Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West of England Combined Authority
Rivergate House, 70 Redcliff Street, Redcliffe
Bristol
BS1 6AL
Contact
Mr Paul Smith
paul.smith@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7500040480
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
West of England Combined Authority Professional Services Framework Renewal
Reference number
DN672936
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
In 2018 the West of England Combined Authority, which includes collaboration with Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, South Gloucestershire Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council, procured a four-year Professional Services Framework Agreement to support the regionals infrastructure projects.
The current Framework has been vital in progressing business cases for the CRSTS Programme across the West of England Combined Authority, Unitary Authorities and in fulfilling a range of business-as-usual professional services functions and providing key professional resources to all of the Authorities.
The Framework expires 31st December 2023 and so this procurement is for the renewal of the agreement, which is anticipated to run for another four years.
Please see the following link to a short questionnaire containing the option to request inclusion in our pre-tender market engagement session: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614EkzmGOrx4l4hNjVzEY5H3ZQpUQzVVTFNFNEREMFpMS0dFMjVONEZIWjgzMC4u
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
For procurements valued between £0.00 to £999,000,000.00
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90492000 - Sewage treatment consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will incorporate a range of specialisms which will include but not be limited to:
Health & Safety, Master Planning, Waste Management & Strategy, Surveys / Ground Investigation, Flood Services, Environmental Impact Assessment, Public Inquiries, Transport Modelling, Transport Data Collection, Travel Planning & Smarter Choices, Programme / Project / Work Package Management & Scheme Implementation, Transport Development, Public Consultation, Engagement & Communication, Transport Policy, Passenger Transport, Traffic Management Services, Transport Scheme Audits, Traffic Signal Engineering Services, Highway Improvement Work, Development Services, Street Lighting Design, Structural Engineering Support Services, Asset Management, Highway Maintenance, Drainage Design, Legislative and Technical Advice, Green Infrastructure, Air Quality, Transport Consultation Responses, Demand Management, New Technology, Freight, Road Safety, Feasibility & Business Case Production, Construction Project and Programme Management including Quantity Surveying and Cost Services.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
For commissions valued between £0.00 to £100,000.00
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90492000 - Sewage treatment consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The West of England Combined Authority would like to incorporate a second lot into the Professional Services Framework which would be suitable and accessible by Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
To enable this, the second lot will be reserved for procurements valued between £0.00 and £100,000.00. This lot will incorporate a range of specialisms which will include but not be limited to:
Health & Safety, Master Planning, Waste Management & Strategy, Surveys / Ground Investigation, Flood Services, Environmental Impact Assessment, Public Inquiries, Transport Modelling, Transport Data Collection, Travel Planning & Smarter Choices, Programme / Project / Work Package Management & Scheme Implementation, Transport Development, Public Consultation, Engagement & Communication, Transport Policy, Passenger Transport, Traffic Management Services, Transport Scheme Audits, Traffic Signal Engineering Services, Highway Improvement Work, Development Services, Street Lighting Design, Structural Engineering Support Services, Asset Management, Highway Maintenance, Drainage Design, Legislative and Technical Advice, Green Infrastructure, Air Quality, Transport Consultation Responses, Demand Management, New Technology, Freight, Road Safety, Feasibility & Business Case Production, Construction Project and Programme Management including Quantity Surveying and Cost Services.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
23 June 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The minimum levels relating to economic and financial standing for this tender process are summarised below:
Minimum Turnover required: £6.6m/PA for Lot 1 and £1.65m for Lot 2
Acid Test Ratio: 1.0
Losses: Accounts must not show continual losses
Net Worth: Net worth must be positive
Evidence of relevant experience and contract examples, performed in the last three years, will be requested as part of the Technical and professional ability assessment.
References will only be taken up as part of pre-award due diligence and we reserve the right to discuss any concerns with the relevant bidder and, if the concerns cannot be resolved, ultimately retain the right to reject a bid.
Please see the following link to a short questionnaire containing the option to request inclusion in our pre-tender market engagement session: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614EkzmGOrx4l4hNjVzEY5H3ZQpUQzVVTFNFNEREMFpMS0dFMjVONEZIWjgzMC4u