Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
CPD - Construction Division
303 Airport Road West
BELFAST
BT3 9ED
UK
Contact person: construct.infofinance-ni.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 2890816555
E-mail: construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Other: The Contracting Authority is purchasing on behalf of other Contracting Authorities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Pan Government Small Works Framework 2024 (PIN NOTICE)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
This PIN is published in respect of a Framework Agreement for the delivery of small new and refurbishment construction works projects. It is proposed that the framework will consist of three Lots. The overall volume and value of work that will be procured through the Framework will be dependent on the Clients requirements, works programmes and budgets. The Pan Government Collaborative Small Works Framework 2024 Information Bulletin, issued with this PIN, provide further information on the proposed Framework. Economic operators are invited to submit feedback using the PIN feedback form which is also included. NOTE: Economic Operators are welcome to submit feedback on the framework proposal by replying to CFT:DOF 4932741 Pan Government Collaborative Small Works Framework 2024 Information Bulletin and Feedback.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
48 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Property Maintenance North
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45210000
45300000
45350000
45310000
50700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Region of NI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This PIN is published in respect of a Framework Agreement for the delivery of small new and refurbishment construction works projects. It is proposed that the framework will consist of three Lots. The overall volume and value of work that will be procured through the Framework will be dependent on the Clients requirements, works programmes and budgets. The Pan Government Collaborative Small Works Framework 2024 Information Bulletin, issued with this PIN, provide further information on the proposed Framework. Economic operators are invited to submit feedback using the PIN feedback form which is also included. NOTE: Economic Operators are welcome to submit feedback on the framework proposal by replying to CFT:DOF 4932741 Pan Government Collaborative Small Works Framework 2024 Information Bulletin and Feedback.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
48 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of 2 years with the option for the Authority to extend at the end of Year 2 and Year 3. If deemed necessary the Authority may extend the period of the Framework Agreement for more than 4 years.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: Economic Operators are welcome to submit feedback on the framework proposal by replying to CFT:DOF 4932741 Pan Government Collaborative Small Works Framework 2024 Information Bulletin and Feedback.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Property Maintenance South
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45210000
45300000
45350000
45310000
50700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Southern region of NI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This PIN is published in respect of a Framework Agreement for the delivery of small new and refurbishment construction works projects. It is proposed that the framework will consist of three Lots. The overall volume and value of work that will be procured through the Framework will be dependent on the Clients requirements, works programmes and budgets. The Pan Government Collaborative Small Works Framework 2024 Information Bulletin, issued with this PIN, provide further information on the proposed Framework. Economic operators are invited to submit feedback using the PIN feedback form which is also included. NOTE: Economic Operators are welcome to submit feedback on the framework proposal by replying to CFT:DOF 4932741 Pan Government Collaborative Small Works Framework 2024 Information Bulletin and Feedback.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
48 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of 2 years with the option for the Authority to extend at the end of Year 2 and Year 3. If deemed necessary the Authority may extend the period of the Framework Agreement for more than 4 years.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: Economic Operators are welcome to submit feedback on the framework proposal by replying to CFT:DOF 4932741 Pan Government Collaborative Small Works Framework 2024 Information Bulletin and Feedback.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Property Maintenance West
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45210000
45300000
45350000
45310000
50700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This PIN is published in respect of a Framework Agreement for the delivery of small new and refurbishment construction works projects. It is proposed that the framework will consist of three Lots. The overall volume and value of work that will be procured through the Framework will be dependent on the Clients requirements, works programmes and budgets. The Pan Government Collaborative Small Works Framework 2024 Information Bulletin, issued with this PIN, provide further information on the proposed Framework. Economic operators are invited to submit feedback using the PIN feedback form which is also included. NOTE: Economic Operators are welcome to submit feedback on the framework proposal by replying to CFT:DOF 4932741 Pan Government Collaborative Small Works Framework 2024 Information Bulletin and Feedback.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
48 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of 2 years with the option for the Authority to extend at the end of Year 2 and Year 3. If deemed necessary the Authority may extend the period of the Framework Agreement for more than 4 years.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: Economic Operators are welcome to submit feedback on the framework proposal by replying to CFT:DOF 4932741 Pan Government Collaborative Small Works Framework 2024 Information Bulletin and Feedback.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
In order for a Contractor/Consultant to be eligible to participate in this competition they must hold licenses, accreditations or certificates for specific categories and sectors as set out below:
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The Economic Operators’ performance on this Contract will be regularly monitored. As part of its contract management procedures, the Contracting Authority will use the Protocol for Managing Poor Supplier Performance contained in the Construction Toolkit:. Construction Toolkit (finance-ni.gov.uk). If an Economic Operator has received more than one current Notice of Written Warning or a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance, the Contracting Authority, at its discretion, can consider an Economic Operator’s exclusion from future procurements, being undertaken on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy (NIPP), for a minimum period of 12 months or 3 years respectively. . A list of bodies subject to Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy can be viewed at: . https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
21/08/2023
Local time: 15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
19/11/2023
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
21/08/2023
Local time: 15:30
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Department of Finance, Construction and Procurement Delivery Procurement Operations Branch
Clare House
Belfast
BT3 9ED
UK
E-mail: construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
This procurement is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and provides for economic operators who have suffered, or who risk suffering, loss, or damage, as a consequence of an alleged breach of the duty owed in accordance with Regulation 91 to start proceedings in the High Court.. A standstill period will commence at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.. Any proceedings relating to any perceived non-compliance with the relevant law must be started within 30 days, beginning with the date when the economic operator first knew, or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen. (A court may extend the time limit to 3 months, where the court considers that there is a good reason for doing so)..
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/08/2023