services · Ground investigation services · Ground investigation work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 6 suppliers
Framework period
3 yrs from 1 Sept 2021, Not applicable

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £400,000: 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 #1Land SurveysRenewal 3 yrsceiling above
  • Topographical surveys plotted to CAD
  • Ground Penetrating Radar and Electromagnetic Location Surveys plotted to CAD
  • Measured Building Surveys (including floor plans and elevations and if required sections), plotted to CAD (dwg format)
  • Utilities and services searches plotted to CAD
  • CCTV Drainage surveys plotted to CAD
  • Full drainage surveys, plotted to CAD
  • UXO
Contract period: 1 Sept 2021 – 30 Aug 2024 (3 yrs)
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: One year possible extensionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Ground InvestigationsRenewal 3 yrsceiling above
  • Phase I Investigation (Desktop Study)
  • Phase II Intrusive Investigation
  • Geotechnical and environmental services to include:o surface and subsurface exploration,o Borehole & trial pitting investigationo soil sampling, and testingo groundwater monitoring,o Soakaway / permeability testingo CBR testingo Chemical Testingo Gas Monitoringo Contamination Testing (via UKAS accredited laboratories)
Contract period: 1 Sept 2021 – 30 Aug 2024 (3 yrs)
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: One year possible extensionVariant 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

    As detailed in the tender documents

Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • “WHC - Ground Survey Frameworks” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 6 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
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
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
19 Mar 2021, 06:38 GMT
Last source update
19 Mar 2021, 06:38 GMT
Award evaluation window
23 Apr 2021 – …
Authority reference
C905
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-005582
Classification (CPV)
Architectural and building-surveying servicesArchitectural, engineering and surveying servicesGround investigation servicesGround investigation work
Delivery area
East of England (UKH23)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-029d3f Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN
Appointment period ends
23 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
23 Apr 2021, 17:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

19 Mar 2021 → 1 Sept 2021 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    19 Mar 2021, 06:38 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    23 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    23 Apr 2021, 17:00 BST
  4. Contract starts
    1 Sept 2021, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, East of England, AL8 6AEContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Institute of ArbitratorsReview 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