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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Development Works up to £5m
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45211000
45211100
45211341
45200000
45210000
45211200
45211300
45211340
45211350
45213000
45213100
45213250
45213310
45213350
45213352
45214200
45214300
45214400
45215000
45215100
45215210
45215214
45216200
45262100
45262690
45262700
45262800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKJ
UKI7
UKI
UKH2
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Development works and services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
Lot 1 is for Development projects up to the value of £5m.
The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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:
50 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
Where works are estimated to have a value that falls in the overlap value between Lots 1 and 2, the Authorised User has the option to procure through either Lot (i.e., to invite Framework Suppliers from either Lot 1 or Lot 2).
For Lots 1 to 4, where there is insufficient interest to an expression of interest for any potential call-off under a specific Lot, the Authorised User reserves the right to approach Framework Suppliers on the adjacent Lot. For example, if an expression of interest is placed under Lot 1 and there is insufficient interest expressed by Framework Suppliers within that Lot the Authorised User can then access Lot 2 as an alternative. The definition of “insufficient interest” will vary by Authorised User but will generally be defined as a minimum of three Suppliers expressing an interest for a mini-competition.
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
Lot 1 is envisaged to be particularly suitable for SME Contractors.
Please refer to II.2.11) Information about options (above) for additional information relating to lot bidding criteria.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Development Works £3m - £10m
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45262800
45262700
45262690
45262100
45216200
45215214
45215210
45215100
45215000
45214400
45214300
45214200
45213352
45213350
45213310
45213250
45213100
45211350
45211340
45211300
45211200
45210000
45200000
45211341
45211100
45211000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKI7
UKI5
UKH3
UKH2
UKH12
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Houising is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Development works and services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
Lot 2 is for Development projects between £3m and £10m.
The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
Where works are estimated to have a value that falls in the overlap value between Lots 1 and 2, the Authorised User has the option to procure through either Lot (i.e., to invite Framework Suppliers from either Lot 1 or Lot 2).
For Lots 1 to 4, where there is insufficient interest to an expression of interest for any potential call-off under a specific Lot, the Authorised User reserves the right to approach Framework Suppliers on the adjacent Lot. For example, if an expression of interest is placed under Lot 1 and there is insufficient interest expressed by Framework Suppliers within that Lot the Authorised User can then access Lot 2 as an alternative. The definition of “insufficient interest” will vary by Authorised User but will generally be defined as a minimum of three Suppliers expressing an interest for a mini-competition.
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
Lot 2 is envisaged to be particularly suitable for SME Contractors.
Please refer to II.2.11) Information about options (above) for additional information relating to lot bidding criteria.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Development Works £10m - £20m
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45262800
45262700
45262690
45262100
45216200
45215214
45215210
45215100
45215000
45214400
45214300
45214200
45213352
45213350
45213310
45213250
45213100
45213000
45211350
45211340
45211300
45211200
45210000
45200000
45211341
45211100
45211000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKI7
UKI5
UKH3
UKH2
UKH12
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Development works and services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
Lot 3 is for Development projects between £10m and £20m.
The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
For Lots 1 to 4, where there is insufficient interest to an expression of interest for any potential call-off under a specific Lot, the Authorised User reserves the right to approach Framework Suppliers on the adjacent Lot. For example, if an expression of interest is placed under Lot 3 and there is insufficient interest expressed by Framework Suppliers within that Lot the Authorised User can then access Lot 4 or Lot 2 as an alternative. The definition of “insufficient interest” will vary by Authorised User but will generally be defined as a minimum of three Suppliers expressing an interest for a mini-competition.
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
Please refer to II.2.11) Information about options (above) for additional information relating to lot bidding criteria.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Development Works: over £20m
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45200000
45210000
45211000
45211100
45211200
45211300
45211340
45211341
45211350
45213000
45213100
45213250
45213310
45213350
45213352
45214200
45214300
45214400
45215000
45215100
45215210
45215214
45216200
45262100
45262690
45262700
45262800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKI7
UKI5
UKH3
UKH2
UKH1
UKH
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Development works and services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
Lot 4 is for Development projects with a value over £20m.
The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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:
200 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
For Lots 1 to 4, where there is insufficient interest to an expression of interest for any potential call-off under a specific Lot, the Authorised User reserves the right to approach Framework Suppliers on the adjacent Lot. For example, if an expression of interest is placed under Lot 4 and there is insufficient interest expressed by Framework Suppliers within that Lot the Authorised User can then access Lot 3 as an alternative. The definition of “insufficient interest” will vary by Authorised User but will generally be defined as a minimum of three Suppliers expressing an interest for a mini-competition.
