Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Brighter Places
Eden House, 10 Eastgate Office Park, Eastgate Road, Eastville,
Bristol
BS5 6XX
Contact
Sharon Hunt
sharon@echelonconsultancy.co.uk
Telephone
+44 01707339800
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
5345282
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.brighterplaces.co.uk/
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45191
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Brighter Places Repairs and Voids Contract
Reference number
ECH1304
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Brighter Places sought expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver Repairs and Voids work across its stock in Bristol and the surrounding areas, consisting of approximately 3,600 properties.
There will be an option to deliver minor planned works and component replacement work as and when the existing contracts covering these expire and retrofit work from 2027.
The Contract will be for a total of 15 years, with an initial period of 10 years, followed by a potential 5 year extension.
The Contracts seek to offer the benefits of best practice in contract delivery and collaborative working practices for Brighter Places
Full details of the requirements and instructions were included in the procurement and tender documents.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £93,750,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 44112600 - Sound insulation
- 45211310 - Bathrooms construction work
- 45261920 - Roof maintenance work
- 45262100 - Scaffolding work
- 45262650 - Cladding works
- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45321000 - Thermal insulation work
- 45323000 - Sound insulation work
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 45331210 - Ventilation installation work
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45410000 - Plastering work
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
- 45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens
- 45422000 - Carpentry installation work
- 45430000 - Floor and wall covering work
- 45450000 - Other building completion work
- 45451000 - Decoration work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Main site or place of performance
Bristol
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Brighter Places sought expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver Repairs and Voids work across its stock in Bristol and the surrounding areas, consisting of approximately 3,600 properties.
There will be an option to deliver minor planned works and component replacements as and when the existing contracts covering these expire.
Brighter Places also sought to procure Gas and Electrical Compliance Contracts through a separate procurement process, which followed in late June.
The Contract will be for a total of 15 years, with an initial period of 10 years, followed by a potential 5 year extension.
The Contracts seek to offer the benefits of best practice in contract delivery and collaborative working practices for Brighter Places
Brighter Places followed a three stage Competitive Dialogue procurement process in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Under the first stage of the process, prospective bidders are required to complete a Selection Questionnaire and its associated appendices. Following evaluation of submitted SQ's, Brighter Places anticipated shortlisting six bidders to be Invited to Submit Detailed Solutions under the second stage of the process. Following evaluation of received ISDS submissions, Brighter Places anticipated shortlisting three bidders to be invited to participate in Competitive Dialogue and submit Final Tenders. Following evaluation of Final Tenders, Brighter Places intended to award to a single contractor.
Full details of the requirements and instructions are included in the procurement and tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There is an option to include planned works, component replacement and retrofit work
There is an option to extend the contract after the initial 10 year term, for a further 5 years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Prospective bidders should note that TUPE will apply to the contract; prospective bidders are advised to seek their own independent advice about the implications of TUPE.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-013854
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Brighter Places Repairs and Voids Contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ian Williams Limited
Quarry Road, Chipping Sodbury
Bristol
BS37 6JL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
879464
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £93,750,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Brighter Places reserved the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the contract at any stage of the procurement process.
Brighter Places also reserved the right not to award the contract.
Neither Brighter Places, Echelon nor any person on whose behalf this procurement is undertaken is to be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for the contract.
All Contract Values shown are INCLUSIVE of VAT
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of England and Wales
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
Country
United Kingdom