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Contract Notice

Advance Housing Grounds Maintenance and Gardening Service.

  • First published: 19 November 2016
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Advance Housing and Support Ltd
Authority ID:
AA21224
Publication date:
19 November 2016
Deadline date:
19 December 2016
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Grounds maintenance and gardening services to c. 66

sites managed by Advance Housing throughout

Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Advance Housing and Support Limited

2 Witan Way Witney

Oxon

OX28 6HF

UK

Contact person: Aaron John

Telephone: +44 707339800

E-mail: advancehousing@echelonconsultancy.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.advanceuk.org/

Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45191

I.3) Communication

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

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18073&B=ECHELON


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18073&B=ECHELON


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


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

Advance Housing Grounds Maintenance and Gardening Service.

Reference number: Ech 768

II.1.2) Main CPV code

77314000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

A 10-year contract (with break clauses) to deliver grounds maintenance and gardening services to all areas of Advance Housing's operation under 8 geographically defined Lots. The contract will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend by one-year periods up to five times, i.e. up to a maximum contract term of 10 years per Lot.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1 363 001.00  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

Lot 1 — Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03452000

71421000

90511300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ1


Main site or place of performance:

Oxfordshire.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Grounds maintenance and gardening services to c. 66

sites managed by Advance Housing throughout

Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

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: 244 194.80  GBP

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

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to renew for up to 5 further 1-year periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is envisaged that a minimum of 5 candidates will be Invited to Tender, but the Contracting Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number depending on the validity of the responses received and/or whether scores are closely placed at the cut-off point.

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

You must upload your submission electronically via the EU Supply portal and also provide hard copies. Follow the instructions in the SQ and ITT documents as applicable at each stage of the process.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2 — Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03452000

71421000

90511300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Grounds maintenance and gardening services to c. 50 sites managed by Advance Housing throughout

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire.

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: 202 735.40  GBP

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

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to renew for up to 5 further 1-year periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is envisaged that a minimum of 5 candidates will be Invited to Tender, but the Contracting Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number depending on the validity of the responses received and/or whether scores are closely placed at the cut-off point.

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

You must upload your submission electronically via the EU Supply portal and also provide hard copies. Follow the instructions in the SQ and ITT documents as applicable at each stage of the process.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3 — Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03452000

71421000

90511300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF30

UKF16

UKF15


Main site or place of performance:

Lincolnshire.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Grounds maintenance and gardening services to c. 38 sites managed by Advance Housing throughout

Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

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: 129 071.10  GBP

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

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to renew for up to 5 further 1-year periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is envisaged that a minimum of 5 candidates will be Invited to Tender, but the Contracting Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number depending on the validity of the responses received and/or whether scores are closely placed at the cut-off point.

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

You must upload your submission electronically via the EU Supply portal and also provide hard copies. Follow the instructions in the SQ and ITT documents as applicable at each stage of the process.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4 — West Midlands, Staffordshire and Worcestershire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03452000

71421000

90511300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG3

UKG24

UKG12


Main site or place of performance:

West Midlands, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Grounds maintenance and gardening services to c. 12 sites managed by Advance Housing throughout the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

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: 101 404.80  GBP

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

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to renew for up to 5 further 1-year periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is envisaged that a minimum of 5 candidates will be Invited to Tender, but the Contracting Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number depending on the validity of the responses received and/or whether scores are closely placed at the cut-off point.

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

You must upload your submission electronically via the EU Supply portal and also provide hard copies. Follow the instructions in the SQ and ITT documents as applicable at each stage of the process.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Lot 5 — Greater London, Hertfordshire, Kent, Essex, Surrey and Bedfordshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03452000

71421000

90511300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ4

UKJ23

UKI

UKH3

UKH2

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Grounds maintenance and gardening services to c. 41 sites managed by Advance Housing throughout Greater London, Hertfordshire, Kent, Essex, Surrey and Bedfordshire.

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: 269 840.90  GBP

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

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to renew for up to 5 further 1-year periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is envisaged that a minimum of 5 candidates will be Invited to Tender, but the Contracting Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number depending on the validity of the responses received and/or whether scores are closely placed at the cut-off point.

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

You must upload your submission electronically via the EU Supply portal and also provide hard copies. Follow the instructions in the SQ and ITT documents as applicable at each stage of the process.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6 — Hampshire and Dorset

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03452000

71421000

90511300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK22

UKJ33


Main site or place of performance:

Hampshire.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Grounds maintenance and gardening services to c. 25 sites managed by Advance Housing throughout

Hampshire and Dorset.

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: 125 852.20  GBP

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

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to renew for up to 5 further 1-year periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is envisaged that a minimum of 5 candidates will be Invited to Tender, but the Contracting Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number depending on the validity of the responses received and/or whether scores are closely placed at the cut-off point.

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

You must upload your submission electronically via the EU Supply portal and also provide hard copies. Follow the instructions in the SQ and ITT documents as applicable at each stage of the process.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Lot 7 — Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Wiltshire and Somerset

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03452000

71421000

90511300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK23

UKK15

UKK13

UKG11

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Grounds maintenance and gardening services to c. 15 sites managed by Advance Housing throughout Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Wiltshire and Somerset.

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: 123 427.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to renew for up to 5 further 1-year periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is envisaged that a minimum of 5 candidates will be Invited to Tender, but the Contracting Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number depending on the validity of the responses received and/or whether scores are closely placed at the cut-off point.

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

You must upload your submission electronically via the EU Supply portal and also provide hard copies. Follow the instructions in the SQ and ITT documents as applicable at each stage of the process.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Lot 8 — Cornwall

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03452000

71421000

90511300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK3


Main site or place of performance:

Cornwall.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Grounds maintenance and gardening services to c. 16 sites managed by Advance Housing throughout

Cornwall.

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: 166 474.80  GBP

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

Duration in months: 120

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to renew for up to 5 further 1-year periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is envisaged that a minimum of 5 candidates will be Invited to Tender, but the Contracting Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number depending on the validity of the responses received and/or whether scores are closely placed at the cut-off point.

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

You must upload your submission electronically via the EU Supply portal and also provide hard copies. Follow the instructions in the SQ and ITT documents as applicable at each stage of the process.

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:

Applicants will be required to complete a Standard Questionnaire consistent with Directive 107 (1) of the 2015 Public Contracts Regulations. This can be obtained from https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=ECHELON and must be returned electronically via the portal by the date and time stipulated.

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.2.2) Contract performance conditions

As set out in the procurement documents.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted 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: 19/12/2016

Local time: 13:00

IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

Date: 23/12/2016

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: 02/05/2017

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

The contracting authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the Contract at any stage of the procurement process. The contracting authority also reserves the right not to award a contract. 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 contract. Tenderers should note that the provisions of the Transfer of Undertakings (protection of Employment)Regulations 2006 may apply.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court of England and Wales

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

Advance Housing 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 (as amended).

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Cabinet Office

70 Whitehall

London

SW1A 2AS

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

17/11/2016

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
77314000 Grounds maintenance services Planting and maintenance services of green areas
71421000 Landscape gardening services Landscape architectural services
90511300 Litter collection services Refuse collection services
03452000 Trees Tree-nursery products

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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.

About the buyer

Main contact:
advancehousing@echelonconsultancy.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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