Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) New Homes Framework
A Tender Notice
by LHC FOR THE WELSH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (WPA)
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Works)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- £2B-£100M
- Sector
- CONSTRUCTION
- Published
- 19 Aug 2022
- Delivery
- To 23 Sep 2026 (est.)
- Deadline
- 14 Oct 2022 11:00
Concepts
Location
Wales:
1 buyer
- LHC for the Welsh Procurement Alliance Ystrad Mynach
Description
LHC on behalf of the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) is seeking interest from suitable organisations for our Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) New Homes Framework (NH3). This is a national framework and is being procured on behalf of: Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) LHC This framework is the successor to our popular Offsite Construction of New Homes Framework - NH2 and will be for the construction of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) New Homes and associated works. The framework consists of 4 (four) workstreams and each workstream has multiple lots bidders can apply for. As follows: Workstream 1 - Three Dimensional (3D) Modular Systems – Category 1 Workstream 2 - Two Dimensional (2D) Panelised Systems – Category 2 Workstream 3 – Main Contractors Delivering MMC Solutions Workstream 4 - Groundworks and Site preparation for MMC Housing Projects To encourage SMEs and regional bidders each lot is also broken down into multiple regional areas bidders can apply for. Bidders will be required to meet a minimum turnover requirement for each lot (please refer to ITT). LHC will conduct a financial assessment. This assessment will allow LHC to carry out a robust assessment of a Bidders' financial standing. The assessment will have 2 stages: 1) Credit score - LHC will use Creditsafe to carry out initial checking of a Bidders' financial status. 2) Profitability, Stability and Liquidity Assessment - Bidders will be assessed on their financial stability based on a range of financial information obtained from the Bidders annual accounts. Bidders will be required to have the following minimum levels of insurance: AAll lots except lot 9 & 18 Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP Public Liability Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP Professional Indemnity Insurance: 2,000,000 GBP Lots 9 & 18 Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP Public Liability Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP Technical requirements: Bidders are required to have the following: All Bidders: Health & Safety ISO 45001 (please refer to ITT for accepted equivalents) Lots 1-7, 8, 10, 11-17:
Lot Division
| 1 | 3D Modular Low Rise Housing and Apartments up to 11m - 0 - 9 Units
Lot 1 covers low rise volumetric three dimensional units. Volumetric units can be brought to final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed. This lot encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. This workstream also allows for the installation of volumetric units. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. Award Criteria
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| 2 | 3D Modular Low Rise Housing and Apartments up to 11m - 10 - 19 Units
Lot 2 covers low rise volumetric three dimensional units. Volumetric units can be brought to final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed. This lot encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. This workstream also allows for the installation of volumetric units. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. Award Criteria
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| 3 | 3D Modular Low Rise Housing and Apartments up to 11m - 20 - 49 Units
Lot 3 covers low rise volumetric three dimensional units. Volumetric units can be brought to final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed. This lot encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. This workstream also allows for the installation of volumetric units. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. Award Criteria
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| 4 | 3D Modular Low Rise Housing and Apartments up to 11m - 50+ Units
Lot 4 covers low rise volumetric three dimensional units. Volumetric units can be brought to final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed. This lot encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. This workstream also allows for the installation of volumetric units. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. Award Criteria
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| 5 | 3D Modular High Rise Housing - 11m or Higher
Lot 5 covers Medium to High Rise volumetric three dimensional units. Volumetric units can be brought to final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed. This lot covers projects for Medium to High rise developments with floor heights above 11m covering flats/apartments and mixed use projects. This workstream also allows for the installation of volumetric units. Award Criteria
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| 6 | 3D Modular Independent & Assisted Housing and Care Homes
Lot 6 covers the provision of specialist housing including Care Homes, Extra Care Housing, Sheltered Housing and Assisted Living Housing. Volumetric units can be brought to final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed. This workstream also allows for the installation of volumetric units. Award Criteria
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| 7 | 3D Modular Adaptive Pods
Lot 7 covers the requirement for units to provide additional accommodation (Assisted bathrooms/Bedrooms etc for disabled users) as a single storey extension for existing housing units. The internal design and layout will be bespoke to meet the specific end user requirements. Award Criteria
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| 8 | 2D Panelised Systems – Supply Only
Lot 8 will cover the supply only of panelised systems including systems such as timber, light gauge steel frames and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) or other alternatives. Bidders will be able to provide: - Basic frames (2a) - Enhanced insulations and lining materials (2b) - Further enhanced including windows and cladding (2c) This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. Award Criteria
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| 9 | 2D Panelised Systems – Installers
Lot 9 is for installation panelised systems, such as timber, light gauge steel frames and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) or other alternatives by specialist installers. Award Criteria
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| 10 | 2D Panelised Systems – Supply and Installation
Lot 10 will cover the supply and installation of panelised systems including systems such as timber, light gauge steel frames and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) or other alternatives. Bidders will be able to provide: - Basic frames (2a) - Enhanced insulations and lining materials (2b) - Further enhanced including windows and cladding (2c) This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. Award Criteria
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| 11 | Main Contractors Low Rise Housing and Apartments up to 11m – 0 - 9 Units
Lot 11 encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Appointed Companies will also be able to deliver Adaptive Pods, this will include the pod and all ancillary works required to install and integrate the pod with the existing property This lot is for main contractors who can provide MMC solutions and Principal Contractor services to deliver all scopes of a construction project including design, manufacturing, groundworks, civils, roadways, drainage installation (sub and super structure), handover and post construction. This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. Award Criteria
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| 12 | Main Contractors Low Rise Housing and Apartments up to 11m – 10 - 19 Units Lot 12 encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Appointed Companies will also be able to deliver Adaptive Pods, this will include the pod and all ancillary works required to install and integrate the pod with the existing property This lot is for main contractors who can provide MMC solutions and Principal Contractor services to deliver all scopes of a construction project including design, manufacturing, groundworks, civils, roadways, drainage installation (sub and super structure), handover and post construction. This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. Award Criteria
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| 13 | Main Contractors Low Rise Housing and Apartments up to 11m – 20 - 49 Units Lot 13 encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Appointed Companies will also be able to deliver Adaptive Pods, this will include the pod and all ancillary works required to install and integrate the pod with the existing property This lot is for main contractors who can provide MMC solutions and Principal Contractor services to deliver all scopes of a construction project including design, manufacturing, groundworks, civils, roadways, drainage installation (sub and super structure), handover and post construction. This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. Award Criteria
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| 14 | Main Contractors Low Rise Housing and Apartments up to 11m - 50+ Units
Lot 14 encompasses all low rise housing up to 11m in height but typically up to 4 storeys high. Appointed Companies will also be able to deliver Adaptive Pods, this will include the pod and all ancillary works required to install and integrate the pod with the existing property This lot is for main contractors who can provide MMC solutions and Principal Contractor services to deliver all scopes of a construction project including design, manufacturing, groundworks, civils, roadways, drainage installation (sub and super structure), handover and post construction. This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. Award Criteria
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| 15 | Main Contractors High Rise Housing - 11m or Higher
Lot 15 covers projects for Medium to High rise developments with floor heights above 11m covering flats/apartments and mixed use projects. This lot is for main contractors who can provide MMC solutions and Principal Contractor services to deliver all scopes of a construction project including design, manufacturing, groundworks, civils, roadways, drainage installation (sub and super structure), handover and post construction. This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. Award Criteria
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| 16 | Main Contractors Care Homes and Specialised Housing
Lot 16 covers the provision of specialist housing including Care Homes, Extra Care Housing, Sheltered Housing and Assisted Living Housing. This lot is for main contractors who can provide MMC solutions and Principal Contractor services to deliver all scopes of a construction project including design, manufacturing, groundworks, civils, roadways, drainage installation (sub and super structure), handover and post construction. This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2. Award Criteria
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| 17 | Main Contractors ‘Room on the Roof’
Lot 17 covers the provision of additional residential accommodation on top of an existing building, (this will include the accommodation and all associated works). In addition to the room on the roof accommodation, refurbishment and energy efficiency measures may need to be provided to the existing building as part of the project. This also includes the ability for an organisation to supply through either an internal manufacturing facility, nominated third party supplying any MMC categories or another organisation awarded on the framework supplying MMC categories 1 and 2. This encompasses (but is not limited to) houses, bungalows, flats, apartments, key worker accommodation, temporary accommodation and mixed use sites. Award Criteria
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| 18 | Groundworks and Associated Works
Lot 18 is for the provision of Groundworks and associated services encompassing: - Ground Works - Civil Engineering and Drainage - Roadworks and S278 Works - Site Setup and enabling works - Hard landscaping - Geotechnical and exploratory ground investigation and surveys - Remediation - Drainage - Foundations - Retaining Wall Award Criteria
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| 19 | Workstream 1 3D Modular Low Rise Housing Super Lot
Bidders will not specifically apply to be on the Workstream 1 3D Modular Low Rise Housing Super Lot. Following the evaluation process all companies appointed to one or more of the low rise housing lots 1-4 will be automatically added to the respective superlot. The super lot can be used for call off opportunities where one of the following criteria applies: - A client does not receive a suitable number of responses (either at EOI stage or call off tender stage) having advertised their opportunity through the appropriate lot, value band, and geographical area. - Where there are insufficient Appointed Companies in the relevant lot, value band and geographical area to run the client’s preferred call off procedure. No ranking will be applied within the super lot, and call off will be through mini competition only Award Criteria
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| 20 | Main Contractors Low Rise Housing Super Lot
Bidders will not specifically apply to be on the Workstream 3 Main Contractors Low Rise Housing Super Lot. Following the evaluation process all companies appointed to one or more of the main contractors low rise housing lots 11-14 will be automatically added to the respective superlot. The super lot can be used for call off opportunities where one of the following criteria applies: - A client does not receive a suitable number of responses (either at EOI stage or call off tender stage) having advertised their opportunity through the appropriate lot, value band, and geographical area. - Where there are insufficient Appointed Companies in the relevant lot, value band and geographical area to run the client’s preferred call off procedure. No ranking will be applied within the super lot, and call off will be through mini competition only Award Criteria
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CPV Codes
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
- 45211300 - Houses construction work
- 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work
- 45211341 - Flats construction work
- 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work
- 45211360 - Urban development construction work
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 44211000 - Prefabricated buildings
- 45223800 - Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures
- 45223810 - Prefabricated constructions
- 45223820 - Prefabricated units and components
- 45223821 - Prefabricated units
- 45223822 - Prefabricated components
- 45211200 - Sheltered housing construction work
- 45211310 - Bathrooms construction work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
Indicators
- This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
- Renewals are not available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Technical restrictions apply.
Other Information
Environmental Management ISO 14001 (please refer to ITT for accepted equivalents) Quality Management ISO 9001 (please refer to ITT for accepted equivalents) ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** WPA / LHC is a joint committee of local authorities acting as a central purchasing body on behalf of contracting authorities throughout England, Wales and Scotland (including members of the Welsh Procurement Alliance). Thanks to the ongoing and collective feedback and input into the development of this framework, it is both designed and anticipated to support the vast majority of our clients’ and partners’ requirements. Consequently, other contracting authorities that were not specifically consulted in the development of this framework may nevertheless also deem the framework to offer a value for money procurement solution for their own requirements and may also use the framework. As of the date of publication of this notice our frameworks may be used by all contracting authorities in Wales as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and as listed on https://www.welshprocurement.cymru/who-we-work-with/, including, but not limited to Registered social landlords (RSL's), tenant management organisations (TMOs) and arm’s length management organisations (ALMOs), local authorities and any subsidiaries and joint-venture vehicles of those local authorities, health authorities, councils, boards and trusts, publicly funded schools, universities and further education establishments, colleges, police forces, fire and rescue services or registered charities. Bidders must beware that WPA Partners may add community benefit requirements in their call-off contracts from this Framework including but not limited to: - Generating education, employment and vocational training opportunities for priority groups and for up-skilling the existing workforce; - Supporting environmental concerns such as net carbon zero - Delivering equality and diversity initiatives; - Making sub-contracting opportunities available to SMEs, local organisations, the third sector and supported businesses; - Supporting supply-chain development activities; - Building capacity in community organisations; - Supporting charitable and community benefit initiatives Please use the following link to access the tender on LHC's eTendering portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/LHC/aspx/Tenders/Current 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: WPA have established the WPA Community Benefit Fund. The fund is being utilised by our Executive Committee Members to reinvest funds generated by WPA activity back into their own communities. WPA work in partnership with Community Foundation Wales who work alongside our Members to get the best possible return for their communities. (WA Ref:124033) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-03130f
- FTS 023117-2022