Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Carmarthenshire County Council
County Hall
Carmarthen
SA31 1JP
UK
Contact person: Helen Beddow
Telephone: +44 7525188226
E-mail: ccpsf@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Carmarthenshire Construction Professional Services Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to establish a new Construction Professional Services Framework and appoint suitably qualified Consultants to provide it with property-related project management and full design team services.
The Framework will consist of discipline-specific lots, namely:
- Architectural services
- Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Consultancy Services
- Project Management and Cost Consultancy Services
- Property Related Structural Engineering Services
- Low Energy Consultancy Services
- Planning Consultancy Services
- Multi-Disciplinary Services
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
15 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 3 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Architectural Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71220000
71000000
71200000
71221000
71210000
71222000
71240000
71250000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, although the Other Participating Bodies may commission services in Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea (see VI.3).
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will be for Architectural Services for commissions of all values. Up to 10 consultants to be appointed to this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for in relation to Lots 1–4 and Lot 7. Tenderers may only bid for one lot between Lots 1 and 4. If a tenderer bids for Lot 7, they cannot bid for Lots 1 to 4. Full details are provided in the tender documentation.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Consultancy Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
71300000
71330000
71334000
71333000
71321000
71321300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, although the Other Participating Bodies may commission services in Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea (see VI.3).
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will be for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Consultancy Services for commissions of all values. Up to 10 consultants to be appointed to this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for in relation to Lots 1–4 and Lot 7. Tenderers may only bid for one lot between Lots 1 and 4. If a tenderer bids for Lot 7, they cannot bid for Lots 1 to 4. Full details are provided in the tender documentation.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Project Management & Cost Consultancy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
71300000
71310000
71312000
71240000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, although the Other Participating Bodies may commission services in Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea (see VI.3).
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Project Management & Cost Consultancy services for commissions of all values. Up to 10 consultants to be appointed to this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for in relation to Lots 1–4 and Lot 7. Tenderers may only bid for one lot between Lots 1 and 4. If a tenderer bids for Lot 7, they cannot bid for Lots 1 to 4. Full details are provided in the tender documentation.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Property Related Structural Engineering Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
71300000
71320000
71322100
71322000
71324000
71200000
71240000
71242000
71244000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, although the Other Participating Bodies may commission services in Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea (see VI.3).
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Property Related Structural Engineering Services for commissions of all values. Up to 10 consultants to be appointed to this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for in relation to Lots 1–4 and Lot 7. Tenderers may only bid for one lot between Lots 1 and 4. If a tenderer bids for Lot 7, they cannot bid for Lots 1 to 4. Full details are provided in the tender documentation.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Low Energy Consultancy Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71314000
71314200
71314300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, although the Other Participating Bodies may commission services in Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea (see VI.3).
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Low Energy Consultancy Services for commissions of all values. Up to 10 consultants to be appointed to this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
There are no restrictions for Lots 5 and 6, therefore tenderers may bid for one of the Lots between Lots 1 and 4, and Lots 5 and 6, or, they can bid for Lot 7 and Lots 5 and 6. Full details are provided in the tender documentation.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Planning Consultancy Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
71200000
71240000
71300000
71400000
71410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, although the Other Participating Bodies may commission services in Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea (see VI.3).
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Planning Consultancy Services for commissions of all values. Up to 10 consultants to be appointed to this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
There are no restrictions for Lots 5 and 6, therefore tenderers may bid for one of the Lots between Lots 1 and 4, and Lots 5 and 6, or, they can bid for Lot 7 and Lots 5 and 6. Full details are provided in the tender documentation.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Multi-Disciplinary Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
71500000
71540000
71541000
71530000
71200000
71300000
71400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, although the Other Participating Bodies may commission services in Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea (see VI.3).
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will be for Multi-Disciplinary Services for commissions of all values. Up to 10 consultants to be appointed to this Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for in relation to Lots 1–4 and Lot 7. If a tenderer bids for Lot 7, they cannot bid for any of Lots 1 to 4 but are permitted to bid for Lots 5 and 6. Full details are provided in the tender documentation.
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
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing 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 with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 70
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-032704
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/06/2023
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
16/06/2023
Local time: 10:00
Place:
Carmarthenshire County Council Offices
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Carmarthenshire County Council Officers
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
IMPORTANT TENDER INFORMATION
ETENDERWALES PORTAL - This procurement exercise will be conducted via the eTenderWales portal. To assist you in locating these opportunities on the eTenderWales portal, the project code is: project_51493.
The project comprises of one overarching Qualification Invitation to Tender (ITT), in addition to lot-specific ITTs. To constitute a valid tender, bidders are required to submit one completed overarching Qualification ITT AND a Lot-specific ITT (containing a Technical and Commercial Envelope) for EACH LOT they are tendering for. All tender documents such as the Framework Agreement, Instructions to Tenderers etc. are contained within the overarching Qualification ITT and the Lot-specific ITTs. To access the tender documents, please register your company on the eTenderWales portal at: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
BUSINESS WALES EVENT - Business Wales will be facilitating a free live tender webinar specifically for those tendering for this Framework, to be held on 19/05/2023. Business Wales will offer advice and guidance on accessing the e-tender and submitting a bid. Registration is essential in order to reserve a place on the webinar. To register, please contact Business Wales on 01267 233749 or by email at: westwales@businesswales.org.uk
LOTTING RESTRICTIONS - Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for in relation to Lots 1–4 and Lot 7. Tenderers may only bid for one lot between Lots 1 and 4. If a tenderer bids for Lot 7, they cannot bid for Lots 1 to 4. There are no restrictions for Lots 5 and 6, therefore tenderers may bid for one of the Lots between Lots 1 and 4, and Lots 5 and 6, or, they can bid for Lot 7 and Lots 5 and 6. Full details are provided in the tender documentation.
OTHER PARTICIPATING BODIES - This will be a Carmarthenshire County Council framework with neighbouring local authorities named as Other Participating Bodies (OPBs), in addition to any company (as defined by Section 1 the Companies Act 2006) which is wholly or partly owned by Carmarthenshire County Council, or by any of the Other Participating Bodies. The Other Participating Bodies which have an option to utilise the Framework but have made no commitment to their usage of the arrangement during its Term, are:
- Ceredigion County Council
- Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
- Pembrokeshire County Council
- Swansea Council
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130862
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Community Benefits are a mandatory requirement and consultants will be expected to actively deliver and monitor Community Benefits as part of this framework. Some requirements will be proportionate to call-off values (e.g. targeted recruitment and training) and some will not be linked to specific call-offs but deliverable across the framework duration (e.g. contributions to education). Full details are provided in the tender documentation.
(WA Ref:130862)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/04/2023