Framework for Planned Works to Domestic Properties

Concepts

• construction work
• cardiff
• council via external contractors
• planned team
• domestic property portfolio of the council
• allocation of works
• domestic properties
• required works
• annual value of the direct award works
• large-scale disrepair works

Location

Cardiff

Description

The domestic property portfolio of the Council comprises a mixture of social housing (approximately 13,723 properties in number) and other properties. Planned works to these properties is undertaken by the Council via external contractors. Dwellings will vary in age and condition and bidders are advised to make due allowance for this. This tender process was is in relation to planned works to domestic properties. The estimated total annual contract value is GBP5.65M and the Council is seeking to appoint a total of 8 Contractors to the Framework. In the event that the Council decides to source works through the Framework Agreement, then it will do so in accordance with the contract terms and conditions, i.e. the Framework Agreement and relevant schedules (and appendices to the same) that will form part of the ITT. The framework will have two award mechanism; the 1st is a Direct Award for minor planned works and the 2nd is a Mini Competition for unforeseen projects.

Total Quantity or Scope

This tender process was in relation to planned works to domestic properties. … The three highest ranked Contractors will be appointed to deliver minor planned works predominately in an allocated District of the city via a Direct Award Mechanism. The estimated annual value of the Direct Award Works is GBP2.35M, and based on this value: - Contractor 1 / District 1 approximately GBP750K per annum - Contractor 2 / District 2 approximately GBP1.1M per annum - Contractor 3 / District 3 approximately GBP500K per annum The Planned Team will manage the allocation of works to each contractor, predominantly by district although it should be noted that there may be times when Contractors will be required to deliver the works outside of their allocated district. It should be noted that the estimated values are indicative only, and may change dependant on demand and budget. The Direct Award works include Planned Kitchen upgrades, Minor Bathroom upgrades, Major Fire Damage Repairs, Major Structural Repairs, and Large-scale Disrepair Works. Please note that if selected to be invited to tender, the Council will limit the award to one district for successful contractors. Bidders will be required to confirm their District preference at tender stage by ranking their preferred Districts 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Account will be taken of this preference in determining the District successful Contractor’s will be appointed to. The highest ranked tender will be appointed their preferred District, the next highest ranked tender will be appointed their preferred District unless it has already been allocated to the ranked 1 tender; and in which case the 2nd preference district will be allocated and so on. The Council will determine in which district the required works are located and award the work to the Contractor appointed to that district. However, it should be noted that the Council reserves the right to apply cross district award, for example where there are capacity or performance issues with the contractor appointed to the district in which the works are located. All 4 Contractors will have the opportunity to bid for planned large scale refurbishment projects unless there are capacity or performance issues; and this work will be awarded via the mini competition award mechanism. The estimated annual value of these works is GBP3.3M. It should be noted that the bids for Mini Competition works will be evaluated on 100% cost. This framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45450000 - Other building completion work

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The Council reserves the right to appoint a replacement contractor in the event of either the Contractors initially being appointed withdrawing from the Framework Agreement, or in the event that the Council terminates the agreement with either of the Contractors initially appointed. (WA Ref:119450)