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Contract Award Notice

Reactive, Statutory and Planned Maintenance for Corporate Properties

  • First published: 23 February 2024
  • Last modified: 23 February 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-03fc7a
Published by:
Cumberland Council
Authority ID:
AA83928
Publication date:
23 February 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Inclusive of but not limited to:

• Routine servicing and maintenance of M&E systems,

• Conventional heating systems,

• Domestic, commercial and catering gas installations,

• Oil fired heating installations,

• Renewable systems such as Ground/Air Source Heat Pumps,

• Piped wet systems,

• Ventilation systems,

• Fixed electrical installations as defined within BS 7671,

• Testing of fixed electrical installations,

• Portable Appliance Testing,

• Stand by power generation and change over equipment,

• Uninterruptible Power Supplies,

• Lightning protection,

• Emergency lighting.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Cumberland Council

Cumbria House, 107 - 117 Botchergate

Carlisle

CA1 1RD

UK

Contact person: Mrs Hayley Samson

E-mail: hayley.samson@cumberland.gov.uk

NUTS: UKD1

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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

Reactive, Statutory and Planned Maintenance for Corporate Properties

Reference number: DN688388

II.1.2) Main CPV code

50000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Cumberland Council seeks to appoint competent Service Providers for the undertaking of works associated with Reactive, Statutory and Planned Maintenance for Electrical & Mechanical and Building Fabric for the Council’s Corporate Properties (Sites) in Cumbria.

This services will support the Council’s primary duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

The Contracts are to cover approximately three hundred and thirty eight properties divided into two geographical Lots. Lot 1 is comprised of one hundred and sixty seven properties and Lot 2 is comprised of one of one hundred and seventy one properties. Lot 1 and 2 is subsequently divided into sub-Lots by discipline, as described in the ITT. A separate contract will represent each of the sub-Lots, or a combination of Sub-Lots (dependant on which Lots each successful Tenderer is awarded), and the cumulated contracts (each “a Contract”), (independent of which Lots each Tenderer is awarded), represent together “the Contracts ”.

The Contracts will commence 1st April 2024 and will finish 31st March 2027, with the option, at the Council’s discretion, to extend up to a further 2 years up until 31st March 2029. Such discretion will apply in principle to each of the Contracts but the Council reserves the right not to extend any particular Contract .

Tenderers are permitted to bid for any/all of the Lots and sub-lots, however suppliers are restricted to being awarded no more than 3 sub-lots.

Details of current expenditure are indicative only and the Council does not guarantee any spend against any Contract, or the Contracts cumulatively

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 20 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1A

II.2.1) Title

Mechanical & Electrical

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Inclusive of but not limited to:

• Routine servicing and maintenance of M&E systems,

• Conventional heating systems,

• Domestic, commercial and catering gas installations,

• Oil fired heating installations,

• Renewable systems such as Ground/Air Source Heat Pumps,

• Piped wet systems,

• Ventilation systems,

• Fixed electrical installations as defined within BS 7671,

• Testing of fixed electrical installations,

• Portable Appliance Testing,

• Stand by power generation and change over equipment,

• Uninterruptible Power Supplies,

• Lightning protection,

• Emergency lighting.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Lot No: 1B

II.2.1) Title

Air-Conditioning

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Inclusive of but not limited to:

• Routine servicing and maintenance of cooling systems,

• Ducted cooling systems,

• Split air conditioning systems,

• Packaged cooling systems,

• Cooling system controls.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Lot No: 1C

II.2.1) Title

Building Fabric

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Inclusive of but not limited to:

• General building,

• Carpentry,

• Decoration and internal/external painting,

• Surface finishing i.e. plastering, rendering,

• Ground works,

• Sub-surface external drainage,

• Pitched & Flat roof repairs,

• Roofer

• Multi skilled operative

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Lot No: 1D

II.2.1) Title

Lifts

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Inclusive of but not limited to:

• Routine servicing and maintenance of passenger and goods lifts.

