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

Window replacement to Hirwaun Building, Treforest Campus

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

To remove existing, supply and fit new Kawneer (or equivalent) windows to Hirwaun (H) Block, Treforest Campus. Windows to be constructed to the relevant British Standards and Building Regulation Approved Documents (Wales).

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=130219.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

To remove existing, supply and fit new Kawneer (or equivalent) windows to Hirwaun (H) Block, Treforest Campus. Windows to be constructed to the relevant British Standards and Building Regulation Approved Documents (Wales).

Windows to be fitted with stainless steel friction stays with Espag or shoot bolt locking handles, resealable restrictors and trickle vents in line with current regulations (Min 2000ml). Handles and Trickle Vents to be agreed with USW Estates prior to purchase.

Glazing to be tinted; 28mm double glazed sealed units. 16mm argon filled cavity.

Beading internally, finish colour to be confirmed following contractor appointment.

Windows to be stored and installed as per manufacturer’s instructions.

To include for removal and reinstatement of external cladding around the windows.

To include for the removal, safe storage and reinstatement of internal fittings (ie blinds) where required

Include for removing and reinstating heads, reveals and cills including all making good to these areas be included in costs.

To include for the removal and replacement of extractor fans to WC’s where required. New fans as per the specification to be installed in a like-for-like position in the glass.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Fulfill the requirements of the project in full;

Provide the information as requested in the quality assessment criteria. Robust and full answers must be provided;

Meet the window performance specification issued;

Meet the critical programme deadline;

Hold the relevant level of insurances, as stipulated and provide evidence of;

Undertake a site visit;

Fully price up the tender as stipulated in the tender return

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

1797

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

Your tender submission must be uploaded to the Sell2Wales portal Postbox.

Your submission must be received by the closing time and date of midday, Friday 14th April 2023.

You should allow adequate time for the loading of your documents so as to ensure receipt as the postbox will electronically close at the deadline time and no further submissions will be accepted.

All queries in relation to the tender should be conducted via the Q&A function attached to this notice.

Closing date for Q&A's is midday, Friday 7th April 2023

Site visits can be arranged by contacting Ceri Howell, Project Manager at ceri.howell@southwales.ac.uk

(WA Ref:130219)

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 ITT for specifics.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice