Framework Agreement for Internal and External Installation, Maintenance and Repair Works to Social Housing
Prior information notice
Works
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Procure Plus Limited
Duckworth House, Lancastrian Office Centre, Old Trafford
M32 0FP Manchester
UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: http://www.procure-plus.com
Further information can be obtained from: 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
Section II.A: Object of the contract (Works)
II.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Framework Agreement for Internal and External Installation, Maintenance and Repair Works to Social Housing
II.2)Type of contract and location of works
Main site or location of works: Primarily in the North West of England
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II.3)Information on framework agreement
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement: yes
II.4)Short description of nature and scope of works
Procure Plus (PP) is a social housing regeneration consortium based in the North West of England. PP has formed an alliance with Lancashire Housing Partnership (LHP), Cumbria Housing Partners (CHP) and Efficiency North (EN). This alliance is known collectively as Re:allies. Re:allies brings together expertise from across the North of England to deliver a highly efficient approach to procurement and regeneration at a local level. Further additional consortia may join the Re:allies alliance from time to time. Further background information can also be obtained by visiting www.re-allies.com
PP is acting as contracting authority on behalf of participating clients and members and wishes to alert the market of its intention to procure and enter into a framework agreement with multiple organisations for the carrying out of various internal and external property works. The works will be for the purpose of completing installation, maintenance and repair works to social housing properties.
PP generate efficiencies by leveraging the procurement of construction, materials, services and contractors. The proposed framework agreement will be a fundamental contributor to delivery of value for money, sustainability, innovation and the delivery of social and economic regeneration.The contractors and suppliers appointed to PP's framework agreements share the company's commitment to regeneration and to the delivery and reinvestment cost savings directly into local business, jobs and skills.
The proposed framework agreement will enable participating contracting authorities to instruct a broad and diverse range of internal and external works. It is envisaged that the category of works required will include the following:
- Kitchen installation;
- Bathroom installation;
- Heating and ventilation installation;
- Commercial heating and installation (including alternative and renewable heating systems);
- Electrical installation;
- Window and door installation;
- Brickwork, masonry and associated ancillary works;
- General building works and repairs;
- Roof installation and associated works;
- Paint and pre-paint repair works;
- Planned asbestos removal;
- Reactive asbestos removal work;
- Estates improvement work;
- Adaptation works;
- Insulation works;
- Fire precaution works;
- External works to high rise properties;
- Various internal works;
- Various external works;
- Various works to communal areas.
The purpose of this prior information notice is to allow PP to alert the market to its intentions in advance of undertaking the procurement. PP therefore reserves the right to amend, add or delete the lots described before calling for competition. PP is giving particular consideration to structuring the lots in order to target geographical areas and volume of properties. PPs intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree call off contracts under the proposed framework agreement as and when required:
1. PPs members (both current and future);
2. LHPs members (both current and future);
3. CHPs members (both current and future);
4. PPALs members (both current and future);
5. The current and future members or any other member of the Re:allies alliance from time to time;
6. Any partner or customer of PP, LHP, CHP,PPAL or other Re:allies member from time to time; which may include any social housing provider in the United Kingdom. Social housing provider for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes registered housing providers (a list of which can be found by visiting www.homesandcommunities.co.uk), local authorities, local government ALMOs and unitary authorities.
The contracting authorities referred to above will be entitled to agree call off contracts under the proposed framework agreement but shall be under no obligation to do so.
The contracting authorities listed and referred to above have requirements predominantly within the North West of England including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cumbria. The authorities listed and referred to above shall be under no obligation to use the framework agreement.
PP will be holding Meet the Buyer events in Manchester on the 13.5.2013 and in Haydock on the 14.5.2013 and in Penrith on the 15.5.2013. Interested suppliers can meet the buyers, learn more about the opportunity and how they can participate. Suppliers who would like to attend a specific event should submit their details by following the enclosed link:
For Manchester on 13.5.2013 - http://tendermanagement.procure-plus.com/register/index/5fbb50add2 The deadline for registration for this event is 10.5.2013.
For Haydock on 14.5.2013 - http://tendermanagement.procure-plus.com/register/index/a857e607e6 The deadline for registration for this event is 13.5.2013.
For Penrith on 15.5.2013 - http://tendermanagement.procure-plus.com/register/index/0adf10cb5a The deadline for registration for this event is 14.5.2013.
Places are limited to two representatives per organisation and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis to those organisations who correctly submit their details by clicking the 'submit' button at the end of the registration form. The events are identical therefore suppliers need only register for one event.
Further details on PP and its members can be found at www.procure-plus.com
Further details of LHP and its members can be found at www.lancashirehp.com
Further details on CHP and its members can be found at www.cumbriahp.com
Further details on PPAL and its members can be found at www.procure-plus.com/gmprocure-associates
Other contracting authorities within the North of England and any other areas of the United Kingdom may in the future join the consortia referred to above.
PP is acting as contracting authority on behalf of participating clients and members and wishes to alert the market of its intention to procure and enter into a framework agreement with multiple organisations for the carrying out of various internal and external property works. The works will be for the purpose of completing installation, maintenance and repair works to social housing properties.
PP generate efficiencies by leveraging the procurement of construction, materials, services and contractors. The proposed framework agreement will be a fundamental contributor to delivery of value for money, sustainability, innovation and the delivery of social and economic regeneration.The contractors and suppliers appointed to PP's framework agreements share the company's commitment to regeneration and to the delivery and reinvestment cost savings directly into local business, jobs and skills.
The proposed framework agreement will enable participating contracting authorities to instruct a broad and diverse range of internal and external works. It is envisaged that the category of works required will include the following:
- Kitchen installation;
- Bathroom installation;
- Heating and ventilation installation;
- Commercial heating and installation (including alternative and renewable heating systems);
- Electrical installation;
- Window and door installation;
- Brickwork, masonry and associated ancillary works;
- General building works and repairs;
- Roof installation and associated works;
- Paint and pre-paint repair works;
- Planned asbestos removal;
- Reactive asbestos removal work;
- Estates improvement work;
- Adaptation works;
- Insulation works;
- Fire precaution works;
- External works to high rise properties;
- Various internal works;
- Various external works;
- Various works to communal areas.
The purpose of this prior information notice is to allow PP to alert the market to its intentions in advance of undertaking the procurement. PP therefore reserves the right to amend, add or delete the lots described before calling for competition. PP is giving particular consideration to structuring the lots in order to target geographical areas and volume of properties. PPs intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree call off contracts under the proposed framework agreement as and when required:
1. PPs members (both current and future);
2. LHPs members (both current and future);
3. CHPs members (both current and future);
4. PPALs members (both current and future);
5. The current and future members or any other member of the Re:allies alliance from time to time;
6. Any partner or customer of PP, LHP, CHP,PPAL or other Re:allies member from time to time; which may include any social housing provider in the United Kingdom. Social housing provider for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes registered housing providers (a list of which can be found by visiting www.homesandcommunities.co.uk), local authorities, local government ALMOs and unitary authorities.
The contracting authorities referred to above will be entitled to agree call off contracts under the proposed framework agreement but shall be under no obligation to do so.
The contracting authorities listed and referred to above have requirements predominantly within the North West of England including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cumbria. The authorities listed and referred to above shall be under no obligation to use the framework agreement.
PP will be holding Meet the Buyer events in Manchester on the 13.5.2013 and in Haydock on the 14.5.2013 and in Penrith on the 15.5.2013. Interested suppliers can meet the buyers, learn more about the opportunity and how they can participate. Suppliers who would like to attend a specific event should submit their details by following the enclosed link:
For Manchester on 13.5.2013 - http://tendermanagement.procure-plus.com/register/index/5fbb50add2 The deadline for registration for this event is 10.5.2013.
For Haydock on 14.5.2013 - http://tendermanagement.procure-plus.com/register/index/a857e607e6 The deadline for registration for this event is 13.5.2013.
For Penrith on 15.5.2013 - http://tendermanagement.procure-plus.com/register/index/0adf10cb5a The deadline for registration for this event is 14.5.2013.
Places are limited to two representatives per organisation and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis to those organisations who correctly submit their details by clicking the 'submit' button at the end of the registration form. The events are identical therefore suppliers need only register for one event.
Further details on PP and its members can be found at www.procure-plus.com
Further details of LHP and its members can be found at www.lancashirehp.com
Further details on CHP and its members can be found at www.cumbriahp.com
Further details on PPAL and its members can be found at www.procure-plus.com/gmprocure-associates
Other contracting authorities within the North of England and any other areas of the United Kingdom may in the future join the consortia referred to above.
Lots
This contract is divided into lots: yesII.5)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45421151, 45211310, 45232141, 45331000, 45331100, 45315000, 50721000, 09332000, 42160000, 42512000, 42716100, 45212140, 45213316, 45241600, 45315300, 45317000, 45331200, 45331210, 45331220, 45331221, 45332400, 45333000, 45333100, 45333200, 45340000, 45343000, 45420000, 45310000, 45312000, 45421100, 45421110, 45421111, 45421112, 45421120, 45312100, 45312200, 45421130, 45210000, 45211000, 45211100, 45211300, 45343210, 45343220, 71321200
II.6)Scheduled date for start of award procedures and duration of the contract
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
II.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.8)Additional information:
Information about lots
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 1 Lot title: Kitchen installation1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of works relating to kitchen installation and renewals within social housing properties. This may include decorating, electrical and gas works associated with kitchen installation. It is envisaged that this lot will be fit and design and fit. PP may replicate this lot according to geographical area and volume of properties. PP's intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45421151
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 2 Lot title: Bathroom installation
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of installation works relating to bathroom installation and renewals within social housing properties. This may include decorating, electrical and plumbing works associated with bathroom installation. It is envisaged that this lot will be fit only. PP may replicate this lot according to geographical area and volume of properties. PP's intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45211310
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 3 Lot title: Heating and ventilation installation
1)Short description:
For the provision of works relating to heating and ventilation installations and other associated requirements within social housing properties, including alternative and renewable heating systems. This may include central heating installation, fireplace installation and removal of existing heat applicances. This may include installation of ventilation and extraction systems and removal of existing systems. Some electrical installation may be required. It is envisaged that this lot will be fit and design and fit. PP may replicate this lot according to geographical area and volume of properties. PP's intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45331100, 45232141, 45315000, 71321200
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 4 Lot title: Electrical installation
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of works relating to electrical installation upgrades and re-wires within social housing properties. It is envisaged that this lot will be for fit and design and fit. PP may replicate this lot according to geographical area and volume of properties. PP's intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45310000, 45317000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 5 Lot title: Windows and doors installation
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of works relating to the installation of windows and doors within social housing properties. This will include internal, external and communal areas. It is envisaged that this lot will be fit and design and fit. PP may replicate this lot according to geographical area and volume of properties. PP's intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45421110, 45421100, 45421111, 45421112, 45421120
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 6 Lot title: General building work and repairs
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of works relating to general building works and repairs within social housing properties. It is envisaged that this lot will be supply and fit. PP may replicate this lot according to geographical area. PP's intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45421000, 45420000, 44220000, 45421150
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 7 Lot title: Roofing and ancillary works
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of works relating to flat and pitch roofing and ancillaries, including roofline drainage to social housing properties. It is envisaged that this lot will be, design supply and fit and supply and fit. PP may replicate this lot according to geographical area. PP's intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45260000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 8 Lot title: Painting and pre-paint repairs
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of paint works and pre-paint repairs to social housing properties. It is envisaged this lot will be for supply and fit. PP may replicate this lot according to geographical area. PP's intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45442100, 45442110, 45442120, 45442121, 45442180, 45442190
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 9 Lot title: Brickwork, masonry and associated ancilliary works
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of brickwork, masonry and associated ancilliary works to social housing properties. This may include for both internal and external works. It is envisaged that this lot will be for supply and fit. PP may replicate this lot according to geographical area. PP's intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45262520, 45262500, 45262521
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 10 Lot title: Asbestos removal and disposal (planned)
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of planned removal and disposal of asbestos and associated works to social housing properties. This may include for both internal and external works. PP may replicate this lot according to geographical area. PP's intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45262660, 90650000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 11 Lot title: Asbestos removal and disposal (reactive)
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of asbestos removal and disposal on a reactive basis and associated works to social housing properties. This may include both internal and external works. PP may replicate this lot according to geographical area. PP's intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
90650000, 45262660
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 12 Lot title: Adaptation works
1)Short description:
For the completion of adaptation works and installion services for adaptation equipment to social housing properties. It is envisaged this lot will be for fit and supply and fit. The works may include for the installation of grab rails, ramps and stair-lifts.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
34953000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 13 Lot title: Commercial heating installation
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the provision of commercial heating installation including but not limited to the installation of alternative and renewable heating systems. It is envisaged this lot will be for design and fit, design supply and fit and fit only.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45331100, 09323000, 45251200, 45232141, 45315000, 50721000, 71321200
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 14 Lot title: Insulation works
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of a range of insulation works, including but not limited to, loft and cavity wall insulation within social housing properties. It envisaged this lot will be fit only.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45261410, 45320000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 15 Lot title: Estates improvement work
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of improvement works to social housing properties, surrounding areas and communal areas. It is envisaged this lot will be supply and fit. PP may replicate this lot according to geographical area and volume of properties. PP's intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45210000, 45211000, 45211100, 45211300
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 16 Lot title: External works to high rise properties
1)Short description:
For the provision of external works to high rise properties including replacement windows and doors, cladding and structural repairs. It is envisaged this lot will be for design supply and fit and supply and fit.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45000000, 45400000, 45300000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 17 Lot title: Fire precaution and prevention works
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of fire precaution and prevention works within social housing properties. It is envisaged that this lot will be supply and fit.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45343000, 45343100, 45343200, 45343210, 45343220, 45312100
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 18 Lot title: Internal works and works to communal areas
1)Short description:
This lot will be for the completion of internal works within social housing properties and associated communal areas.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45210000, 45262700, 45400000, 50700000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Information about reserved contracts
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Reference to project(s) and/or programme(s): Various programmes or projects completed using funding received via the European Regional Development Fund.
Reference to project(s) and/or programme(s): Various programmes or projects completed using funding received via the European Regional Development Fund.
VI.2)Additional information:
VI.3)Information on general regulatory framework
VI.4)Date of dispatch of this notice:
19.4.2013