Scope
Reference
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Description
Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the upgrade of Kitchens across residential properties within the Borough of Swindon and would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out below. Responses to this questionnaire will be used solely for this pre-tender exercise and any responses will not be referred to during the tender evaluation. To this end, tender-style responses to this questionnaire are not necessary - the intention is to invite supplier feedback on the options, to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council.
The Council intends on tendering a package of works in relation to the upgrade of kitchens within its tenanted residential stock across the Borough of Swindon, it is envisaged that an estimated 1300 kitchens will be delivered over a 5-year programme, equal to an estimated 260 properties per year.
It will be the contractor's responsibility to carry out an end to end service, from survey/design, supply, installation through to commissioning. This will include all associated decorative, mechanical and electrical remediation/installation works, as well as all tenant engagement activities, such as tenant liaison.
To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a
Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest
before obtaining access to the PME documents.
Responses are required to be submitted no later than 20th June 2025, 1500 hrs UK Local
time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Total value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
- Possible extension to 1 April 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45410000 - Plastering work
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 45430000 - Floor and wall covering work
- 45440000 - Painting and glazing work
- 45451000 - Decoration work
- 45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens
Contract locations
- UKK14 - Swindon
Engagement
Engagement deadline
21 June 2025
Engagement process description
Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the upgrade of Kitchens across residential properties within the Borough of Swindon and would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out below. Responses to this questionnaire will be used solely for this pre-tender exercise and any responses will not be referred to during the tender evaluation. To this end, tender-style responses to this questionnaire are not necessary - the intention is to invite supplier feedback on the options, to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council.
The Council intends on tendering a package of works in relation to the upgrade of kitchens within its tenanted residential stock across the Borough of Swindon, it is envisaged that an estimated 1300 kitchens will be delivered over a 5-year programme, equal to an estimated 260 properties per year.
It will be the contractor's responsibility to carry out an end to end service, from survey/design, supply, installation through to commissioning. This will include all associated decorative, mechanical and electrical remediation/installation works, as well as all tenant engagement activities, such as tenant liaison.
The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to gain market insight into the following aspects of the project: -
• Market Interest
• Contract/Project Length.
• Capacity
• Timescales.
• Design
To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a
Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest
before obtaining access to the PME documents.
Responses are required to be submitted no later than 20th June 2025, 1500 hrs UK Local
time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Contracting authority
Swindon Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNPT-6195-XDWV
Swindon Borough Council, Civic Offices, Euclid Street
Swindon
SN1 2JH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government