Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Onward Group Ltd (acting on behalf of itself and any current or future subsidiaries)
12 Hanover Street
Liverpool
L1 4AA
UK
Contact person: Lisa Kershaw
E-mail: Procurement@onward.co.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.onward.co.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Periodic Electrical Insepctions and Associated Works
Reference number: OG-P887
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50711000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Onward are looking to appoint up to two suitably qualified, accredited contractors to undertake relevant periodic electrical inspections and associated works predominantly for the Merseyside and Greater Manchester regions. Electrical service and repairs of the following technical installations: EICR, PAT testing, Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Array, Electrical Systems, Lightning Conductors and Smoke alarm and CO Installation The contract. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend by a two-year period followed by an additional optional one year period totaling up to 6 years maximum. The total anticipated value of the contract is GBP 8.2 m.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
8 200 000.00
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
Merseyside
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50711000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Onward Group is one of the largest registered providers of social housing based solely in the North West of England with 35 000 homes across Merseyside, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Formerly known as Symphony Housing Group, we re-branded to Onward in April 2017 and now operate as a single organisation under one common board. Onward's housing stock is managed as three regions: Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire. Each region is further divided into a number of Neighbourhoods, reflecting local boundaries. Onward is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to the regeneration and sustainability of the North West region, with a primary focus on making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Onward wishes to appoint a suitable qualified, accredited contractor for the Merseyside region who will have the experience and capability to undertake relevant periodic electrical inspections and associated works. This will allow Onward to deliver high standards of proactive electrical safety management to support Onward meeting their compliance responsibilities in accordance with landlord compliance. The contractor will be required to undertake inspection, testing and servicing of: electrical installation condition reports (EICR), portable appliance testing (PAT), solar photovoltaic, solar array, electrical systems, lightning conductors, smoke alarm and CO installation.
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:
2 436 204.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
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:
The contract is eligible for one (1) 2-year extension plus a further one (1) 1-year extension depending on satisfactory performance during the initial term.
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 No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Greater Manchester
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50711000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Onward Group is one of the largest registered providers of social housing based solely in the North West of England with 35 000 homes across Merseyside, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Formerly known as Symphony Housing Group, we re-branded to Onward in April 2017 and now operate as a single organisation under one common board. Onward's housing stock is managed as three regions: Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire. Each region is further divided into a number of Neighbourhoods, reflecting local boundaries. Onward is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to the regeneration and sustainability of the North West region, with a primary focus on making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Onward wishes to appoint a suitable qualified, accredited contractor for the Greater Manchester region who will have the experience and capability to undertake relevant Periodic Electrical Inspections and associated works. This will allow Onward to deliver high standards of proactive electrical safety management to support Onward meeting their compliance responsibilities in accordance with landlord compliance. The contractor will be required to undertake inspection, testing and servicing of: electrical installation condition reports (EICR), portable appliance testing (PAT), solar photovoltaic, solar array, electrical systems, lightning conductors, smoke alarm and CO installation.
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:
1 665 420.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
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:
The contract is eligible for one (1) 2-year extension followed by an additional (1) 1-year extension period depending on satisfactory performance during the initial term.
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
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:
Bidders must provide evidence that all electricians appointed to the contract are qualified, registered and assessed by a UKAS accredited certification body.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Under this contract the contractor and its supply chain will be required to actively participate in achievement of social and/or environmental policy objectives relating to recruitment, training and supply chain initiatives. Accordingly the contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
06/07/2020
Local time: 11:00
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
Tender must be valid until:
06/07/2021
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
06/07/2020
Local time: 11:05
Place:
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the contracting authority must consider:
(a) how what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises it's function; and
(b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement.
Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the contracting authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. These priorities are described in the procurement documents.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales, Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC1A 2LL
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of England and Wales, Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC1A 2LL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The contracting authority will observe a standstill period following the award of the contract and conduct itself in respect of any appeals in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
Liverpool
SW1A 2AS
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/05/2020