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Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/08/2017

Expire date: 22/09/2017

External Reference: 2017-433407

TED Reference: 2017/S 160-329717

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Watford Community Housing Trust
59 Clarendon Road
Watford
WD17 1LA
UK
Contact person: Fiona Lowe
Telephone: +44 1707339800
E-mail: fiona@echelonconsultancy.co.uk
NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.wcht.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45191

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:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=21163&B=ECHELON
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=21163&B=ECHELON
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Housing and community amenities

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Procurement of 6 Frameworks to deliver development and related services
Reference number:  Ech 814
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

45000000  -  Construction work
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Works
II.1.4)

Short description

WCHT is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver works and services under 6 Frameworks comprising: Development Projects - £0-4m (Lot 1); Development Projects - £3m+ (Lot 2); Employer's Agent (Lot 3); Architect (Lot 4); Principal Designer (Lot 5); Transport and Highways Planning Consultant (Lot 6)
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 172000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - Development Contractor (£0-4m)
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45211000  -  Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
45211100  -  Construction work for houses
45211200  -  Sheltered housing construction work
45211300  -  Houses construction work
45211341  -  Flats construction work
45211350  -  Multi-functional buildings construction work
71000000  -  Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71200000  -  Architectural and related services
71210000  -  Advisory architectural services
71220000  -  Architectural design services
71221000  -  Architectural services for buildings
71311210  -  Highways consultancy services
71317200  -  Health and safety services
71317210  -  Health and safety consultancy services
71500000  -  Construction-related services
71540000  -  Construction management services
71541000  -  Construction project management services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Watford and surrounding area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Procurement of a Framework to deliver individual development
projects of a value up to £0-4m. The framework will be
awarded to a maximum of 5 providers. Works will be called off either through mini-competition or direct selection. The current development pipeline is provided in Appendix 28 of the ITT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 120000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As stated in the Invitation to Tender document.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Watford Community Housing reserves the right to award works that fall between the value of the Lots 1 and 2 (i.e. £4m and £3m) based on the capacity and workload within each Lot.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 - Development Contractor (£3m+)
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45211000  -  Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
45211100  -  Construction work for houses
45211200  -  Sheltered housing construction work
45211300  -  Houses construction work
45211341  -  Flats construction work
45211350  -  Multi-functional buildings construction work
71000000  -  Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71200000  -  Architectural and related services
71210000  -  Advisory architectural services
71220000  -  Architectural design services
71221000  -  Architectural services for buildings
71311210  -  Highways consultancy services
71317200  -  Health and safety services
71317210  -  Health and safety consultancy services
71500000  -  Construction-related services
71540000  -  Construction management services
71541000  -  Construction project management services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Watford and surrounding area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Procurement of a Framework to deliver development
projects worth a value of £3m+. The framework will be
awarded to a maximum of 5 providers. Works will be called off either through mini-competition or direct selection.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 80000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As stated in the Invitation to Tender document.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Watford Community Housing reserves the right to award works that fall between the value of the Lots 1 and 2 (i.e. £4m and £3m) based on the capacity and workload within each Lot.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 - Employer's Agent
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45211000  -  Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
45211100  -  Construction work for houses
45211200  -  Sheltered housing construction work
45211300  -  Houses construction work
45211341  -  Flats construction work
45211350  -  Multi-functional buildings construction work
71000000  -  Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71200000  -  Architectural and related services
71210000  -  Advisory architectural services
71220000  -  Architectural design services
71221000  -  Architectural services for buildings
71311210  -  Highways consultancy services
71317200  -  Health and safety services
71317210  -  Health and safety consultancy services
71500000  -  Construction-related services
71540000  -  Construction management services
71541000  -  Construction project management services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Watford and surrounding area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Procurement of a Framework for the provision of
Employer's Agent services. The framework will be
awarded to a maximum of 5 providers. Services will be called off either through mini-competition or direct selection. The current development pipeline is provided in Appendix 28 of the ITT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As stated in the Invitation to Tender document.
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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4 - Architect
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45211000  -  Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
45211100  -  Construction work for houses
45211200  -  Sheltered housing construction work
45211300  -  Houses construction work
45211341  -  Flats construction work
45211350  -  Multi-functional buildings construction work
71000000  -  Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71200000  -  Architectural and related services
71210000  -  Advisory architectural services
71220000  -  Architectural design services
71221000  -  Architectural services for buildings
71311210  -  Highways consultancy services
71317200  -  Health and safety services
71317210  -  Health and safety consultancy services
71500000  -  Construction-related services
71540000  -  Construction management services
71541000  -  Construction project management services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Watford and surrounding area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Procurement of a Framework for the provision of
Architect services. The framework will be awarded to a
maximum of 5 providers. Services will be called off either through mini-competition or direct selection.The current development pipeline is provided in Appendix 28 of the ITT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As stated in the Invitation to Tender document.
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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 5 - Principal Designer
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45211000  -  Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
45211100  -  Construction work for houses
45211200  -  Sheltered housing construction work
45211300  -  Houses construction work
45211341  -  Flats construction work
45211350  -  Multi-functional buildings construction work
71000000  -  Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71200000  -  Architectural and related services
71210000  -  Advisory architectural services
71220000  -  Architectural design services
71221000  -  Architectural services for buildings
71311210  -  Highways consultancy services
71317200  -  Health and safety services
71317210  -  Health and safety consultancy services
71500000  -  Construction-related services
71540000  -  Construction management services
71541000  -  Construction project management services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Watford and surrounding area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Procurement of a Framework for the provision of
Principal Designer services. The framework will be
awarded to a maximum of 3 providers. Services will be called off either through mini-competition or direct selection. The current development pipeline is provided in Appendix 28 of the ITT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As stated in the Invitation to Tender document.
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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 6 - Transport and Highways Planning Consultant
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45211000  -  Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
45211100  -  Construction work for houses
45211200  -  Sheltered housing construction work
45211300  -  Houses construction work
45211341  -  Flats construction work
45211350  -  Multi-functional buildings construction work
71000000  -  Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71200000  -  Architectural and related services
71210000  -  Advisory architectural services
71220000  -  Architectural design services
71221000  -  Architectural services for buildings
71311210  -  Highways consultancy services
71317200  -  Health and safety services
71317210  -  Health and safety consultancy services
71500000  -  Construction-related services
71540000  -  Construction management services
71541000  -  Construction project management services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Watford and surrounding area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Procurement of a Framework for the provision of
Transport and Highways Planning Consultancy
Services. The framework will be awarded to a
maximum of 1 provider and as such all services will be awarded by direct selection. The current development pipeline is provided in Appendix 28 of the ITT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As stated in the Invitation to Tender document.
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  As set out in the Invitation to Tender.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

As set out in the Invitation to Tender
III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

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
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  24
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  22/09/2017
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.3)

Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

Date: 02/10/2017
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

The following organisations will be able to ‘call off’ contracts under the Framework Agreement:
(i) Watford Community Housing Trust ("the Trust"));
(ii) any entity within the same group of companies as the Trust from time to time;
(iii) any entity or joint venture company that the Trust or any other member of its group holds an interest in from time to time;
(iv) Other Social Housing Providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future) and any members of their supply chain including direct labour organisations and suppliers. ‘Social Housing Provider’ for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered housing providers, local authorities and ALMOs. A list of the current Social Housing Providers can be found by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
(v) National, Regional and Local Health Authorities in the UK including NHS Trusts, and any organisation providing a service to these bodies;
(vi) Local and Regional Authorities in the UK (including any arms length organisations or service providers working on their behalf) delivering any public or private sector construction related projects including housing, education, highways and infrastructure work; and
(vii) Service providers delivering services to any other Government Agency in the UK including the Ministry of Defence and Highways Agency.
Bidders should note that none of the organisations referred to in paragraphs (i) to (vii) above shall be under any obligation to use the Framework Agreement.
Bidders should note that the estimated Lot values set out in this Notice are an estimate only, and may increase depending on the number of organisations that decide to use and call off contracts under the Framework Agreement during its term.
The Trust reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with all or part of the Framework Agreement at any stage of the procurement process. The Trust shall not in any circumstances reimburse any expense incurred by bidders in preparing their SQ or tender submissions for the Framework Agreement.
Bidders should note that the estimated Lot values set out in this Notice are an estimate only and are based on Watford Community Housing Trust’s anticipated requirements. These values may increase depending on the number of other organisations that decide to use and call off contracts under the Framework Agreement during its term.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of England and Wales
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court of England and Wales
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
In accordance with Regulation 55, 87 and Chapter 6 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
UK