CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

5274 - Bedwas High School - Science Laboratory Refurbishment

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

You are invited to submit a tender for the refurbishment of the science laboratory at Bedwas High School, Newport Road, Bedwas, Caerphilly. CF83 8BJ

The scope of the project is fully described in the ITT but in summary the scope is:

- The refurbishment of the existing science laboratory, science IT room and science preparation room to create a new open plan teaching area. As shown in layout drawing A001, A002 and A003.

- Removal of existing suspended ceilings floor coverings and removal of existing fixed floor mounted and wall mounted benching and desks.

- Removal of internal block wall to create open plan arrangement. Construct new doorway between prep room and science lab.

- New floor screed and floor coverings.

- Construction of new science laboratory arrangement. Supply and fit new suspended ceiling, benches and desks, plasterboard wall linings, plaster and paint to all walls. Solar film to the internal face of the existing high level windows.

- New suspended ceiling to staff room and 6th form classroom at ground floor level.

- Associated M&E works.

- All asbestos works are to be arranged by the contractor with approval from the CCBC asbestos officer and must be carried out by one of the companies listed in section B4. The contractor must allow for this within their tender figure.

- The contractor shall employ Ambassador to carry out temporary removal and reinstatement works to the fire safety equipment.

- The contractor shall employ AFT to carry out the works to the sprinkler system.

- The contractor shall liaise with CCBC IT and the interactive teaching wall

installers.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=139998.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The construction programme shall be in one phase, Monday 1st July 2024 – Monday 2nd September 2024. 9 week contract.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

As per the ITT

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

PS2553 - 5274

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE REGISTERING AN INTEREST IN THE SELL2WALES NOTICE IS NOT

REGISTERING AN INTEREST IN THIS TENDER YOU MUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW IN ORDER TO SUBMIT A TENDER:

1. Log in to the Proactis Supplier Portal at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ;

2. Click the ‘Sign Up’ option on the Portal homepage (If already registered go to point 11);

3. Enter your correct Organisation Name, Details and Primary Contact Details;

4. Make a note of the Organisation ID and User Name, then click ‘Register’;

5. You will then receive an email from the system asking you follow a link to activate your account;

6. Enter the information requested, clicking on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage and follow the instructions ensuring that you enter all applicable details;

7. In the Classification section ensure that you select the Product Classification Codes (CPV Codes) that appear in the tender notice, it is essential that only CPV Codes specific to your organisation are added to your profile;

8. Buyer Selection — At this stage you are required to indicate which Buyer Organisations you would like to register with. Remember to register with Caerphilly this ensures that you will be alerted to all relevant opportunities;

9.Terms and Conditions — Read the terms and conditions of the use of this Supplier Portal and tick the box to denote you have read and understood the terms and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree you cannot complete the registration process. Once you have agreed click on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage;

10. Insert a password for the admin user and repeat it. The password Must be between 6 and 50 characters in length. It must contain at least 2 number(s). Once completed select ‘Complete Registration’ and you will enter the Supplier Home page;

11. From the Home Page, go to the ‘Opportunities’ icon, all current opportunities will be listed.

Click on the blue arrow under the field ‘Show Me’ of the relevant opportunity then click to register your interest on the applicable button;

12. Refresh your screen by clicking on the opportunities icon located on the left hand side, to view the opportunity click the blue arrow;

13. Note the closing date for completion of the relevant project. To find all available documentation drop-down the ‘Request Documents’ option and click to download all documents;

14. You can now either complete your response or ‘Decline’ this opportunity.

All queries are to be made via the messaging system on the Proactis portal. We will not accept any questions/queries via telephone/email.

A supplier guide is available via the portal detailing how to use the Proactis Plaza system.

(WA Ref:139998)

Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:

As described in the ITT

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice