Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2017-11-09
Buyer: Stevenage Borough Council
Country: UK
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 45000000: Construction work | 45211000: Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings | 45211200 | 45232141 | 45259300
Estimated value: 4500000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2017-12-11
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: 4 year Term Partnering Contract with a single Service Provider for the delivery of Replacement and Renewal of Communal Heating Systems to 15 sheltered housing blocks owned and managed by Stevenage Borough Council.
Stevenage Borough Council is seeking solutions from suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers to enter into a long-term partnering arrangement for the delivery of works (the Term Programme). The current intention is that works will be delivered to approximately 15 sheltered housing blocks although the potential to vary the scope of the works is included within the contract. Works will be carried out with residents, many of whom are vulnerable, remaining in occupation throughout the duration of the works therefore must be planned and delivered to ensure disturbance is minimised and safe access/egress to each individual dwelling is maintained at all times.
— Installation of replacement heating and hot water system (including gas boilers, air source heat pumps, combined heat and power (CHP) and solar thermal),
— Installation of new flue and ancillary equipment (pressurisation units, DHW pumps, controls and control panel, safety system),
— Removal and reinstatement of ceilings (with access panels) to aid replacement of pipework distribution,
Stevenage's requirement is to select a Service Provider that is appropriate to undertake the works under a 4- year Term Partnering Contract. Full details are in the draft copy tender documents.
SBC will be providing an opportunity for all interested suppliers to attend a briefing as set out in the SQ. The purpose of this briefing will be to provide an introduction to Stevenage as well as an overview of the procurement process and the objectives of the procurement exercise.
As per the SQ documentation, it is intended that 5 candidates will be invited to tender although Stevenage Borough Council reserves the right to increase the number of candidates invited by 1 or 2 if the scores are closely placed at the cut off point.
Applicants will be required to complete a pre-qualification Selection Questionnaire (SQ) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Stevenage Borough Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the long term Contract at any stage of the procurement process. Stevenage Borough Council also reserves the right not to award a contract. Neither the Stevenage Borough Council nor any person on whose behalf of whom this procurement is undertaken is to be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing and interest or tendering for these contracts. Tenderers should note that the provisions of the Transfer of Undertakings (protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may apply.
Please note the deadline for SQ return and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted.
Any questions relating to this SQ should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.
Stevenage Borough Council will be providing an opportunity for all interested Suppliers to attend a briefing as set out in the SQ. The purpose of this briefing will be to provide an introduction to Stevenage, as well as an overview of the procurement process and the objectives of the procurement exercise.
Stevenage Borough Council will observe a standstill period following award of the Contract and conduct itself in respect of any appeals in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).


Award value: 4500000