Planning

CT0112 - Professional Services in relation to Rush Multis

  • Northern Ireland Housing Executive

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-017468

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-034ae2

Published 27 June 2022, 11:36am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Northern Ireland Housing Executive

2 Adelaide Street

Belfast

BT2 8BP

Contact

Nigel Andrews

Email

nigel.andrews@nihe.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

CT0112 - Professional Services in relation to Rush Multis

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71541000 - Construction project management services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Housing Executive intends to advertise a Contract for the provision of multi-disciplinary services (all stages from survey through to completion of works on site) in relation to Health and Safety repairs and other associated works to two Tower Blocks Beechwood House and Woodland House.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• Woodland and Beechwood House(s) are 15 storey tower blocks located within the Rushpark estate, Newtownabbey. The blocks are of the same size and construction.

• These blocks are situated on an extensive area of open green space, with vehicular access via Beechwood Avenue/Shore Road or Woodland Drive from within the wider estate.

• Woodland House contains 56 nr. 2 bedroom flats - 15 NIHE flats and 41 sold properties

• Beechwood House contains 56 nr. 2 bedroom flats - 16 NIHE flats and 40 sold properties

• The blocks were originally constructed in 1965 by F.B. McKee of a reinforced concrete frame with external elevations of facing brickwork, exposed slab edges, exposed aggregate concrete panels and projecting concrete balconies.

Estimated Fees - £130K - £180K

The scope of the services will relate to:-

1) Windows – replacement

2) Balcony repair/replacement

3) Structural/concrete repairs

4) Upgrade and installation of CCTV

5) Roof

6) Gable end cavity insulation

It envisaged that the provision of the services required for points 1 to 6 will be split into 4 stages as follows:-

Stage 1 – Briefing, survey, consultation, economic appraisals and NIHE internal Scheme Design Approvals

Stage 2 – Consultation, Statutory approvals and tender action (including drafting of NEC Contract documents for the works)

Stage 3 – Contract administration on site, supervision on site and project completion

Stage 4 – Defects period, release of retention and agreement of final account

The Housing Executive currently has an estimated budget for construction works of £2million, it should be noted that the Construction works cost will be subject to the final findings from the outcome of the professional services appointment, budgetary constraints and the final package of works required/approved to be completed.)

It is envisaged that upon completion of the initial survey and findings. Works costing will have to be submitted for departmental approval. These costs will include the professional services costs associated with the scheme.

It is expected that any professional services provider will have / obtain and maintain appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance to the satisfaction of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive

The open procedure is expected to the used, the award Criteria is expected to be set at 90 percent price and 10percent quality(Social Value). Among other things, successful Economic Operators will be required to provide those Social Value requirements identified as mandatory from the 1st June 2022, as per Procurement Policy Note 01/21 – Scoring Social Value.

The Tender will be advertised via the etendersNI electronic tendering Portal in the coming weeks. Should potential Economic Operators wish to participate, have any queries, please email at the address provided above.

All information contained within this PIN such as, the tender strategy, indicative date of publication or the contract notice and scope of services is subject to change at the contracting authorities discretion.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £150,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Housing Executive intends to advertise a Contract for the provision of multi-disciplinary services (all stages from survey through to completion of works on site) in relation to Health and Safety repairs and other associated works to two Tower Blocks Beechwood House and Woodland House.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

31 August 2022


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: Yes