Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Carmarthenshire County Council
County Hall
Carmarthen
SA31 1JP
Contact
Helen Beddow
TSSWWRCF@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1267234567
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL14 - South West Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281
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
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework 2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Carmarthenshire County Council, in association with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and Swansea Council will be undertaking a procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for use by public and voluntary sector organisations based (or operating) in the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea for the provision of construction-related works. These organisations may include, but are not limited to, central Government departments and their agencies, non-departmental public bodies, devolved administrations, NHS bodies, local authorities, police, fire service, voluntary sector, charities and private sector organisations procuring on behalf of these bodies. Details of any Other Participating Bodies will be confirmed upon publication of the tender.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
West - East Specific Lots
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL14 - South West Wales
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
- UKL18 - Swansea
- UKL24 - Powys
Main site or place of performance
Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will incorporate value-banded lots split according to geographical areas (e.g. West 0 - 1,000,000 GBP and East 0 - 1,000,000 GBP).
However, at this stage, the lotting structure is still under development and example above is for illustrative purposes only. Final lot details will be published in the tender documentation.
Please note that Powys has been included as a place of performance as certain Other Participating Bodies that may utilise the Framework, operate from premises in Powys, as well as in the main South West Wales Contractors Framework region.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Whole Region Lots
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL14 - South West Wales
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
- UKL18 - Swansea
- UKL24 - Powys
Main site or place of performance
Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will incorporate region-wide value-banded lots.
However, at this stage, the lotting structure is still under development. Final lot details will be published in the tender documentation.
Please note that Powys has been included as a place of performance as certain Other Participating Bodies that may utilise the Framework, operate from premises in Powys, as well as in the main South West Wales Contractors Framework region.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Housing Construction Lots
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL14 - South West Wales
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
- UKL18 - Swansea
- UKL24 - Powys
Main site or place of performance
Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will incorporate value-banded lots specifically for house building works for the region as a whole.
However, at this stage, the lotting structure is still under development. Final lot details will be published in the tender documentation.
Please note that Powys has been included as a place of performance as certain Other Participating Bodies that may utilise the Framework, operate from premises in Powys, as well as in the main South West Wales Contractors Framework region.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
8 April 2024
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: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE - Carmarthenshire County Council invites responses to an early market engagement in respect of a proposed tender exercise for the South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework. This is not a call for tenders or a pre-qualification exercise. Completed questionnaires for the early market engagement exercise must be submitted by 5:00pm on 15/03/2024. For more information and a hyperlink to the questionnaire, please see the attached information sheet.
MARKET ENAGAGEMENT EVENT - A Market Engagement Event will be held prior to advertising the Framework opportunity. The event will provide an overview of the works the Councils are seeking to procure and the procurement process, along with an opportunity for prospective contractors to ask questions on matters relating to the tender. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the event to obtain further information but due to anticipated demand, spaces will be limited to 2 representatives per company. The event will be held at Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli at 10:30am on 10/04/2024. For more details about the event and a hyperlink for booking your place, please see the attached information sheet.
TENDER SUPPORT - Business Wales will be facilitating a free Getting Tender Ready webinar specifically for this Framework, to be held between 11:00am - 1:00pm on 19/03/2024. Business Wales will offer advice and guidance on accessing the e-tender and submitting a bid. Registration is essential in order to reserve a place on the webinar. To register, please contact Business Wales on 01656 868500 or by email at: trading@businesswales.org.uk
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=136662.
(WA Ref:136662)