Scope
Description
North Tyneside Council is seeking tenders for the delivery of planned metal works and fabrications for operational, schools and commercial buildings. The Framework is for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods (potential 4 year contract). Works include, but are not limited to liaising and supporting the Authority's internal design team; conducting site visits to assess existing structures and defining future works required; designing, manufacturing and installing custom steel components for public infrastructure projects. Requirements will be defined on a project by project basis.
https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/83c6e16b-38c8-496e-b3fb-2fc4bc131969
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Justification for framework term over 4 years
Continuation of supplies
Framework operation description
Following this tender exercise, it is envisaged that up to 5 Contractors will be appointed to each lot on the Framework.
The Contractor providing best value, ranked number 1, from the initial tender results, will be ranked 1 for the first twenty four months. All work valued at £25,000 or less will be awarded to rank 1 as a direct award. On occasion, if the value of the work is not clear or the Authority considers it necessary, it may decide to carry out a mini competition to ensure value for money.
For all work estimated to be values at £25,000 or more, the Authority will run a mini competition and invite all contractors on the framework to tender for the work.
Rankings will remain fixed for the first twenty four months (two years) of the framework. Thereafter, for years three and four - if the extension option is utilised - a Mini Competition (Annual Refresh) will be carried out for the commencement of year three. The ranking order on the framework may change after the Mini Competition (Annual Refresh) and it is anticipated that the prices and rankings will remain fixed for the second twenty four months (two years) of the framework.
At twelve monthly intervals during the initial term of the Framework, however, the Authority reserves the right to Benchmark any Works Prices received from the rank 1 Contractor. Where necessary, the Authority may request Prices from the rank 2 and rank 3 Contractors to benchmark and confirm the Authority is getting continued value for money. After Benchmarking, and if the Authority considers it necessary, the Authority will carry out a biannual Price refresh and the ranking order may change as detailed in the paragraph 'Mini Competition (Annual Refresh)'. Within years three and four, if the extension option is utilised, the Authority reserves the right to carry out benchmarking exercises every six months if appropriate.
A Contractor declining the offered work will then trigger the works to be offered to the Contractor next in rank order as a Direct Award.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Conditions of participation
As Per tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality and Price criteria as per tender documents
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/83c6e16b-38c8-496e-b3fb-2fc4bc131969
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/83c6e16b-38c8-496e-b3fb-2fc4bc131969
Contracting authority
North Tyneside Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBQ-4733-WWLW
Quadrant
North Tyneside
NE27 0BY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government