Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
The Pavilions, Clydach Vale
Tonypandy
CF40 2XX
Telephone
+44 1443
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL15 - Central Valleys
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0276
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Market Engagement for Engineering Consultancy Services
Reference number
R307
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
In 2008 Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC , Merthyr Tydfil CBC and Bridgend CBC (together the “LA Founders”) entered into a Joint Venture arrangement with an external consultancy firm to establish a Joint Venture Company currently trading as Redstart (the “JV”).
The main purpose of the JV was to provide engineering consultancy services to the LA founders via a quick and compliant route to market.
The JV arrangement is due to expire on 31st August 2024 and RCT CBC acting as the Lead Authority reprocuring the services wish to engage with the market to determine early feedback on proposed delivery models for the future.
The purpose of this exercise is to explore the options in respect of future delivery models for providing core engineering consultancy services to the LA founders
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In 2008 Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC , Merthyr Tydfil CBC and Bridgend CBC (together the “LA Founders”) entered into a Joint Venture arrangement with an external consultancy firm to establish a Joint Venture Company currently trading as Redstart (the “JV”).
The main purpose of the JV was to provide engineering consultancy services to the LA founders via a quick and compliant route to market.
The JV arrangement is due to expire on 31st August 2024 and RCT CBC acting as the Lead Authority reprocuring the services wish to engage with the market to determine early feedback on proposed delivery models for the future.
The purpose of this exercise is to explore the options in respect of future delivery models for providing core engineering consultancy services to the LA founders
This Market Consultation exercise is an opportunity for potential consultants to participate in shaping the Council’s procurement strategy and gain insight into the proposed future delivery model. Potential Consultants who are interested in this opportunity are invited to download the Outline Brief and Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire via the www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk and complete no later than 10am on 15th September2023.
Potential consultants who submit a questionnaire may be invited to a dialogue /question and answer session with the Council.
THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR TENDERS (ITT) OR A PRE-QUALIFICATION (PQQ) EXERCISE. This is a Request For Information (RFI). The RFI will be used to facilitate a market sounding exercise to provide advance information of requirements and open a dialogue with the market. The results may be used to inform future procurement specifications and strategies.
two.2.14) Additional information
To participate in this market sounding exercise and access the RFI documents please log on to https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk and search forPQQ 33465
or copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/19417710018A220B642B
The deadline for responses to the RFI is 10am on 15.09.2023
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 November 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
To express you interest and obtain further documentation please log onto
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk and seacrh for PQQ_33465 or copy and paste the following link into your browser:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/19417710018A220B642B
Your organisation only needs to register one account to access the system.
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=134009.
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