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02 Contract Notice

Asset Safety and Compliance Framework

  • First published: 30 January 2023
  • Last modified: 06 March 2023

Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-128343
Published by:
LHC Procurement Group for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)
Authority ID:
AA61405
Publication date:
30 January 2023
Deadline date:
23 March 2023
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

This opportunity has been listed by LHC on behalf of the Welsh Procurement Alliance and our other regional entities: Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) LHC London and South East (LSE) South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) LHC/WPA is seeking suitable organisations for our Asset Safety & Compliance Services framework (ASC1). ASC1 will provide LHC/WPA clients with access to a range of asset safety consultancy, testing/inspection, servicing, and maintenance services to ensure the safety of their properties and comply with their landlord obligations. This new framework will replace our existing asbestos and vacant property protection framework agreements, and extend the scope to additional safety and compliance services. The ASC1 framework will consist of the following lots which interested parties can apply for. Lot 1a - Asbestos Consultancy Lot 1b - Asbestos Surveys and Testing Lot 1c - Asbestos Removals and Remedial Lot 2a – Property Protection and Associated Services Lot 3a - Water Hygiene Testing and Consultancy Lot 3b - Water System Maintenance, Remedials and Associated Services Lot 4a - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Domestic) Lot 4b - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Commercial) Lot 4c - Ventilation Systems Inspection, Servicing and Maintenance Lot 4d - HVAC (Air Conditioning) Servicing and Maintenance Lot 5a - Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) and Remedials Lot 5b - Portable Appliance Testing Within each lot there will be a range of regional areas covering England, Scotland and Wales that bidders can select from to provide their services within. To express an interest in the project and access the tender documents, organisations will need to register via our eTendering portal using the link as follows: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home CPV: 71315000, 45262660, 90650000, 71317210, 79417000, 71315200, 71315300, 79311000, 79311200, 45214620, 71600000, 71630000, 71632000, 90650000, 45262660, 90650000, 70331000, 70332000, 70332300, 90911200, 77312000, 45111213, 79711000, 45232430, 38910000, 71610000, 71600000, 71800000, 45232430, 90733000, 42912310, 42912330, 51514110, 39721411, 39721410, 50531200, 50720000, 71314310, 50531100, 31161200, 39721411, 39721410, 50511200, 50531200, 09323000, 42515000, 50720000, 71314310, 50531100, 42500000, 42520000, 45331000, 45331200, 45331210, 71315410, 71321400, 38500000, 71630000, 38900000, 50532000, 50711000, 45310000, 71314100, 39717000, 39717200, 42512000, 45331000, 45331220, 50711000, 45311100, 71314100, 45310000, 50532000, 71630000, 71631000.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

LHC for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)

Royal House, 2-4 Vine Street

Uxbridge

UB8 1QE

UK

Telephone: +44 1895274800

E-mail: procurement@lhc.gov.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.lhc.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA61405

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

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

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/4


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/4


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Other: Public Sector Framework Provider

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Asset Safety and Compliance Framework

Reference number: ASC1

II.1.2) Main CPV code

71315000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

This opportunity has been listed by LHC on behalf of the Welsh Procurement Alliance and our other regional entities:

Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC)

LHC London and South East (LSE)

South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA)

Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

LHC/WPA is seeking suitable organisations for our Asset Safety & Compliance Services framework (ASC1). ASC1 will provide LHC/WPA clients with access to a range of asset safety consultancy, testing/inspection, servicing, and maintenance services to ensure the safety of their properties and comply with their landlord obligations. This new framework will replace our existing asbestos and vacant property protection framework agreements, and extend the scope to additional safety and compliance services. The ASC1 framework will consist of the following lots which interested parties can apply for.

Lot 1a - Asbestos Consultancy

Lot 1b - Asbestos Surveys and Testing

Lot 1c - Asbestos Removals and Remedial

Lot 2a – Property Protection and Associated Services

Lot 3a - Water Hygiene Testing and Consultancy

Lot 3b - Water System Maintenance, Remedials and Associated Services

Lot 4a - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Domestic)

Lot 4b - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Commercial)

Lot 4c - Ventilation Systems Inspection, Servicing and Maintenance

Lot 4d - HVAC (Air Conditioning) Servicing and Maintenance

Lot 5a - Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) and Remedials

Lot 5b - Portable Appliance Testing

Within each lot there will be a range of regional areas covering England, Scotland and Wales that bidders can select from to provide their services within.

To express an interest in the project and access the tender documents, organisations will need to register via our eTendering portal using the link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 135 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

1A - Asbestos Consultancy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45262660

90650000

71317210

79417000

71315200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1A will cover Asbestos Consultancy. LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist asbestos consultancy services to assist partners with the management of asbestos within their properties.

Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:

> Desktop reviews of asbestos management plans

> Asbestos management plans

> Priority risk assessment inclusive of action plans

> Asbestos awareness training

> Duty to manage training

> Contaminated land consultancy

> Project management consultancy for managing removal works

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: General Technical / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Regional Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Duration in months: 48

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

II.2.14) Additional information

LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

1B - Asbestos Surveys & Testing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71315300

79311000

79311200

45214620

71600000

71630000

71632000

90650000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1B will cover Asbestos survey and testing services. LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist asbestos sampling, testing and analysis services to assist partners with the management of asbestos within their properties.

Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:

> Asbestos Management Surveys

> Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys

> Reinspection Surveys

> Air monitoring and 4 stage clearance

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: General Technical / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Regional Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Duration in months: 48

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

II.2.14) Additional information

LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to eight (8) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

1C - Asbestos Removal & Disposal Works

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45262660

90650000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Workstream 1c will cover Asbestos Consultancy.

LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist asbestos management services to assist partners with the containment, protection and removal of asbestos within their properties.

Full details can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:

- Asbestos remediation, removal and encapsulation / protection works

- Disposal of asbestos containing materials

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: General Technical / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Regional Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Duration in months: 48

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

II.2.14) Additional information

LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

2A - Property Protection and Associated Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

70331000

70332000

70332300

90911200

77312000

45111213

79711000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2A will cover property protection and associated services. LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide a wide range of specialist property protection and associated services for both vacant and occupied properties.

Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:

> Installation of physical security such as security screens, doors, barricades and fencing

> Installation of CCTV and other electronic access control and alarm systems

> Utilities shut off, drain down and recommission

> Boarding up services

> Internal and external property general cleaning and clearance services

> Specialist cleaning services

> Mould treatment and management

> Pest control

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: General Technical / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Regional Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Duration in months: 48

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

II.2.14) Additional information

LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

3A - Water Hygiene Testing and Consultancy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45232430

38910000

71610000

71600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3A will cover water hygiene testing and consultancy.

LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist water hygiene testing, advice and consultancy services to assist partner with the management of risk related to legionella and other water borne pathogens.

Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:

> Independent consultancy and advice on water risk management plans and procedures (new and existing plans)

> Legionella risk assessment services

> Water testing and analytical services

> Legionella and water risk awareness training

> Providing guidance on remedial actions to reduce exposure

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: General Technical / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Regional Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Duration in months: 48

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

II.2.14) Additional information

LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

3B - Water System Maintenance, Remedials and Associated Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71800000

45232430

90733000

42912310

42912330

51514110

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3B will cover water system maintenance, remedials and associated services.

LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist water maintenance services to assist partners with the proactive management of their water systems within their properties to reduce the risk of legionella and other water borne pathogens.

Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:

> Implementation of legionella prevention management plans

> Installation and maintenance of water system cleansing, filtration and other treatment systems

> Hydrostatic pressure testing

> New mains and internal water system chlorination service

> Closed system flushing, dosing, and analysis

> TMV (Thermostatic Mixing Valves) and filter installation, service and maintenance

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: General Technical / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Regional Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Duration in months: 48

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

II.2.14) Additional information

LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

4A - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Domestic)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

39721411

39721410

50531200

50720000

71314310

50531100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4A will cover gas safety & heating systems inspection, servicing & remedial (domestic) works.

LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide domestic gas inspection (LGSR), servicing, maintenance, and remedial services to assist partners with the management of domestic gas appliances within their properties.

Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:

> Annual inspection of domestic gas burning and heating system appliances

> Responsive maintenance works, both proactive and reactive

> Installations of replacement systems, either in part or full

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: General Technical / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Regional Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Duration in months: 48

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

II.2.14) Additional information

LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

4B - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Commercial)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31161200

39721411

39721410

50511200

50531200

09323000

42515000

50720000

71314310

50531100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4B will cover gas safety & heating systems inspection, servicing & remedial (commercial) services.

LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide commercial / non domestic gas inspection (LGSR), servicing, maintenance, and remedial services to assist partners with the management of their non domestic gas appliances within their properties.

Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:

> Annual inspection of commercial / non domestic gas burning and heating system appliances

> Responsive maintenance works, both proactive and reactive

> Installations of replacement systems, either in part or full

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: General Technical / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Regional Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Duration in months: 48

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

II.2.14) Additional information

LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

4C - Ventilation Systems Inspection, Servicing and Maintenance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

42500000

42520000

45331000

45331200

45331210

71315410

71321400

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4C will cover ventilation systems inspection, servicing and maintenance.

LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide inspection, servicing, maintenance, and remedial services for a range of ventilation systems within their properties.

Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:

> Annual inspection services

> Maintenance works, both proactive and reactive

> Installation of replacement systems either in part or full

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: General Technical / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Regional Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Duration in months: 48

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

II.2.14) Additional information

LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

4D - HVAC (Air Conditioning) Servicing and Maintenance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

39717000

39717200

42512000

45331000

45331220

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4D will cover HVAC systems inspection, servicing and maintenance.

LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide inspection, servicing, maintenance, and remedial services for a range of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems within their properties.

Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:

> Annual inspection services

> Maintenance works, both proactive and reactive

> Installation of replacement systems either in part or full

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: General Technical / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Regional Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Duration in months: 48

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

II.2.14) Additional information

LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

5A - Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) and Remedials

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50711000

45311100

71314100

45310000

50532000

71630000

71631000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5A will cover fixed wire testing (EICR) and associated remedial works.

LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations within their properties, and the provision of EICRs. In addition (where requested) LHC/WPA clients may require remedial of faults identified during inspection.

Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:

> Testing and certification of electrical installations and provision of electrical safety certificates

> Testing and certification of associated electrical elements (e.g. EV chargers)

Remedials and replacements of electrical components

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: General Technical / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Regional Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Duration in months: 48

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

II.2.14) Additional information

LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

5B - Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

38500000

71630000

38900000

50532000

50711000

45310000

71314100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5B will cover portable appliance testing (PAT).

LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide inspection, testing and certification of portable electrical appliances and equipment.

Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided.

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: General Technical / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Regional Capabilty / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  30

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

Duration in months: 48

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

II.2.14) Additional information

LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

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:

The required registrations, accreditations and certifications required vary by lot. Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for each lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:

LHC will conduct a financial assessment. This assessment will allow LHC to carry out a robust assessment of a Bidders' financial standing.

The assessment will have 2 stages:

1) Credit score - LHC will use Creditsafe to carry out initial checking of a Bidders' financial status.

2) Profitability, Stability and Liquidity Assessment - Bidders will be assessed on their financial stability based on a range of financial information obtained from the Bidders annual accounts.

Bidders will be required to have the following minimum levels of insurance for all lots applied for:

Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP

Public Liability Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP

Dependent on the lots applied for, Bidders will also be required to have one or both of the following levels of insurance:

Professional Indemnity Insurance: 2,000,000 GBP

Product Liability Insurance: 2,000,000 GBP

Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for each lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:

List and brief description of selection criteria:

Bidders are required to have the following ISO qualifications (UKAS) or equivalent:

Health and Safety certification in accordance with ISO 45001 (please refer to ITT for accepted equivalents)

Environmental Management certification in accordance with ISO 14001 (please refer to ITT for accepted equivalents)

Quality Management certification in accordance with ISO 9001 (please refer to ITT for accepted equivalents)


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

As part of it's monitoring of the performance of projects delivered through this framework, following completion of each project LHC/WPA will require the relevant appointed company to provide project performance data based on a standardised set of key performance metrics.

