CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Townscape Heritage Framework Agreement

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (the Contracting Authority) is inviting tenders from Architects and Building Contractors as detailed in the Contract documents and upon the terms and conditions contained in the Conditions of Contract. The procurement will take the form of a competitive tender. The Framework will be split into two Lots. Lot 1 - Architects and Lot 2 - Building Contractors.

The Pontmorlais Townscape Heritage scheme (TH) is an historic buildings improvements grant scheme funded under the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) programme in conjunction with Cadw and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) (the Contracting Authority). Its main objectives are to increase the awareness of the qualities of the built heritage and to encourage people back into the Pontmorlais Heritage Quarter. Its purpose is to ensure high quality, traditional repair and reinstatement by encouraging grant applications. It aims to improve the image and character of the architecture and reinforce its local distinctiveness.

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=70783

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

Nine (9) properties have been targeted within the scheme; however, it is uncertain at this time as to exactly how many properties will be included in the scheme and what the timetable will be as this is dependent on take up from property owners. The scheme is scheduled to run until December 2021, but may end sooner if the budget is allocated fully before the end of 2021. Scheme budget is in the region of £ 1,950,000. The Lot 1 indicative scheme value will be in the region of £190,000 and Lot 2 in the region of £1,760,000.

Each work package issued under the Framework will constitute an individual Contract.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

itt_63971

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Time Limits

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

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

LOT 1

The Contracting Authority seeks to commission the services of a suitably qualified Building Conservation experienced Architect led design team, able to provide suitable professionally qualified resource to undertake potential commissions.

LOT 2

The Contracting Authority is looking to appoint Building Contractors experienced in the refurbishment and renovation of shops and commercial buildings using traditional skills and materials, as outlined under Building Contractors Responsibilities contained in the tender documents.

A Tender Briefing Seminar will be held on Friday 15th September at the Orbit Centre, Merthyr Tydfil commencing at 10:00hrs and will take around an hour. Potential bidders are encouraged to attend this event where information on tendering and how to navigate the eTenderWales portal will be provided.

(WA Ref:70783)

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

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice