CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

SO1071 - Wilkins Terrace Footbridge Reinstatement

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The works will involve potential structural steel repairs, preparation to SA2 ½ standard of cleanliness to bright steel and application of a three/two coat paint system over the entire footbridge and associated access steel ramps and contractor designed / specified reinstatement of existing defective drainage, steeping access ramp nosing and new antislipe to the access ramp and main span.

Remediation works will comprise either of the following Options individually or a combination of the two;

Option 1: Footbridge remediation works as per the scope of works to be undertaken wholly in-situ of the bridge’s existing geographical location.

Option 2: The steel components of both the superstructure (comprising the main traffic span and access ramp) and substructure pier (if feasible to be removed from site otherwise refurbished insitu), to be wholly removed and transported off site to a convenient location where the remediation works can be undertaken as per the scope of works.

If option 2 is taken forward, a potential site has been identified approximately 0.5 miles east of the site, traveling eastward on the A469, alternatively the contractor can nominate an alternative site if required.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=121370.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The works will involve potential structural steel repairs, preparation to SA2 ½ standard of cleanliness to bright steel and application of a three/two coat paint system over the entire footbridge and associated access steel ramps and contractor designed / specified reinstatement of existing defective drainage, steeping access ramp nosing and new antislipe to the access ramp and main span.

Remediation works will comprise either of the following Options individually or a combination of the two;

Option 1: Footbridge remediation works as per the scope of works to be undertaken wholly in-situ of the bridge’s existing geographical location.

Option 2: The steel components of both the superstructure (comprising the main traffic span and access ramp) and substructure pier (if feasible to be removed from site otherwise refurbished insitu), to be wholly removed and transported off site to a convenient location where the remediation works can be undertaken as per the scope of works.

If option 2 is taken forward, a potential site has been identified approximately 0.5 miles east of the site, traveling eastward on the A469, alternatively the contractor can nominate an alternative site if required.

Tender period: 17th May 2022 - 14th June 2022.

Contract Period: 23rd July - 26th August 2022.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

As per tender/ procurement documents.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

SO1071 (RQST13592)

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

Tenderers must express an interest in this tender by completing the following process:

1.Log in to the Proactis Supplier Portal at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

2.Click the "Sign Up" option on the Portal homepage (If already registered go to point 11.)

3.Enter your correct Organisation Name, Details and Primary Contact Details.

4.Please make a note of the Organisation ID and User Name, then click "Register".

5.You will then receive an email from the system asking you follow a link to activate your account.

6.Please enter the information requested, clicking on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage and follow the instructions ensuring that you enter all applicable details.

7.In the Classification section please ensure that you select the Product Classification Codes (CPV Codes)that appear in the tender notice, it is essential that only CPV Codes,specific to your organisation are added to your profile.

8.Buyer Selection – At this stage you are required to indicate which Buyer Organisations you would like to register with. Please remember to register with Caerphilly this ensures that you will be alerted to all relevant opportunities.

9.Terms & Conditions - Read the terms and conditions of the use of this Supplier Portal and tick the box to denote you have read and understood the terms and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree you cannot complete the registration process. Once you have agreed click on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage.

10.Insert a password for the admin user and repeat it. The password MUST be between 6 and 50 characters in length. It must contain at least 2 number(s). Once completed select ‘Complete Registration’ and you will

enter the Supplier Home page.

11.From the Home Page, go to the “Opportunities” icon, all current opportunities will be listed. Click on the blue arrow under the field ‘Show Me’ of the relevant opportunity then click to register your interest on the applicable button.

12.Refresh your screen by clicking on the opportunities icon located on the left hand side, to view the opportunity click the blue arrow.

13.Note the closing date for completion of the relevant project. To find all available documentation please drop down the ‘Request Documents’ option and click to download all documents.

14.You can now either complete your response or "Decline" this opportunity.

All queries are to be made via the messaging system on the Proactis portal. Please note we will NOT accept any questions/queries via telephone/email.

A supplier guide title "Supplier_step-by-step_guide" is available via the portal and this contract notice detailing how to use register on the Proactis Plaza system.

If you require assistance please contact Jemma Ford 01443 863163 - fordj1@caerphilly.gov.uk

When submitting a tender, an e tendering supplier guide has been produced which will help tenderers through completing a tender submission using our Proactis Plaza system.

(WA Ref:121370)

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:

Bidders will be required to submit a statement confirming how they will support the Council in achieving their objectives with regards to the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. This could include

social value benefits such as local supply chains, community initiatives etc.

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

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice