UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 08/09/2023

External Reference: 2023-574103

FTS Reference: 2023-024246

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
04045190
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
UK
Contact person: Laura Hills
Telephone: +44 1612348003
E-mail: laura.hills@nwupc.ac.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080

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=72065&B=NWUPC
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  Sub-central contracting authority
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Facilities Services
Reference number:  EFM3141NW
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71631000  -  Technical inspection services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The provisional scope of the procurement includes, but is not limited to: Gas Equipment Maintenance and Repair, PAT and FWT including the inspection, testing, servicing and surveying of fixed electrical installations. These service areas, will be broken down into lots. Provided below is a link to complete a market engagement survey relating to this procurement. The deadline for this survey is Friday 8th September 23:59hrs.
https://enp.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/facilities-supplies-market-engagement-august-2023
Completion of this questionnaire and any involvement in this market engagement does not confer any right or expectation that the organisation will be selected for any further tender should a procurement exercise be concluded.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 11000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

50531000  -  Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
50531200  -  Gas appliance maintenance services
71600000  -  Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71632000  -  Technical testing services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is a not for profit organisation owned by its Full members consisting of 24 Universities. NWUPC set up and contract manage Framework Agreements which are established to ensure compliance with the European Procurement Regulations which cover Public Sector contracts over a certain threshold value. NWUPC are conducting market engagement for the establishment of a framework agreement for Gas Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Wire Testing (FWT) for members of NWUPC, APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC and CPC. NWUPC are taking a lead role in establishing the Framework on behalf of members of the NWUPC and the other regional consortia. To this end, NWUPC are seeking the input of the market on a number of areas to help inform the structure of the Framework and the scope of requirements. The provisional scope of the procurement includes, but is not limited to: Gas Equipment Maintenance and Repair, PAT and FWT including the inspection, testing, servicing and surveying of fixed electrical installations. Completion of this questionnaire and any involvement in this market engagement does not confer any right or expectation that the organisation will be selected for any further tender should a procurement exercise
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

02/10/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information