Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Corsham Mansion House, Pickwick Road
CORSHAM
SN13 9BL
Contact
Tom Marshall
Telephone
+44 7780040599
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK - South West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
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 to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Not-for-profit, limited company primarily funded by government
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Other business support service activities, not elsewhere classified
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Office Refurbishment Cat A (leading to Cat B) for new Business Cyber Centre in Wiltshire
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP) are looking to procure a Contractor to carry out strip out, refurbishment and internal alteration works to an existing premises in Chippenham which will house the BCC. These works will be tendered and awarded according to a specified two stage, design and build programme.
Documents related to Stage 1 works can be found in the link provided in the tender notice. SWLEP retains the right to enter into commercial dialogue with the successful Stage 1 Contractor for Stage 2 of the fit out works.
SWLEP was awarded £9.7m from the Getting Building Fund (GBF) for a wide-ranging package of projects that will deliver a much-needed boost to the local economy. GBF funds will deliver key science and innovation projects in the cyber, life sciences, environmental and digital technologies sectors. These are new projects that will bring public and private sector investment over the next two years, at a critical time for the region as it looks to recover from the impacts of Covid-19. The three projects bring together academic research with industry expertise to drive growth and jobs in the region and build the UK's knowledge and resilience in these key sectors of the economy.
The Business Cyber Centre (BCC) will help close the cyber skills gap driving growth through an academy, employment hub and a cyber response team. The BCC will be the first business-led cyber centre and will look to support SMEs ranging from the high street florist and butcher through to SMEs developing and delivering cyber products and services for the benefit of business, citizens and UK plc.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £750,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79932000 - Interior design services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
Main site or place of performance
Chippenham, Wiltshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The proposed premises is vacant, and which requires stripping back and fitting out to Cat A standards. The works include, but are not limited to, new ceilings, lighting, lift overhaul, small power and internal data cabling.
Cat B works will follow, and will involve client fit out. These works will include, but not be limited to, demountable partitioning, artworks installations and security.
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: £750,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
2
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: Yes
Description of options
SWLEP retains the rights to enter in to commercial dialogue with the procured Contractor for Stage One, regarding Stage Two of the fit out works.
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
In order to award this contract, SWLEP require evidence of:
Prior experience
References of similar works
Insurances
Business continuity and pandemic resilience strategy
Proposals must include evidence of suitability for delivery of Cat B works, which will immediately follow on Cat B for a duration of approximately 4 months. SWLEP reserves the right to tender for Cat B if necessary.
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.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
17 September 2021
Local time
5:00pm
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
SWLEP will enter into commercial dialogue for Cat B works with the contractor who is successful awarded the contract for Cat A. SWLEP reserves the right to tender for Cat B at any stage should it deem it necessary to do so.
Contractors are advised to allow suitable time for submissions by post. They are also advised to ensure submissions are sent by signed for Royal Mail post in an unmarked envelope. Submissions must not be bound, other than by paper clip or staple, to allow for scanning.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership
Digital Mansion
Corsham
SN13 9BL
Country
United Kingdom