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Prior Information Notice - Minor Works Framework Agreement

  • Arts University Bournemouth

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-002105

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04d538

Published 22 January 2025, 9:12am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Arts University Bournemouth

Wallisdown, Poole

Dorset

BH12 5HH

Email

procurement@aub.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1202533018

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.aub.ac.uk/

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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