Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of South Wales
University of South Wales
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
Contact
Gareth Price
Telephone
+44 1443482386
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0315
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
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://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
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
Lift Inspection, Servicing, Maintenance and Call Out
Reference number
1807
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of South Wales has over 50 lifts installations across its seven campuses and is seeking to appoint a Lift Maintenance provider by a process of competitive tender for a fixed price contract. The contract will cover planned preventative & statutory maintenance and inspection, remedial works, day to day breakdown call out repairs including repairs caused by vandalism / misuse, minor works and modifications together with a 24-hour 365 emergency response for entrapment.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
Main site or place of performance
For a full details regarding USW sites and campus that will be part of the subsequent contract please refer to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of South Wales has over 50 lifts installations across its seven campuses and is seeking to appoint a Lift Maintenance provider by a process of competitive tender for a fixed price contract. The contract will cover planned preventative & statutory maintenance and inspection, remedial works, day to day breakdown call out repairs including repairs caused by vandalism / misuse, minor works and modifications together with a 24-hour 365 emergency response for entrapment.
The University is committed to ensuring that students and staff enjoy a positive and safe environment whilst on campus and we are looking for a maintenance provider who shares our commitment. Tenderers should have a proven track record in Lift Maintenance and able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the industry best practices as well as relevant regulations and standards.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract period will be for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.
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.1.2) 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.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.
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
Open 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
15 August 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
Welsh, English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 August 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Place
University of South Wales (remote opening)
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
University of South Wales Authorised Officers
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of bidders.
The University reserves the right to award the contract in whole or part.
The University reserves the right to annul the tendering process and not award any contract.
All documents to be priced in GBP and all payments made in GBP.
All documents to be priced in GBP excluding VAT.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=132693.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
As stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.
(WA Ref:132693)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The University of South Wales will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of
the contract is communicated to bidders.
That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period,
which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful bidders to
clarify or query the award decision before the contract is entered into. The UK Public
Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of
harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern
Ireland).