Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Blackpool Council
PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
Contact
Mrs Jenna Douthwaite
jenna.douthwaite@blackpool.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1253477752
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD42 - Blackpool
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 the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
Maintenance and Periodic Servicing of Air Conditioning and Air Handling Plant
Reference number
DN557442
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Blackpool Council are looking to appoint a single provider for the maintenance and periodic
servicing of air conditioning and air handling plant.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD42 - Blackpool
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Blackpool Borough Council (the Council) are looking to appoint a single provider for the maintenance and periodic servicing of air conditioning and air handling plant. It shall be the duty of the Contractor to carry out the operation, inspection and maintenance of all air conditioning plant, including servicing and completing repairs, as defined in the General Conditions of Contract and Specification. This will include: Providing a working environment for the building users and tenants that fulfils the Council’s obligations as defined in the lease(s). Maintaining the air conditioning plant in good working order and to protect the value of the Councils assets. Preparing or reviewing and updating a list of all the company's air conditioning equipment within a building (hereafter referred to as the Asset Register) and to supplying a copy of that register to the Council. Making adequate arrangements for the Health and Safety of persons in or around the buildings and to fulfil all safety requirements particularly in regard to the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act. 1974.
The Contract will also be available for use by the Council's wholly owned subsidiaries including the below. Candidates should note it is not a guarantee the companies will utilise the framework:
Blackpool Entertainment Company Ltd
Registered Address: 1 Bickerstaffe Square, Talbot Road, Blackpool, FY1 3AH.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 December 2021
End date
30 November 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1 year + 1 year subject to budget and satisfactory review
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Only the submissions which pass the mandatory and discretionary elements, and score 60% or above on the weighted quality questions, and are ranked within the highest scoring bidders will be invited through to Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender. It is envisaged that a maximum of 5 Suppliers will be invited to tender.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
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
As per the procurement documents
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
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
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 tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 August 2021
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
20 July 2021
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.3) Additional information
This tender will be run electronically via the Supplier Portal - 'The Chest'. In order to express your interest in this tender and to download/upload all documentation relating to this tender you must register (free of charge) on The Chest. https://www.the-chest.org.uk You may then search for this opportunity and register your interest on The Chest.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court Justice of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom