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Contract notice

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Expire date: 12/08/2024

External Reference: 2024-576959

FTS Reference: 2024-019358

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Brighter Places
5345282
Eden House, 10 Eastgate Office Park, Eastville
Bristol
BS5 6XX
UK
Contact person: Joe Taylor
Telephone: +44 1707339800
E-mail: joe.taylor@echelonconsultancy.co.uk
NUTS code:  UKK11 -  Bristol, City of
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.brighterplaces.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=82949&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=82949&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

Brighter Places - Gas and Electric Servicing, Breakdown and Compliance Contracts
Reference number:  ECH1305
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

50720000  -  Repair and maintenance services of central heating
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Brighter Places are seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver Gas and Electric servicing and remedial works across its stock in Bristol and the surrounding areas, consisting of approximately 3,600 properties. The contract will be split into two lots, with contractors able to bid for both, but only win one lot. The Contract will be for a total of 15 years, with an initial period of 10 years, followed by a potential 5 year extension. The Contract seek to offer the benefits of best practice in contract delivery and collaborative working practices for Brighter Places Brighter Places is following a restricted procedure, comprising of two stages: an SQ and an ITT. Following evaluation of ITT's, Brighter Places intends to award to a single contractor per lot, . Full details of the requirements and instructions are included in the procurement and tender documents.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 10937745.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:  1
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Brighter Places - Gas Servicing and Boiler Installations
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

50720000  -  Repair and maintenance services of central heating
09323000  -  District heating
42515000  -  District heating boiler
44621110  -  Central-heating radiators
44621111  -  Non-electrically-heated central-heating radiators
44621220  -  Central-heating boilers
45232141  -  Heating works
45251250  -  District-heating plant construction work
45251200  -  Heating plant construction work
45259300  -  Heating-plant repair and maintenance work
45331000  -  Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
45331100  -  Central-heating installation work
50721000  -  Commissioning of heating installations
39715200  -  Heating equipment
39715210  -  Central-heating equipment
39721000  -  Domestic cooking or heating equipment
42131110  -  Central-heating radiator valves
44115200  -  Plumbing and heating materials
44115220  -  Heating materials
44621221  -  Parts of central-heating boilers
45315000  -  Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
45350000  -  Mechanical installations
50710000  -  Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
45262660  -  Asbestos-removal work
90650000  -  Asbestos removal services
79512000  -  Call centre
09330000  -  Solar energy
45210000  -  Building construction work
50700000  -  Repair and maintenance services of building installations
42511110  -  Heat pumps
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK11 -  Bristol, City of
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Brighter Places are seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver Gas and Electric servicing and remedial works across its stock in Bristol and the surrounding areas, consisting of approximately 3,600 properties. The contract will be split into two lots, with contractors able to bid for both, but only win one lot. The Contract will be for a total of 15 years, with an initial period of 10 years, followed by a potential 5 year extension. The Contract seek to offer the benefits of best practice in contract delivery and collaborative working practices for Brighter Places Brighter Places is following a restricted procedure, comprising of two stages: an SQ and an ITT. Following evaluation of ITT's, Brighter Places intends to award to a single contractor per lot, . Full details of the requirements and instructions are included in the procurement and tender documents.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  60
Price  -  Weighting:  40
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 7462737.45  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The initial contract term will be for 10 years, with the option to extend for a further 5 years.
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:
The number of Suppliers Brighter Places anticipate inviting to participate at ITT stage will be five per lot. Brighter Places reserve the right to amend this number, if the sixth place bidder is within 5 marks of the 5th placed bidder.
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.2.14)

Additional information

Prospective bidders should note that TUPE will apply to the contract; prospective bidders are
advised to seek their own independent advice about the implications of TUPE.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Brighter Places - Electric Testing, Fire Safety and Remedial Works
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45315000  -  Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
45331000  -  Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
09300000  -  Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
45310000  -  Electrical installation work
45311000  -  Electrical wiring and fitting work
45311100  -  Electrical wiring work
45311200  -  Electrical fitting work
50710000  -  Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
50711000  -  Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
51100000  -  Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
51110000  -  Installation services of electrical equipment
71314100  -  Electrical services
71334000  -  Mechanical and electrical engineering services
45211100  -  Construction work for houses
45262640  -  Environmental improvement works
45211000  -  Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
31625100  -  Fire-detection systems
31625200  -  Fire-alarm systems
45312100  -  Fire-alarm system installation work
45262660  -  Asbestos-removal work
90650000  -  Asbestos removal services
45312310  -  Lightning-protection works
79512000  -  Call centre
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK11 -  Bristol, City of
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Brighter Places are seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver Gas and Electric servicing and remedial works across its stock in Bristol and the surrounding areas, consisting of approximately 3,600 properties. The contract will be split into two lots, with contractors able to bid for both, but only win one lot. The Contract will be for a total of 15 years, with an initial period of 10 years, followed by a potential 5 year extension. The Contract seek to offer the benefits of best practice in contract delivery and collaborative working practices for Brighter Places Brighter Places is following a restricted procedure, comprising of two stages: an SQ and an ITT. Following evaluation of ITT's, Brighter Places intends to award to a single contractor per lot, . Full details of the requirements and instructions are included in the procurement and tender documents.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  60
Price  -  Weighting:  40
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3475000.05  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The initial contract term will be for 10 years, with the option to extend for a further 5 years.
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:
The number of Suppliers Brighter Places anticipate inviting to participate at ITT stage will be five per lot. Brighter Places reserve the right to amend this number, if the sixth place bidder is within 5 marks of the 5th placed bidder.
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.2.14)

Additional information

Prospective bidders should note that TUPE will apply to the contract; prospective bidders are
advised to seek their own independent advice about the 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 detailed in the procurement and tender 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 detailed in the procurement and tender documents

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
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:  30/07/2024
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.3)

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

Date: 20/08/2024
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

Brighter Places reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the contract
at any stage of the procurement process.
Brighter Places also reserves the right not to award the contract.
Nether Brighter Places, Echelon nor any person on whose behalf this procurement is undertaken
is to be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for the contract.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of England and Wales
The Strand
London
WC2A2LL
UK

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court of England and Wales
The Strand
London
WC2A2LL
UK

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
The Contracting Authority will observe a 10-day stand still 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).
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
UK