Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Arts University Bournemouth
Wallisdown, Poole
Dorset
BH12 5HH
Telephone
+44 1202533018
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1385
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Higher Education Institution
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Minor Works
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Prior Information Notice - Minor Works Framework Agreement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform potential suppliers that Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) intends to tender in the next 3 to 4 months and is keen to engage with suppliers in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area prior to undertaking the formal procurement process.
The formal procurement process aims to appoint 3 to 4 contractors to a framework agreement for providing minor works for its properties on a call-off basis. This framework will be used to procure various building, mechanical, electrical, maintenance, and related trades services.
AUB or its appointed facilities management contractor can utilise this service for procured minor construction and related works. Minor works in this context refer to projects that will be completed within 12 months and have a total value of less than 500,000 GBP (VAT inclusive).
2. SME Eligibility
This contract is reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located within the Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch area.
An SME is defined as any organisation with fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than 50 million EUR or a balance sheet total less than 43 million EUR.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
a minimum of 3 lots will be awarded to each contractor
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Minor Works Framework Agreement
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Main site or place of performance
Arts University Bournemouth
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform potential suppliers that Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) intends to tender in the next 2 to 3 months and is keen to engage with suppliers in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area prior to undertaking the formal procurement process.
The formal procurement process aims to appoint 3 to 4 contractors to a framework agreement for providing minor works for its properties on a call-off basis. This framework will be used to procure various building, mechanical, electrical, maintenance, and related trades services.
AUB or its appointed facilities management contractor can utilise this service for procured minor construction and related works. Minor works in this context refer to projects that will be completed within 12 months and have a total value of less than 500,000 GBP (VAT inclusive).
2. SME Eligibility
This contract is reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located within the Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch area.
An SME is defined as any organisation with fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than 50 million EUR or a balance sheet total less than 43 million EUR.
two.2.14) Additional information
Aligned with government public procurement policy and relevant policy codes, the framework will cover minor works across a range of trades. It is divided into four lots. Each bidder must submit bids for a minimum of three lots or all four.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Building installation work
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Electrical installation work
Insulation work
Plumbing and sanitary works
Fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation work
Mechanical installations
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Pre market engagement - Building completion Work
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45400000 - Building completion work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
- Building Completion Work
o Plastering work
o Joinery and carpentry installation work
o Floor and wall covering work
o Painting and glazing work
o 4Other building completion4 work
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Prior Information Notice - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators, and moving walkways
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42416000 - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators and moving walkways
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
o Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators, and moving walkways
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 March 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
A Market Engagement Event will be held on Friday, 7th March, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Microsoft Teams. The Teams invitation for this event will be sent via email on Monday, 3rd March 2025, to all who register their interest.
Organisations interested in learning more about this opportunity can register on www.mytenders.co.uk and also an email to procurement@aub.ac.uk Kindly make: PIN – Minor Works FA, as the subject of your email.
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=233620.
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