Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
UK
Contact person: Jane Turner
Telephone: +44 1916380040
E-mail: construction@nepo.org
NUTS: UKC
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nepo.org
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Construction Works
Reference number: NEPO207
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Framework Agreement for Construction Works.
Lots are categorised in accordance with the project value and the geographical location of the project.
Contractors are required to tender in accordance with the criteria as stipulated for each individual lots. Contractors are being awarded positions in accordance with the award criteria, within ITT documentation, by applying their tendered ranked combined scores for quality and price application (MEAT).
This Framework Agreement offers Contracting Authorities access to Contractors providing a diverse range of Constructions Works, individual projects, or programmes of work including but not limited to New Build and/or extensions and/or improvements and/or renovations/refurbishment of:
• Schools
• Libraries and Leisure Facilities
• Civic Buildings
• Historic Buildings
• Universities and Further/Higher Education establishments
• Health care buildings
• Housing
• Commercial buildings
This list is not exhaustive and is intended to provide a general overview of the types of works that may be awarded. All works awarded will be at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and in accordance with their internal procedures.
Due to the diverse complexities attributed within the remit of Construction Works it is anticipated there may be a requirement for work to include additional construction disciplinary expertise including civil engineering, infrastructure and demolition works.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
800 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Durham - Up to £1,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
UKC21
UKC22
UKC23
Main site or place of performance:
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Durham
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of £1,000,000 within the boundaries of Northumberland County, Tyne and Wear and County Durham.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Tees Valley - Up to £1,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC11
UKC12
UKC13
Main site or place of performance:
Tees Valley
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of £1,000,000 within the boundaries of the Tees Valley.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and Durham - £1,000,000 - £3,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
UKC21
UKC22
UKC23
Main site or place of performance:
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and Durham
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between £1,000,000 and £3,000,000 within the boundaries of
Northumberland County, Tyne and Wear and County
Durham.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Tees Valley - £1,000,000 - £3,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC11
UKC12
UKC13
Main site or place of performance:
Tees Valley
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between £1,000,000 and £3,000,000 within the boundaries of the Tees Valley.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
North East - £3,000,000 - £5,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
North East England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between £3,000,000 and £5,000,000 within the North East of England
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
North East - £5,000,000 - £10,000,00
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
North East England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between £5,000,000 and £10,000,000 within the North East of England
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
National - £5,000,000 - £10,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between £5,000,000 and £10,000,000 nationwide.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
North East 10,000,000+
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
North East England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of over £10,000,000 within the North East of England.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
National - £10,000,000+
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of over £10,000,000 nationwide.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Development Work Programmes (National) - Up to £50,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 10 will cover development projects with an initial budgeted value of up to £50,000,000 nationwide.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-026428
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Construction Works
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/06/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 34
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Able Construction (Northern) Ltd
03393672
Park Works, Sunderland Road, Felling, Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE10 9LR
UK
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aptus Construction Ltd
06252917
Unit 8 Cobblestone Court, Hoults Yard, Walker Road
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE6 1AB
UK
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BAM Construction Limited
02379469
Breakspear Park, Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
UK
NUTS: UKJ
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd
00701982
High Edge Court, Heage, Derby
Derbyshire
DE56 2BW
UK
NUTS: UKF11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brims Construction Limited
03288664
3 Austin Boulevard, Quay West Business Park
Sunderland
SR5 2AL
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Britcon (UK) Limited
02463833
26-30 Midland Road, Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire
DN16 1DQ
UK
NUTS: UKE13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Caddick Construction Limited
01435461
Calder Grange, Knottingley
West Yorkshire
WF11 8DA
UK
NUTS: UKE22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Compass Developments (NE) Limited
06799536
9 Trafalgar Court, South Nelson Road, South Nelson Industrial Estate, Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 1WF
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EQUANS Regeneration Ltd
01738371
Neon, Q10 Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE12 8BU
UK
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Esh Construction Limited
02529939
Esh House, Bowburn North Industrial Estate, Bowburn
Durham
DH6 5PF
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
F Parkinson Ltd
00446626
50 Mowbray Drive, Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 7UN
UK
NUTS: UKD42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Geoffrey Robinson Limited
01042638
Macklin Avenue, Cowpen Industrial Estate, Billingham
Cleveland
TS23 4ET
UK
NUTS: UKC12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GMI Construction Group Plc
01988606
Middleton House, Westland Road, Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS11 5UH
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kier Construction Limited
02099533
2nd Floor, Optimum House, Clippers Way, Salford
Lancashire
M50 3XP
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McCarrick Construction Company Ltd
00519815
The Turnpark, Station Road, Chester-Le-Street
County Durham
DH3 3DU
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meldrum Construction Services Group Ltd
11701447
Pantheon Building, Lancaster Road, Dunston
Gateshead
NE11 9JW
UK
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd
04273754
14-17 Market Place
London
W1W 8AJ
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morris & Spottiswood Limited
SC046129
54 Helen Street, Glasgow
Lanarkshire
G51 3HQ
UK
NUTS: UKM8
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Robertson Construction Group Limited
SC347921
10 Perimiter Road, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin
Moray
IV30 6AE
UK
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sir Robert McAlpine Limited
00566823
Eaton Court, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead
Herts
HP2 7TR
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Surgo Construction Limited
00235552
Albany Court, Monarch Road
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE4 7YB
UK
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
T Manners & Sons Limited
00143125
Peel House, Dovecote Hill, South Church Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6XW
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tilbury Douglas Construction Limited
00303359
30-40 Eastcheap
London
EC3M 1HD
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wates Construction Limited
01977948
Wates House, Station Approach, Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 7SW
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The estimated total value of the framework is £800,000,000.
All awarded contractors are classed as main contractors. The split between main contractors and contingency contractors referenced in the original notice has been removed.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NEPO
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/06/2023