UK

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 21/12/2018

Expire date: 08/02/2019

External Reference: 2018-519272

TED Reference: 2018/S 248-573557

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Livin Housing Limited
Farrell House, Arlington Way, Durham Gate
Spennymoor
DL16 6NL
UK
Contact person: Fiona Lowe
Telephone: +44 7903788645
E-mail: fiona@echelonconsultancy.co.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.livin.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45191

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=26651&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=26651&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

Livin Grounds Maintenance Services Contract
Reference number:  Ech 903
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

77314000  -  Grounds maintenance services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Livin is seeking suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of grounds maintenance and associated services, including tree works, to its communal areas and open spaces.
The Contract will be bespoke and run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend by up to a further 5 years.
Livin is following an Open procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Suppliers seeking to respond to the opportunity must complete Minimum Requirements Questionnaire and other Tender documentation as set out in the procurement documents. Livin is seeking to appoint a single Contractor following evaluation of completed Tenders.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 3550000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45112720  -  Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
45112723  -  Landscaping work for playgrounds
77211300  -  Tree-clearing services
77211400  -  Tree-cutting services
77211500  -  Tree-maintenance services
77211600  -  Tree seeding
77340000  -  Tree pruning and hedge trimming
77341000  -  Tree pruning
90610000  -  Street-cleaning and sweeping services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
County Durham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Livin is seeking suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of grounds maintenance and associated services, including tree works, to its communal areas and open spaces.
The Contract will be bespoke and run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend by up to a further 5 years.
The estimated annual value of the Contract is £355,000.00 and comprises a range of grounds maintenance works, including tree works and ad hoc service requirements. This figure is indicative of the likely value; however, there is no guarantee of work volumes over the term of the Contract. Works will be delivered under Schedules of Rates.
Livin is following an Open procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Suppliers seeking to respond to the opportunity must complete Minimum Requirements Questionnaire and other Tender documentation as set out in the procurement documents. Livin is seeking to appoint a single Contractor following evaluation of completed Tenders.
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: 355000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The Contract will run for an initial 5 years with the option to extend by up to a further 5 years.
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.2.14)

Additional information

The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 is likely to apply to the Contract; details are included within the procurement documents but prospective Suppliers are advised to seek their own advice about the potential implications of TUPE.

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 procurement documents.
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 procurement documents.
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

Open procedure
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:  24/01/2019
Local time:  12:00
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 : 3  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  24/01/2019
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the long term Contract at any stage of the procurement process. The Contracting Authority also reserves the right not to award a Contract. Neither the Contracting Authority nor any person on whose behalf of whom this procurement is undertaken is to be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing and interest or tendering for this Contract.
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

Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
UK

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Livin Housing Limited will observe a standstill period following the award of the Contract and conduct itself in respect of any appeals in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).