Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
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.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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/home.html
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
PLEASE NOTE – This is a Prior Information Notice and NOT a Contract Notice
Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a Framework for the provision of property-related Project Management and Full Design Team services. The Framework will be utilised by the Carmarthenshire County Council, by 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:
- Ceredigion County Council
- Llesiant Delta Wellbeing Ltd.
- Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
- Pembrokeshire County Council
- Swansea Council
- CWM Environmental Ltd.
The Framework will consist of discipline-specific lots:
- Architectural,
- Mechanical & Engineering
- Quantity Surveying & Cost Control
- Property Related Structural Engineering
- Low Energy Consultants
- Planning Consultants
- Multi-Disciplinary Consultants
However, at this stage, the lotting structure and other details are still under development and may be subject to change at the Council's discretion. Final details will be published in the tender documentation, together with details of Community Benefits, measures relating to the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act and the Decarbonisation agenda.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
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, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will be for Architectural Services for all values. Number of consultants to be confirmed following results of market engagement survey.
II.2.14) Additional information
The lotting structure is indicative at this stage and is subject to change at the Council's discretion. The final lot details will be published in the tender documents.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
71300000
71330000
71334000
71333000
71321000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will be for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services for all values. Number of consultants to be confirmed following results of market engagement survey.
II.2.14) Additional information
The lotting structure is indicative at this stage and is subject to change at the Council's discretion. The final lot details will be published in the tender documents.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Property Related Structural Engineering Services
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, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Property Related Structural Engineering Services for all values. Number of consultants to be confirmed following results of market engagement survey.
II.2.14) Additional information
The lotting structure is indicative at this stage and is subject to change at the Council's discretion. The final lot details will be published in the tender documents.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Quantity Surveying & Cost Control 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, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Quantity Surveying and Cost Control Services for all values. Number of consultants to be confirmed following results of market engagement survey.
II.2.14) Additional information
The lotting structure is indicative at this stage and is subject to change at the Council's discretion. The final lot details will be published in the tender documents.
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, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Low Energy Consultancy Services for all values. Up to 3 consultants will be appointed for this Lot.
II.2.14) Additional information
The lotting structure is indicative at this stage and is subject to change at the Council's discretion. The final lot details will be published in the tender documents.
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, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Planning Consultancy Services for all values. Up to 3 consultants will be appointed for this Lot.
II.2.14) Additional information
The lotting structure is indicative at this stage and is subject to change at the Council's discretion. The final lot details will be published in the tender documents.
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, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the appointment of a Multi-Disciplinary Team Services for all values. Up to 3 consultants will be appointed for this Lot.
Consultants bidding for Lot 7 will not be permitted to bid for any other lots.
II.2.14) Additional information
The lotting structure is indicative at this stage and is subject to change at the Council's discretion. The final lot details will be published in the tender documents.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
15/12/2022
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
FRAMEWORK INFORMATION
Initial framework information presentations are attached to assist interested parties in preparing to bid.
It is anticipated that lotting restrictions will be in place in relation to Lot 7 (Multi-Disciplinary Services) e.g. Consultants bidding for Lot 7 will be not be permitted to bid for any other Lots.
However, at this stage, the lotting structure and other details are under development and are subject to change at the Council's discretion. Final details will be published in the tender documentation.
MARKET ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
We are also conducting a survey to assist in collating feedback from potential suppliers. It would be appreciated if you could complete this survey via this link - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mqqbMYuOHk2GrvdqQD8chAqgo3v9nptIrWdNgO4TRI1UOVkzUVQ0U1EzRDJXNERORzkwTFlDSzlDRC4u&embed=true
TENDER SUPPORT
The Council wishes to encourage Small & Medium Businesses to bid for a place on the Framework. If your company requires further information about the Framework or the tendering process, please contact Carmarthenshire County Council via the messaging facility on this Prior Information Notice. Any queries and the subsequent responses may be published (anonymously) to all interested parties.
BUSINESS WALES TENDER SUPPORT
Business Wales is offering interested parties the following support:
- General Pre-Tender Refresher / Tender-Ready support sessions (e.g. support to register on relevant platforms such as Sell2Wales and eTenderWales), currently scheduled for 29th November 2022 (Tuesday) from 11am – 1pm. Participants will need to register for this event and the link is https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/tender-webinar-carmarthenshire-county-council-professional-services-design-services-getting-tender-ready/.
- Live-Tender Webinar / Workshop specifically for this Framework tender, once the tender is published which will be scheduled shortly (Date and time to be confirmed).
If your company wishes to make use of this independent support, please contact Business Wales directly on 01267 233 749 or e-mail westwales@businesswales.org.uk.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=123771.
(WA Ref:123771)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/11/2022