Fabric Decarbonisation Improvement Works Framework Agreement

Concepts

• insulation work
• neath
• roof works
• construction work
• installation work
• net zero carbon works version
• -roofing works
• fabric decarbonisation improvement
• planned maintenance and property reinvestment works version
• other works

Location

Neath

Description

Tai Tarian is seeking to appoint contractors (Providers) to a Framework Agreement for Fabric Decarbonisation Improvement Works to support Tai Tarian in the delivery of its capital investment and optimised retrofit programmes. The scope of this Framework Agreement comprises of fabric decarbonisation improvement works such as external wall insulation, installation of environmental building energy monitoring systems, internal wall insulation, loft insulation and re-roofing works.

Total Quantity or Scope

All works are to be carried out in accordance with the Specification (Appendix 2A and 2B) and Preliminaries (Appendix 4), for the Provider’s submitted rates set out in the Price Framework (Appendix 1A) based on the NHF Schedule of Rates for Planned Maintenance and Property Reinvestment Works Version 8 (Appendix 1C) and NHF Schedule of Rates for Net Zero Carbon Works Version 8.01 Tai Tarian (Appendix 1D). It is anticipated that the scope of the Framework will also include other works (including but not limited to): cavity wall insulation extraction and renewal of wall-ties, solar PV, battery storage and ventilation (Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation DMEV, Positive input Ventilation PIV, Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery MVHR) in accordance with the Specification (Appendix 2A and 2B) and Preliminaries (Appendix 4), for the Provider’s submitted rates set out in the Price Framework (Appendix 1A) based on the NHF Schedule of Rates for Planned Maintenance and Property Reinvestment Works Version 8 (Appendix 1C) and NHF Schedule of Rates for Net Zero Carbon Works Version 8.01 Tai Tarian (Appendix 1D). It is anticipated that there will be a package of approximately 100 properties consisting of the installation of external wall insulation, re-roofing works, loft insulation, installation of 2no. decentralised mechanical extraction ventilation units and the installation of an environmental building energy monitoring system issued as a call-off contract for Year 1 of the Framework Agreement. It is anticipated that further call-off contracts for each Year of the Framework Agreement will be issued in a similar manner and may also include additional fabric decarbonisation improvement works as set out in the ITT. It is anticipated that a single Provider will be appointed as Primary Provider, and two additional Providers will be appointed as Reserve Providers.

Renewal Options

The Framework Agreement shall operate for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods.

CPV Codes

• 45320000 - Insulation work
• 45321000 - Thermal insulation work
• 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
• 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
• 45331210 - Ventilation installation work
• 45261410 - Roof insulation work

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=137961. 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.sell2wales.gov.wales/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. The Contractor shall ensure that all contracts with Subcontractors and Suppliers which the Contractor intends to procure following the Award date, and which the Contractor has not, before the date of this Contract, already planned to award to a particular Subcontractor or Supplier, are advertised through the Sell2Wales portal (www.sell2wales.gov.wales) and awarded following a fair, open, transparent and competitive process proportionate to the nature and value of the contract. 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: It’s Tai Tarian’s intention that the delivery of the Framework Agreement assists in the achievement of their commitment towards community benefits as outlined in Tai Tarian’s Community Benefits Policy. Therefore, as a minimum requirement, Tenderers will have to agree that community benefits will become part of the Framework Agreement, if a Tenderer does not agree to this, then the Tenderer will be rejected. It is a contract condition that the Provider delivers community benefits as part of this Framework Agreement. There are a variety of community benefit obligations outlined in the Framework Agreement and the Provider must agree to deliver one or more. Tenderers must not outline the community benefit’s they are currently delivering for existing Clients. Tenderers must outline what they propose to offer for Tai Tarian if awarded the Framework Agreement. Delivery of community benefits through all spend is aligned with the Well-being of Future Generations Act Wales and delivers against its goals. All community benefit activities must take place within the Neath Port Talbot County Borough. (WA Ref:137961) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.