Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Torus62 Limited
Helena Central, 4 Corporation Street
St Helens
WA9 1LD
UK
Contact person: Procurement Manager
Telephone: +44 7718707048
E-mail: procurementteam@torus.co.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.torus.co.uk
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://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
Torus Contractors Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
The framework will support Torus’ ambitious Development Programme of delivering 9,000 new homes by 2029 but will also provide a wider Group benefit by supporting the Group's growing Retrofit programme and social value commitments.
The framework is divided into four lots as detailed below:
Lot 1 - Retrofit Works (Any Project Value)
Lot 2 - Development Works £0-£15m
Lot 3 - Development Works £15m+
Lot 4 - Development Works (Social Return Focused) - above PCR threshold
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
380 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
To encourage a mixed economy of contractors, restrictions will be established on Lots 2 to 4 so that Tenderers can bid for all lots but can only be appointed to one of those lots. The same restrictions will not be placed on Lot 1, meaning that suitable Tenderers could be successful on Lot 1 and one of Lots 2 to 4, should they offer both scopes of work.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Torus Contractors Framework Lot 1 - Retrofit Works
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45262640
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
Lot 1 - Retrofit Works: Having successfully obtained funding from the Social Housing Decarbonation Fund, Torus have embarked upon an extensive Retrofit Programme. It is envisioned that Lot 1 of the Framework will assist in the delivery of this Programme, expediting the procurement of both funded and non-funded works and enabling Torus to develop strategic relationships with suitably accredited retrofit installers.
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:
75 000 000.00
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:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
TO SUBMIT A BID FOR Lot 1 - Retrofit Works PLEASE VISIT:- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BCJYTCH43F
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Development Works £0 - £15m
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45100000
45262690
45210000
45262700
45111000
45262800
45211000
45211200
45211300
45211340
45211341
45215200
45215212
45215214
45215220
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
Lot 2 - Development Works with a value of £0 - £15m: Torus is seeking to appoint up to SIX contractors to Lot 2. The predominant type of construction work will be affordable new build properties although occasionally some conversion / remodelling contracts may be included. The primary purpose of this Framework is new build housing. Works with a value of between £0 and £15m will be let via Lot 2.
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:
65 000 000.00
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
TO SUBMIT A BID FOR Lot 2 - Development Works £0-£15m PLEASE VISIT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4644P3374B
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Development Works £15m plus
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45100000
45111000
45210000
45211000
45211200
45211300
45211340
45211341
45215200
45215212
45215214
45215220
45262690
45262700
45262800
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
Lot 3 - Development Works with a value of £15m plus: Torus is seeking to appoint up to SIX contractors to Lot 3. The predominant type of construction work will be affordable new build properties although occasionally some conversion / remodelling contracts may be included. The primary purpose of this Framework is new build housing. Works with a value in excess of £15m will be let via Lot 3.
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:
150 000 000.00
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
TO SUBMIT A BID FOR Lot 3 - Development Works £15m+ PLEASE VISIT:- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5EQTWH8832
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Development Works - Social Return
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45100000
45111000
45210000
45211000
45211200
45211300
45211340
45211341
45215200
45215212
45215214
45215220
45262690
45262700
45262800
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
Lot 4 - Development Works with a focus on Social Return: Torus is seeking to appoint up to ONE contractor to Lot 4. This lot is designed to contribute directly through development projects to Torus' social return objectives. The predominant type of construction work will be affordable new build properties although occasionally some conversion / remodelling contracts may be included. The primary purpose of this lot is new build housing. Works with a value in excess of the PCR works threshold (£5.3m) be let via Lot 4.
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:
65 000 000.00
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
TO SUBMIT A BID FOR Lot 4 - Development Works (Social Return Focused) PLEASE VISIT:- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83YK6D24D2
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.
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:
13/02/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
13/02/2025
Local time: 12:01
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
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.
Lot 1 access link - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BCJYTCH43F
Lot 2 access link - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4644P3374B
Lot 3 access link - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5EQTWH8832
Lot 4 access link - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83YK6D24D2
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GO Reference: GO-2024125-PRO-28781137
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England of Wales
Royal Courts of Justice
London
SL7 1LW
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/12/2024