Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Onward Group Limited (acting on behalf of itself and any current or future subsidiaries)
Onward Group Limited (acting on behalf of itself and any current or future subsidiaries) Renaissance Court, 2 Christis Way, Didsbury
Manchester
UK
Contact person: Alex Brady
E-mail: procurement@onward.co.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.onward.co.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home
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://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Onward Fire Safety Remedial Actions Framework
Reference number: OG-P1213
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45312100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Onward are seeking to appoint multiple suitably qualified, accredited and experienced contractors to undertake the relevant maintenance and installation works for commercial, complex and leasehold schemes across the group for all 3 regions, under a framework agreement. The contract will be for a period of 4 yearsThe total annual value of the framework is approximately £3 - 5m across all lots. There is no guarantee of any given volume or value of work.The buildings included within the contract comprise of residential, sheltered housing schemes classified internally as complex, commercial office spaces, industrial storage facilities and leasehold stock.The scope of the framework includes reactive, active and passive fire safety works, additionally there will be fire safety surveys.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
20 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 6 lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Reactive works
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75251110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
North West England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Onward Group Ltd is one of the largest registered providers of social housing based solely in the North West of England with 35,000 homes across Merseyside, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Onward is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to the regeneration and sustainability of the North West region, with a primary focus on making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Onward are looking to appoint suitably qualified, accredited and experienced contractors, to undertake the relevant reactive works that fall under fire protection services across the group, for all 3 regions. The contract will be let for a period of four (4) years. The estimated value of the contract is £200k - 250k per annum.
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:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Active works
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75251110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
North West of England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Onward Group Ltd is one of the largest registered providers of social housing based solely in the North West of England with 35,000 homes across Merseyside, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Onward is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to the regeneration and sustainability of the North West region, with a primary focus on making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Onward are looking to appoint suitably qualified, accredited and experienced contractors, to undertake the relevant active works that fall under fire prevention services across the group, for all 3 regions. The contract will be let for a period of four (4) years. The estimated value of the contract is £312k - £800k per annum.
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:
3 200 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Passive works
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75251110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
North West of England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Onward Group Ltd is one of the largest registered providers of social housing based solely in the North West of England with 35,000 homes across Merseyside, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Onward is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to the regeneration and sustainability of the North West region, with a primary focus on making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Onward are looking to appoint suitably qualified, accredited and experienced contractors, to undertake the relevant passive works that fall under fire prevention services across the group, for all 3 regions. The contract will be let for a period of four (4) years. The estimated value of the contract is £500k - £1m per annum.
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:
3 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Fire Doors
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44221220
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
North West England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Onward Group Ltd is one of the largest registered providers of social housing based solely in the North West of England with 35,000 homes across Merseyside, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Onward is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to the regeneration and sustainability of the North West region, with a primary focus on making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Onward are looking to appoint suitably qualified, accredited and experienced contractors, to undertake the installation of fire door sets and refurbishment of existing doors across the group, for all 3 regions. The contract will be let for a period of four (4) years. The estimated value of the contract is £500k - £1m per annum.
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:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Surveys
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71315400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
North West England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Onward Group Ltd is one of the largest registered providers of social housing based solely in the North West of England with 35,000 homes across Merseyside, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Onward is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to the regeneration and sustainability of the North West region, with a primary focus on making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Onward are looking to appoint suitably qualified, accredited and experienced contractors, to undertake the relevant surveys as required, that fall under fire prevention services across the group, for all 3 regions. The contract will be let for a period of four (4) years. The estimated value of the contract is £235k - £250k per annum.
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:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Complex works
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75251110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
North West England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Onward Group Ltd is one of the largest registered providers of social housing based solely in the North West of England with 35,000 homes across Merseyside, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Onward is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to the regeneration and sustainability of the North West region, with a primary focus on making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Onward are looking to appoint suitably qualified, accredited and experienced contractors, to undertake the relevant complex works that fall under fire prevention services across the group, for all 3 regions. The contract will be let for a period of four (4) years. The estimated value of the contract is £1m - £1.7m per annum.These works will be a combination of active and passive fire prevention services, potentially within complex buildings that may be listed for example.
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:
6 800 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
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:
Contractors should be able to demonstrate that they are capable of providing mechanical services of a consistently high standard. This would be demonstrated by: NICEIC - Registration required. Gas Safe - Registration required. Watermark Approved Contractor Scheme - Registration required (or equivalent Water Regulations compliance scheme membership). ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 Quality systems certification or equivalent required to be held. Health and Safety SSIP accreditations or equivalent
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
Under this contract the contractor and it's supply chain will be required to actively participate in the achievement of social and/or environmental policy objectives relating to recruitment, training and supply chain initiatives. Accordingly the contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations.
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: 8
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: N/A
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
28/09/2023
Local time: 12:02
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:
28/03/2024
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
28/09/2023
Local time: 12:02
Place:
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the contracting authority must consider: a) how what is being processed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter f the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the contract authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. These priorities are described in the procurement documents
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
Royal Court of Justice, London, WC1A 2LL
London
WC1A 2LL
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of England and Wales
Royal Court of Justice, London, WC1A 2LL
London
WC1A 2LL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office, London, SW1A 2AS
London
SW1A 2AS
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/08/2023