Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
City & County of Swansea
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
Telephone
+44 1792000000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL18 - Swansea
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
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
Contract for Window Cleaning at Independent Living Schemes, Swansea
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
External cleaning of all windows and glass panel doors, internal cleaning of communal areas at 30 Independent Living Schemes throughout Swansea. 6 cleans per year on a bi-monthly basis.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44221100 - Windows
- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
- 45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
- 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Various Sites in Swansea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that Swansea Council will be setting up a contract for the external cleaning of all windows and glass panel doors, internal cleaning of communal areas at 30 Independent Living Schemes throughout Swansea. 6 cleans per year on a bi-monthly basis. It is the purpose of this Prior Information Notice to gather information about the potential interest in this contract and to collect any feedback prior to its publication.
two.2.14) Additional information
There will be a Market Engagement Questionnaire attached to this PIN which can be returned via email to the address provided.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
24 July 2023
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
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Interested bidders will need to email procurement@swansea.gov.uk no later than 12pm on Friday 21st July 2023 to express an interest in the contract and submit a response to the questionnaire attached to this notice.
The publication of this Prior Information Notice is for information gathering purposes only at this stage and forms part of a market testing initiative. Expressions of interest received will not be scored and will NOT form part of an evaluation process.
This exercise will not be used for the purposes of short-listing at a later stage and non-participation will not restrict access to any tender opportunity that might follow from this exercise.
Swansea Council reserves the final right to follow what it considers to be the most appropriate approach to market and will not meet any
costs incurred by any party in responding to this exercise. Having considered all representations Swansea Council reserves the right to
package the requirement in such a way as to offer the most cost effective, sustainable solution. The estimated date for publication of the contract notice is subject to change depending on the outcome of this PIN notice and market testing exercise.
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=133081.
(WA Ref:133081)