Contractors framework agreement.
Contract notice
Works
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
North Star Housing Group Limited
Endeavour House, St Marks Court
For the attention of: Azhir Bashir
TS17 6QN Stockton-on-Tees
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: www.northstarhg.co.uk
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.3)Main activity
Housing and community amenities
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: yes
Teesdale Housing Association
14A Redwell Court, Harmire Enterprise Park
DL12 8BN County Durham
UNITED KINGDOM
Endeavour Housing Association
Endeavour House, St Marks Court
TS17 6QN Stockton on Tees
UNITED KINGDOM
Current and future members of North Star Housing Group
Section II: Object of the contract
II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Contractors framework agreement.
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Works
Realisation, by whatever means of work, corresponding to the requirements specified by the contracting authorities
Realisation, by whatever means of work, corresponding to the requirements specified by the contracting authorities
NUTS code UK
II.1.3)Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement
II.1.4)Information on framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 22
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 22
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT: 15 000 000 GBPII.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
North Star Housing Group currently comprises of Endeavour Housing Association and Teesdale Housing Association.
North Star Housing Group wishes to procure a framework agreement pursuant to which it is envisaged that contracts will be let to contractors within the framework for the provision of a range of new build and refurbishment works. The proposed framework agreement will be in place for a maximum period of 4 years, however contracts called-off under the framework agreement may, where appropriate, continue for periods greater than 4 years.
The framework agreement will be divided into 3 Lots. These Lots and the estimated value of the works to be called off under them over the 4 year term are set out in Annex B of this notice. Each applicant may bid for a maximum of 2 lots.
North Star Housing Group wishes to procure a framework agreement pursuant to which it is envisaged that contracts will be let to contractors within the framework for the provision of a range of new build and refurbishment works. The proposed framework agreement will be in place for a maximum period of 4 years, however contracts called-off under the framework agreement may, where appropriate, continue for periods greater than 4 years.
Under the framework agreement each member of North Star Housing Group (both current and future) will have the option to call-off contracts with individual contractors as and when works are required. In addition, other Social Housing Providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may come into existence during the term of the framework agreement) will also be entitled to call-off contracts under the framework agreement. Social Housing Provider for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes registered housing providers, local authorities, local government ALMOs and unitary authorities. A list of these can be found by visiting www.homesandcommunities.co.uk. Such Social Housing Providers will only be entitled to call off under the framework agreement if North Star Housing Group consents.
Applicants should note that, under the framework agreement, none of the members of North Star Housing Group (or any other Social Housing Provider) shall be under any obligation to call-off contracts with individual contractors.The framework agreement will be divided into 3 Lots. These Lots and the estimated value of the works to be called off under them over the 4 year term are set out in Annex B of this notice. Each applicant may bid for a maximum of 2 lots.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45000000, 45211100, 45453100
II.1.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): no
II.1.8)Lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
II.1.9)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:
The total value of the works to be carried out under contracts called off under the Framework Agreement is estimated at 15 000 000 GBP over the Framework term.
Applicants should note that this estimated value is based on North Star Housing Groups current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under the Framework Agreement.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 15 000 000 GBP
Applicants should note that this estimated value is based on North Star Housing Groups current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under the Framework Agreement.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 15 000 000 GBP
II.2.2)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.3)Information about renewals
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.3)Duration of the contract or time limit for completion
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
Information about lots
Lot No: 1 Lot title: New build and refurbishment works: call off contract value of up to 0.5 million GBP1)Short description
A range of new build and refurbishment works to standards determined by the Housing Corporation and the Homes and Communities Agency.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45000000, 45211100, 45453100
3)Quantity or scope
The total value of the works to be carried out under contracts called off under this Lot of the Framework Agreement is estimated at 5 000 000 GBP over the framework term.
Applicants should note that this estimated value is based on North Star Housing Groups current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under this lot of the framework agreement.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 5 000 000 GBP
Applicants should note that this estimated value is based on North Star Housing Groups current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under this lot of the framework agreement.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 5 000 000 GBP
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
North Star Housing Group intends to appoint a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 contractors to this Lot of the Framework Agreement following the conclusion of the tender process.
