UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 17/10/2024

External Reference: 2024-599319

FTS Reference: 2024-025572

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Works

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Watford Community Housing
59 Clarendon Road
Watford
WD17 1LA
UK
Contact person: Sharon Hunt
Telephone: +44 01707339800
E-mail: info@echelonconsultancy.co.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.wcht.org.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=84646&B=ECHELON
Additional information can be obtained from
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

Repairs & Empty Homes Framework - MAINTAIN; Capital Delivery & Planned Works Framework (IMPROVE); Compliance Services Framework (PROTECT)
Reference number:  ECH1317
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

45000000  -  Construction work
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Works
II.1.4)

Short description

Echelon Consultancy are seeking views through a series of soft market testing exercises in relation to a forthcoming procurement to deliver three Frameworks that can be utilised separately, but together will cover the full range of Asset Management services delivered by LA, HA's and RP's. The three frameworks will be - Repairs and Empty Homes (Maintain), Capital Delivery & Planned Works (Improve) and Compliance Services (Protect).
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45000000  -  Construction work
45261900  -  Roof repair and maintenance work
45310000  -  Electrical installation work
45311000  -  Electrical wiring and fitting work
45315300  -  Electricity supply installations
45330000  -  Plumbing and sanitary works
45331210  -  Ventilation installation work
45332000  -  Plumbing and drain-laying work
45350000  -  Mechanical installations
45400000  -  Building completion work
45410000  -  Plastering work
45420000  -  Joinery and carpentry installation work
45421100  -  Installation of doors and windows and related components
45421110  -  Installation of door and window frames
45421130  -  Installation of doors and windows
45421151  -  Installation of fitted kitchens
45430000  -  Floor and wall covering work
45431000  -  Tiling work
45432000  -  Floor-laying and covering, wall-covering and wall-papering work
45440000  -  Painting and glazing work
45450000  -  Other building completion work
45451000  -  Decoration work
50700000  -  Repair and maintenance services of building installations
50710000  -  Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
42160000  -  Boiler installations
44620000  -  Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts
44621220  -  Central-heating boilers
44621221  -  Parts of central-heating boilers
50531100  -  Repair and maintenance services of boilers
45262660  -  Asbestos-removal work
90650000  -  Asbestos removal services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Echelon Consultancy are seeking views through a series of soft market testing exercises in relation to a forthcoming procurement to deliver three Frameworks that can be utilised separately, but together will cover the full range of Asset Management services delivered by LA, HA's and RP's. The three frameworks will be - Repairs and Empty Homes (Maintain), Capital Delivery & Planned Works (Improve) and Compliance Services (Protect).
Echelon would like to gain views and feedback on various elements of the Framework(s), including scope, geographical lots, value bands, commercial models and pricing mechanisms.
The first session will be held virtually via MS TEAMS on Thursday 29 August 2024, between 12:00pm and 2:00pm.
The session will provide an introduction to the objectives and aspirations of all three frameworks and will set out the overarching timetables and procurement models for each framework.
This session will be interactive and will also introduce potential suppliers to the various stakeholders supporting the collaborative procurement of the frameworks.
The link to the first session can be accessed by using the MS Teams meeting ID 362 107 864 278 and meeting passcode noXBgr or by emailing info@echelonconsultancy.co.uk
There is no restriction on the number of people from organisation who can attend this session.
We would also ask you to ‘Save the Date’ for a more detailed event relating specifically to the Repairs and Empty Homes (Maintain) framework on Wednesday 11 September between 10:00am and 1:00pm. This will also be a virtual session and the link will provided separately.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a formal tender opportunity. The Contract Notice for the framework(s) will be issued at a later date once the data and responses from this PIN notice and the market engagement sessions have been reviewed.
Any subsequent procurement will be separate. Neither participation (or otherwise) in this exercise nor any information supplied will advantage or disadvantage any person in such procurement.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

17/10/2024

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

VI.3)

Additional information

No supplementary documentation is being issued at this time.
All relevant documentation will be issued with the formal Find-a-Tender Service Contract Notice