Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Football Foundation
Wembley Stadium
London
HA9 0WS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://footballfoundation.org.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43198
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Football Foundation Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) Consultant Framework 2024-28
Reference number
T10017/2
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Contracting Authority is establishing a multiple provider "Manufacturer-led" framework to deliver artificial grass pitches (AGP). This procurement relates to Consultants who will be awarded a place on the framework and who will be required to work as part of an integrated team with the AGP Providers to deliver sports playing surfaces to meet the requirements of the National Governing Bodies of Sport including Football, Hockey, Rugby Union and Rugby League. The Contracting Authority will act as Funder for Applicants who will come from primarily public sector. The framework is being procured in lots as set out in this notice.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Design Consultant (DC)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Design Consultant (DC) to work as part of an integrated team delivering artificial grass pitches (AGP). The DC will act in the role of "Lead Designer" under JCT DB2016 contract, up to RIBA Plan of Work Stage 4: Technical Design, in supporting project delivery. The services provided will be "called-off" in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the Framework Agreement provided with the Procurement Documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
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
two.2.14) Additional information
The Authority will award up to two places on the Framework, on this lot to the highest scoring Tenderer(s) that meet the Authority’s minimum requirements as set out in the Procurement Documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Specialist Testing Consultant (STC)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Specialist Testing Consultant (STC) to work as part of an integrated team delivering artificial grass pitches (AGP). The appointed STC will undertake testing of the sub-structure at key stages throughout the project, in supporting project delivery. The services provided will be "called-off" in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the Framework Agreement provided with the Procurement Documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
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
two.2.14) Additional information
The Authority will award up to two places on the framework on this lot, to the highest scoring Tenderer(s) that meet the Authority’s minimum requirements as set out in the Procurement Documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Framework Managing Consultant (FMC)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Framework Management Consultant (FMC) to work as part of an integrated team delivering artificial grass pitches (AGP). The sole appointed FMC will act in the role of "Employer's Agent" and "Cost Consultant" under JCT DB2016 contract, in supporting project delivery. The services provided will be "called-off" in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the Framework Agreement provided with the Procurement Documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
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
two.2.14) Additional information
The Authority will award one place on this lot to the highest scoring Tenderer that meets the Authority’s minimum requirements as set out 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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-029138
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Framework Managing Consultant (FMC)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MGAC LLP
26 FINSBURY SQUARE
London
EC2A 1DS
Telephone
+44 2075668400
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,371,920
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Design Consultant (DC)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Surfacing standards ltd
Office 2, Empingham House, Ayston Road,, Uppingham,
Rutland
LE15 9NY
Telephone
+44 7525126895
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Labosport Ltd
Unit 3, Aerial Way, Hucknall Business Park
Hucknall
NG15 6DW
Telephone
+44 1159681998
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £12,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Specialist Testing Consultant (STC)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sports Labs Limited
1 Adam Square
Livingston
EH54 9DE
Telephone
+44 1506444755
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,680,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Applicants should note that the estimated value of the Framework as set out in this Notice is based on the Contracting Authority’s current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other entities decide to join and call off under the Framework Agreement. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and not to proceed with all or part of the Framework Agreement. The Contracting Authority will not, under any circumstance, reimburse any expense incurred by Applicants in preparing their tender submissions. The Framework Agreement will be open to use by the following organisations:-
- Football Foundation
- The Football Association
- The Rugby Football Union
- The Rugby Football League
- England Hockey
- Applicants for Awards to Sport England
- English Sports Council
- Community Sports Clubs
- National Governing Bodies (of Sport) and their Applicants
- Central Government Bodies
- Sports Councils
- Local Authorities (England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland)
- Education Bodies in the UK (Including Maintained Schools, Academies, Free Schools, University Technical Colleges, Further & Higher Education Establishments)
- Cymru Football Foundation
- The Scottish FA
- Irish Football Association
(MT Ref:231896)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)
70 Fleet Street
London
EC4Y 1EU
Telephone
+44 2075366000
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
In accordance with Regulations 92 to 104 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), the Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period starting from the date when the contract award was notified to bidders. Unsuccessful bidders will be provided with a information in the “Award Decision Notice” at the start of the standstill period including details of their bid in relation to the winning bid comprising the reasons for the decision, the characteristics and relative advantages of the successful tender, the score of the economic operators and the name of the economic operator to be awarded the contract. Tenderers have a right of appeal provided for within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). Any such proceedings must be brought in the High Court of England & Wales.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
Telephone
+44 2072761234
Country
United Kingdom