Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
PROSPER
Cobalt Business Exchange, Cobalt Park Way
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE28 9NZ
Contact
Mr Tim Jennett
Telephone
+44 1912805665
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC - North East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=2ac94cb6-c940-ee11-8124-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=2ac94cb6-c940-ee11-8124-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
New Build Framework - Scotland & Northern Ireland
Reference number
DN679267
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority seeks to establish a multi-supplier Framework to provide New Build Construction Works for its Members, Registered Social Landlords, Local Authorities and other Public Sector Contracting Bodies. The tender is split into 2 Lots by geographical areas
Lot 1 - Scotland
Lot 2 - Northern Ireland
The authority seeks to appoint up to 8 suitably qualified Principal Contractors per Lot able to provide the full requirements.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Scotland
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SCOTLAND
The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the
primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the
framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions
and/or improvements of
• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)
• Commercial Buildings
• Community and Civic Buildings
• Education Establishments
• Health care buildings
The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Initial Period 24 Months with Option to Extend by further 2 x 12 Month periods.
The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the
entire geographical area covered by this Lot.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Northern Ireland
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NORTHERN IRELAND REGION
The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the
primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the
framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions
and/or improvements of
• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)
• Commercial Buildings
• Community and Civic Buildings
• Education Establishments
• Health care buildings
The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Initial Period 24 Months with Option to Extend by further 2 x 12 Month periods.
The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the
entire geographical area covered by this Lot.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 16
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
29 September 2023
Local time
10:00am
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
29 September 2023
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
PROSPER is acting as a Central Purchasing Body in relation to this Procurement.
The Framework will be available for use by the Authority, its Members and other Contracting
Bodies including but not limited to:
Registered Social Landlords
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-socialhousing
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
https://www.housingregulator.gov.scot/register-of-social-landlords
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
https://www.mygov.scot/find-your-local-council
Educational establishments
http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php
https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/about-us/our-members
https://www.gov.uk/check-university-award-degree/recognised-bodies
https://www.scotland.org/study/scottish-universities
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/universities-and-colleges-northern-ireland
NHS bodies
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
https://www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/health-and-social-care-trusts
Police, fire and rescue
https://www.police.uk/pu/policing-in-the-uk/
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services/
https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/
https://www.scotland.police.uk/your-community/
https://www.psni.police.uk/about-us/local-policing
https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area/
https://www.nifrs.org/home/about-us/your-area/
Registered charities
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search
https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/
Access to the Framework will be subject to the approval of the Authority.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Prosper Procurement Ltd
Cobalt Business Exchange, Cobalt Park Way
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE28 9NZ
Country
United Kingdom