- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Multi Disciplinary - Construction
- Lot 2 - Multi Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering
- Lot 3 - Architectural
- Lot 4 - Flood, Coastal and Marine
- Lot 5 - Mechanical and Electrical Services
- Lot 6 - Planning/Development Management
- Lot 7 - Project Management
- Lot 8 - Civil & Building Surveyor Services
- Lot 9 - Highways & Transportation
- Lot 10 - Cost Consultancy/Quantity Surveying
- Lot 11 - Retrofit Services
- Lot 12 - Principal Designer
- Lot 13 - Clerk of Works
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
Telephone
+44 1916380040
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC - North East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
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
Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment
Reference number
NEPO212
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Association of North East Councils Limited Trading As the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) seeks to establish a multi-Supplier, multi-Lot Framework Agreement to provide Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
The resulting solution will facilitate the provision of skilled expertise & resources to assist Contracting Authorities in circumstances where they deem appropriate. These circumstances may include managing peaks in workload, occasions where the required skills are not available in-house, demonstration of best value, facilitating benchmarking, driving service improvement, additional innovation and efficiencies.
It is NEPO's intention that the Framework Agreement will provide a compliant route to market for Contracting Authorities to appoint consultants for construction, civil engineering, highways and transportation. The appointments will be made under the following Terms & Conditions:
JCT Consultancy Agreement (Public Sector) 2016 edition
NEC3 - Professional Services Contract
NEC3 - Professional Services Short Contract
NEC4 - Professional Services Contract
NEC4 - Professional Services Short Contract
ACE Professional Services Agreement Advisory, Investigatory and other Services 2019 Edition
ACE Professional Services Agreement 2017
This list is not exhaustive and other standard forms of contract are permissible including bespoke contracts of the Contracting Authority.
The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTendering System. If not already registered, candidates should register on the NEPO eTendering system at https://procontract.due-north.com/register.
Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non time-critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc, please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (http://proactis.kayako.com/) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk.
NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £42,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Multi Disciplinary - Construction
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 1 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for a lead organisation with an accompanying multi-disciplinary team for construction projects i.e., new build, refurbishment, or re-modelling.
The team can consist of any disciplines required for the specific building/construction project which may include but not be limited to:
• Architectural services
• Mechanical & electrical services
• Structural & building engineering
• Project management
• Cost consultancy/Quantity surveying
• Planning
• Sustainability
• Urban design
• Landscape design
• Ecology and green infrastructure services
• Planning
• Fire engineering
• BIM
• Support and/or input into procurement processes and associated documentation
• Site supervision/management (Clerk of Works)
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
72
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.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Multi Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 2 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for a lead organisation with an accompanying multi-disciplinary highways, transportation / civil engineering team.
Team can consist of any disciplines required for the specific highway, transportation, civil engineering project this may include but not be limited to:
• Highway & traffic design
• Highways structures
• Flood, coastal and/or marine
• Transport planning
• Public transport support
• Geotechnical
• Sustainability
• Planning
• BIM
• Support and/or input into procurement processes and associated documentation
• Site supervision/management (Clerk of Works)
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO212 Construction and Engineering Consultancy Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Architectural
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 3 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist architectural support services which may include but not be limited to:
• New build, refurbishment, remodelling projects
• Delivering RIBA Plan of Work Requirements
• Appraisal
• Briefing
• Outline/detailed/final design proposals
• Contract documentation and administration
• Urban design
• BIM
• Heritage/conservation work
• Design audit
• Surveys (advice and/or provision)
• BREEAM (advice and/or input)
• Support and/or input into procurement processes and associated documentation
• Master planning
Where appointed as lead designer:
• Developing/implementing delivery of design in line with the works package brief including coordination & management of all required sub-contractors.
Where appointed as Employers Agent:
• Architect must capable and qualified to act as appointed Employers Agent in accordance with JCT/NEC when appointed as such, in addition to their Architects role
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO212 Construction and Engineering Consultancy Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Flood, Coastal and Marine
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 4 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist flood/coastal/marine support services which may include but not be limited to:
• Ad-hoc inspections and subsequent reports
• Strategies/Studies
• Project appraisal reports
• Flood/Coastal modelling
• Design services
• Site supervision/Management (Clerk of Works)
• Support and/or input into procurement processes and associated documentation
• Marine structures i.e., piers
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO212 Construction and Engineering Consultancy Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Mechanical and Electrical Services
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 5 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist mechanical & electrical engineering support services which may include but not be limited to:
• New build, refurbishment, remodelling projects
• Project feasibility and/or design
• Design options based on initial brief i.e., outline design schematics, staging and programme advice, buildability, and maintenance issues
• Surveys & Tests (advice and/or provision)
• Sustainability (advice and/or provision)
• Health & Safety advice associated with design
• Support and/or input into procurement processes and associated documentation
Where appointed as lead designer:
• Developing/implementing delivery of design in line with the works package brief including the coordination and management of all required sub-contractors
• Participating in the handover process
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO212 Construction and Engineering Consultancy Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Planning/Development Management
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 6 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist planning/ development management support services which may include but not be limited to:
• Processing planning applications, appeals and enforcement
• Specialist input and advice to aid the planning process i.e., ecology, landscape, heritage
• Planning policy support i.e., neighbourhood planning, policy development and specialist areas such as housing studies
• Planning applications advice and preparation
• Property legislation and building regulations
• Planning strategy and delivery
• Liaising with the Local Planning Authority
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO212 Construction and Engineering Consultancy Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Project Management
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79994000 - Contract administration services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 7 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist project management support services to achieve project goals & objectives which may include but not be limited to:
• Management of the client and contractor relationship
• Managing the project constraints of scope, time, quality, and budget
• Management of multidisciplinary teams/sub-consultants
• Construction project & programme management
• Project budget and programme
