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

Contract for Balcony Repairs, to various properties in Swansea

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Swansea Council intends to repair balconies, balcony roof, and replace balustrading at flats in Swansea.

The site of the works is located city wide, Swansea. The project details are set out in The Contract Data.

There are 4 types of Balcony, Types 1, 2, 3 & 4. Balconies Types 1 & 2 are very similar. Type 3 is a horizontal access ramp to rear balcony, no steps, and Type 4 is a recessed balcony in a block of flats.

Type 1 is a Concrete balcony with a straight flight of concrete stairs. There are differing numbers of risers in this Type 1 stairs ranging from 7 – 14 risers. These are identified in the Activity Schedule

Type 2 is also a Concrete balcony as Type 1, but has a quarter landing at the bottom, and a 5 further steps than Type 1.

Type 3 is also a concrete balcony access via a concrete suspended walkway, no steps

Type 4 is also a concrete balcony recessed into a block of flats 3 storeys high.

It is expected that the tendering contractor measures each balcony and stairs.

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=114434

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Please see Tender Documents

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Please see Tender Documents

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

CCS/21/280

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

1. Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):

— Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

— Click the “Suppliers register here” link.

— Enter your correct business and user details.

— Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete.

— You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).

— Agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”.

2. Express an interest in the project:

— Login to the portal with your username/password.

— Click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).

— Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.

— Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.

— This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).

— Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.

3. Responding to the invitation to tender:

— You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting).

— You can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.

— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.

— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).

If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:

— E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk

— Phone: +44 8003684850

(WA Ref:114434)

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 tender documentation

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

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice