PURCH2196 UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW - CONSTRUCTION FRAMEWORK

Concepts

• glasgow
• construction work
• framework partners
• university of glasgow - construction framework
• university’s construction framework
• strategic framework
• framework lots
• university
• complete or part construction
• indicative value bands

Location

Glasgow

Description

PURCH2196 UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW - CONSTRUCTION FRAMEWORK. The University is seeking to establish a strategic framework to support all services and works relating to all Lots detailed below for the E&CS Operations and Capital projects. It is anticipated that the contract to formally appoint Framework Partners will be based upon will NEC4 Contract Terms. It is anticipated that the contract to formally appoint Framework Partners will be based upon will NEC4, as well as equitable incentivisation. Notwithstanding the framework lots having indicative value bands as detailed below and in the procurement documents, the University reserves the right to award a project higher or lower than the relative indicative value band where the size, scale and complexity of the projects means the University deems it is necessary, in terms of best value, technical compatibility and health and safety, to award the project within another lot. The University’s Construction Framework will be up to a maximum of six years (2 years fixed period with the option of extending by 4 x 12 months periods). Refer to Stage 1 tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland.

Lot Division

Renewal Options

2 years fixed period with the option of extending by 4 x 12 months periods

CPV Codes

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Legal Justification

The justification as required by Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the extended period is to enable the framework to align with the university 2025-2030 University Strategy and associated investment commitments.

Other Information

Returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the ‘Contact Us’ option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Once the deadline has passed submissions can neither be created nor submitted. It is not advisable for Suppliers to wait until the last moment before creating and dispatching a response in case of any last minute problems. Please note large files should be uploaded as early as possible to ensure transfer before deadline. If a Supplier is having problems uploading to the PCS site, then the University must be informed well in advance and depending upon the merit of the case, the University may arrange for the tender to remain open on the PCS system for a short period after the deadline time stated. System problems do not fall under the University’s remit and should be referred to PCS. Postbox Security: Postbox submissions cannot be accessed by anyone, including Millstream, (the provider of the Public Contracts Scotland system) until the deadline. Freedom of Information The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA), which came into force on 1 January 2005, designates University of Glasgow as a Scottish public authority and therefore subject to the provisions and obligations in that Act. This means that any person who makes a valid request for information held by University of Glasgow will be entitled to receive it, unless all or part of that information can be withheld by virtue of the exemptions in that Act. under the Act, University of Glasgow may be required to disclose any information held relating to your response to anyone who makes a request under that Act. Such information may only be withheld if it meets one or more of the exemptions or conditions in that Act. Even if an exemption is available University of Glasgow may nevertheless disclose requested information. Information held cannot simply be classified as “confidential" or "commercial in confidence" to enable it to be protected from disclosure. University of Glasgow may publish the names and contact details of companies who have been issued with a Questionnaire on its website. Information may also be requested under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) tailored by the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=730647. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: -employment and training opportunities for priority groups -vocational training -up-skilling of the existing workforce -equality and diversity initiatives -making sub-contracting opportunities available to SMEs, the third sector and supported businesses -supply-chain development activity -building capacity in community organisations -educational support initiatives -work with schools, colleges and universities to offer work experience (SC Ref:730647)