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02 Contract Notice

North Wales Construction Framework (NWCF3)

  • First published: 31 July 2023
  • Last modified: 31 July 2023

Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-133499
Published by:
Denbighshire County Council
Authority ID:
AA0280
Publication date:
31 July 2023
Deadline date:
02 October 2023
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
Yes

Abstract

Denbighshire County Council (Lead authority), in association with Flintshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council, Gwynedd Council and Isle of Anglesey County Council wish to renew the current Framework (NWCF2) and extend its scope to cater for every construction project over 250K GBP threshold and to incorporate the lessons learned from the current iteration. The Framework has been a catalyst for engagement and upskilling of the regional supply chain. Alongside the regional framework, the project’s scope is to also continue improving the current construction procurement practices for projects valued below this threshold across the region, to ensure consistency, driving the delivery of community benefits, develop continuous improvement and set new benchmarks for best practice. A Collaborative and integrated framework, building on the foundations of NWCF 1 & 2 Harvesting benefits and savings from use of technology, improved processes, Collaborative working, supply savings and efficiencies through fairness, transparency and competitive collaboration on projects. Maximising local, community and impacts through SME engagement and intelligent quality based selection and clearly defined targets and benchmarked performance. Exceeding the performance and outputs from NWCF2, with enhanced value for the Customers, Stakeholders and communities. Being the “go to” procurement solution for public bodies in north Wales. _________________________________________________________ It is proposed that the framework will be set up by the six NW authorities by June 2024 and be in place for four years (with a break clause to review after the first two years). The Framework to also be available to be used by organisations to include, but are not limited to, central Government departments and their agencies, non-departmental public bodies, devolved administrations, NHS bodies, local authorities, police, fire service, voluntary sector, charities and private sector organisations procuring on behalf of these bodies. An indicative list of these organisations is attached in the additional information section of this notice. ____________________________________________________ Whilst the exact detail of the anticipated spend is unconfirmed, Government spend projections and extrapolation of the performance of the NWCF3 indicate that a likely spend of some 600m GBP is anticipated. CPV: 45000000, 71000000, 45210000, 45210000, 71000000, 45210000, 71000000, 71000000, 45210000, 45000000, 45000000, 71000000, 45453100, 45262800, 45210000.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Denbighshire County Council (Lead Authority)

Wynnstay Road

Ruthin

LL15 1YN

UK

Contact person: Helen Spafford

Telephone: +44 1824706069

E-mail: construction@denbighshire.gov.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/home.aspx

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0280

I.1) Name and addresses

Flintshire County Council

County Hall, Mold

Flintshire

CH7 6NA

UK

Telephone: +44 1352701814

E-mail: procurement@denbighshire.gov.uk

NUTS: UKL23

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0419

I.1) Name and addresses

Conwy County Borough Council

Bodlondeb, Bangor Road

Conwy

LL32 8DU

UK

Telephone: +44 1492574000

E-mail: procurement@conwy.gov.uk

NUTS: UKL13

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.conwy.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0389

I.1) Name and addresses

Wrexham County Borough Council

Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management Unit, Lampbit Street

Wrexham

LL11 1AR

UK

Telephone: +44 1978292807

E-mail: procurement@wrexham.gov.uk

NUTS: UKL23

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://wrexham.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0264

I.1) Name and addresses

Cyngor Gwynedd Council

Uned Caffael / Procurement Unit, Swyddfeydd y Cyngor, Stryd y Jel / Council Offices, Shirehall Street

Caernarfon

LL55 1SH

UK

Telephone: +44 1286679787

E-mail: caffael@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

NUTS: UKL12

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0361

I.1) Name and addresses

Isle of Anglesey County Council

Isle of Anglesey County Council, Council Offices, Llangefni

Anglesey.

LL77 7TW

UK

Telephone: +44 1248750057

E-mail: procurement@anglesey.gov.uk

NUTS: UKL11

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.anglesey.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0369

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login


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

North Wales Construction Framework (NWCF3)

Reference number: Project WKS1000590

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

Denbighshire County Council (Lead authority), in association with Flintshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council, Gwynedd Council and Isle of Anglesey County Council wish to renew the current Framework (NWCF2) and extend its scope to cater for every construction project over 250K GBP threshold and to

incorporate the lessons learned from the current iteration.

The Framework has been a catalyst for engagement and upskilling of the regional supply chain.

Alongside the regional framework, the project’s scope is to also continue improving the current construction procurement practices for

projects valued below this threshold across the region, to ensure consistency, driving the delivery of community benefits, develop

continuous improvement and set new benchmarks for best practice.

A Collaborative and integrated framework, building on the foundations of NWCF 1 & 2

Harvesting benefits and savings from use of technology, improved processes, Collaborative working, supply savings and efficiencies

through fairness, transparency and competitive collaboration on projects.

Maximising local, community and impacts through SME engagement and intelligent quality based selection and clearly defined targets and

benchmarked performance.

Exceeding the performance and outputs from NWCF2, with enhanced value for the Customers, Stakeholders and communities.

Being the “go to” procurement solution for public bodies in north Wales.

_________________________________________________________

It is proposed that the framework will be set up by the six NW authorities by June 2024 and be in place for four years (with a break clause to review after the first two years).

The Framework to also be available to be used by organisations to include, but are not

limited to, central Government departments and their agencies, non-departmental public bodies, devolved administrations, NHS bodies,

local authorities, police, fire service, voluntary sector, charities and private sector organisations procuring on behalf of these bodies. An indicative list of these organisations is attached in the additional information section of this notice.

____________________________________________________

Whilst the exact detail of the anticipated spend is unconfirmed, Government spend projections and extrapolation of the performance of the

NWCF3 indicate that a likely spend of some 600m GBP is anticipated.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 600 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 Regional Value band - 250k to 1.999m GBP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

45453100

45262800

45210000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL13

UKL23

UKL12

UKL11

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Construction Projects in the value band 250k to 1.999m GBP Lot No: 1

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70

Price / Weighting:  30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Break clause to review after

the first 2 years

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

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2 Regional Value Bands 2m to 4.999m GBP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

45210000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL13

UKL23

UKL12

UKL11

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Construction Projects in the value band 2m to 4.999m GBP Lot No: 2

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70

Price / Weighting:  30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Break clause to review after

the first 2 years

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

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3 Regional Value Bands 5m to 9.999m GBP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45210000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL13

UKL23

UKL12

UKL11

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Construction Projects in the value band 5m to 9.999m GBP Lot No: 3

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70

Price / Weighting:  30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Break clause to review after

the first 2 years

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

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4 Regional Value Bands 10m to 14.999m GBP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45210000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL13

UKL23

UKL12

UKL11

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Construction Projects in the value band 10m to 14.999m GBP Lot No: 4

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70

Price / Weighting:  30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Break clause to review after the first 2 years

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

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Lot 5 Regional Value Bands over 15m GBP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

45210000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL13

UKL23

UKL12

UKL11

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Construction Projects in the value band over 15m GBP Lot No:5

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70

Price / Weighting:  30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Break clause to review after the first 2 years

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

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6H – Social Housing up to 10 housing units

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL13

UKL23

UKL12

UKL11

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6H – Social Housing up to 10 housing units

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70

Price / Weighting:  30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Break clause to review after the first 2 years

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

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Lot 7H - Social Housing - Over 10 Units

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL13

UKL23

UKL12

UKL11

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7H - Social Housing - Over 10 Units

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70

Price / Weighting:  30

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Break clause to review after the first 2 years)

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

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

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.

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:

2023/S 000-016117

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 02/10/2023

Local time: 15:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 02/10/2023

Local time: 15:00

Place:

Proactis eSourcing portal

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:

Proactis eSourcing portal

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

List of potential future users of the Framework No. Organisation Sector:

Arts Council of Wales

Betsi Cadwaladr Community Health Council,

Capital Region Tourism Other

Care Council for Wales

Careers Wales

Cartrefi Conwy Housing Association

Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd Housing Association

Ceredigion Council County Councils

Cheshire East Council County Councils

Cheshire West and Chester council County Councils

Children's Commissioner for Wales

Coleg Cambria Further Education

Coleg Harlech WEA North Further Education

Colleges Wales (Formally Fforwm) Further Education

Community Housing Cymru Housing Association

Companies House Central Government

Conwy County Borough Council County Councils

Conwy Schools Schools

Court Services Other

Cynnal Cymru - Sustain Wales Other

Data Cymru

Denbighshire County Council County Councils

Denbighshire Schools Schools

DVLA Other

Estyn

First Choice Housing Association Housing Association

Flintshire Schools Schools

Flintshire County Council County Councils

Food Standards Agency Other

General Teaching Council for Wales

Glyndwr University Higher Education

Grŵp Cynefin Housing Association

Grwp Llandrillo- Menai Further Education

Gwynedd Council County Councils

Gwynedd Schools Schools

Hafan Cymru Housing Association

Organisation Sector

HEFCW

Isle of Anglesey Schools Schools

Isle of Anglesey County Council County Councils

Local Government Boundary Commission

Melin Homes Housing Association

Mid-Wales Housing Association Housing Association

National Library of Wales

National Museum & Galleries Wales

National Resources Wales

Newydd Housing Association

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service Emergency Services

North Wales Housing Housing Association

North Wales Police Emergency Services

Office For National Statistics Other

One Voice Wales (Town & Community Councils) Other

Parliamentary Service (National Assembly for Wales Commission)

Pennaf Housing Group Housing Association

Pobl Group Housing Association

Polish Housing Society Housing Association

Powys Council County Councils

Royal Commission for Ancient & Historical Monuments of Wales

Royal Mint Other

Snowdonia National Park

Social Security Improvement Agency (SSIA)

Sports Council for Wales

Tai Ceredigion Housing Association

The Carbon Trust Other

The Patent Office Central Government

Town & Community Councils Local Government

University of Wales Bangor Higher Education

Valuation Tribunal for Wales

Wales and West Housing Housing Association

Wales Audit Office Assembly Government Sponsored Bodies

Wales Environment Trust Charities & Third Sector

Welsh Government Central Government

Welsh Government sponsored bodies

Welsh Language Board Assembly Government Sponsored Bodies

Organisation Sector

Welsh Local Government Association Other

WRAP Other

Wrexham County Borough Council County Councils

Wrexham Schools Schools

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=133499.

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:

Information provided in the tender

(WA Ref:133499)

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

31/07/2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Construction and Real Estate
45210000 Building construction work Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
45262800 Building extension work Special trade construction works other than roof works
45000000 Construction work Construction and Real Estate
45453100 Refurbishment work Overhaul and refurbishment work

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
31 July 2023
Deadline date:
02 October 2023 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
Denbighshire County Council
Publication date:
30 May 2024
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Denbighshire County Council

About the buyer

Main contact:
construction@denbighshire.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
31/07/2023 15:56
Amendment to list of authorities
Please note that CONWY County Borough Council has been added and Gwynedd Council amended to Cyngor Gwynedd.
___________________________________________________________
Denbighshire County Council (Lead authority), in association with Flintshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council, Cyngor Gwynedd, Conwy County Borough Council
and Isle of Anglesey County Council



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