Opportunity

Framework for the provision of Labour Resources

  • NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

F05: Contract notice – utilities

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-004640

Published 8 March 2021, 4:36pm



Section one: Contracting entity

one.1) Name and addresses

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

1100 Century Way Thorpe Park

LEEDS

LS158TU

Contact

Sharon Muirhead

Email

smuirhead@northerngas.co.uk

Telephone

+44 7580795487

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKE42 - Leeds

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/procurement/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk

one.6) Main activity

Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Framework for the provision of Labour Resources

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This Labour Resources framework agreement is to support Northern Gas Networks (NGN) in delivering a large portfolio of operational projects & works orders. This framework will assist NGN's Operations to engage with a range of contracted suppliers who are pre-qualified to carry out associated works. The estimated total annual value of work delivered under this framework will be in the region of £450k and NGN will be looking to award a maximum of three contractors per lot, per area onto this framework. There will be multiple call offs against this framework throughout its term to reflect the high volume of work on many assets in various locations across our network. Estimated number of annual engagements is circa 1,00 per annum.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 7

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Joinery

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45421000 - Joinery work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD1 - Cumbria
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Generally, this would be in support of our Emergency Service whereby NGN upon attendance at a gas emergency would require a "forced entry" to both domestic and non-domestic properties along with the repair and replacement following such activities. Repair and alterations to customer's property would also be a requirement within our planned works Replacement Programme where access to meter controls is difficult and hence alterations to kitchen cupboards etc. would be required along with replacement/repair/removal of wood, laminate flooring & replacement of doors and glazing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 September 2021

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

minimum 3 year term with an option to extend for 3 x 1 year periods

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Carpet Fitters/ Cleaners

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44112200 - Floor coverings

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD1 - Cumbria
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Generally, this requirement is for the provision of re-instating an existing carpet which has been lifted by one of our engineers or to provide a carpet cleaning service if our engineers have not been able to avoid any soiling. There may be occasions where we request a full carpet fit but this is rare.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 September 2021

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

contract award 3 years with an option to extend for 3 x 1 year periods

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Drain Repair

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45232452 - Drainage works

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD1 - Cumbria
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

A much-utilised service surrounding damaged drains and duct repairs. There is a business requirement for this mainly during daytime hours including weekends and bank holidays.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 September 2021

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year contract with option to extend for 3 x 1 year extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Electricians

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45317000 - Other electrical installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD1 - Cumbria
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Generally, for Earth Bonding and often could encompass multiple properties within the same street during our mains pipes replacement works.

Northern Gas Networks operatives when carrying out work in customers properties are sometimes required to move the gas meter location which may impact on the earth bonding, this would require a qualified professional to alter and ensure safety within the customers property, there is also the possibility of damage to both internal and external domestic electrical supplies i.e. power to garage etc. that would require repair or replacement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 September 2021

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year contract with the option to extend for 3 x 1 year periods

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Scaffolding Services

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45262100 - Scaffolding work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD1 - Cumbria
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The business requirement various for both domestic & commercial works & encompasses all types of scaffolding for both planned works and short notice emergency works.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 September 2021

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year contract with provision to extend for a further 3 x 1 year terms

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Tree Surgeon

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71421000 - Landscape gardening services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD1 - Cumbria
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The main requirement is tree removal to allow excavation, removing and dismantling, tree clearance and hedge removal. The suppliers will be expected to clear and remove all waste and debris from site.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 September 2021

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year contract with provision to extend for 3 x 1 year terms

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

General Building Services

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71315000 - Building services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD1 - Cumbria
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The main requirement is small works such as plastering, rendering, wall repair & tiling for domestic and commercial properties where our engineers have a need for any reinstatement. There are occasions where a full quotation following site visit will be needed for any jobs that would take longer than a day to complete

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 September 2021

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

3 year contract with the provision to extend for a further 3 x 1 year terms

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

29 March 2021

Local time

1:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Northern Gas Networks

1100 Century Way, Thorpe Park

LEEDS

LS15 8TU

Email

smuirhead@northerngas.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom