Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Norfolk County Council
Martineau Lane
NORWICH
NR12DH
UK
Contact person: Che Metcalf
E-mail: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH15
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.norfolk.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NFRS Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems
Reference number: NCCT42892
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45331000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Norfolk County Council will be seeking to enter into a contract with a single contractor for the installation of Local Exhaust Ventilation systems at 29 fire stations across Norfolk.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
800 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71315410
71321400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH15
UKH16
UKH17
Main site or place of performance:
Norfolk
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council will be seeking a contractor to provide Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems that will extract the exhaust emissions from within the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) fire stations / vehicle buildings emitted by the vehicles & other fuelled equipment (typically diesel fire appliances) to control exposure to individuals (and equipment/PPE) from the harmful effects of exhaust emissions. The vehicles are started and run in a 'closed environment', with adjoining rooms, offices, and equipment is stored in the area with potential for contamination from particulates and emissions.
This extraction should meet the expectations regarding LEV within HSG187
The equipment provided shall be compliant with PUWER 1998, and the requirements of HSG258 - the supplier will:
• Survey, design & build systems in accordance with HSG258, consideration of outlets and effects on neighbouring properties / site activities.
• require indicators to be fitted to show that the system is working properly.
• require the LEV to be easy to use, check, maintain.
• provide training in how to use, check and maintain the LEV system.
• provide a logbook for the system to record the results of checks and maintenance.
The survey of the sites and designs will be undertaken under a Professional Services Contract. The installation works will be undertaken under a construction contract, based on the final designs.
The LEV systems to be installed across approx. 29 stations on a rolling programme of works across 2 to 3 years.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
15/03/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
We are only seeking expressions of interest at this stage, as such there is no documentation currently availalbe. Once published, this procurement will be managed electronically via the Council`s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `tenders` section and `express an interest`. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/02/2024