Football Foundation Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) Provider Framework 2024-28

Concepts

• construction work
• artificial grass
• sports facilities
• single-purpose
• multi-purpose sports facilities
• sports grounds
• architectural design
• structures
• urban planning
• landscape architecture

Location

London

Description

The Contracting Authority is establishing a multiple provider "Manufacturer-led" framework of Providers to deliver artificial grass pitches (AGP). Providers will be required to design, supply and install AGP pitches and all associated works to provide sports playing surfaces to meet the requirements of the National Governing Bodies of Sport including Football, Hockey, Rugby Union and Rugby League. The Contracting Authority will act as Funder for Applicants who will come from primarily public sector bodies such as schools and not for profit sports clubs. Works will be delivered adopting a single-stage design & build approach under JCT DB2016 and the Framework Agreement is the ACA Framework Alliance Contract, FAC-1. The Contracting Authority is purchasing on behalf of itself and the entities listed at Section VI.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Contracting Authority is establishing a multiple provider "Manufacturer-led" framework to deliver artificial grass pitches (AGP) and associated works to provide playing surfaces for Football, Hockey, Rugby Union and Rugby League, all in accordance with National Governing Bodies and International Regulations for pitch design. Providers will enter into a Framework Agreement under the Association of Consultant Architects (ACA), Framework Alliance Contract, FAC-1. Applicants who are successfully awarded grants by the Contracting Authority will enter into a Call-Off contract with the AGP Supplier under the JCT Design & Build Contract 2016 to design, supply and install the AGP pitch facility.

CPV Codes

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities
• 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
• 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work
• 45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground
• 71220000 - Architectural design services
• 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
• 39293300 - Artificial grass
• 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The Authority will award around 6 places on the framework to the highest scoring Tenderers that meet the Authority’s minimum requirements as set out in the Procurement Documents. Applicants should note that the estimated value of the Framework as set out in this Notice is based on the Contracting Authority’s current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other entities decide to join and call off under the Framework Agreement. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and not to proceed with all or part of the Framework Agreement. The Contracting Authority will not, under any circumstance, reimburse any expense incurred by Applicants in preparing their tender submissions. The Framework Agreement will be open to use by the following organisations:- - Football Foundation - The Football Association - The Rugby Football Union - The Rugby Football League - England Hockey - Applicants for Awards to Sport England - English Sports Council - Community Sports Clubs - National Governing Bodies (of Sport) and their Applicants - Central Government Bodies - Sports Councils - Local Authorities (England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland) - Education Bodies in the UK (Including Maintained Schools, Academies, Free Schools, University Technical Colleges, Further & Higher Education Establishments) - Cymru Football Foundation - The Scottish FA - Irish Football Association NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=230279. 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.mytenders.co.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. (MT Ref:230279)