North Wales Construction Framework (NWCF3)

Contract details

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ID:

139616

OCID:

ocds-kuma6s-133499

Contract type:

Works

Procedure type:

Open

Contract award notice ref:

MAY479379

Internal ref:

Project WKS1000590

Contact catergory:

C - Local contract let on behalf of one buyer

Buyer:

Denbighshire County Council

Primary CPV code:

45000000

Additional CPV code(s):

45000000; 45210000; 45262800; 45453100; 71000000

Is framework:

Yes

Carbon reduction plan:

Options:

Description:

Denbighshire County Council (Lead authority), in association with Flintshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council, Gwynedd Council and Isle of Anglesey County Council wish to renew the current Framework (NWCF2) and extend its scope to cater for every construction project over 250K GBP threshold and to incorporate the lessons learned from the current iteration. The Framework has been a catalyst for engagement and upskilling of the regional supply chain. Alongside the regional framework, the project’s scope is to also continue improving the current construction procurement practices for projects valued below this threshold across the region, to ensure consistency, driving the delivery of community benefits, develop continuous improvement and set new benchmarks for best practice. A Collaborative and integrated framework, building on the foundations of NWCF 1 & 2 Harvesting benefits and savings from use of technology, improved processes, Collaborative working, supply savings and efficiencies through fairness, transparency and competitive collaboration on projects. Maximising local, community and impacts through SME engagement and intelligent quality based selection and clearly defined targets and benchmarked performance. Exceeding the performance and outputs from NWCF2, with enhanced value for the Customers, Stakeholders and communities. Being the “go to” procurement solution for public bodies in north Wales. _________________________________________________________ It is proposed that the framework will be set up by the six NW authorities by June 2024 and be in place for four years (with a break clause to review after the first two years). The Framework to also be available to be used by organisations to 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. An indicative list of these organisations is attached in the additional information section of this notice. ____________________________________________________ Whilst the exact detail of the anticipated spend is unconfirmed, Government spend projections and extrapolation of the performance of the NWCF3 indicate that a likely spend of some 600m GBP is anticipated.

Purchasing team:

N/a

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Contract dates

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Date awarded:

01 March 2024

Start date:

03 June 2024

End date:

03 June 2028

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Contract extensions

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Max extension options available:

0 (months)

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Additional information

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Additional information:

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Contact details

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Contract name:

Helen Spafford

Contract email:

construction@denbighshire.gov.uk

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