Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Golden Gates Housing Trust
Bank Park House, Kendrick Street
Warrington
WA1 1UZ
UK
Contact person: Lisa Kershaw
E-mail: lisa.kershaw@wearetorus.co.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wearetorus.co.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.delta-esourcing.com
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Golden Gates Housing Trust
Kendrick Street
Warrington
WA1 1UZ
UK
E-mail: lisa.kershaw@wearetorus.co.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wearetorus.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.delta-esourcing.com
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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
Kingsway House Refurbishment
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45453100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Golden Gates Housing Trust (subsidiary of Torus 62 Ltd) are going to market to seek a main contractor to undertake the refurbishment of a 9 storey tower block located in the Latchford area of Warrington.
The building provides general needs accommodation and comprises 51no. flats over 9no. floors (including ground). This is split into 16no. one bedroom flats and 35no. two bedroom flats including 2 leaseholder properties.
We are looking for a contractor with experience of working on tower blocks, both inside the individual properties as well as internal and external communal areas and services. It is anticipated this will be achieved by running a column-by-column phased programme to enable the asbestos removal with a start on site due early 2018.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
Main site or place of performance:
Warrington.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Golden Gates Housing Trust are a housing association based in Warrington and are part a new housing group called Torus. Kingsway House is a nine-storey purpose built block of flats constructed circa 1966 and located in the Latchford area of Warrington.
The building provides general needs accommodation and comprises 51no. flats over 9no. floors (including ground). This is split into 16no. one bedroom flats and 35no. two bedroom flats including 2 leaseholder properties. Externally the site consists landscaped areas, resident parking, resident garage areas and a cold-water tank / pump room at ground level. Each flat has its own stand-alone gas heating system. There is a considerable amount of asbestos contained within the internal ducting of the building.
We are seeking a contractor with experience of working on tower blocks, both inside the individual properties as well as internal and external communal areas and services. Scope of works includes: Asbestos removal, Installing external insulated render and new double glazing windows to the building, replacing the current ducting system, kitchens, bathrooms and removing the gas supply to all flats. Working with a nominated sub-contractor to install a ground heat heating system, redecorating communal areas inc. installing a sprinkler system and automatic opening vents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 9
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
The tenderers must confirm a total maximum price that the project won’t exceed but is subject to value engineering through the performance specification elements.The tender pricing will be compared on the total cost minus indicative cost areas.
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:
— Previous experience of tower block refurbishment demonstrable to mitigate capability risk.
— Main contractor public liability insurance required level of cover is not less than 10 000 000 GBP.
— Main contractor CDP professional indemnity insurance required level is not less than 5 000 000 GBP and valid for 12 years.
— A current member of SafeContractor or equivalent SSIP scheme or are willing to become a member prior to the contract start date.
— A current member of considerate constructors scheme with a minimum compliance level of excellent or willing to become one prior to contract start date.
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 tenderers must confirm a total maximum price that the project won’t exceed but is subject to value engineering through the performance specification elements.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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:
16/02/2018
Local time: 15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
16/02/2018
Local time: 15:00
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
Please note the access code for this tender opportunity is 947667ASW9.
The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
The tenderers must confirm a total maximum price that the project won’t exceed but is subject to value engineering through the performance specification elements. The tender pricing will be compared on the total cost minus indicative cost areas.
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https://torus.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=294323172
GO Reference: GO-20171221-PRO-11612435.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Golden Gates Housing Trust
Bank Park House, Kendrick Street
Warrington
WA1 1UZ
UK
E-mail: lisa.kershaw@wearetorus.co.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wearetorus.co.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Golden Gates Housing Trust
Bank Park House, Kendrick Street
Warrington
WA1 1UZ
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/12/2017