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
Please refer to II.2.11) Information about options (above) for additional information relating to lot bidding criteria.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Employers Agent and Cost Consultant
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71541000
71540000
71521000
71520000
71500000
71242000
71244000
71315200
71315300
71315400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKI7
UKI5
UKH3
UKH2
UKH12
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Employers Agent and Cost Consultancy services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
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
Architect
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
71200000
71210000
71220000
71221000
71240000
71250000
71251000
71242000
71541000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKI7
UKI5
UKH3
UKH2
UKH12
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Architect services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
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
Principal Designer
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71317200
71317210
71315200
71315210
71351914
71355000
71500000
71000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKI7
UKI5
UKH3
UKH2
UKH12
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Principal Designer services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
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
Structural and Civil Engineering Consultants
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71311000
71311100
71322100
71312000
71000000
71240000
71250000
71318000
71311210
71315200
71315210
71322000
71351914
71355000
71500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKI7
UKI5
UKH3
UKH2
UKH12
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Structural and Civil Engineering Consultancy services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
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: 9
II.2.1) Title
Development Manager
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79411100
79000000
79340000
79342000
79342100
79413000
79418000
70110000
70111000
70121100
70123100
70311000
71000000
71315200
71315210
71351914
71355000
71500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKI7
UKI5
UKH3
UKH2
UKH12
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Development Manager and related services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
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: 10
II.2.1) Title
Demolition, Removal and Site Preparation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000
45111000
45111100
45100000
45111200
71351500
90715200
90722000
90722100
90722200
90732000
90732400
90733000
90733900
90740000
90741000
90741300
90743000
90743200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKI7
UKI5
UKH3
UKH2
UKH1
UKH
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Demolition, Removal and Site Preparation services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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:
25 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
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: 11
II.2.1) Title
M&E Consultants
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71321000
71334000
50721000
71000000
71314310
71315000
71315100
71315200
71315210
71315300
71351914
71355000
71500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKI7
UKI5
UKH3
UKH2
UKH12
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
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: 12
II.2.1) Title
Fire Consultants
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71317100
79415200
71000000
71315200
71315210
71355000
71500000
75251110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKI7
UKI5
UKH3
UKH2
UKH12
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Fire Safety Consultancy services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
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: 13
II.2.1) Title
Environmental Consultants
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71313000
71313400
71313420
71313430
71313440
71313450
90700000
90712000
90713000
71000000
71315200
71315210
71355000
71500000
90712500
92522200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKI7
UKI5
UKH3
UKH2
UKH12
Main site or place of performance:
Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Environmental Consultancy services under this four-year, multi-lot framework.
The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf.
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:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
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:
Yes
Description of options:
At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the Framework at any stage of the procurement process.
The Contracting Authority also reserves the right not to award the Framework.
Neither the Contracting Authority nor any person on whose behalf of whom this procurement is undertaken is to be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing and interest or Tendering for this Framework.
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.
The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an access Agreement between Watford Community Housing, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on its behalf. The framework will comprise of 13 lots as specified in the procurement and tender documents.
The framework will be open to any "Authorised User", which is defined as follows:
(i) any entity within the same group of companies as WCH from time to time (a “WCH Group Member”);
(ii) any entity or joint venture company that WCH or any other WCH Group Member holds an interest in from time to time (a “WCH JV”);
(iii) any Social Housing Provider in the United Kingdom (excluding WCH, WCH Group Members and WCH JVs);
(iv) any supply chain member of any Social Housing Provider in the United Kingdom, including direct labour organisations and suppliers (excluding WCH, WCH Group Members and WCH JVs);
(v) any national, regional or local health authority in the United Kingdom including, without limitation, any NHS WCH, and any organisation providing a service to these bodies;
(vi) any local or regional authority in the United Kingdom (including any arms length organisation or service provider working on their behalf) delivering any public or private sector construction related projects including, without limitation, housing, education, highways and infrastructure work;
(vii) any other “contracting authority” in the UK as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015; and
(viii) any service provider delivering services to any other Government Agency in the United Kingdom including, without limitation, the Ministry of Defence and the Highways Agency and, in the case of the organisations listed in sections (iii) to (viii) above, who has entered into an Access Agreement with WCH;