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

Framework Agreement for Power Washing

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Framework for Power Washing

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=47822

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The estimated value per annum is between £75,000 to £100,000, however this information is based on historical spend and may vary due to financial budgets. This is a framework arrangement and no guarantee as to volumes or expenditure can be given.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Please see tender documentation

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

CCS/16/023

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

1. 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

The Supplier Development Service provides ‘free’ practical assistance to small and medium-sized businesses in Wales to help understand the procurement process, and provide hints/tips/guidance on how to tender for opportunities.

'For help and guidance please contact Business Wales Tender Support on 03000 6 03000'

(WA Ref:47822)

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:

COMMUNITY BENEFITS

The City & County of Swansea has developed an initiative, “Beyond Bricks & Mortar”, as a means of tackling poverty and promoting inclusion, and has been developed to create an impact on deprivation by addressing the need for more training and job placement opportunities for the economically inactive and unemployed, leading to longer term sustainable jobs. Contractors are requested to participate in this initiative.

Recruitment and Apprentices

Every vacancy on site is to be notified to the Beyond Bricks and Mortar Team (BB&M) at least 5 working days prior to any recruitment process being commenced and candidates identified by BB&M are to have equality of opportunity in the selection process. Beyond Bricks and Mortar can assist in filling vacancies outside of the contract and any filled in this way will be credited as a community benefit output.

Any apprentices required by the company can be sourced through Beyond Bricks and Mortar and will be credited as a community benefit output.

The company can make use of the shared apprenticeship scheme, Cyfle, through Beyond Bricks and Mortar and will be credited as a community benefit output.

Unwaged Work Experience

The contractor may be requested to undertake unwaged work experience opportunities as part of the Framework.

Contacts

Beyond Bricks and Mortar Team (BB&M) based at Civic Centre, Oystermouth Rd, Swansea SA1 3SN :

Sue Woodward sue.woodward@swansea.gov.uk

Clair Lewis-Hopkins clair.lewis-hopkins@swansea.gov.uk

Tel: 01792 637243 / 637214

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice