Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 22/01/2024

External Reference: 2023-512681

FTS Reference: 2023-036163

Contract notice

Contract notice

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
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/

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=75740&B=NWUPC
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to 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:  EFM3141 NW
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71630000  -  Technical inspection and testing services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of members of NWUPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC and CPC for Facilities Services. The Framework Agreement is divided into lots as follows:
Lot 1 Gas Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services Domestic and Non Domestic Equipment up to 500 kw rated Input (North West)
Lot 2 Gas Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services Non Domestic Equipment greater than 500kw rated input (North West)
Lot 3 Portable Appliance Testing – (England and Wales)
Lot 4 Portable Appliance Testing – (Scotland)
Lot 5 Portable Appliance Testing – (Northern Ireland)
Lot 6 Fixed Wire Testing (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)
Lot 7 Fixed Wire Testing (Scotland)
The Framework Agreement will commence on 01st May 2024 for an initial period of Twenty-Four (24) months until 30th April 2026, with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 periods of twelve (12) months until 30th April 2028, subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 11000000.00  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 - Gas Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services Domestic and Non Domestic Equipment up to 500 kw rated Input (North West)
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71630000  -  Technical inspection and testing services
50531000  -  Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
50531200  -  Gas appliance maintenance services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Domestic and Non Domestic fired equipment maximum rated input of 500kW. This may include domestic fired heating equipment such as Gas fired boilers, gas fired water heaters, gas fired domestic gas cooking appliances installed within individual dwellings, within communal plant rooms serving residencies or academic buildings or domestic science laboratories. This may also include non-domestic gas fired boilers. This list is not exhaustive.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40
Price  -  Weighting:  60
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/05/2024  /  End: 30/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance
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: yes
Identification of the project: The resulting framework may be used by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 - Gas Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services Non Domestic Equipment greater than 500kw rated input
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71630000  -  Technical inspection and testing services
50531000  -  Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
50531200  -  Gas appliance maintenance services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

non-domestic gas fired heating equipment with maximum rated input exceeding 500kW. This will include gas fired boilers installed within communal plant rooms serving residencies or academic buildings. Although not a mandatory requirement, Suppliers may be requested to provide maintenance and repairs for Oil heating equipment if required.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40
Price  -  Weighting:  60
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/05/2024  /  End: 30/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance
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: yes
Identification of the project: The resulting framework may be used by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 - Portable Appliance Testing – England and Wales
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71630000  -  Technical inspection and testing services
71600000  -  Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

the provision to undertake a comprehensive Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment and the Health and Safety Executive. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 1 Framework Agreement.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40
Price  -  Weighting:  60
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/05/2024  /  End: 30/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance
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: yes
Identification of the project: The resulting framework may be used by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4 - Portable Appliance Testing – Scotland
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71630000  -  Technical inspection and testing services
71600000  -  Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

the provision to undertake a comprehensive Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment and the Health and Safety Executive. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 1 Framework Agreement.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40
Price  -  Weighting:  60
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/05/2024  /  End: 30/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance
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: yes
Identification of the project: The resulting framework may be used by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 5 - Portable Appliance Testing – Northern Ireland
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71630000  -  Technical inspection and testing services
71600000  -  Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

the provision to undertake a comprehensive Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment and the Health and Safety Executive. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 1 Framework Agreement.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40
Price  -  Weighting:  60
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/05/2024  /  End: 30/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance
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: yes
Identification of the project: The resulting framework may be used by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 6 - Fixed Wire Testing (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71630000  -  Technical inspection and testing services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

the provision to undertake the comprehensive inspection , testing, servicing and surveying of whole fixed electrical installations, within the buildings indicated by the Member Institution, their out buildings, extensions and all associated external services. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 7 Framework Agreement.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40
Price  -  Weighting:  60
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/05/2024  /  End: 30/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance
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: yes
Identification of the project: The resulting framework may be used by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 7 - Fixed Wire Testing (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71630000  -  Technical inspection and testing services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

the provision to undertake the comprehensive inspection , testing, servicing and surveying of whole fixed electrical installations, within the buildings indicated by the Member Institution, their out buildings, extensions and all associated external services. You must also adhere to any relevant British Standards and industry best practice such as the regulations listed within section 2.1 of Appendix 7 Framework Agreement.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40
Price  -  Weighting:  60
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/05/2024  /  End: 30/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This Framework Agreement will commence on 01 May 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2027 and a further 12 months until 30 April 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance
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: yes
Identification of the project: The resulting framework may be used by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

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

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open 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:  58
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

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

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  19/01/2024
Local time:  14:00
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

Tender must be valid until:  19/04/2024
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  19/01/2024
Local time:  15:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)

Additional information

NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/
LUPC https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/
At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the
following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the
permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements
that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of
the current members is available as follows:
At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows:
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
https://www.local.gov.uk
NDPBs
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
National Parks Authorities
http://www.nationalparks.uk
Police Forces in the United Kingdom
http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
http://www.scotland.police.uk
Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
NHS Bodies England
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
Hospices in the UK
https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice
Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
http://www.oscr.org.uk
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
www.cas.org.uk
NI Public Bodies
Northern Ireland Government Departments
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
Health and Social care in Northern Ireland
http://online.hscni.net
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
https://www.psni.police.uk
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

NWUPC Ltd
Salford
UK