Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Unit 3 Maisies Way
Alfreton
DE55 2DS
Contact
Amy Wheatley
Telephone
+44 1246395610
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Insulation and Associated Works Framework
Reference number
EEM0046
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45320000 - Insulation work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework and DPS agreements. Our membership has now grown to 258 public sector organisations including housing associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS trusts, Education Providers, Blue Light Services, Government Agencies and Charities.
EEM have also established a formal collaboration with 3 like-minded procurement consortia - Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three consortia may be obtained from the following website addresses:
www.westworks.org.uk (https://www.westworks.org.uk)
www.southeastconsortium.org.uk (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk)
www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk)
EEM conducted this procurement exercise and have subsequently awarded and entered into framework agreements with contractors to carry out Insulation and associated works on behalf of our membership. Works via the framework are to include;
• External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works.
• Exterior Render Systems .
• Exterior Wall Cladding Systems.
• External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance.
• Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works.
• Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill).
• Retrofit Floor Insulation (solid or suspended).
• Loft Insulation (virgin and re-fill).
• Attic/Room in Roof Insulation.
• Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes.
• Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £950,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Insulation and Associated Works Framework Lot 1 - Midlands
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45261410 - Roof insulation work
- 45262650 - Cladding works
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) carried out this tender exercise on behalf of our membership to establish a Insulation and Associated Works Framework.
Lot 1 will provide EEM Members located in the Midlands with a route to procure the following works:
• External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works.
• Exterior Render Systems.
• Exterior Wall Cladding Systems.
• External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance.
• Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works.
• Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill).
• Retrofit Floor Insulation (Solid or Suspended).
• Loft Insulation (Virgin and Re-fill).
• Attic/Room in Roof Insulation .
• Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes.
• Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works.
Appointed framework contractors hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products. Installation of systems will be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards.
Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body.
Contractors appointed to the framework are able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works.
The following services are not an exhaustive list of services covered by Lot 1:
• Access funding to enable the completion of the works on behalf of the Member.
• Complete all relevant assessments and funding paperwork.
• Carryout funding and grant related works to timescales associated with the funding and ensure all reported is completed in accordance with the funding and grant application requirements.
• Produce EPC On the back of pre design survey.
• Undertake site surveys as described below and identify per property issues associated with the installation.
• As required, undertake surveys and test to include but not limited to; full structural survey/assessment of the existing dwelling, viability surveys, pull out tests.
• Be responsible for the design and specification to suit various property types, supply, and installation of the system.
• Manage all aspects of the planning permission process where necessary.
• Notify local Building Control as required and obtain Building Regulation approval.
• Notify the Member of any necessary Party Wall Act applications.
• Provide copies of all of the above correspondence to the Member.
• Quality assurance and compliance testing of the completed system.
• Liaise with Residents on the work to be completed.
• Advise on all consents and applications needed for carrying out the works.
• Obtain the necessary guarantees (Ofgem approved 25 year guarantee).
• Liaise with service providers where necessary.
On completion of the works the Contractor will provide:
• All guarantee documentation.
• A statement indicating how much grant funding has been achieved.
• An updated EPC certificate for each property included within the contract.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Competence Assessment and Best Practise Requirements Assessment / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Assessment / Weighting: 40%
Cost criterion - Name: EWI Property Scheme Rates / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: EWI, Cavity and Loft Insulation Rates / Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion - Name: Scenario's / Weighting: 7.5%
Cost criterion - Name: Schedule of Rates / Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion - Name: Labour Rates / Weighting: 2.5%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Insulation and Associated Works Framework - East of England
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45261410 - Roof insulation work
- 45262650 - Cladding works
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) carried out this tender exercise on behalf of our membership to establish a Insulation and Associated Works Framework.
Lot 2 will provide EEM Members located in the East of England with a route to procure the following works:
• External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works.
• Exterior Render Systems.
• Exterior Wall Cladding Systems.
• External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance.
• Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works.
• Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill).
• Retrofit Floor Insulation (Solid or Suspended).
• Loft Insulation (Virgin and Re-fill).
• Attic/Room in Roof Insulation .
• Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes.
• Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works.
Appointed framework contractors hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products. Installation of systems will be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards.
Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body.
Contractors appointed to the framework are able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works.
The following services are not an exhaustive list of services covered by the framework:
• Access funding to enable the completion of the works on behalf of the Member.
• Complete all relevant assessments and funding paperwork.
• Carryout funding and grant related works to timescales associated with the funding and ensure all reported is completed in accordance with the funding and grant application requirements.
• Produce EPC On the back of pre design survey.
• Undertake site surveys as described below and identify per property issues associated with the installation.
• As required, undertake surveys and test to include but not limited to; full structural survey/assessment of the existing dwelling, viability surveys, pull out tests.
• Be responsible for the design and specification to suit various property types, supply, and installation of the system.
• Manage all aspects of the planning permission process where necessary.
• Notify local Building Control as required and obtain Building Regulation approval.
• Notify the Member of any necessary Party Wall Act applications.
• Provide copies of all of the above correspondence to the Member.
• Quality assurance and compliance testing of the completed system.
• Liaise with Residents on the work to be completed.
• Advise on all consents and applications needed for carrying out the works.
• Obtain the necessary guarantees (Ofgem approved 25 year guarantee).
• Liaise with service providers where necessary.
On completion of the works the Contractor will provide:
• All guarantee documentation.
• A statement indicating how much grant funding has been achieved.
• An updated EPC certificate for each property included within the contract.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Competence Assessment and Best Practise Requirements / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Assessment / Weighting: 40%
Cost criterion - Name: EWI Property Scheme Rates / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: EWI, Cavity and Loft Insulation Rates / Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion - Name: Scenario's / Weighting: 7.5%
Cost criterion - Name: Schedule of Rates / Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion - Name: Labour Rates / Weighting: 2.5%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Insulation and Associated Works Framework - National Coverage
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45261410 - Roof insulation work
- 45262650 - Cladding works
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) carried out this tender exercise on behalf of our membership to establish a Insulation and Associated Works Framework.
Lot 3 will provide EEM Members located throughout England and Wales with a route to procure the following works:
• External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works.
• Exterior Render Systems.
• Exterior Wall Cladding Systems.
• External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance.
• Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works.
• Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill).
• Retrofit Floor Insulation (Solid or Suspended).
• Loft Insulation (Virgin and Re-fill).
• Attic/Room in Roof Insulation .
• Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes.
• Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works.
Appointed framework contractors hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products. Installation of systems will be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards.
Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body.
Contractors appointed to the framework are able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works.
The following services are not an exhaustive list of services covered by the framework:
• Access funding to enable the completion of the works on behalf of the Member.
• Complete all relevant assessments and funding paperwork.
• Carryout funding and grant related works to timescales associated with the funding and ensure all reported is completed in accordance with the funding and grant application requirements.
• Produce EPC On the back of pre design survey.
• Undertake site surveys as described below and identify per property issues associated with the installation.
• As required, undertake surveys and test to include but not limited to; full structural survey/assessment of the existing dwelling, viability surveys, pull out tests.
• Be responsible for the design and specification to suit various property types, supply, and installation of the system.
• Manage all aspects of the planning permission process where necessary.
• Notify local Building Control as required and obtain Building Regulation approval.
• Notify the Member of any necessary Party Wall Act applications.
• Provide copies of all of the above correspondence to the Member.
• Quality assurance and compliance testing of the completed system.
• Liaise with Residents on the work to be completed.
• Advise on all consents and applications needed for carrying out the works.
• Obtain the necessary guarantees (Ofgem approved 25 year guarantee).
• Liaise with service providers where necessary.
On completion of the works the Contractor will provide:
• All guarantee documentation.
• A statement indicating how much grant funding has been achieved.
• An updated EPC certificate for each property included within the contract.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Competence Assessment and Best Practise Requirements / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Assessment / Weighting: 40%
Cost criterion - Name: EWI Property Scheme Rates / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: EWI, Cavity and Loft Insulation Rates / Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion - Name: Scenario's / Weighting: 7.5%
Cost criterion - Name: Schedule of Rates / Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion - Name: Labour Rates / Weighting: 2.5%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-028483
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Insulation and Associated Works Framework (Midlands)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Synergize Ltd
4 Greengate
Harrogate
HG3 1GY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Westville Limited
29 Arboretum Street
Nottingham
NG1 4JA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cornerstone (East Anglia) Limited
2-4 Fuller Road
Norfolk
IP20 9EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sustainable Building Services (UK) Limited
Unit 2B Maple Court, White Moss Business Park
Skelmersdale
WN8 9TW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENGIE Regeneration Limited trading as EQUANS
Q3 Office, Quorum Business Park
Newcastle
NE12 8EX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Westdale North Limited
Grey Gables Farm, Doncaster Road
Doncaster
DN6 9JD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Low Carbon Exchange Ltd
61 Gazelle Road
Weston-Super-Mare
BS24 9ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E.ON Energy Solutions Ltd
Westwood Way, Westwood Business Park
Coventry
CV4 8LG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £375,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £375,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Insulation and Associated Works Framework (East of England)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Synergize Ltd
4 Greengate
Harrogate
HG3 1GY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cornerstone (East Anglia) Limited
2-4 Fuller Road, Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sustainable Building Services (UK) Limited
Unit 2B Maple Court, White Moss Business Park
Skelmersdale
WN8 9TW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Breyer Group Plc
Faringdon Avenue
Romford
RM3 8ST
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Low Carbon Exchange Ltd
61 Gazelle Road
Weston-Super-Mare
BS24 9ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E.ON Energy Solutions Limited
Westwood Way, Westwood Business Park
Coventry
CV4 8LG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SERS Energy Solutions Group Limited
Unit 3a, Gallagher Retail Park
Caerphilly
CF83 3GX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £125,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £125,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Insulation and Associated Works Framework (National Coverage)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Synergize Ltd
4 Greengate
Harrogate
HG3 1GY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cornerstone (East Anglia) Limited
2-4 Fuller Road, Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sustainable Building Services (UK) Limited
Unit 2B Maple Court, White Moss Business Park
Skelmersdale
WN8 9TW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawtech Group Limited
11 Lakeside Park, Medway City Estate
Rochester
ME2 4LT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENGIE Regeneration Limited trading as EQUANS
Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane
Newcastle
NE128EX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Westdale North Limited
Grey Gables Farm, Doncaster Road
Doncaster
DN6 9JD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Low Carbon Exchange Limited
61 Gazelle Road
Weston-Super-Mare
BS24 9ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E.ON Energy Solutions Ltd
Westwood Way, Westwood Business Park
Coventry
CV4 8LG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £450,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £450,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the framework agreements that have been entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise may extend for a duration of up to 5 years beyond expiry of the 4-year framework term.
Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice and each lot is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime .
This framework has been procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM Ltd) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The
following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this framework agreement as authorised users:
1) Any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia Westworks(www.westworks.org.uk), Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk). A full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk .
2) Any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents;
3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above) based within England and Wales which owns and/ or maintains/manages housing stock in one or more geographic area in which it operates and/or is an NHS Trust (which includes acute trusts, mental health trusts, care service trusts and ambulance trusts) or an organisation, police authority, fire authority, ambulance trust, university, higher/further education college, school or academy
or other public sector organisation.
Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found within the tender documents.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
The Cabinet Office
Correspondence Team, Cabinet Office, Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
Country
United Kingdom