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

Outdoor Classroom at Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council are inviting tenders for the Design, Supply and Construction of a new Outdoor Classroom and all weather Play Area at Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg, Blaina.

The works involve the creation of a permanent outdoor play environment that will be accessed as a full-time outdoor classroom and play area whilst simultaneously providing a high quality and greatly enriching learning experience for all learners entering the school.

The project comprises:

1.Removal and disposal of existing equipment and canopy;

2.The design, supply and installation of a new bespoke full time outdoor classroom and play area;

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=109676

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The project comprises:

1.Removal and disposal of existing equipment and canopy;

2.The design, supply and installation of a new bespoke full time outdoor classroom and play area;

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

As detailed in tender documentation

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Dual stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

PQQ_33099

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

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

Welsh

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is administering this opportunity electronically via the Etenderwales portal.

All documentation has been uploaded to enable direct access following registration.

NB: You must download all documentation directly from the portal, tender documentation will not be communicated by any other means.

E-Tender access information: Go to https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

In order to log-in to the platform please enter your Username and Password. Once logged in you must click on "PQQ's Open to all Suppliers".

The E-tender reference for this contract is:pqq_33099

You will then see the full details of the PQQ comprising Qualification and Technical envelopes along with any relevant documents within the "Attachments" area. Should you have any questions in relation to this PQQ, please use the portal's "Messages" facility

No other form of communication will be acknowledged or responded to.

Please Do not contact the named person/buyer by any other means.

Tender applications must be uploaded to the EtenderWales portal by no later than 12:00 noon Wednesday 12th May

(WA Ref:109676)

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:

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.

As part of your submission, bidders are required to demonstrate their previous approach/experience in delivering Community Benefits and are required to submit a Method Statement in the form of a "Community Benefits Plan" setting out how they will incorporate and deliver "Community Benefits and Well-being Objectives" through this appointment within Blaenau Gwent.

Examples of the range of benefits include but are not exhaustive to -

• Economic

• Social & Culture

• Environmental

• Contribution to the Community Investment Fund

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

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice