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Contract Notice

Procurement for All — All Under One Roof DPS

  • First published: 12 October 2018
  • Last modified: 12 October 2018
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Procurement For All Ltd
Authority ID:
AA25861
Publication date:
12 October 2018
Deadline date:
08 October 2023
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £15,000,000.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Procurement For All Ltd

Unit 75 Atlantic Street, Altrincham

Cheshire

WA14 5NQ

UK

Telephone: +44 3005550304

E-mail: info@procurementforall.co.uk

NUTS: UKD

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.procurementforall.co.uk

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:

http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cheshire:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./8R6Z4P237U


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


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

Other: public sector

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Procurement for All — All Under One Roof DPS

Reference number: PFA/DPS/012

II.1.2) Main CPV code

50000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

PFA invites organisations to participate in a 60 month DPS for All Under One Roof. The DPS will be accessible by members of PFA. The DPS may be used by all Registered Providers of Social Housing, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, NHS, and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom (“Customers”), including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 300 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum 20 lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Groundworks

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45262210

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £15,000,000.

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: 15 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual refresh

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

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Brickwork

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45262520

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £20,000,000.

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: 20 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual refresh

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

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Fencing and Gates

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £5,000,000.

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: 5 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual refresh

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

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Drainage

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45232450

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £10,000,000.

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: 10 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual refresh

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

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Windows and Doors

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44221000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £10,000,000.

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: 10 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual Refresh

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

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Ironmongery

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44316000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £2,000,000.

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: 2 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual refresh

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

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Roofing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45260000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £20,000,000.

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: 20 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual Refresh

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

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Heating and Gas

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45232141

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £20,000,000.

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: 20 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual refresh

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

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Plumbing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45330000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £15,000,000.

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: 15 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual refresh

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

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Joinery

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45421000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £15,000,000.

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: 15 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual Refresh

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

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Electrical

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45310000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £20,000,000.

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: 20 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual refresh

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

Envisaged minimum number: 1

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

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

39141000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £20,000,000.

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: 20 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual refresh

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

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Plastering

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45410000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £10,000,000.

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: 10 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual Refresh

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

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

Insulation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45320000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £10,000,000.

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: 10 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual Refresh

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

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

Aids and Adaptations

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33196200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £10,000,000.

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: 10 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual Refresh

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

Lot No: 16

II.2.1) Title

Plant Hire & Purchase

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44510000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £20,000,000.

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: 20 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual refresh

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

Lot No: 17

II.2.1) Title

Skips and Waste Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44613800

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £20,000,000.

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: 20 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual refresh

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

Lot No: 18

II.2.1) Title

Scaffolding

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44212310

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £20,000,000.

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: 20 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual Refresh

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

Lot No: 19

II.2.1) Title

Call Centres

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79512000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £20,000,000

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: 20 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual Refresh

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

Lot No: 20

II.2.1) Title

Decoration Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45451000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £18,000,000.

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: 18 000 000.00  GBP

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

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Annual Refresh

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

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: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 08/10/2023

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cheshire:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./8R6Z4P237U

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8R6Z4P237U

GO Reference: GO-2018108-PRO-13334149

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

The High Court

Royal Court of Justice, The Strand

London,

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

08/10/2018

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
45262520 Bricklaying work Special trade construction works other than roof works
79512000 Call centre Telephone-answering services
44613800 Containers for waste material Large containers
45451000 Decoration work Other building completion work
33196200 Devices for the disabled Medical aids
45232450 Drainage construction works Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
45310000 Electrical installation work Building installation work
45342000 Erection of fencing Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
45262210 Foundation work Special trade construction works other than roof works
45232141 Heating works Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
45320000 Insulation work Building installation work
44316000 Ironmongery Wire products
45421000 Joinery work Joinery and carpentry installation work
39141000 Kitchen furniture and equipment Domestic furniture
45410000 Plastering work Building completion work
45330000 Plumbing and sanitary works Building installation work
50000000 Repair and maintenance services Other Services
45260000 Roof works and other special trade construction works Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
44212310 Scaffolding Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings
44510000 Tools Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
44221000 Windows, doors and related items Builders joinery

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:
info@procurementforall.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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