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Building Materials

Prior information notice

Supplies

Directive 2004/18/EC

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)

UK Shared Buisiness Sevices LTD
North Star House, Block D2
SN2 1FF Swindon
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:

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
General public services
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: yes

UK Business Services Ltd (UK SBS Ltd) (Formerly RCUK SSC Ltd)
North Star House, Block D2
SN2 1FF Swindon
UNITED KINGDOM

Section II.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services)

II.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Building Materials
II.2)Type of contract and place of delivery or of performance
Supplies
United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.

NUTS code UK,UKN

II.3)Information on framework agreement
II.4)Short description of nature and quantity or value of supplies or services:
As part of the strategic alliance between Government Procurement Service (GPS) and UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), UK SBS (formerly known as RCUK SSC Ltd) took over the management and the re-let of RM632 Building Materials and Associated Managed Services.
RM632 Building Materials and Associated Managed Services is due to expire March 2014 and UK SBS has established a new arrangement on behalf of GPS. The replacement framework will be for the Supply and Delivery of Building Materials, and will be set up for use by, or on behalf of Central Government departments and their Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Voluntary Sector Charities, and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of these UK bodies (see sections VI.2, Additional Information).
The Materials are predominantly required for the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, but could be used for activities within new build programmes. The framework agreement will be established for a 2 year period, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.
The lotting structure is as follows:
Lot 1: Building Materials ‘One Stop Shop';
Lot 2: Plumbing and Heating;
Lot 3: Electrical;
Lot 4: Timber and Joinery;
Lot 5: Workshop, Industrial & Electrical Tools;
Lot 6: Paint and Solvents;
Lot 7: Flooring and Tiling;
Lot 8: Tool and Small Plant Hire.
Suppliers will be expected to offer a broad range of products across each of the lots and offer a national distribution network (for lot specific information, please refer to Annex B, Information about lots).
The proposed timescales for this procurement activity are outlined below. Please note that these dates are tentative and may be subject to change.
- 26th of November - PIN Notice published;
- 9.12.2013 - Supplier Engagement Event.
An event is being arranged for suppliers to attend an event in Swindon to understand the requirements, the proposed procurement strategy and provide the opportunity for all to input in to the proposals and to ask questions. Information on how to register to attend this are detailed below. If there is anything specific that you wish to be considered for inclusion at this event, please put your suggestions forward to
- 13.12.2013 - Supplier Engagement Event.
As above, a further event is scheduled to be held in Swindon and information on how to register are detailed below.
- 20.12.2013 - Publish Contract Notice and Issue ITT.
The opportunity will be advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- 7.2.2014 - Tender submission deadlines;
- 10.2.2014 to 20.3.2014 - Evaluation Period;
- 25.3.2014 - Issue Intention to Award Letters;
- 26.3.2014 to 4.4.2014 - Standstill Period;
- 7.4.2014 - Issue Award Confirmation to Suppliers;
- 7.4.2014 - Publish Contract Award Notice;
- 10.4.2014 - Framework Agreement Live.

Lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.5)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

44100000, 44110000, 44111000, 44100000, 44300000, 44400000, 44500000, 44600000, 44800000, 44900000, 42600000, 43830000, 43800000, 31210000

II.6)Scheduled date for start of award procedures
II.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.8)Additional information:
UK Shared Business Services intends to hold two Supplier Engagement events on the following dates:
- 9.12.2013 (Swindon);
- 13.12.2013 (Swindon).

All potential suppliers with an interest in the Future Building Materials Framework are welcome to attend and can register via email at

When expressing an interest in attending, please provide the following details:
Company / Organisation name
Attendee name
Preferred Date
Contact Telephone number
If there are any specific topic areas that you would like to see discussed or points you would like to raise, please forward your suggestions to the above email for consideration.
UK SBS may limit the number of attendees to one per organisation.

Information about lots

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 1 Lot title: Building Materials ‘One Stop Shop'
1)Short description:
Supply and Delivery of Materials across the full range of products within scope of Building Materials. This includes heavy and light side building materials, plumbing and heating, electrical, timber and joinery, and paint and flooring.
This lot is intended to be a ‘one stop shop' for organisations looking to engage in a single supplier agreement to cover their organisations materials requirements.
Suppliers interested in this lot are expected to offer a broad range of products across all the product categories and offer a national distribution network.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

