Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-04-30
Buyer: Caerphilly County Borough Council
Country: UK
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 34928100 | 34928110 | 45233280
Estimated value: 520000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2019-05-31
Award criteria: Lowest price

Technical requirements: The Councils biggest asset is the Highway Network (1 154 km) and the Council maintains approximately 53 km of Vehicle Restraint Systems as part of this.
The services required under this contract shall be the maintenance of all of the employer’s existing vehicle restraint systems (VRS) including for the construction of new VRS, to ensure safety for users of the highway system within the geographic boundary of The Council.
The contract will be based on the core clauses of the Institution of Civil Engineers’ NEC3 Term Service Contract (fourth edition April 2013) with main option clause A (Priced Contract with Price List), Dispute Resolution Option W2 and secondary option clauses, X2, X19, X20, Y (UK) 2, Y (UK) 3 and Z (and, for the avoidance of doubt, all other secondary option clauses shall not apply).
Installation and maintenance of road restraint systems across the road network in the County Borough of Caerphilly as detailed in the task orders and other documentation supplied with each individual task order. Drawings will be issued with a task order where applicable.
The timing of maintenance repairs will be agreed between the employer and the Contractor. In the event of new installation work, the Contractor shall submit a programme of works to be agreed with the employer.
Restricted working hours to be determined before the commencement of work at each site as specified in each purchase order.
The employer shall provide drawings of statutory undertakers information prior to the commencement of any work.
All proposed VRS installations shall conform to the specific requirements set out in the Design Manual for roads and Bridges (DMRB) TD19/06 and the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) Volume 1, Series 400.
Tenderers must employ and be able to demonstrate that their personnel are both suitably trained and competent in the installation of the proposed vehicle restraint systems to HA approved standards.
Tenderers shall allow for reinstatement to existing standards, for any disturbed areas upon completion of works.
Besides specified items, tenderers shall price the Schedule of Rates on the basis that works are to be carried out within verges, allowing for stone-picking and top-soiling to a desirable standard.
A 12-month extension will be available and the contract will be re-procured in time for the end of the contract.
Any associated works and or goods that may relate directly or indirectly to the contract shall be allowed to be delivered under this contract at the discretion for the council.
Caerphilly County Borough Council for the purposes of this project has adopted Constructionline (or equivalent), the UK government certification service for construction-related tenderers, consultants and material suppliers to reduce the administrative burden on suppliers wishing to apply for this opportunity.
If you are already registered with Constructionline (or equivalent), you will not need to complete our full selection stage questionnaire assessment — simply supply your Constructionline (or equivalent) membership number and complete the questions that have been identified on the proactis plaza e-tendering system.

Eligibility requirements: Caerphilly County Borough Council for the purposes of this project has adopted Constructionline (or equivalent), the UK government certification service for construction-related tenderers, consultants and material suppliers to reduce the administrative burden on suppliers wishing to apply for this opportunity. If you are already registered with Constructionline (or equivalent), you will not need to complete our full selection stage questionnaire assessment — simply supply your Constructionline (or equivalent) membership number and complete the questions that have been identified on the proactis plaza e-tendering system. Please ensure you log-in to your Constructionline profile and confirm the information they hold on your company is accurate and that you are registered for the following work category, Vehicle Restraint Fencing and Barrier Systems (CPV: 45233280). Suppliers not registered with Constructionline will not be precluded from expressing an interest in this contract notice but will need to demonstrate that they meet the selection stage question requirements, through the completion of the submitted response provided. Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP). From 1.1.2014, in order to be able to undertake construction related work for the Council, it will be a mandatory requirement for all suppliers to hold a Health and Safety Accreditation through an SSIP (or equivalent) approved scheme. Caerphilly County Borough Council for the purposes of this project will require the tenderer to evidence their SSIP (or equivalent) accreditation. SSIP is an association of health and safety assessment schemes that is supported by the HSE. Each scheme member accepts that each other scheme operators’ systems are of a good standard and in compliance with the 2015 CDM Regulations. Through this “mutual recognition”, SSIP are striving to remove the need for tenderers and consultants to have to undergo multiple health and safety assessments when bidding for business. You will need to join the health and safety scheme of your choice to demonstrate that you have satisfied health and safety requirements to “stage one” level. Please visit www.ssip.org.uk for further details and a full list of schemes. Vehicle restraint systems. Guide to the installation, inspection and repair of safety fences (BS 7669-3:1994). Tenderers will need to provide confirmation of compliance with the British Standards (BS 7669-3:1994) additional advice with the introduction of quality assurance schemes for the manufacture of components and the erection of safety fences. National Highways Sector Scheme (NHSS). Tenderers will need to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of NHSS 10B for the supply, installation and repair of vehicle restraint systems, plus NHSS 12A, 12B, 12C and 12D in terms of installing, maintaining and removal of temporary traffic management.

Award value: 520000