Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
3rd Floor Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
Civils and Groundworks Framework for the University of Sunderland
Reference number
UOS/Civils and Groundworks Framework/0123
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The University seeks to develop a framework agreement for Civils and Groundworks services.It is envisaged that 3 suppliers will be appointed to the Framework. The specification can be found in Appendix F.Estimated value of this framework is:- £100k per annumFor the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 25% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation.The framework will run for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year.Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Main site or place of performance
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear main campuses
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
he University seeks to develop a framework agreement for Civils and Groundworks services.It is envisaged that 3 suppliers will be appointed to the Framework. The specification can be found in Appendix F.Estimated value of this framework is:- £100k per annum- note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 25% of the original anticipated spend, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award.For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 25% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation.The framework will run for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year.Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Civils and Groundworks Framework for the University of Sunderland
two.2.14) Additional information
Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive
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: 2023/S 000-006061
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Civils and Groundworks Framework for the University of Sunderland
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BCE Northern Ltd
537-541 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead
Gateshead
NE9 5EY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC22 - Tyneside
National registration number
07513661
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Excalibur & Keswick Groundworks Ltd
Suite E11, Wearfield, Enterprise Park, Sunderland
Sunderland
SR5 2TA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC23 - Sunderland
National registration number
07125629
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
My Civil Engineers Ltd
65 Aberford Drive, Houghton-le-Spring
Houghton-le-Spring
DH4 4ZH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC14 - Durham CC
National registration number
13299558
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: £500,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £500,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Sunderland
3rd Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Sunderland
3rd Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom