Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
LHC
14601330
2 Vine Street
Uxbridge
UB81QE
UK
Telephone: +44 18952744800
E-mail: procurement@lhcprocure.org.uk
NUTS: UKI74
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lhcprocure.org.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/17
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Public sector framework provider
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Aluminium Windows and Doors
Reference number: A8
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45421130
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide awareness of an upcoming framework tender for Aluminium Windows and Doors.
The A8 framework will be the successor to LHC's previously successful Framework (A7).
The framework is designed to provide aluminium windows, doors, and curtain walling products via a complete survey and installation service. It will be available to all local authorities, housing associations and other public bodies.
This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC Procurement Group (LHC) and our regional entities:
Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC)
LHC London and South East (LSE)
Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)
South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA)
Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)
Webinar Event
LHC will be hosting a webinar event for contractor and consultancy organisations interested in participating in the pre-tender engagement for this framework on Tuesday September 26th at 2pm, you can register for this online event using the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lhc-pre-tender-engagement-a8-aluminium-windows-doors-framework-tickets-715330862867
LHC anticipate the tender will be released early January 2024.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The new Aluminium Windows and Doors Framework will be the successor to LHC's current Aluminium Windows and Doors Framework (A7) which expires May 2024. The future framework will be designed to support clients with the design, supply and installation of aluminium windows, doors, and curtain walling for all types of public sector refurbishment and new build projects.
The option for supply and delivery or supply only, can be built into the specification as well as repars without additional lots.
Please note the above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the lot structure in the final tender issued.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/11/2023
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
HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN THIS OPPORTUNITY
To register your early interest in this framework opportunity and to get further updates and be notified regarding opportunities to engage with LHC to help inform the development of this framework, please express your interest in the project on our e Tendering portal using the following link:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/LHC/aspx/Tenders/Forthcoming
Please note you will need to have a registered account on our portal and be logged in to be able to express an interest. Once you have identified the project on the portal you wish to express an interest in, click 'View Details' and then click 'Express Interest'.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/09/2023