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Summary

OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-102663
Published by:: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Authority ID:: AA0274
Publication date:: 23 September 2020
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: 01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Neath Port Talbot Council/SWTRA will be undertaking a procurement for the provision of multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy services framework. The framework will address a significantly larger maintenance and improvement programme anticipated for 2021-2025 and thus SWTRA wishes to put in place a framework contract that will meet this increased programme of works. The purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of a prospective tendering opportunity and seek feedback from the market on potential framework models via a meet the buyer process where feedback may be considered in developing the chosen model. A Meet the Buyer event is being offered to prospective Tenderers who wish to meet with and discuss SWTRA’s service requirements and offer feedback on the structure of this framework and learn more about SWTRA and its role in the delivery of Welsh Government maintenance priorities. Should a prospective supplier wish to participate in a Meet the Buyer Event with SWTRA and a representative from Welsh Government, they should contact Neath Port Talbot Council using the details provided in Section I.1 above, by no later than Friday 9th October 2020 to register your interest. Details of the Meet the Buyer event is as follows: Date: Wednesday 14th October 2020 Time: 10:00am Facility: Microsoft TEAMS CPV: 71322000, 71322000, 71320000, 71322500, 79415200, 71242000, 71322300, 71311000, 71312000, 71313000, 71313400, 71311200, 71316000, 72220000, 71541000, 71520000.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Civic Centre

Port Talbot

SA13 1PJ

Contact person: Kate James

Telephone: +44 1639763926

E-mail: k.james2@npt.gov.uk

NUTS: UKL17

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.npt.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0274

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from 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://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

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

South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA) – Consultancy Services Framework 2021

Reference number: NPT-1513

II.1.2) Main CPV code

71322000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Neath Port Talbot Council/SWTRA will be undertaking a procurement for the provision of multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy services framework.

The framework will address a significantly larger maintenance and improvement programme anticipated for 2021-2025 and thus SWTRA wishes to put in place a framework contract that will meet this increased programme of works.

The purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of a prospective tendering opportunity and seek feedback from the market on potential framework models via a meet the buyer process where feedback may be considered in developing the chosen model.

A Meet the Buyer event is being offered to prospective Tenderers who wish to meet with and discuss SWTRA’s service requirements and offer feedback on the structure of this framework and learn more about SWTRA and its role in the delivery of Welsh Government maintenance priorities.

Should a prospective supplier wish to participate in a Meet the Buyer Event with SWTRA and a representative from Welsh Government, they should contact Neath Port Talbot Council using the details provided in Section I.1 above, by no later than Friday 9th October 2020 to register your interest.

Details of the Meet the Buyer event is as follows:

Date: Wednesday 14th October 2020

Time: 10:00am

Facility: Microsoft TEAMS

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 48 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71322000

71320000

71322500

79415200

71242000

71322300

71311000

71312000

71313000

71313400

71311200

71316000

72220000

71541000

71520000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL14

UKL15

UKL16

UKL17

UKL18

UKL21

UKL22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To deliver Consultancy Services Framework to provide high quality multidisciplinary construction related design and construction supervision services to meet SWTRAs requirements for 2021-2025.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/02/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is not an invitation to tender. The purpose of this PIN is to serve as an indication of proposed future procurement by NPT and SWTRA, though may be subject to change, and does not constitute any commitment by NPT and SWTRA to undertake any public procurement exercise in the future.

NPT and SWTRA are not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this soft market exercise.

(WA Ref:102663)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

21/09/2020

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
71322300	Bridge-design services	Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
71311000	Civil engineering consultancy services	Consultative engineering and construction services
71541000	Construction project management services	Construction management services
71520000	Construction supervision services	Construction-related services
79415200	Design consultancy services	Production management consultancy services
71320000	Engineering design services	Engineering services
71322000	Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works	Engineering design services
71322500	Engineering-design services for traffic installations	Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
71313000	Environmental engineering consultancy services	Consultative engineering and construction services
71313400	Environmental impact assessment for construction	Environmental engineering consultancy services
71242000	Project and design preparation, estimation of costs	Architectural, engineering and planning services
71312000	Structural engineering consultancy services	Consultative engineering and construction services
72220000	Systems and technical consultancy services	Software programming and consultancy services
71316000	Telecommunication consultancy services	Consultative engineering and construction services
71311200	Transport systems consultancy services	Civil engineering consultancy services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
1017	Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022	Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015	Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1016	Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1021	Monmouthshire and Newport
1014	South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018	Swansea

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:: k.james2@npt.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

Further information

Date	Details
01/02/2021 12:54	Indicative Procurement Timetable Further to the Meet the Buyer Event held by SWTRA on October 14th 2020 in regard to the Consultancy Services Framework, please see below an indicative procurement programme for 2021 for your information. Contract Notice Published - May/June Tender Published on eTenderwales - May/June Tender Closing date - July Tender Evaluation (Start) - July Tender Evaluation (End) - November Acceptance of Tenders - November Intention to award letters issued - November 10 day standstill period - November/December Framework Award - November/December Framework Commencement - December
10/05/2021 08:54	Meet the Buyer - Supplier Update Document SWTRA issued a Supplier Update Document containing a further 3 procurement options to be considered by the market. This document has been circulated to all organisations that attended the Meet the Buyer Event on 14th October 2020. Should any other organisation wish to receive a copy of the Supplier Update Document please email k.james@southwales-tra.gov.uk
12/07/2021 14:35	Indicative Procurement Timetable - Update Please see below the updated procurement timetable in relation to the upcoming tender opportunity:- Contract Notice Published - 31st August 2021 Tender Published on eTenderwales - 31st August 2021 Tender Closing date - 11th October 2021 Tender Evaluation (Start) - 11th October 2021 Tender Evaluation (End) - February 2022 Acceptance of Tenders - February 2022 Intention to award letters issued - February 2022 10 day standstill period - March 2022 Framework Award - March 2022 Framework Commencement - April 2022
19/07/2021 13:57	Proposed Framework Update Following consideration of an enhanced Welsh Government budget over the next five years, the framework for 2022 will seek to appoint up to six consultants to undertake consultancy services. However, if the procurement process results in less than 6 appointable suppliers, the framework will progress with a minimum of 3 suppliers. For clarity, this framework will not be Lotted.