• Repair and modification as a result of Professional Inspections (LOLER) undertaken by the Councils Insurer.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Lot No: 1E

II.2.1) Title

Fire & Security

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Inclusive of but not limited to:

• Routine servicing and maintenance of fire and security systems,

• Access control systems such as Paxton Net 2,

• Testing of active fire protection measures,

• Fire/intruder alarm monitoring.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Lot No: 1F

II.2.1) Title

Doors

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

• Industrial doors,

• Roller shutter doors,

• Vehicle barriers/gates

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Lot No: 1G

II.2.1) Title

Passive Fire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

• Fire door repair/inspection,

• Fire stopping repair/inspection,

• Repair of fire rated building fabric.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  20

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

Lot No: 2A

II.2.1) Title

Mechanical & Electrical

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Inclusive of but not limited to:

• Routine servicing and maintenance of M&E systems,

• Conventional heating systems,

• Domestic, commercial and catering gas installations,

• Oil fired heating installations,

• Renewable systems such as Ground/Air Source Heat Pumps,

• Piped wet systems,

• Ventilation systems,

• Fixed electrical installations as defined within BS 7671,

• Testing of fixed electrical installations,

• Portable Appliance Testing,

• Stand by power generation and change over equipment,

• Uninterruptible Power Supplies,

• Lightning protection,

• Emergency lighting.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Lot No: 2B

II.2.1) Title

Air-Conditioning

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Inclusive of but not limited to:

• Routine servicing and maintenance of cooling systems,

• Ducted cooling systems,

• Split air conditioning systems,

• Packaged cooling systems,

• Cooling system controls.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Lot No: 2C

II.2.1) Title

Building Fabric

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Inclusive of but not limited to:

• General building,

• Carpentry,

• Decoration and internal/external painting,

• Surface finishing i.e. plastering, rendering,

• Ground works,

• Sub-surface external drainage,

• Pitched & Flat roof repairs,

• Roofer

• Multi skilled operative

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Lot No: 2D

II.2.1) Title

Lifts

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Inclusive of but not limited to:

• Routine servicing and maintenance of passenger and goods lifts.

• Repair and modification as a result of Professional Inspections (LOLER) undertaken by the Councils Insurer.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Lot No: 2E

II.2.1) Title

Fire & Security

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Inclusive of but not limited to:

• Routine servicing and maintenance of fire and security systems,

• Access control systems such as Paxton Net 2,

• Testing of active fire protection measures,

• Fire/intruder alarm monitoring.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Lot No: 2F

II.2.1) Title

Doors

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

• Industrial doors,

• Roller shutter doors,

• Vehicle barriers/gates

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Lot No: 2G

II.2.1) Title

Passive Fire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

50700000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

• Fire door repair/inspection,

• Fire stopping repair/inspection,

• Repair of fire rated building fabric.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  30

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

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: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2023/S 000-027118

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1A

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Roland Hill (Parsonby) Ltd

Aspatria

UK

NUTS: UKD1

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 2 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 3 600 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1B

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

T&S Air Conditioning Ltd

Carlisle

UK

NUTS: UKD1

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 575 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 1 030 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1C

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bell Group Ltd

Airdrie

UK

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1 750 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 3 130 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1D

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RJ Lift Services

Stoke on Trent

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 750 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 1 340 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1E

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Citrus Group NW Ltd

Prescot

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 50 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 90 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1F

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MJ Quinn

Liverpool

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 112 500.00  GBP / Highest offer: 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1G

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Profire Systems Ltd

Kirkby Stephen

UK

NUTS: UKD1

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 122 500.00  GBP / Highest offer: 220 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2A

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MJ Quinn

Liverpool

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 2 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 3 600 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2B

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

T&S Airconditioning Ltd

Carlisle

UK

NUTS: UKD1

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 575 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 1 030 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2C

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bell Group Ltd

Airdrie

UK

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 1 750 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 3 130 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2D

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RJ Lift Services

Stoke on Trent

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 750 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 1 340 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2E

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Citrus Group NW Ltd

Prescot

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 500 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 900 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2F

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MJ Quinn

Liverpool

UK

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 112 500.00  GBP / Highest offer: 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2G

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Profire Systems Ltd

Kirkby Stephen

UK

NUTS: UKD1

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 127 500.00  GBP / Highest offer: 230 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court of England

London

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

22/02/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
45300000 Building installation work Construction work
50000000 Repair and maintenance services Other Services
50700000 Repair and maintenance services of building installations Repair and maintenance services
50300000 Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment Repair and maintenance services

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ID Description
100 UK - All

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