Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Carmarthenshire County Council
County Hall
Carmarthen
SA31 1JP
UK
Contact person: Helen Beddow
Telephone: +44 1267234567
E-mail: TSSWWRCF@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework 2024
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Carmarthenshire County Council, in association with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and Swansea Council will be undertaking a procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for use by public and voluntary sector organisations based (or operating) in the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea for the provision of construction-related works. These organisations may include, but are not limited to, central Government departments and their agencies, non-departmental public bodies, devolved administrations, NHS bodies, local authorities, police, fire service, voluntary sector, charities and private sector organisations procuring on behalf of these bodies. Details of any Other Participating Bodies will be confirmed upon publication of the tender.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
West - East Specific Lots
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45100000
45200000
45300000
45400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will incorporate value-banded lots split according to geographical areas (e.g. West 0 - 1,000,000 GBP and East 0 - 1,000,000 GBP).
However, at this stage, the lotting structure is still under development and example above is for illustrative purposes only. Final lot details will be published in the tender documentation.
Please note that Powys has been included as a place of performance as certain Other Participating Bodies that may utilise the Framework, operate from premises in Powys, as well as in the main South West Wales Contractors Framework region.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Whole Region Lots
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45100000
45200000
45300000
45400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will incorporate region-wide value-banded lots.
However, at this stage, the lotting structure is still under development. Final lot details will be published in the tender documentation.
Please note that Powys has been included as a place of performance as certain Other Participating Bodies that may utilise the Framework, operate from premises in Powys, as well as in the main South West Wales Contractors Framework region.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Housing Construction Lots
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45211000
45200000
45300000
45400000
45100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will incorporate value-banded lots specifically for house building works for the region as a whole.
However, at this stage, the lotting structure is still under development. Final lot details will be published in the tender documentation.
Please note that Powys has been included as a place of performance as certain Other Participating Bodies that may utilise the Framework, operate from premises in Powys, as well as in the main South West Wales Contractors Framework region.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
08/04/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE - Carmarthenshire County Council invites responses to an early market engagement in respect of a proposed tender exercise for the South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework. This is not a call for tenders or a pre-qualification exercise. Completed questionnaires for the early market engagement exercise must be submitted by 5:00pm on 15/03/2024. For more information and a hyperlink to the questionnaire, please see the attached information sheet.
MARKET ENAGAGEMENT EVENT - A Market Engagement Event will be held prior to advertising the Framework opportunity. The event will provide an overview of the works the Councils are seeking to procure and the procurement process, along with an opportunity for prospective contractors to ask questions on matters relating to the tender. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the event to obtain further information but due to anticipated demand, spaces will be limited to 2 representatives per company. The event will be held at Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli at 10:30am on 10/04/2024. For more details about the event and a hyperlink for booking your place, please see the attached information sheet.
TENDER SUPPORT - Business Wales will be facilitating a free Getting Tender Ready webinar specifically for this Framework, to be held between 11:00am - 1:00pm on 19/03/2024. Business Wales will offer advice and guidance on accessing the e-tender and submitting a bid. Registration is essential in order to reserve a place on the webinar. To register, please contact Business Wales on 01656 868500 or by email at: trading@businesswales.org.uk
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136662.
(WA Ref:136662)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/02/2024