Lot No: 2 Lot title: New build and refurbishment works: call off contract value of between 0.5 million GBP and 2 000 000 GBP
1)Short description
A range of new build and refurbishment works to standards determined by the Housing Corporation and the Homes and Communities Agency.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45000000, 45211100, 45453100
3)Quantity or scope
The total value of the works to be carried out under contracts called off under this Lot of the framework agreement is estimated at 6 000 000 GBP over the Framework term.
Applicants should note that this estimated value is based on North Star Housing Groups current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under this lot of the framework agreement.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 6 000 000 GBP
Applicants should note that this estimated value is based on North Star Housing Groups current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under this lot of the framework agreement.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 6 000 000 GBP
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
North Star Housing Group intends to appoint a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 contractors to this Lot of the Framework Agreement following the conclusion of the tender process.
Lot No: 3 Lot title: New build and refurbishment works: Call Off Contract value of over 2 000 000 GBP
1)Short description
A range of new build and refurbishment works to standards determined by the Housing Corporation and the Homes and Communities Agency.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45000000, 45211100, 45453100
3)Quantity or scope
The total value of the works to be carried out under contracts called off under this Lot of the Framework Agreement is estimated at 4 000 000 GBP over the Framework term.
Applicants should note that this estimated value is based on North Star Housing Groups current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under this Lot of the Framework Agreement.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 4 000 000 GBP
Applicants should note that this estimated value is based on North Star Housing Groups current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under this Lot of the Framework Agreement.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 4 000 000 GBP
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
North Star Housing Group intends to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 contractors to this Lot of the Framework Agreement following the conclusion of the tender process.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
Parent company guarantees, performance bonds, warranties and/or deposits may be required.
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
To be included in the contract documentation.
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
In the event of a group of contractors submitting an acceptable offer it will be necessary to provide an undertaking that each company will be jointly and severally responsible for the due performance of any contracts called off under the Framework Agreement.
III.1.4)Other particular conditions
The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: no
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: In accordance with Articles 45 to 50 of Directive 2004/18/EC and Regulations 23 to 25 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 and as set out in the Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).
III.2.2)Economic and financial ability
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: The information and formalities set out in Article 47 of Directive 2004/18/EC and Regulation 24 Public Contracts Regulations 2006. These requirements are set out in the PQQ.
A copy of the PQQ can be obtained by sending an email to . The email should be titled 'Contractors Framework Agreement'.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: Please refer to the PQQ referred to above.III.2.3)Technical capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
The information and formalities set out in Article 48 of Directive 2004/18/EC and Regulation 25 Public Contracts Regulations 2006. These requirements are set out in the PQQ.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
Please refer to the PQQ referred to above.
The information and formalities set out in Article 48 of Directive 2004/18/EC and Regulation 25 Public Contracts Regulations 2006. These requirements are set out in the PQQ.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
Please refer to the PQQ referred to above.
III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts
III.3)Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1)Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
III.3.2)Staff responsible for the execution of the service
Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: no
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Restricted
IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate
Envisaged minimum number 19: and maximum number 32
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: As set out in the PQQ.
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: As set out in the PQQ.
IV.1.3)Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated no
IV.2)Award criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3)Administrative information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority:
Contractors Framework Agreement
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
no
IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document
Payable documents: no
IV.3.4)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
10.12.2012 - 12:00
IV.3.5)Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up
English.
IV.3.7)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
IV.3.8)Conditions for opening tenders
Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: no
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2)Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
VI.3)Additional information
North Star Housing Group reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with all or part of the Framework Agreement.
North Star Housing Group will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by bidders in preparing their PQQ or tender submissions.
North Star Housing Group will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by bidders in preparing their PQQ or tender submissions.
VI.4)Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures
Royal Courts of Justice
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts of Justice
VI.4.2)Lodging of appeals
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: In accordance with Regulation 32, 32A and Part 9 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended).
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
Cabinet Office
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
8.11.2012