Tender

SHDF Merseyside Retrofit Project

  • Onward Group Limited (acting on behalf of itself and any current or future subsidiaries)

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-018310

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03dcf1

Published 27 June 2023, 5:27pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Onward Group Limited (acting on behalf of itself and any current or future subsidiaries)

Renaissance Court, 2 Christie Way, Didsbury

Manchester

M21 7QY

Contact

Lisa Kershaw

Email

Procurement@Onward.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKD - North West (England)

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.onward.co.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home

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

SHDF Merseyside Retrofit Project

Reference number

OG-P1202

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45320000 - Insulation work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Onward are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, accredited and experienced Contractor to implement energy efficiency improvement measures. The project scope will consist of approx. 400 Victorian terrace properties in the Kirkdale area of Liverpool. The energy improvement measures will include:Wall insulation systems (External Wall insulation or EWI, Cavity Wall Insulation, and Internal Wall Insulation or IWI) to rear and gable elevations, including outriggers and extensions – front facing elevations excluded, unless by exception.Loft Insulation,Re-roofing, extending and adapting roof coverings, Eaves, Verge and Ridge details, including rainwater goods, fascia’s, and soffits and barge boards.Adapting elevation features and services to accommodate EWI, including narrowing of existing openings,Window and door replacement and upgrade with high performance triple glazing units,Where possible, some instances of underfloor insulation.The aim of the measures is to target an energy

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45320000 - Insulation work
  • 45421130 - Installation of doors and windows
  • 45261410 - Roof insulation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD72 - Liverpool

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Onward Group is one of the largest registered providers of social housing based solely in the North West of England with 35,000 homes across Merseyside, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Onward is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to the regeneration and sustainability of the North West region, with a primary focus on making a positive difference in the communities we serve.Onward are looking to appoint a suitably qualified, accredited and experienced contractor to undertake a retrofit project to approx 400 homes in the Kirkdale area of Liverpool. The project is to implement energy efficiency improvement measures including External & Internal Wall Insulation, Cavity Wall Insulation, Window & Door Replacements to approx. 400 properties in the Kirkdale area of Liverpool, to target an energy performance improvement of up to EPC B and C.The form of contract will be a JCT Intermediate Form with Contractors Design portion.The project value is estimated at £12m, commencing late 2023 with a completion date of March 2025.

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: £12,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

17

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

All Contractors and Subcontractors must be PAS2030 Accredited and TrustMark registered in line with the SHDF funding requirements. SWIGA and CIGA accreditations are required for Insulation works. FENSA registration is required for Window Installations and NFRC Competent Person Scheme for Roofing works.

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

Under this contract the contractor and it's supply chain will be required to actively participate in the achievement of social and/or environmental policy objectives relating to recruitment, training and supply chain initiatives. Accordingly the contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations.


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: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

31 July 2023

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 31 January 2024

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

31 July 2023

Local time

12:05pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the contracting authority must consider a) how what is being processed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly , the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the contract authority relating to the economic social and environmental well-being. These priorities are described in the procurement documents.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

Royal Court of Justice

London

WC1A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court of England and Wales

Royal Court of Justice

London

WC1A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

The Contracting Authority will observe a standstill period following the award of the contract and conduct itself in respect of any appeals in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Cabinet Office

London

SW1A 2AS

Country

United Kingdom