CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Contract for Removal, Disposal & Renewal Double Glazed UPVC Windows & Composite Doors - West Cross

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Swansea Council has a regeneration scheme to bring dwellings in line with the Welsh Housing Quality Standard requirements. The following document sets out the specification in line with the Client (Swansea Council Housing) Brief. The purpose of the regeneration scheme is to carry out works to upgrade Thermal Value to 47nr. Council owned properties in West Cross, Swansea. Properties within regeneration scheme are tenanted 2/3 Bed semi-detached Properties and 2 storey Flats. External Wall fabric is Traditional Cavity Wall Construction made up of an internal Blockwork Skin, 50mm Cavity and a pebble dashed Blockwork external façade.

The following specification is taken from Rehau Windows. We will accept any other system/manufacturer that is equal in specification, as checked by the PM, should the tendering contractor wish to put forward in their tender submission.

All properties with external timber doors (not including outhouses) to be replaced with composite doors. All dwelling doorsets are to comply with the following requirements: BS PAS 23-1: 1999 General performance requirements for door assemblies. BS PAS 24-1: 2007 Enhanced security performance requirements for door assemblies.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134317

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The purpose of the regeneration scheme is to carry out works to upgrade Thermal Value to 47nr. Council owned properties in West Cross, Swansea. Properties within regeneration scheme are tenanted 2/3 Bed semi-detached Properties and 2 storey Flats. External Wall fabric is Traditional Cavity Wall Construction made up of an internal Blockwork Skin, 50mm Cavity and a pebble dashed Blockwork external façade.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

The Contractor shall not use any materials on site unless it is specified in their schedule, without the prior approval in writing by the Project Manager. Remove existing windows and replace with new double glazed white upvc windows. See window sections for details.

The Contractor is responsible for taking all final measurements and must visit site to determine accurate site dimensions and quantities as required. No extras will be allowed arising from information which could have been gained through a proper site inspection.

Windows shall be constructed of PVCu with steel reinforcement to frames. The material shall be white.

Existing windows to be carefully removed taking care to minimise damage to internal reveals. Windows to be disposed off site, glass to be recycled.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

CCS/23/107

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):

— Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

— Click the “Suppliers register here” link.

— Enter your correct business and user details.

— Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete.

— You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).

— Agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”.

2. Express an interest in the project:

— Login to the portal with your username/password.

— Click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).

— Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.

— Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.

— This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).

— Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.

3. Responding to the invitation to tender:

— You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting).

— You can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.

— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.

— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).

If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:

— E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk

— Phone: +44 8003684850

Thanks

(WA Ref:134317)

Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:

Please see Schedule 2 - Community Benefit Clause Policy in tender documents

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice