Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Newcastle University
Newcastle University, 1 Park Tce
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Contact
Mrs Leigh Robinson
Telephone
+44 1912088618
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC22 - Tyneside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Arthur J . Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited
Stataion Square, One Gloucester Street
Swindon
SN1 1GW
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NU/1898 Property & Professional Indemnity Insurance
Reference number
DN666612
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66510000 - Insurance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Property & Professional Indemnity insurances as required by Newcastle University.
The tender process is being managed by Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd who will conduct negotiations with insurers who meet the minimum requirements.
Details of the University's risk profile are available from Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers. This may be amended from time to time to meet the changes in the University's requirements.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,228,236
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66515200 - Property insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC22 - Tyneside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University recognises that there may be a need for cover to be provided on a scheduled/co-insured/layered basis whereby multiple insurers provide the ultimate capacity required given the scale of the placement.
The tender process is therefore being managed by Arthur J. Gallagher insurance Brokers Ltd who will conduct negotiations with insurers as indicated above should it not be possible place the cover with a single insurer.
It is the University's preference to enter into a longer term agreement for a period of 4 years although it would be prepared to proceed with a placement for a single year commencing on 1 August 2023 or for a single years plus 3 extension options for a further year.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2023
End date
31 July 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the requirement will be renewed before the expiry of any contract to ensure continuity of cover.
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
In addition to contacting AJ Gallagher direct to express and interest in these contracts please also contact the University representative in parallel by emailing Leigh.Robinson@ncl.ac.uk
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Service providers must be insurance companies regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Market Act 2000, Insurance Companies Act 1982 and any other statutory modifications.
The insurer shall be authorised to write the classes of insurance required and be subject to English law and jurisdiction of English Courts.
This tender does not include requirement for any insurance broking services.
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
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 expressions of interest
Date
26 May 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Bidders have the right to appeal as set out in the Public Contracts regulations 2015. proceedings under the Public Contracts regulations 2015 are time limited and any such proceedings must be brought in the High Court of England and Wales.