• Coordinating advice and consents
• Project management & advice
• Project administration
• Risk management
• Design management
• Contract administration
• Procurement strategy & contract advice i.e., drafting / supporting / input into tender documents / processes
• Evaluation of tenders
• Risk & contingency management
• Lifecycle costing
• BIM
Where appointed as Employers Agent:
• Project Manager must capable and qualified to act as appointed Employers Agent in accordance with JCT/NEC when appointed as such, in addition to their Project Management role
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO212 Construction and Engineering Consultancy Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Civil & Building Surveyor Services
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 8 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist civil, structural, and building surveyor services which may include but not be limited to:
• Structural design
• Civil design
• Drainage design
• Contract Administration
• Site management / supervision
• Inspection / assessment of structures
• Site management / supervision (Clerk of Works if required)
• Structural reporting/surveys
• Asset management
• Party Wall and Right of Light matters
• Support and/or input into procurement processes and/or grant bids and any associated documentation
• Undertaking general building condition surveys
• Prepare survey reports
• Conservation and restoration advice
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO212 Construction and Engineering Consultancy Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 9 - Highways & Transportation
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 9 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist highway & transportation support services which may include but not be limited to:
• Inspection / assessment of highway structures
• Highway design / design feasibility and/or reporting
• Maintenance design
• Site management / supervision (Clerk of Works if required)
• Highway adoptions
• Surveys and subsequent reports
• Modelling and/or planning
• Appraisals & reporting
• Policy design and/or formulation
• Support and/or input into procurement processes and/or grant bids and any associated documentation
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
72
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.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Cost Consultancy/Quantity Surveying
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 10 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist cost consultancy support services in accordance with RICS professional standards and competencies which may include but not be limited to:
• Provide whole life cost considerations
• Prepare and input into tender documentation
• Cost monitoring & management throughout project lifecycle
• Contract Administration
• Undertaking of Value Engineering
• Provision of market pricing/intelligence
• Claim/ Dispute Resolution
• Evaluation of tender submissions
• Support and/or input into procurement processes and/or grant bids and any associated documentation
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO212 Construction and Engineering Consultancy Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Retrofit Services
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 11 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for delivery of support services for retrofit requirements within the built environment including domestic and non-domestic properties/buildings. Services may include but not be limited to:
• Low carbon retrofit advice, design, compliance, monitoring and verification services
• Energy audits and stock evaluation and subsequent reports
• Modelling services including BIM, Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), Quality Approved Energy Retrofit with Passive House Components (EnerPHit)
• Design of energy efficiency measures and/or any measures required including ancillary works to support those measures
• Guidance on innovative measures/technologies/systems
• Support on applicable codes / standards / accreditation
• Procurement & contract advice i.e., drafting/ supporting/input into tender documents/processes
• Cost estimation of retrofit requirements
• Monitoring compliance with appropriate standards including PAS2035 alongside deep retrofit design and post project evaluation
• Verification and reporting of results
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO212 Construction and Engineering Consultancy Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 12 - Principal Designer
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 12 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for delivery of Principal Designer role as identified within Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations 2015 for notifiable and non-notifiable work. Services may include but not be limited to:
• All services throughout project lifecycle including pre and post contract services
• Compliance with the legal requirements of Principal Designer
• Coordinating project team to manage risk through design
• Attending project meetings and visiting site
• Ensuring project team operates in accordance with CDM
• Recording and evaluation of all changes
• Prepare all pre-construction information including health & Safety file
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO212 Construction and Engineering Consultancy Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 13 - Clerk of Works
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment.
Lot 13 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for
delivery of Clerk of Works services should these be required to be separately appointed. Services may include but not be limited to:
• Compliance with legal requirements
• Coordinating with the project team including contractor
• Collection and recording of data and drafting reports
• Health & Safety
• Regular inspection of work on site and cross referencing to plan
• Identification and flagging of defects
Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO212 Construction and Engineering Consultancy Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement will be subject to future renewals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The Framework Agreement is anticipated to exceed 48 months in duration. This is due to the commercial and contractual complexity of the Framework Agreement combined with the cost of administrating the procurement for NEPO, Contracting Authorities, Tenderers and impacted Supply Chains.
It is anticipated the Framework period will be 48 months commencing 23 January 2023 plus optional extensions of up to 24 months.
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
5 September 2022
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
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
5 September 2022
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 12 months prior to the published expiry date
six.3) Additional information
NEPO is a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR15). This means that NEPO may provide central purchasing activity on behalf of Contracting Authorities.
The agreement will be available for use by all NEPO Members within the North East region. A list of member organisations is available in the About section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org
This agreement will also be made available to all current and future NEPO Associate Members throughout the North East region. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list
NEPO intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout the North East region (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services.
Please see the following websites for further details:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised/recognised-bodies
http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php
http://www.ukschoolsdirectory.net
https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england
http://apps.education-ni.gov.uk/appinstitutes/default.aspx
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-academies-and-academy-projects-in-development
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/institutions/
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/heis/
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/fecs/
http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/contact
http://www.police.uk/forces.htm
http://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs
http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/registerhomepage.aspx
A complete list of permissible users is shown on the NEPO website below:
https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users
Organisations wishing to access the NEPO agreement will be required to register as a NEPO Associate Member in the first instance.
Further information can be found at: www.nepo.org
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NEPO
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
Country
United Kingdom