Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Gentoo Group
Emperor House, 2 Emperor Way
Sunderland
SR33XR
Contact
David Major
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://app.panacea-software.com/gentoo/default.aspx
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
EPC Framework
Reference number
PRCM112
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45320000 - Insulation work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Gentoo Group is a Registered Social Landlord that owns and manages approximately 28,000 properties across the boundaries of Sunderland, Houghton, Hetton and Washington - Tyne and Wear.
The Group is currently working to ensure that all of its properties meet an EPC standard of "C" or higher by the year 2030.
The purpose of this Framework is to procure a number of Contractors to ensure that this target is met.
Gentoo are seeking to procure multi-disciplinary Contractors to carry out the following combinations of works:
- Loft Insulation;
- Cavity Wall Insulation;
- Removal of secondary heating systems (Electric/Gas fires);
- Installation of low-energy lighting;
- Installation of insulation to water cylinders;
- Upgrading existing heating controls to wet systems;
- Mechanical extraction (Installation/replacement of extractor fans);
- Retrofit of trickle vents to windows; and
- Installation of new heating systems.
The works are to be broken into 3 Lots, Lots 1 and 2 will provide an equal split of works listed above, excluding the installation of heating systems - which will form the basis of works for Lot 3.
It is still to be confirmed, but at the time of writing Gentoo intend to appoint a maximum of 4 Contractors to each of the 3 Lots.
Tenderers will be able to bid for all 3 Lots, and may attain a place on each Framework Lot - but will only be able to deliver a maximum of 2 Lots at any one time - Lots 1 and 3 or Lots 2 and 3 together. Alternatively, Gentoo may award all 3 Lots to separate Providers dependent upon the number and quality of bids received.
Gentoo are currently working on retrieving the data and firming up the scope of works to each property, however Lots 1 and 2 will also require the Contractor to carry out any necessary pre-survey works and to hand over any necessary evidential certification on completion of each property to confirm it meets a minimum of EPC band "C".
The Tender is expected to be published in mid-September 2023 with returns expected by mid-late October 2023. Award of the Framework will be made in February 2024, subject to Gentoo Group Board approval and commencement is to be agreed shortly thereafter with the successful Contractors. The Framework will run for a duration of 4 years until February 2028.
The overall budget, split across the 3 Lots is approximately £12million over the 4 years. It has not yet been determined how this budget will be split year-on-year but efforts will be made to ensure an equal budget for each year of the Framework.
To allow Bidders the opportunity to discover more details regarding this Framework, a pre-market engagement session is to be held on Monday 4 September 2023 at 2pm. To register your interest in this session, please register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7158b85d-01d6-463c-a477-42858cb75535@40d8f26a-4584-466e-9fee-b7a28c4c7cbc this event will be held via Microsoft Teams.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lots 1 and 3; or
Lots 2 and 3
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Energy Efficiency - Lot 1
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45320000 - Insulation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Main site or place of performance
Within the boundaries of Sunderland, Houghton, Hetton and Washington - Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Gentoo are seeking to procure multi-disciplinary Contractors to carry out the following combinations of works:
- Loft Insulation;
- Cavity Wall Insulation;
- Removal of secondary heating systems (Electric/Gas fires);
- Installation of low-energy lighting;
- Installation of insulation to water cylinders;
- Upgrading existing heating controls to wet systems;
- Mechanical extraction (Installation/replacement of extractor fans); and
- Retrofit of trickle vents to windows.
two.2.14) Additional information
To allow Bidders the opportunity to discover more details regarding this Framework, a pre-market engagement session is to be held on Monday 4 September 2023 at 2pm. To register your interest in this session, please register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7158b85d-01d6-463c-a477-42858cb75535@40d8f26a-4584-466e-9fee-b7a28c4c7cbc this event will be held via Microsoft Teams.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Energy Efficiency - Lot 2
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45320000 - Insulation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Main site or place of performance
Within the boundaries of Sunderland, Houghton, Hetton and Washington - Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Gentoo are seeking to procure multi-disciplinary Contractors to carry out the following combinations of works:
- Loft Insulation;
- Cavity Wall Insulation;
- Removal of secondary heating systems (Electric/Gas fires);
- Installation of low-energy lighting;
- Installation of insulation to water cylinders;
- Upgrading existing heating controls to wet systems;
- Mechanical extraction (Installation/replacement of extractor fans); and
- Retrofit of trickle vents to windows.
two.2.14) Additional information
To allow Bidders the opportunity to discover more details regarding this Framework, a pre-market engagement session is to be held on Monday 4 September 2023 at 2pm. To register your interest in this session, please register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7158b85d-01d6-463c-a477-42858cb75535@40d8f26a-4584-466e-9fee-b7a28c4c7cbc this event will be held via Microsoft Teams.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Energy Efficiency - Lot 3
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42160000 - Boiler installations
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Main site or place of performance
Within the boundaries of Sunderland, Houghton, Hetton and Washington - Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Gentoo are seeking to procure multi-disciplinary Contractors to carry out the following combinations of works:
- Renewal of Boiler systems to domestic dwellings.
two.2.14) Additional information
To allow Bidders the opportunity to discover more details regarding this Framework, a pre-market engagement session is to be held on Monday 4 September 2023 at 2pm. To register your interest in this session, please register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7158b85d-01d6-463c-a477-42858cb75535@40d8f26a-4584-466e-9fee-b7a28c4c7cbc this event will be held via Microsoft Teams.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
18 September 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: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To allow Bidders the opportunity to discover more details regarding this Framework, a pre-market engagement session is to be held on Monday 4 September 2023 at 2pm. To register your interest in this session, please register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7158b85d-01d6-463c-a477-42858cb75535@40d8f26a-4584-466e-9fee-b7a28c4c7cbc this event will be held via Microsoft Teams.