44111000, 44111100, 44111200, 44111300, 44111400, 44111500, 44111600, 44111700, 44111800, 44111900, 44112000, 44113300, 44114000, 44115000, 44115700, 44115800, 44130000, 44140000, 44160000, 44167000, 44170000, 44190000, 44192000, 44200000, 44300000, 44400000, 44424000, 44425000, 44430000, 44440000, 44450000, 44460000, 44470000, 44480000, 44482000, 44500000, 44600000, 44800000, 44830000, 44900000

5)Additional information about lots:
It is intended that this lot covers all products within each of the CPV code groups below the CPV codes outlined within the additional objects.
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 2 Lot title: Plumbing and Heating
1)Short description:
Supply and Delivery of Plumbing and Heating products for use in residential and commercial settings.
Suppliers interested in this lot are expected to offer a range of products across the following broad categories: heating, ventilation and boilers, kitchens and bathrooms fixtures and fittings, copper fittings and brassware, plastic plumbing, drainage and waste, commercial plumbing and sustainable energy solutions. Suppliers will also be expected to offer a national distribution network.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

44115200, 44163100, 44163110, 44163111, 44163112, 44163120, 44163121, 44163130, 44163140, 44163150, 44163160, 44163200, 44163210, 44163230, 44163240, 44163241, 44167000, 44167100, 44167110, 44167111, 44167200, 44167300, 44167400, 44160000, 44161000, 44161100, 44161110, 44161200, 44161400, 44161410, 44161500, 44161600, 44161700, 44161710, 44161720, 44161730, 44162000, 44162100, 44162200, 44162300, 44162400, 44162500, 44400000, 44410000, 44411000, 44411100, 44411200, 44411300, 44411400, 44411600, 44411700, 44411710, 44411720, 44411740, 44411750, 44411800, 44600000, 44620000, 44621000, 44621100, 44621110, 44621111, 44621112, 44621200, 44621210, 44621220, 44621221, 44622000, 44622100, 44115000, 44115100, 44115200, 44115210, 44115220, 44115500, 44130000, 44131000, 44132000, 44133000, 44134000, 39715000, 39715300, 39715200

5)Additional information about lots:
It is intended that this lot covers all products within each of the CPV code groups below the CPV codes outlined within the additional objects.
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 3 Lot title: Electrical
1)Short description:
Supply and Delivery of Electrical products for use in residential and commercial settings.
Suppliers interested in this lot are expected to offer a range of products across the following broad categories: lighting, distribution equipment and cable management, data networking, test and detection, cables, wiring and accessories, electrical control, fire detection and security and sustainable energy solutions. Suppliers will also be expected to offer a national distribution network.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

31000000, 44320000, 44321000, 44322000, 44322100, 44322200, 44322300, 44322400, 31210000, 31220000, 31211000, 31212000, 31213000, 31214000, 31215000, 31216000, 31217000, 31218000, 31219000, 31211110, 31221000, 31223000, 31224000, 31651000, 31680000, 31681000, 31681400, 32572100, 32581110, 31682410, 31682400, 31650000, 09331000

5)Additional information about lots:
It is intended that this lot covers all products within each of the CPV code groups below the CPV codes outlined within the additional objects.
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 4 Lot title: Timber and Joinery
1)Short description:
Supply and Delivery of Timber and Joinery products.
Suppliers interested in this lot are expected to offer a range of products across the following broad categories: timber, sheet materials, doors and windows and decorative mouldings. Suppliers will also be expected to offer a national distribution network.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

44220000, 44221000, 44221100, 44221110, 44221120, 44221200, 44221210, 44221211, 44221212, 44221213, 44221220, 44221230, 44221240, 44221300, 44221310, 44221400, 44221500, 44170000, 44171000, 44172000, 44173000, 44174000, 44175000, 44191000, 44191100, 44191200, 44191300, 44191500, 44191600, 03419000, 03419100

5)Additional information about lots:
It is intended that this lot covers all products within each of the CPV code groups below the CPV codes outlined within the additional objects.
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 5 Lot title: Workshop, Industrial and Electrical Tools
1)Short description:
Supply and Delivery of Workshop, Industrial and Electrical Tools.
Suppliers interested in this lot are expected to offer a broad range of products across the following categories: hand tools, power tools, machine tools, workshop equipment, fixings and fasteners and consumables. Suppliers will also be expected to offer a national distribution network.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

44500000, 44510000, 44511000, 44511100, 44511110, 44511120, 44511200, 44511300, 44511310, 44511320, 44511330, 44511340, 44511341, 44511400, 44511500, 44511510, 44512000, 44512100, 44512200, 44512300, 44512400, 44512500, 44512600, 44512610, 44512700, 44512800, 44512900, 44512910, 44512920, 44512930, 44512940, 44513000, 44514000, 44514100, 44514200, 44520000, 44521000, 44521100, 44521110, 44521120, 44521130, 44521140, 44521200, 44521210, 44522000, 44522100, 44522200, 44522300, 44522400, 44523000, 44523100, 44523200, 44523300, 44530000, 44531000, 44531100, 44531200, 44531300, 44531400, 44531500, 44531510, 44531520, 44531600, 44531700, 44532000, 44532100, 44532200, 44532300, 44532400, 44533000, 44540000, 44541000, 44542000, 44550000, 42600000, 43830000, 43800000

5)Additional information about lots:
It is intended that this lot covers all products within each of the CPV code groups below the CPV codes outlined within the additional objects.
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 6 Lot title: Paint and Solvents
1)Short description:
Supply and Delivery of Paints and Solvents for use in commercial and residential settings.
Suppliers interested in this lot are expected to offer a broad range of products across the following categories: interior paint, exterior paints, specialist paints, trim paints, varnish, woodcare and decorating and painting sundries. Suppliers will also be expected to offer a national distribution network.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

44111400, 44800000, 44810000, 44811000, 44812100, 44812200, 44812210, 44812220, 44812400, 44820000, 44830000, 44831000, 44831100, 44831200, 44831300, 44831400, 44832000, 44832100, 44832200

5)Additional information about lots:
It is intended that this lot covers all products within each of the CPV code groups below the CPV codes outlined within the additional objects.
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 7 Lot title: Flooring and Tiling
1)Short description:
Supply and Delivery of Flooring and Tiling for use in commercial and residential settings.
Suppliers interested in this lot are expected to offer a broad range of products across the following categories: wood flooring, laminate flooring, vinyl tiles, carpet tiles, carpet, adhesives and sealants and flooring sundries.
Suppliers will also be expected to offer a national distribution network.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

44112200, 44111300, 44112200, 44112210, 44112220, 44112230, 44112240, 44191100, 44191200, 44191300, 44191400, 44191500, 44191600, 39534000, 39531000, 39530000, 39531310

5)Additional information about lots:
It is intended that this lot covers all products within each of the CPV code groups below the CPV codes outlined within the additional objects.
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 8 Lot title: Tool and Small Plant Hire
1)Short description:
Supply and Delivery of Tool and Small Plant Hire.
Suppliers interested in this lot are expected to offer a broad range of products for hire across the following categories: power tools, machine tools, precision tools, access equipment, concreting equipment, heating and cooling equipment, cleaning and floor maintenance, tools and garden machinery, generators and transformers, painting and spraying, surveying and location, safety and ventilation, plumbing and drainage, lifting and handling, compressors, portable units and consumables.
Suppliers will also be expected to offer a national distribution network.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

45500000, 42600000, 44511000, 43830000, 34928310, 34928320, 42100000, 42418000, 42416300, 42500000, 42000000, 42400000, 31120000, 31170000, 43413000, 44211200, 16160000, 39715300, 39715200, 42924300, 42660000, 42123000

5)Additional information about lots:
It is intended that this lot covers all products within each of the CPV code groups below the CPV codes outlined within the additional objects.

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: no
VI.2)Additional information:
UK SBS Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a Framework for the use by or on behalf of UK bodies.
These bodies include but are not limited to The Science and Technology Facilities Council, The Medical Research Council, The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, The Economic and Social Research Council, The Natural Environment Research Council, The Arts and Humanities Research Council, The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, The UKSBS Ltd, Central Government Departments and their Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Voluntary Sector Charities, and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of these UK bodies.
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide

http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/publications/re-reference-tables.html?edition=tcm%3A77-285768

Local Authorities

http://www.openlylocal.com/councils

Agent acting on behalf of Cheltenham Borough Council

www.ubico.co.uk

National Parks Authorities

http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/contact-us

Educational Establishments and Academies in England and Wales, maintained by the Department for Children, Schools and Families including Schools, Universities and Colleges but not Independent Schools.

http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml

http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk

Police Forces in the United Kingdom

http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites

Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom

http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs

NHS Bodies England

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/Mental

HealthTrustListing.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CareTrustListing.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AmbulanceTrustListing.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/SpecialHealthAuthorityListing.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/OtherListing.aspx

Hospices in the UK

http://www.helpthehospices.org.uk/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice/uk-hospice-and-palliative-care-services/

http://www.hauraki.co.uk/hospice_uk/

Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations) in England

http://www.homesandcommunities.co.uk/ourwork/registered-provider-information

Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom

http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/

http://www.oscr.org.uk/

http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/

Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom

http://www.citizensadvice.co.uk/en/Where-We-Are/Bureaus/

http://www.cas.org.uk/bureaux

http://www.citizensadvice.co.uk/en/Where-We-Are/Bureaus/

Scottish Government

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Contacts

Scottish Parliament

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/abouttheparliament/27110.aspx

Scottish Local Authorities

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/About/Government/councils

http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/AboutUs/OurMembers/AssociateMembers.aspx

Scottish Agencies, NDPBs

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies

Scottish NHS Bodies

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health/NHS-Workforce/NHS-Boards

Scottish Further and Higher Education Bodies

http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/members.htm

http://www.sfc.ac.uk/about_the_council/council_funded_institutions/WhoWeFundUniversities.aspx

http://www.sfc.ac.uk/about_the_council/council_funded_institutions/WhoWeFundColleges.aspx

Scottish Police

http://www.scotland.police.uk/police-stations/

Scottish Housing Associations

http://www.sfha.co.uk/component/option,com_membersdir/Itemid,149/view,membersdir/

The Scotland Office

http://www.scotlandoffice.gov.uk/scotlandoffice/33.30.html

Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations) - Scotland

http://www.esystems.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/register/reg_pub_dsp.search

Scottish Schools - Primary Schools and Academies

http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/scottishschoolsonline/index.asp?schoolsearchstring=&addresssearchstring;=&authority;=&strTypes;=isprimaryschool&bSubmit;=1&Submit;=Search

Scottish Schools - Secondary Schools and Academies

http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/scottishschoolsonline/index.asp?schoolsearchstring=&addresssearchstring;=&authority;=&strTypes;=issecondaryschool&bSubmit;=1&Submit;=Search

Scottish Schools - Special Schools and Academies

http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/scottishschoolsonline/index.asp?schoolsearchstring=&addresssearchstring;=&authority;=&strTypes;=isspecial&bSubmit;=1&Submit;=Search

Welsh Public Bodies - National Assembly for Wales, Welsh Assembly Government and
Welsh Local Authorities, and all bodies covered by:

http://www.assemblywales.org/abthome/abt-links.htm

http://new.wales.gov.uk/about/civilservice/directorates/?lang=en

Welsh Public Bodies - Schools and Academies

http://mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk/

Welsh Public Bodies - Universities

http://www.wales.com/en/content/cms/english/study/wales_universities/wales_universities.aspx

Welsh Public Bodies - FE Colleges http://www.collegeswales.ac.uk/en-GB/wales_colleges-42.aspx

Welsh Public Bodies - Welsh Government
Sponsored Bodies

http://wales.gov.uk/about/recruitment/ouropportunities/publicapps/pubb/?lang=en

Welsh Public Bodies - NHS Wales

http://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory

http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/Authority/Resources/Resources_Download.aspx?id=15326

Welsh Public Bodies - Social Care Wales

http://www.wlga.gov.uk/authorities

Welsh Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations) http://wales.gov.uk/topics/housingandcommunity/housing/publications/registered-social-landlords-in-wales/?lang=en

Northern Ireland Public Bodies - Northern Ireland Government Departmentshttp://www.northernireland.gov.uk/gov.htm

Northern Ireland Public Bodies - Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authoritieshttp://www.northernireland.gov.uk/az2.htm

Northern Ireland Public Bodies - Schools in Northern Irelandhttp://www.deni.gov.uk/index/facts-and-figures-new/education-statistics/32_statistics_and_researchnumbersofschoolsandpupils_pg/32_statistics_and_research-schoolleveldata_pg/statistics_and_research-school_enrolment_1112.htm

Northern Ireland Public Bodies - Universities in
Northern Ireland

http://www.deni.gov.uk/links.htm

Northern Ireland Public Bodies - Health and Social care in Northern Ireland

http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=hospitals

http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=boards

http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=agencies

http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=councils

Northern Ireland Public Bodies - Northern Ireland Housing Associations

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/contacts/contacts-az.htm/housing-associations-contact

Northern Ireland Public Bodies - Police Service of Northern Irelandhttp://www.psni.police.uk/index.htm

The National Citizen Service (NCS)

https://www.ncsyes.co.uk/contact

Post Office Ltd

http://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder

Public Health England

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

Natural Resource Wales

http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/our-work/contact-us/?lang=en

NDPBs

http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/about/resources/ndpb

Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom

http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html

Wales Audit Office

http://www.wao.gov.uk/aboutus/howtofindus.asp

VI.3)Information on general regulatory framework
VI.4)Date of dispatch of this notice:
26.11.2013