Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
NEPO, Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
UK
Telephone: +44 1916380040
E-mail: construction@nepo.org
NUTS: UKC
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nepo.org
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.open-uk.org/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.open-uk.org/
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
DEMOLITION WORKS & ASBESTOS SURVEYING
Reference number: NEPO221
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45110000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi supplier procurement solution for Demolition works and Asbestos surveying.
It is categorised into lots based on the type of works/services and the geographical location of the project to encourage a range of Suppliers and to ensure the needs of all Contracting Authorities are met.
This Framework Agreement offers Contracting Authorities access to Suppliers providing a diverse range Demolition Works and Asbestos Surveying, including:
• Standard Demolition
• Specialist Demolition
• Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services within Non-Domestic Properties
• Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services within Domestic Properties
Suppliers wishing to access and complete the tender documents must first register on Open the eTendering system using the following link https://www.open-uk.org.
For guidance on how to create an account or submit your questionnaire response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training ( https://www.open-hub.org/training) to access the available Training Guides. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via email at open.support@nepo.org.
PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successfully appointed suppliers by any contracting authority using the framework process and accepts no liability thereof.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
100 000 000.00
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: 1A
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1A Standard Demolition below £50k - Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Tees Valley
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO is seeking to procure a comprehensive delivery mechanism for standard demolition works with a value of under £50k across the Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Tees Valley regions.
Standard demolition includes use of conventional manual and mechanical demolition of low and midrise structures (6 storeys and below). It generally applies to buildings of traditional construction in non-critical locations.
This Lot will also include the Contractors being responsible for any asbestos works/services associated with the demolition project.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 090 909.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 35
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 23-month period with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months period.
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: 1B
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1B Standard Demolition above £50k - Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Durham and Tees Valley
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO is seeking to procure a comprehensive delivery mechanism for standard demolition works with a value of over £50k across the Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Tees Valley regions.
Standard demolition includes use of conventional manual and mechanical demolition of low and midrise structures (6 storeys and below). It generally applies to buildings of traditional construction in non-critical locations.
This Lot will also include the Supplier being responsible for any asbestos works/services associated with the demolition project.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 090 909.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 35
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 23 month period with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months period.
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 - Specialist Demolition - Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Tees Valley
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO is seeking to procure a comprehensive delivery mechanism for specialist demolition works across the Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Tees Valley regions.
Specialist demolitions are categorised for the purpose of this framework as; multi-storey structures (7 storeys and above), bridges, towers (including lattice towers or pylons), guyed structures, vessel structures, spires, tunnels and other complex constructions including pre-stressed elements and other non-traditional construction elements and where work involves the use of explosives, deliberate collapse (including pre-weakening), undermining or other less conventional methods are required or when working on or near railways or waterways. Please note this list is not exhaustive.
This Lot will also include the Supplier being responsible for any asbestos works/services associated with the demolition project.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 090 909.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 35
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 23-month period with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months period.
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 - Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services within Non-Domestic Properties - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000
71000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO is seeking to procure Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services to survey,monitor and manage asbestos containing materials within their portfolio of buildings across the Northumberland and Tyne and Wear regions including but not limited to schools, offices, community centres, nurseries, children's centres, car parks, cemeteries, shop units, museums, theatres, libraries, markets, garages and historic buildings.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 090 909.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 35
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 23-month period with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months period.
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 - Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services within Domestic Properties - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000
71000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO is seeking to procure Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services to survey, monitor and manage asbestos containing materials within domestic properties across the Northumberland and Tyne and Wear regions.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 090 909.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 35
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 23-month period with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months period.
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 - Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services within Non-Domestic Properties - Durham & Tees Valley
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000
71000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC1
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO is seeking to procure Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services to survey,monitor and manage asbestos containing materials within buildings across Durham and Tees Valley regions including but not limited to schools, offices, community centres, nurseries, children's centres, car parks, cemeteries, shop units, museums, theatres, libraries, markets, garages and historic buildings.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 090 909.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 35
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 23-month period with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 month period.
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 6 - Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services within Domestic Properties - Durham & Tees Valley
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000
71000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC1
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO is seeking to procure Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services to survey,monitor and manage asbestos containing materials within domestic properties across the Durham and Tees Valley regions.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 090 909.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 35
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 23-month period with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 month period.
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 7 - Standard Demolition - National
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO is seeking to procure a comprehensive delivery mechanism for standard demolition works across all areas of the UK apart from those mentioned in Lots 1A and 1B (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Tees Valley regions) as these are subject to separate lots.
Standard demolition includes use of conventional manual and mechanical demolition of low and midrise structures (6 storeys and below). It generally applies to buildings of traditional construction in non-critical locations.
This Lot will also include the Supplier being responsible for any asbestos works/services associated with the demolition project.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 090 909.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 35
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 23-month period with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 month period.
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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Specialist Demolition - National
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO is seeking to procure a comprehensive delivery mechanism for specialist demolition works across all areas of the UK apart from those mentioned in Lot 2 (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Tees Valley regions) as these are subject to a separate lot.
Specialist demolitions are categorised for the purpose of this framework as; multi-storey structures (7 storeys and above), bridges, towers (including lattice towers or pylons), guyed structures, vessel structures, spires, tunnels and other complex constructions including pre-stressed elements and other non-traditional construction elements and where work involves the use of explosives, deliberate collapse (including pre-weakening), undermining or other less conventional methods are required or when working on or near railways or waterways. Please note this list is not exhaustive.
This Lot will also include the Supplier being responsible for any asbestos works/services associated with the demolition project.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 090 909.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 35
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 23-month period with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 month period.
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: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9 - Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services within Non-Domestic Properties - National
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000
71000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO is seeking to procure a comprehensive system to monitor and manage asbestos containing materials within non domestic properties including but not limited to; schools, offices, community centres, nurseries, children's centres, car parks, cemeteries, shop units, museums, theatres, libraries, markets, garages and historic buildings across all areas of the UK with the exception of those mentioned in Lots 3 and 5 (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Tees Valley regions) as these are subject to a separate lots.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 090 909.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 35
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 23-month period with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 month period.
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: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services within Domestic Properties - National
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000
71000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO is seeking to procure a comprehensive system to monitor and manage asbestos containing materials within domestic properties across all areas of the UK apart from those mentioned in Lots 4 and 6 (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Tees Valley regions) as these are subject to separate lots.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 090 909.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 35
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial 23-month period with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 month period.
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
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing 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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
28/08/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
28/08/2024
Local time: 13:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
12 months prior to the published expiry date.
VI.3) Additional information
NEPO is a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR15). The agreement will be available for use by all NEPO Members. A list of member organisations is available in the About section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org (https://www.nepo.org)
This agreement will also be made available to all current and future NEPO Associate Members nationally. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list
(https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list).
NEPO intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015)including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above Services.
Please see the following websites for further details:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml
http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php
http://www.ukschoolsdirectory.net
https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/scottishschoolsonline/
http://hwb.wales.gov.uk/
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-academies-and-academy-projects-in-development
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/institutions/
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/heis/
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/fecs/
http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
http://www.scottishambulance.com/TheService/organised.aspx
http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=trusts
http://www.scottishambulance.com/AboutUs/HowWeOrganised.aspx
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/gov.htm
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/02/2421/1
https://www.dsdni.gov.uk/contact
https://www.dfpni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/publications/re-reference-tables.html?edition=tcm:77-336664
https://www.police.uk/forces/
http://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
http://www.psni.police.uk/index.htm
http://www.scotland.police.uk/
http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home.htm
http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/archive/law-order/Police/PoliceServiceofScotland
http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html
http://www.nifrs.org/areas-districts/
http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspx
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/About_us/Regulation/Registering_charities_index.aspx
http://www.oscr.org.uk/
http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=7175736
http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/registerhomepage.aspx
http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/Search/search_Auth.aspx
http://www.communities.gov.uk/newsroom/factsandfigures/housingplanning1/facts/socialhousing/?id=1822644
A complete list of permissible users is shown on the NEPO website: http://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissable-users.
Organisations wishing to access the NEPO agreement will be required to register as a NEPO Associate Member in the first instance. Further information can be found at: www.nepo.org.
The total estimated value of the opportunity has been equally divided between the lots for the purposes of the notice.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NEPO
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/07/2024