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Contract Notice

Sussex Partnership Trust — Authorising Engineers

  • First published: 11 January 2019
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Authority ID:
AA27783
Publication date:
11 January 2019
Deadline date:
15 February 2019
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The Authorising Engineer: must be a member of an appropriate professional body with extensive experience in fire safety plus specifically within healthcare fire safety.

The Authorising Engineer will act as an independent professional adviser to the healthcare organisation. The Authorising Engineer will act as assessor and make recommendations for the appointment of Authorised Persons, monitor the performance of fire safety management, and provide an annual audit to the board level director (with fire safety responsibility).

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Sussex Partnership Truss plus Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

18 Mole Business Park

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

UK

Telephone: +44 7827807585

E-mail: rod.walters@sabp.nhs.uk

NUTS: UKJ

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Sussex Partnership Trust — Authorising Engineers

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79417000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The authority is looking to secure the services of several suitably skilled, qualified and experienced Authorising Engineers across a range of Categories to act as Authorising Engineers (AE).

An authorising is an independent engineer or other appropriately experienced and qualified individual appointed to take responsibility for the effective management of the safety guidance recommended by the Department of Health.

The Authorising Engineer will act as an independent professional adviser to the healthcare organisation. The Authorising Engineer should be appointed by the organisation with a brief to provide services in accordance with the relevant Health Technical Memorandum (HTM). The professional status and role required may vary in accordance with the specialist service being supported. Both Sussex partnership trust and surrey and borders partnership Trust may contract with successful bidders.

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:

Any

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

AE — Fire Safety

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71317210

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ


Main site or place of performance:

Throughout Sussex and Surrey

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authorising Engineer: must be a member of an appropriate professional body with extensive experience in fire safety plus specifically within healthcare fire safety.

The Authorising Engineer will act as an independent professional adviser to the healthcare organisation. The Authorising Engineer will act as assessor and make recommendations for the appointment of Authorised Persons, monitor the performance of fire safety management, and provide an annual audit to the board level director (with fire safety responsibility).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Method Statement / Weighting: 21

Quality criterion: Experience, Qualifications / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion: References / Weighting: 9

Cost criterion: Rates / Weighting: 30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/04/2019

End: 31/03/2026

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

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

AE — Lifts

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71317210

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ


Main site or place of performance:

Sussex and Surrey

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authorising Engineer will act as an independent professional adviser to the healthcare organisation. The Authorising Engineer should be appointed by the healthcare organisation.

The Authorising Engineer is a chartered engineer with appropriate experience, whose appointment is the responsibility of the Designated Person. The person appointed should possess the necessary degree of independence from local management to take action within this guidance including the implementation, administration and monitoring of the safety arrangements defined in BS 7255.

The Authorising Engineer will act as assessor and make recommendations for the appointment of Authorised Persons, monitor the performance of the service, and provide an annual audit to the Designated Person. To effectively carry out this role, particularly with regard to audit, the Authorising Engineer should be independent of the operational structure of the authority (see also Health Technical Memorandum 06-02).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Method Statements / Weighting: 21

Quality criterion: Experience, Qualiications / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion: References / Weighting: 9

Cost criterion: Rates / Weighting: 30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/04/2019

End: 31/03/2026

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

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

AE — Medical Devices

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71317210

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ


Main site or place of performance:

Sussex and Surrey

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Carry out the role of Authorising Engineer Medical Devices on behalf of the Director of Estates and Facilities.

Advise on the minimum health and safety standards required to enable the authority to demonstrate that its’ medical devices comply with statutory regulations and health technical memorandums.

Ensure that health and safety standards with respect of medical devices are understood and fully maintained by the workforce.

Carry out periodic audits of the authority’s operations to monitor compliance with Regulations.

Carry out periodic reviews of the authority’s policies and procedures on medical devices.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Method Statement / Weighting: 21

Quality criterion: Experieince, Qualifications / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion: References / Weighting: 9

Cost criterion: Rates / Weighting: 30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/04/2019

End: 31/03/2026

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

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

AE — Mechanical

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71317210

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ


Main site or place of performance:

Sussex and Surrey

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authorising Engineer is appointed to act as the independent professional adviser on mechanical systems and deliver the range of Authorising Engineer services required.

Mechanical systems involved are:

— pressure systems,

— boilers (steam and hot water),

— gas (mains and LPG) installations,

— diesel fuel storage and associated storage tanks.

The principal responsibilities of the Authorised Engineer are as follows:

To provide to Management and others, general and impartial advice on all matters concerned with electrical services supply and distribution safety: this will include design of facilities, specification and procurement of mechanical systems, etc.

To assess and recommend in writing the number of Authorised persons to provide the necessary cover for all systems and installations for which management has responsibility (modified versions of the HTM 06-02 series of documents may be used for this purpose).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Method Statement / Weighting: 21

Quality criterion: Experience, Qualifications / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion: References / Weighting: 9

Cost criterion: Rates / Weighting: 30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/04/2019

End: 31/03/2026

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

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

AE — Water

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71317210

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ


Main site or place of performance:

Sussex and Surrey

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authorising Engineer will:

— provide an annual audit,

— attend your water safety management group providing formal evidence and demonstrating management of water hygiene risks,

— review and revision of your policy/water safety plan,

— routinely monitor your organisational performance,

— assess and praise members of the management team and make recommendations for their appointment,

— provides direction and update training,

— ensure L8 Compliance.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Method Statement / Weighting: 21

Quality criterion: Experience, Qualifications / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion: References / Weighting: 9

Cost criterion: Rates / Weighting: 30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/04/2019

End: 31/03/2026

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

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

AE — Asbestos

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71317210

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ


Main site or place of performance:

Sussex and Surrey

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Working alongside the authority’s authorised person/s for Asbestos management the Authorising Engineer will undertake the following tasks:

— review and audit the authority’s asbestos policy and asbestos management plan,

— review and audit of procedures relating to asbestos management,

— revision of asbestos management plan and procedures,

— provide assurance to authority’s directors and board over asbestos management,

— advise on suitability of offered training and associated training courses,

— advise over all asbestos related matters to the Estates team and other persons,

— assist other persons identified within the authority in the day to day and strategic requirements with regards to asbestos management,

— audits of all persons involved in asbestos management throughout the authority,

— attend meetings as requested by the authority.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Method Statement / Weighting: 21

Quality criterion: Experience, Qualifications / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion: References / Weighting: 9

Cost criterion: Rates / Weighting: 30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/04/2019

End: 31/03/2026

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

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

AE — Electrical

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71317210

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ


Main site or place of performance:

Sussex and Surrey

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The roles of the Authorising Engineer are twofold:

— first, they should provide professional advice and directly manage issues related to electrical installations to ensure that the electrical systems and equipment are fit for use,

— second, they should ensure the safety of personnel who are using, or who are near, such equipment.

An Authorising Engineer is appointed in writing by the designated person to take responsibility for the effective management of the safety guidance. The person appointed should possess the necessary degree of independence from local management to take action within this guidance.

To ensure systems are fit for use, the Authorising Engineer and the Authorised Person should be consulted before major alterations or the procurement of major plant (which could adversely affect the existing installation) are made.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Method Statement / Weighting: 21

Quality criterion: Experience, Qualifications / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion: References / Weighting: 9

Cost criterion: Rates / Weighting: 30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/04/2019

End: 31/03/2026

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

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

AE — Ventilation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71317210

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ


Main site or place of performance:

Sussex and Surrey

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology and other relevant situations/projects.

Engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering technology and continuous improvement systems.

This should include: Identify constraints and exploit opportunities for the development and transfer of technology within the area of healthcare ventilation systems.

Promote new innovative applications when appropriate for the design and safe operation of healthcare ventilation systems.

Secure the necessary intellectual property rights.

Develop and evaluate continuous improvement systems.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Method Statement / Weighting: 21

Quality criterion: Experience, Qualifications / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion: References / Weighting: 9

Cost criterion: Rates / Weighting: 30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/04/2019

End: 31/03/2026

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

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:

Suitably skilled, qualified and experienced persons only.

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.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 15/02/2019

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 15/02/2019

Local time: 12:01

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

7 years.

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

NHS England

Redditch

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

08/01/2019

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71317210 Health and safety consultancy services Hazard protection and control consultancy services
79417000 Safety consultancy services Business and management consultancy services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
rod.walters@sabp.nhs.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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