Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Milton Keynes Council
Civic 1 Saxon Gate East
Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ
contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1908691691
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
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
Procurement of a Development Partner for the Tickford Fields Farm Site , Newport Pagnell
Reference number
2021-012
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45111291 - Site-development work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Milton Keynes Council (the "Council") is bringing to the market a significant residential development opportunity and is seeking to procure a development partner to work with the Council to bring forward the Tickford Fields Farm Site, Newport Pagnall,(the "Site") in its entirety and deliver a high quality scheme. The Site benefits from a resolution to grant outline planning permission (all matters reserved except access) for the demolition of the existing farm buildings on the Site and the development of up to 930 dwellings (including affordable dwellings), primary school, local centre, open space, sports pitches, play areas, pavilion/wellbeing centre and other associated works. The Council is looking to appoint a development partner who is committed to working with the Council in a true partnership style to design and deliver a viable and attractive proposal.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Procurement of a Development Partner for the Tickfield Farm Site, Newport Pagnell
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
Duration in months
180
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 May 2021
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
7 June 2021
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: No
six.3) Additional information
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 apply to this procurement (the "Regulations"). The Council is using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance with Regulation 29 of the Regulations.The Council estimates that the gross development value of the opportunity is between £200,000,000 and £300,000,000 (GBP). This estimate is reflective of current values and does not allow for any inflationAdditional information on this procurement and in relation to this Contract Notice can be found in the Procurement Documents accompanying this Contract Notice which can be accessed via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/HomeThe Council reserves the right to withdraw from or discontinue the procurement at any stage of the procurement process which shall include the right to not award the Development Agreement or award only part of the opportunity described in this Contract Notice.The Council shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity, including their associated entities or any other person.To access this procurement opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home and follow the on-screen guidance. If you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a selection questionnaire by the closing date and time. Selection questionnaires cannot be uploaded after the closing date/time.Any clarifications regarding this opportunity must be raised through the correspondence function on the In-Tend Portal.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the tender submitted, subject to the Council’s obligations under law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the tenderer considers that any of the information submitted in the tender should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity or for reasons of confidentiality, then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the tenderer about such commercially sensitive or confidential information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request, but the decision of the Council in deciding whether an exemption applies is final.The Council reserve the right to carry out additional financial checks on all economic operators tendering for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process, to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to perform the Development Agreement.The Council may require a group of economic operators to whom the Development Agreement is awarded to form a legal entity.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, Strand
London
WC24 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, Strand
London
WC24 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Council will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Development Agreement is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the Council as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the Applicant was unsuccessful. If any clarification regarding the award of the Development Agreement has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action.Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the Council to amend any document and may award damages.If a contract has been entered into the Court may, depending on the circumstances, award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order the Council to pay a fine, and/or order that the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the Development Agreement is entered into.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
The High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, Strand
Milton Keynes
WC24 2LL
Country
United Kingdom