Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
Contact
Laura Hills
Telephone
+44 1612348003
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04045190
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=72065&B=NWUPC
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Sub-central contracting authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Facilities Services
Reference number
EFM3141NW
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The provisional scope of the procurement includes, but is not limited to: Gas Equipment Maintenance and Repair, PAT and FWT including the inspection, testing, servicing and surveying of fixed electrical installations. These service areas, will be broken down into lots. Provided below is a link to complete a market engagement survey relating to this procurement. The deadline for this survey is Friday 8th September 23:59hrs.
https://enp.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/facilities-supplies-market-engagement-august-2023
Completion of this questionnaire and any involvement in this market engagement does not confer any right or expectation that the organisation will be selected for any further tender should a procurement exercise be concluded.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £11,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is a not for profit organisation owned by its Full members consisting of 24 Universities. NWUPC set up and contract manage Framework Agreements which are established to ensure compliance with the European Procurement Regulations which cover Public Sector contracts over a certain threshold value. NWUPC are conducting market engagement for the establishment of a framework agreement for Gas Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Wire Testing (FWT) for members of NWUPC, APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC and CPC. NWUPC are taking a lead role in establishing the Framework on behalf of members of the NWUPC and the other regional consortia. To this end, NWUPC are seeking the input of the market on a number of areas to help inform the structure of the Framework and the scope of requirements. The provisional scope of the procurement includes, but is not limited to: Gas Equipment Maintenance and Repair, PAT and FWT including the inspection, testing, servicing and surveying of fixed electrical installations. Completion of this questionnaire and any involvement in this market engagement does not confer any right or expectation that the organisation will be selected for any further tender should a procurement exercise
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 October 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