Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Northern Design Centre, Abbotts Hill
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
UK
Contact person: Laura Kyle
Telephone: +44 1916380040
E-mail: construction@nepo.org
NUTS: UKC
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nepo.org
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:
www.nepo.org
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.nepo.org
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
Framework Contract for Construction Works
Reference number: NEPO207
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
NEPO seeks to establish a Framework Contract for Construction Works.
It is anticipated that up to a maximum of 6 Primary Contractors and up to 4 Contingency Contractors will be awarded on to each lot (Lot 10 will be awarded to a maximum of 4 Primary Contractors only) of the resultant Framework Contract. Lots will be categorised in accordance with the project value and the geographical location of the project.
Contractors will be required to tender in accordance with the criteria as stipulated for each individual lots. Contractors will be awarded positions in accordance with the evaluation criteria by applying their tendered ranked combined scores for quality and price application (MEAT).
This Framework Contract offers Contracting Authorities access to Contractors providing a diverse range of Constructions Works, individual projects, or programmes of work including but not limited to:
New Build and/or extensions and/or improvements and/or renovations/refurbishment of:
- Schools
- Libraries and Leisure Facilities
- Civic Buildings
- Historic Buildings
- Universities and Further/Higher Education establishments
- Health care buildings
- Housing
- Commercial buildings
Due to the diverse complexities attributed within the remit of Construction Works it is anticipated there may be a requirement for work to include additional construction disciplinary expertise including civil engineering, infrastructure and demolition works.
This list is not exhaustive and is intended to provide a general overview of the types of works that may be awarded. All works awarded will be at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and in accordance with their internal procedures.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
800 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 8 lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
To encourage a greater diversity of Tenders for the lower value Lots, any Tenderers wishing to bid for Lots 8, 9 and 10 are not permitted to bid for Lots 1 and 2. Subsidiary companies under the same parent company cannot submit bids for Lots 1 and 2 to bypass the restrictions. In the event a Tenderer attempts to bypass these restrictions, their bid will not be considered and will be deemed non-compliant.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Durham - Up to £1,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 of the Framework Contract will be awarded to a maximum of 6 Primary Contractors and 4 Contingency Contractors. Details regarding Primary and Contingency Contractors can be found in the tender documentation.
Lot 1 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of £1,000,000 within the boundaries of Northumberland County, Tyne and Wear and County Durham.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.
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
Tees Valley - Up to £1,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC1
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 of the Framework Contract will be awarded to a maximum of 6 Primary Contractors and 4 Contingency Contractors. Details regarding Primary and Contingency Contractors can be found in the tender documentation.
Lot 2 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of £1,000,000 within the boundaries of the Tees Valley.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.
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
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and Durham - £1,000,000 - £3,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 of the Framework Contract will be awarded to a maximum of 6 Primary Contractors and 4 Contingency Contractors. Details regarding Primary and Contingency Contractors can be found in the tender documentation.
Lot 3 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between £1,000,000 and £3,000,000 within the boundaries of Northumberland County, Tyne and Wear and County Durham.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.
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
Tees Valley - £1,000,000 - £3,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC1
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 of the Framework Contract will be awarded to a maximum of 6 Primary Contractors and 4 Contingency Contractors. Details regarding Primary and Contingency Contractors can be found in the tender documentation.
Lot 4 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between £1,000,000 and £3,000,000 within the boundaries of the Tees Valley.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.
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
North East - £3,000,000 - £5,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 of the Framework Contract will be awarded to a maximum of 6 Primary Contractors and 4 Contingency Contractors. Details regarding Primary and Contingency Contractors can be found in the tender documentation.
Lot 5 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between £3,000,000 and £5,000,000 within the North East of England.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.
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
North East - £5,000,000 - £15,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 of the Framework Contract will be awarded to a maximum of 4 Primary Contractors and 4 Contingency Contractors. Details regarding Primary and Contingency Contractors can be found in the tender documentation.
Lot 6 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between £5,000,000 and £15,000,000 within the North East of England.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.
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
National - £5,000,000 - £15,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 of the Framework Contract will be awarded to a maximum of 6 Primary Contractors and 4 Contingency Contractors. Details regarding Primary and Contingency Contractors can be found in the tender documentation.
Lot 7 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of between £5,000,000 and £15,000,000 nationwide.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.
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
North East - £15,000,000+
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 of the Framework Contract will be awarded to a maximum of 6 Primary Contractors and 4 Contingency Contractors. Details regarding Primary and Contingency Contractors can be found in the tender documentation.
Lot 8 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of over £15,000,000 within the North East of England.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.
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
National - £15,000,000+
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9 of the Framework Contract will be awarded to a maximum of 6 Primary Contractors and 4 Contingency Contractors. Details regarding Primary and Contingency Contractors can be found in the tender documentation.
Lot 9 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of over £15,000,000 nationwide.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.
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
Development Work Programmes (National) - Up to £50,000,000
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 10 of the Framework Contract will be awarded to a maximum of 4 Primary Contractors. Details regarding Primary and Contingency Contractors can be found in the tender documentation.
Lot 10 will cover development projects with an initial budgeted value of up to £50,000,000 nationwide.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework Contract will be direct replacement for the current NEPO207 Building and Construction Works Solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
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:
26/10/2022
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
28/11/2022
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:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
12 months prior to the published expiry date.
VI.3) Additional information
NEPO is a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR15). The agreement will be available for use by all NEPO Members. A list of member organisations is available in the About section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org
This agreement will also be made available to all current and future NEPO Associate Members. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list
NEPO intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services.
Please see the following websites for further details:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised/recognised-bodies
http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php
http://www.ukschoolsdirectory.net
https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england
https://education.gov.scot/ParentZone
http://hwb.wales.gov.uk/
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-academies-and-academy-projects-in-development
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/institutions/
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/heis/
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/fecs/
http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
http://www.scottishambulance.com/TheService/organised.aspx
http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=trusts
http://www.scottishambulance.com/AboutUs/HowWeOrganised.aspx
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/gov.htm
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/02/2421/1
https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/contact
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
https://www.ons.gov.uk/
https://www.police.uk/forces/
http://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
http://www.psni.police.uk/index.htm
http://www.scotland.police.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/archive/law-order/Police/PoliceServiceofScotland
http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html
http://www.nifrs.org/areas-districts/
http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspx
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/pages/default.aspx
https://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/publications/registered-social-landlords-in-wales/?lang=en
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/About_us/Regulation/Registering_charities_index.aspx
http://www.oscr.org.uk/
https://idea.org.uk/ http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/registerhomepage.aspx
http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/Search/search_Auth.aspx
http://www.communities.gov.uk/newsroom/factsandfigures/housingplanning1/facts/socialhousing/?id=1822644
A complete list of permissible users is shown on the NEPO website below:
https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users
Organisations wishing to access the NEPO agreement will be required to register as a NEPO Associate Member in the first instance.
Further information can be found at: www.nepo.org
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NEPO
Northern Design Centre, Abbotts Hill,
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/09/2022