Awarded contract

Major Construction Works Framework Agreement

  • Norfolk County Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice reference: 2024/S 000-012274

Published 16 April 2024, 9:51am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Norfolk County Council

County Hall, Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

Email

sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.norfolk.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/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

Major Construction Works Framework Agreement

Reference number

NCCT42696

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45000000 - Construction work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Norfolk County Council’s major construction works framework expired on 30th September 2023. The Council has ongoing requirements for building/construction work and we have established a replacement framework to help meet these needs.

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: £400,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Construction Projects £500,000 to £4,500,000

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45210000 - Building construction work
  • 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
  • UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Main site or place of performance

Norfolk

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 is for medium size projects, refurbishments, remodelling extensions, demolitions and new builds. Works under Lot 1 will have a value of between £500,000 and £4,500,000. Seven Contractors are appointed to Lot 1.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100

Price - Weighting: 0

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

two.2.14) Additional information

The dates given in this notice represents the full duration of the framework. The initial framework term will be 36 months. The Council may, subject to agreement from all parties, extend the framework by a further 12 months. The maximum framework duration will be 48 months.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Construction Projects from £4,500,000

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45210000 - Building construction work
  • 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
  • UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Main site or place of performance

Norfolk

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 is for large often complex projects, a mix of projects for refurbishments, remodelling and new build. Works under Lot 2 will have a value starting from £4,500,001. Five Contractors have been appointed to Lot 2.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100

Price - Weighting: 0

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

two.2.14) Additional information

The dates given in this notice represent the full duration of the framework. The initial framework term will be 36 months. The Council may, subject to agreement from all parties, extend the framework by a further 12 months. The maximum framework duration will be 48 months.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

MMC Construction Projects up to £2,500,000

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45210000 - Building construction work
  • 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
  • UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Main site or place of performance

Norfolk

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 is for small to medium size new build projects that utilise modern methods of construction (2D offsite) and will be procured on a design and build basis following the accompanying DFE baseline ER’s. Works under Lot 3 will have a maximum value of £2,500,000. Framework Contractors will be expected to offer a full turnkey solution working with the Council’s Design Service Contractors, NPS Property Consultants Ltd (referred to as the Agents).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: quality / Weighting: 100

Price - Weighting: 0

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

two.2.14) Additional information

The dates given in this notice represent the full duration of the framework. The initial framework term will be 36 months. The Council may, subject to agreement from all parties, extend the framework by a further 12 months. The maximum framework duration will be 48 months.


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: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-000920


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

NCCT42696

Lot No

1

Title

Construction Projects £500,000 to £4,500,000

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 12

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 12

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Barnes Group Limited

6 Bermuda Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk

Ipswich

IP3 9RU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH14 - Suffolk
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Cocksedge Building Contractors Ltd

11 Meridian Way, Meridian Business Park, Norwich

Norwich

NR7 0TA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
National registration number

4007482

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Draper & Nichols Ltd

7 Gunton Lane

Norwich

NR5 OAD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
National registration number

1323284

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Munnings Construction Limited

Lodge Rood, Lingwood,

Lingwood

NR13 4DP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
National registration number

10122736

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pentaco Construction Ltd

Suites 5 & 6, Joseph King House, Southwell Road, Horsham St Faith,

Norwich

NR10 3JU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
National registration number

5198280

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

R G Carter Ltd

Drayton High Road, Drayton

Norwich

NR8 6AH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
National registration number

00270273

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SEH French Ltd

30 White Horse Road

Ipswich

IP1 5LT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH14 - Suffolk
National registration number

00162 1424

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: £50,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £50,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

NCCT42696

Lot No

2

Title

Construction Projects from £4,500,000

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Barnes Group Limited

6 Bermuda Road, Ransomes Europark

Ipswich

IP3 9RU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH14 - Suffolk
National registration number

1359667

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

R G Carter Ltd

Drayton High Road, Drayton

Norwich

NR8 6AH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
National registration number

00270273

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pentaco Construction Ltd

Suites 5 & 6, Joseph King House, Southwell Road, Horsham St Faith,

Norwich

NR10 3JU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
National registration number

5198280

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd

Lakeside 500, Broadland Business Park, Old Chapel Way

Norwich

NR7 0WG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
National registration number

4273754

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kier Construction Ltd trading as Kier Construction Eastern & Midlands

Building 3000, Cambridge Research Park, Waterbeach

Cambridge

CB25 9PD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
National registration number

2099533

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: £300,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

NCCT42696

Lot No

3

Title

Construction Projects £500,000 to £4,500,000

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

R G Carter Ltd

Drayton High Road, Drayton

Norwich

NR8 6AH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
National registration number

00270273

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Qube Structures Ltd trading as The Qube

Unit 1, Teeton Lane, Teeton,

Northampton

NN6 8LH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
National registration number

06266287

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Munnings Construction Limited

Lodge Road, Lingwood

Norwich

NR13 4DP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
National registration number

10122736

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: £50,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £50,000,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The values in this notice are estimates only as the use of the framework depends on need and funding.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Norfolk County Council (nplaw)

County Hall, Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

Email

sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).Proceedings must be brought within 30 days from the date of knowledge (the date on which the economic operator first knew or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen) unless the Court considers that there is good reason for extending the period within which proceedings may be brought, in which case the Court may extend that period up to a maximum of 3 months from the date of knowledge.