Summary

OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-144451
Published by:: LHC Procurement Group for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)
Authority ID:: AA61405
Publication date:: 10 September 2024
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: 01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: No

Abstract

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide advance warning and awareness of an upcoming tender LHC Procurement Group (acting as the central purchasing body for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)) intend to issue to establish a framework agreement for the construction of new build housing projects. The framework will replace the current Housing Construction North Wales Framework Agreement (H1NW) currently available from WPA and run alongside the Housing Construction South Wales DPS (HCSw DPS) The current H1NW product is currently in extension period and expires in January 2025, and whilst the HCSWa DPS is being utilised for the SE/SW and Mid Wales region, there is still an appetite from our partners to procure a framework. The scope of the framework has also widened to include Demolition, Decontamination and Associated Site Enabling Works The proposed scope of the framework is new build residential construction works. The works (including associated services and/or supplies) to be delivered include the development of new build housing projects, including ‘Housing’ (housing, bungalows, flats, apartments etc.) and ‘Accommodation’ (sheltered accommodation, care homes, extra care e.g. dementia) student accommodation etc. The proposed scope would also include, but not limited to: - Conversions to form new dwellings, flats, bedsits or any other form of accommodation. - Any joint ventures, partnerships and such like between contracting authorities and principal contractors. - Package deals between contracting authorities and contractors. - The provision of community facilities as part of a wide construction project. E.g. parks, playgrounds, community centres, schools etc. - The provision of commercial units as part of a construction project. E.g. Where a client is proposing a mixed use scheme of domestic dwellings and commercial premises. - Private housing, including shared ownership, homes for sale etc. - Demolition, Decontamination and Associated Site Enabling Works Demolition, Decontamination and Associated Site Enabling Works The scope for this workstream will include the demolition, clearance and decontamination of a construction site to enable further development works to commence. These services may include: - Demolition - Site clearance - Diversion and/or disconnection of existing site services - Geotechnical and exploratory ground investigation and surveys - Separation from existing buildings - Decontamination. - Ground improvement and/or compaction. - Creation of access routes, ramps, security provisions and signage - Provision of utilities to the site (temporary or permanent) To register an interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the link as follows: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/58 Please note you will need to have a registered account on our portal and be logged in to be able to express an interest. Once you have identified the project on the portal you wish to express an interest in, click 'View Details' and then click 'Express Interest'. CPV: 45000000, 45211000, 45212000, 71321100, 85311000, 45110000, 45111000, 45112000, 45113000, 71351500.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

LHC Procurement Group for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)

2-4 Vine Street

Uxbridge

UB8 1QE

Telephone: +44 1895274800

E-mail: tenders@welshprocurement.cymru

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.lhcprocure.org.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA61405

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

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://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/58

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Other: Public Sector Framework Provider

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

New Homes for Wales

Reference number: H2W

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45000000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

The framework will replace the current Housing Construction North Wales Framework Agreement (H1NW) currently available from WPA and run alongside the Housing Construction South Wales DPS (HCSw DPS)

The current H1NW product is currently in extension period and expires in January 2025, and whilst the HCSWa DPS is being utilised for the SE/SW and Mid Wales region, there is still an appetite from our partners to procure a framework. The scope of the framework has also widened to include Demolition, Decontamination and Associated Site Enabling Works

The proposed scope of the framework is new build residential construction works. The works (including associated services and/or supplies) to be delivered include the development of new build housing projects, including ‘Housing’ (housing, bungalows, flats, apartments etc.) and ‘Accommodation’ (sheltered accommodation, care homes, extra care e.g. dementia) student accommodation etc. The proposed scope would also include, but not limited to:

- Conversions to form new dwellings, flats, bedsits or any other form of accommodation.

- Any joint ventures, partnerships and such like between contracting authorities and principal contractors.

- Package deals between contracting authorities and contractors.

- The provision of community facilities as part of a wide construction project. E.g. parks, playgrounds, community centres, schools etc.

- The provision of commercial units as part of a construction project. E.g. Where a client is proposing a mixed use scheme of domestic dwellings and commercial premises.

- Private housing, including shared ownership, homes for sale etc.

- Demolition, Decontamination and Associated Site Enabling Works

Demolition, Decontamination and Associated Site Enabling Works

The scope for this workstream will include the demolition, clearance and decontamination of a construction site to enable further development works to commence. These services may include:

- Demolition

- Site clearance

- Diversion and/or disconnection of existing site services

- Geotechnical and exploratory ground investigation and surveys

- Separation from existing buildings

- Decontamination.

- Ground improvement and/or compaction.

- Creation of access routes, ramps, security provisions and signage

- Provision of utilities to the site (temporary or permanent)

To register an interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/58

Please note you will need to have a registered account on our portal and be logged in to be able to express an interest. Once you have identified the project on the portal you wish to express an interest in, click 'View Details' and then click 'Express Interest'.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 500 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45211000

45212000

71321100

85311000

45110000

45111000

45112000

45113000

71351500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement