Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Arts University Bournemouth
Wallisdown, Poole
Dorset
BH12 5HH
UK
Telephone: +44 1202533018
E-mail: procurement@aub.ac.uk
NUTS: UKK24
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.aub.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1385
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Higher Education Institution
I.5) Main activity
Other: Minor Works
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Prior Information Notice - Minor Works Framework Agreement
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform potential suppliers that Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) intends to tender in the next 3 to 4 months and is keen to engage with suppliers in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area prior to undertaking the formal procurement process.
The formal procurement process aims to appoint 3 to 4 contractors to a framework agreement for providing minor works for its properties on a call-off basis. This framework will be used to procure various building, mechanical, electrical, maintenance, and related trades services.
AUB or its appointed facilities management contractor can utilise this service for procured minor construction and related works. Minor works in this context refer to projects that will be completed within 12 months and have a total value of less than 500,000 GBP (VAT inclusive).
2. SME Eligibility
This contract is reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located within the Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch area.
An SME is defined as any organisation with fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than 50 million EUR or a balance sheet total less than 43 million EUR.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
a minimum of 3 lots will be awarded to each contractor
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Minor Works Framework Agreement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK24
Main site or place of performance:
Arts University Bournemouth
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform potential suppliers that Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) intends to tender in the next 2 to 3 months and is keen to engage with suppliers in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area prior to undertaking the formal procurement process.
The formal procurement process aims to appoint 3 to 4 contractors to a framework agreement for providing minor works for its properties on a call-off basis. This framework will be used to procure various building, mechanical, electrical, maintenance, and related trades services.
AUB or its appointed facilities management contractor can utilise this service for procured minor construction and related works. Minor works in this context refer to projects that will be completed within 12 months and have a total value of less than 500,000 GBP (VAT inclusive).
2. SME Eligibility
This contract is reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located within the Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch area.
An SME is defined as any organisation with fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than 50 million EUR or a balance sheet total less than 43 million EUR.
II.2.14) Additional information
Aligned with government public procurement policy and relevant policy codes, the framework will cover minor works across a range of trades. It is divided into four lots. Each bidder must submit bids for a minimum of three lots or all four.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Building installation work
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Electrical installation work
Insulation work
Plumbing and sanitary works
Fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation work
Mechanical installations
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Pre market engagement - Building completion Work
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
- Building Completion Work
o Plastering work
o Joinery and carpentry installation work
o Floor and wall covering work
o Painting and glazing work
o 4Other building completion4 work
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Prior Information Notice - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators, and moving walkways
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42416000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
o Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators, and moving walkways
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
28/03/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
A Market Engagement Event will be held on Friday, 7th March, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Microsoft Teams. The Teams invitation for this event will be sent via email on Monday, 3rd March 2025, to all who register their interest.
Organisations interested in learning more about this opportunity can register on www.mytenders.co.uk and also an email to procurement@aub.ac.uk Kindly make: PIN – Minor Works FA, as the subject of your email.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233620.
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VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/01/2025