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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 999

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: 16/03/2023

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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 16/03/2023

Local time: 14:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

WPA / LHC is a joint committee of local authorities acting as a central purchasing body on behalf of contracting authorities throughout England, Wales and Scotland (including clients of the Welsh Procurement Alliance).

Thanks to the ongoing and collective feedback and input into the development of this framework, it is both designed and anticipated to support the vast majority of our clients’ and partners’ requirements.

Consequently, other contracting authorities that were not specifically consulted in the development of this framework may nevertheless also deem the framework to offer a value for money procurement solution for their own requirements and may also use the framework.

As of the date of publication of this notice our frameworks may be used by all contracting authorities in Wales as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, including, but not limited to Registered social landlords (RSL's), tenant management organisations (TMOs) and arm’s length management organisations (ALMOs), local authorities and any subsidiaries and joint-venture vehicles of those local authorities, health authorities, councils, boards and trusts, publicly funded schools, universities and further education establishments, colleges, police forces, fire and rescue services or registered charities.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=128343.

(WA Ref:128343)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

Telephone: +44 2079477501

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

30/01/2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
39717200 Air-conditioning appliances Fans and air-conditioning appliances
45331220 Air-conditioning installation work Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
42512000 Air-conditioning installations Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery
79711000 Alarm-monitoring services Security services
90650000 Asbestos removal services Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services
45262660 Asbestos-removal work Special trade construction works other than roof works
71315200 Building consultancy services Building services
71315000 Building services Consultative engineering and construction services
71315300 Building surveying services Building services
90911200 Building-cleaning services Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
38500000 Checking and testing apparatus Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
71610000 Composition and purity testing and analysis services Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71800000 Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
42500000 Cooling and ventilation equipment Industrial machinery
09323000 District heating Steam, hot water and associated products
42515000 District heating boiler Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery
45310000 Electrical installation work Building installation work
71314100 Electrical services Energy and related services
45311100 Electrical wiring work Electrical wiring and fitting work
39717000 Fans and air-conditioning appliances Electrical domestic appliances
50531200 Gas appliance maintenance services Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
39721410 Gas appliances Domestic cooking or heating equipment
31161200 Gas cooling systems Parts for electrical motors and generators
39721411 Gas heaters Domestic cooking or heating equipment
71317210 Health and safety consultancy services Hazard protection and control consultancy services
71314310 Heating engineering services for buildings Energy and related services
45331000 Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work Plumbing and sanitary works
38910000 Hygiene monitoring and testing equipment Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
70332300 Industrial property services Non-residential property services
71315410 Inspection of ventilation system Building services
51514110 Installation services of machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water Installation services of miscellaneous general-purpose machinery
38900000 Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
70332000 Non-residential property services Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
50531100 Repair and maintenance services of boilers Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
50720000 Repair and maintenance services of central heating Repair and maintenance services of building installations
50711000 Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
50532000 Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment Repair and maintenance services of machinery
50511200 Repair and maintenance services of gas pumps Repair and maintenance services of pumps
45214620 Research and testing facilities construction work Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
70331000 Residential property services Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
79417000 Safety consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
90733000 Services related to water pollution Pollution tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation
45111213 Site-clearance work Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
79311200 Survey conduction services Survey services
79311000 Survey services Market research services
71630000 Technical inspection and testing services Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71631000 Technical inspection services Technical inspection and testing services
71632000 Technical testing services Technical inspection and testing services
71600000 Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
45331200 Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
71321400 Ventilation consultancy services Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
42520000 Ventilation equipment Cooling and ventilation equipment
45331210 Ventilation installation work Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
42912310 Water filtration apparatus Liquid filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus
42912330 Water-purifying apparatus Liquid filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus
45232430 Water-treatment work Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
77312000 Weed-clearance services Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
100 UK - All
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

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.

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
30 January 2023
Deadline date:
23 March 2023 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
LHC Procurement Group for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)
Publication date:
06 March 2023
Notice type:
14 Corrigendum
Authority name:
LHC Procurement Group for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)

About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement@lhc.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
06/03/2023 11:35
Notice date(s) changed
IV.2.2) Time limit
Old date: 16/03/2023 12:00
New date: 23/03/2023 12:00

Extension provided following request from bidders

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