Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Connexus Homes Limited
The Gateway, The Auction Yard
Craven Arms
SY7 9BW
UK
Contact person: Jayne Bissell
Telephone: +44 3332313233
E-mail: jayne.bissell@connexus-group.co.uk
NUTS: UKG
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.connexus-group.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA7601
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:
www.mytenders.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.mytenders.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Housing Association
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Connexus Major Asset Works Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45210000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Connexus is looking to establish a Major Asset Works Framework over a 4-year term for the provision of principal contractor services.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Major Asset Works across Shropshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45223200
45421151
45421100
45421130
44230000
45420000
45421000
45000000
45260000
45410000
45400000
45351000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG22
Main site or place of performance:
Across Shropshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Connexus is looking to establish a Major Asset Works Framework over a 4-year term for the provision of Principal Contractor Services for the delivery of the following elements of work;
- Damp/mould/condensation
- Structural
- Decent Homes
- Windows/Doors
- Roofing
- M&E
- Plastering
- Carpentry
- Groundworks
- Construction- single storey (for example single storey extensions)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract will run for an initial period of two years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of four 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
This tender is split into two lots.
Both lots will be assessed separately. Tenderers can bid for one or both lots and can be awarded Lot 1, Lot 2 or both.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Major Asset Works across Herefordshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45223200
45421151
45421100
45421130
44230000
45420000
45421000
45000000
45260000
45410000
45400000
45351000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG11
Main site or place of performance:
Across Herefordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Connexus is looking to establish a Major Asset Works Framework over a 4-year term for the provision of Principal Contractor Services for the delivery of the following elements of work;
- Damp/mould/condensation
- Structural
- Decent Homes
- Windows/Doors
- Roofing
- M&E
- Plastering
- Carpentry
- Groundworks
- Construction- single storey (for example single storey extensions)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract will run for an initial period of two years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of four 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
This tender is split into two lots.
Both lots will be assessed separately. Tenderers can bid for one or both lots and can be awarded Lot 1, Lot 2 or both.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
In accordance with Regulations 58-60 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as set out in the ITT.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
In accordance with Regulations 58-60 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as set out in the ITT.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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 several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 10
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:
15/09/2023
Local time: 12:00
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
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/09/2023
Local time: 12:00
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
As per Connexus' Standing Orders and Financial Regulations
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
VI.3) Additional information
Contractors should be Constructionline Accredited to silver level band at time of award of this contract.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
UK
Telephone: +44 3450103503
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079476000
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum ten calendar day standstill period at the point of information on the award of the Contract(s) to be awarded at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the contract notice is communicated to tenderers. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by breach of those regulations to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Generally, any such action much be brought within thirty days from the date the aggrieved party knew or ought to have known about the alleged breach. Where the contract(s) have not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract(s) have been entered into the court may only award damages or where the award procedures have not been followed correctly may in certain circumstances declare the contract to be ‘ineffective’.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
The Cabinet Office
Correspondence Team, Cabinet Office, Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
UK
Telephone: +44 2072761234
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/08/2023