CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

B913 - Low Carbon Heat Retrofit for Bryn y Cae Residential Care Home & Bridgend Resource Centre

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) invites you to submit a Tender for the Low Carbon Heat Retrofit for Bryn y Cae Residential Care Home & Bridgend Resource Centre.

BCBC intends appointing a Lead Contractor to undertake and assume full responsibility for the delivery of the Contract, in close liaison with the Authority’s Appointed Person(s).

Brief Description:

1. BRIDGEND RESOURCE CENTRE:

1.1 The design, supply, delivery and installation of prescribed ASHP & heating systems, including the DHW and swimming pool ASHP & heating systems, and connection & commissioning to existing distribution as per the ASHP specification. Disconnect and shut down existing gas-fired heating systems as described.

1.2. The design, supply, delivery and installation of upgraded radiators and upgraded Air Handling Unit heat batteries to support the lower flow temperatures of the ASHP heating systems, and/or supplemental ceiling air-conditioning units (1F).

1.3. The supply, delivery and installation of all groundworks and civil works for the project and all remediation of grounds and surfaces.

1.4. The design, supply, delivery and installation of a minimum 74.7kWp roof-mounted solar PV system as per the PV specification.

1.5. Decommission and disposal of existing solar thermal roof-mounted array and plant.

1.6. The supply, delivery, installation, connection & commissioning of an upgraded BMS for the control of all above systems.

1.7. The scope of the works shall include all necessary building works, materials, fixings, etc., and everything necessary to provide a complete installation including equipment decommission/ works/ removal/ disposal and for traffic management and inspections of attic fire partitions.

1.8. The exterior works include:

1.8.1. PV installation works

1.8.2 Concrete hard standing to ASHP and feeder pillar installation.

1.8.3 Groundworks & civil works: NGED connection, electrical & heating supplies.

2. BRYN Y CAE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME:

2.1 The design, supply, delivery and installation of prescribed ASHP & heating systems, including the DHW heating systems, and connection & commissioning to existing distribution as per the ASHP specification. Disconnect and shut down existing gas-fired heating systems as described.

2.2 The design, supply, delivery and installation of upgraded radiators and upgraded fan-assisted heat batteries to support the lower flow temperatures of the ASHP heating systems, or supplemental ceiling air-conditioning units.

2.3 The supply, delivery and installation of all groundworks and civil works for the project and all remediation of grounds and surfaces.

2.4 The design, supply, delivery and installation of a minimum 45kWp roof-mounted solar PV system as per the PV specification.

2.5 The supply, delivery and installation of a new panel board as per the electrical specification and connection to the existing board and solar inverter.

2.6 The design, supply, delivery and installation of MVHR systems to service residents’ bedrooms and lounges and the installation of boarding routes in the attic to achieve this and for equipment servicing.

2.7 The supply, delivery, installation, connection & commissioning of an upgraded BMS for the control of all above systems.

2.8 The scope of the works shall include all necessary building works, materials, fixings, etc., and everything necessary to provide a complete installation including asbestos / equipment decommission/ works/ removal/ disposal and for inspections of attic fire partitions.

2.9 The exterior works include:

2.9.1 PV and MVHR installation works.

2.9.2 Concrete hard standing to ASHP and feeder pillar installation.

2.9.3 Groundworks & civil works: NGED connection, electrical & heating supplies.

3. The Works are to include the provision of internal and external fixed scaffolding, ladders, hoists, fencing, temporary works, protection of existing and other equipment, together with building fixtures and fittings, labour - both skilled and unskilled, attendance of subcontractors, provision of a site compound with facilities for a meeting room, welfare, storage and sanitary provisions all as described in the contract preliminaries.

4. The Works in BRIDGEND RESOURCE CENTRE are going to be carried out in a 'live building' that shall be occupied and remain occupied and in use throughout the given hours of work term of the contract period. The principal contractor shall therefore be responsible for preparing a project programme / sequence of operations that causes the least disruption to the clients & staff and interruption of the operational timetable; and that considers the health & safety and wellbeing of the clients & staff. The Resource Centre is prepared to move clients and staff around to facilitate the Works, and on being awarded the contract the successful Tenderer will meet with the Resource Centre to agree the programme.

5. The Works in BRYN Y CAE CARE HOME are going to be carried out in a 'live building' that shall be occupied and remain occupied and in use throughout the term of the contract period. The principal contractor shall therefore be responsible for preparing a project programme / sequence of operations that causes the least disruption to the residents & staff & visitors and interruption of the operational timetable; and that considers the health & safety and wellbeing of the residents & staff & visitors. Residents must be able to return to their room at the end of each day’s agreed hours of Work. The Care Home is prepared to move residents and staff around to facilitate the Works, and on being awarded the contract the successful Tenderer will meet with the Care Home to agree the programme.

Form of Contract, JCT Intermediate Building Contract With Contractors Design, 2016 Edition.

Price Cap: £1,088,800. If any Bidder exceeds the price cap then they will be immediately disqualified.

Constructionline: Principal Contractors are to be “Registered” and “Verified” on the Constructionline Database.

See Tender Documents.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144797

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Please see previous description of the requirement and the Tender and Works Documents.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

The Tenderer would need to complete the a Qualification Questionnaire (Compliance and Due Diligence.) and be registered and verified on Constructionline. Please note the Price Cap of £1,088,800. Please refer to the Project Overview, Section A, Table 1 for the minimum required documents that need to be completed, signed and returned with your Bid Submission.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

B913

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Apart from this Contract Notice and subsequent Contract Award Notice, all aspects of the tender will be conducted and managed on the ETenderWales Portal. Any clarification questions must be submitted via the ETenderWales Portal.

(WA Ref:144797)

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:

See Project Overview Para 2.47. See Quality scored Method Statement Question 5 (03. Appendix 1 - Evaluation Document).

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice