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: Adrian Harries
Telephone: +44 1267234567
E-mail: raharries@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281
I.1) Name and addresses
Carmarthenshire County Council
County Hall
Carmarthen
SA31 1JP
UK
Telephone: +44 1267234567
E-mail: crcorporateprocurement@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281
I.1) Name and addresses
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
Canolfan Rheidol, Rhoddfa Padarn
Aberystwyth
SY23 3UE
UK
Telephone: +44 1545570881
E-mail: ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0491
I.1) Name and addresses
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Port Talbot
SA13 1PJ
UK
Telephone: +44 1639763929
E-mail: procurement@npt.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL17
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.npt.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0274
I.1) Name and addresses
Pembrokeshire County Council
County Hall, Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA61 1TP
UK
Telephone: +44 1437764551
E-mail: procurement@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0255
I.1) Name and addresses
Powys County Council
County Hall
Llandrindod Wells
LD1 5LG
UK
Telephone: +44 01597826000
E-mail: commercialservices@powys.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL24
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://en.powys.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0354
I.1) Name and addresses
Swansea Council
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
UK
Telephone: +44 1792637242
E-mail: procurement@swansea.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL18
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
South West & Mid Wales Regional Civil Engineering Services Framework 2025
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE AND NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER
Carmarthenshire County Council in association with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council, Powys County Council and Swansea Council (‘the Councils’) wish to appoint suitably qualified Consultant Engineers who will provide a full range of civil engineering design related services across the Region.
The Framework will consist of two lots, one for Specialist Consultancy Services and one for Multi-Disciplinary Services.
However, at this stage, the arrangement and lotting structure are still under development and may be subject to change. Final details and the specific services required will be fully defined in the Contract Notice and tender documentation.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Specialist Consultancy Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
71310000
71311000
71311100
71311200
71311210
71311220
71311300
71312000
71313000
71320000
71330000
71340000
71350000
71400000
71500000
71600000
71700000
71800000
71900000
73000000
90710000
90720000
90730000
90731000
90732000
90733000
90733700
71240000
71322100
71322500
71332000
71354500
71355000
71351810
90522000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will include a lot for specialist consultancy services such as ecology, structural surveys, landscaping, hydrology, street-lighting design etc., for commissions up to a value of 50,000 GBP.
The Councils wish to encourage Small & Medium Businesses within the Region to bid for a place on this Lot.
Please see the Framework Information presentation attached to this Notice for more details of the types of services required in this Lot.
However, at this stage, the lotting structure is still under development and may be subject to change. Final lot details will be published in the tender documentation.
II.2.14) Additional information
There are lotting restrictions in place for this lot. Tenderers bidding for Lot 1 cannot bid for Lot 2 and vice-versa.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Multi-Disciplinary Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
71300000
71310000
71311000
71311100
71311200
71311210
71311220
71311300
71312000
71313000
71320000
71330000
71340000
71350000
71400000
71500000
71600000
71700000
71800000
71900000
73000000
90710000
90720000
90730000
90731000
90732000
90733000
90733700
71240000
71322100
71322500
71332000
71354500
71355000
71351810
90522000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL17
UKL18
UKL24
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will include a lot for Multi-Disciplinary Services in sectors such as highways, structures and transportation engineering to include project management, technical advice, design, technical surveys, construction management and management of services.
Please see the Framework Information presentation attached to this Notice for more details of the types of services required in this Lot.
However, at this stage, the lotting structure is still under development and may be subject to change. Final lot details will be published in the tender documentation.
II.2.14) Additional information
There are lotting restrictions in place for this lot. Tenderers bidding for Lot 2 cannot bid for Lot 1 and vice-versa.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
07/10/2024
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 presentation is attached to assist interested parties in preparing to bid. However, at this stage, the framework lotting structure and other details are under development and are subject to change. Final details will be published in the tender documentation.
BUSINESS WALES TENDER SUPPORT
The Councils wish to encourage Small & Medium Businesses within the region to bid for a place on this Framework. Business Wales can offer independent advice and guidance on accessing the e-tender and submitting a bid. For more information on the support available, please contact Business Wales on 01656 868500 or by email at: trading@businesswales.org
Business Wales has confirmed that a 'Live-Tender Webinar' specifically for this Framework tender will be arranged (to be held once the tender is published). The date and time are to be confirmed. Once the webinar date is confirmed, the details will be updated on this Notice and published in the Contract Notice.
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=142695.
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VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/09/2024