Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
A2Dominion Group Limited
The Point, 37 North Wharf Road
London
W2 1BD
Contact
Luke Morrell
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
A2Dominion Housing Maintenance Joint Venture for the London Region
Reference number
DN604932
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The A2Dominion Group is a group of registered providers made up of A2D Homes Limited, A2D South Limited, A2D Housing Options Limited and A2Dominion Group Limited (A2DG).
A2DG sought tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers to become a joint venture partner and enter into a joint venture to manage the delivery of responsive repairs, voids refurbishment works, electrical testing and works arising from Fire Risk Assessments to be carried out by the joint venture to A2DG's properties (and those properties managed by A2DG on behalf of others) in and around London; and to procure goods and materials and sub-contractors via their supply chain for the joint venture ("the Programme").
It is intended that present and future members of A2DG may utilise the contracts. A2Dominion also reserve the right to deliver planned refurbishment works and cyclical works through the Joint Venture
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £575,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45211310 - Bathrooms construction work
- 45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The A2Dominion Group is a group of registered providers which provides over 38,000 homes across London and southern England with circa 4,500 in the development pipeline. It offers a wide range of housing options, including general needs, housing for older people, supported housing, leasehold, shared ownership, market rented, student accommodation and key worker properties. A2D Homes Limited and A2D South Limited are the main asset holding subsidiaries of A2Dominion Group Limited. A2D Housing Options Limited also owns some of A2DG's properties.
A2DG sought tenders from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to enter into a joint venture with A2DG and to manage the delivery of the Programme. A2DG anticipate that the joint venture will maintain at least 21,000 units (including c.17,750 homes of mixed tenure) in and around London. It is intended that present and future members of A2DG may utilise the contracts. The primary objective of the new arrangement will be to evolve A2DG's joint venture arrangements with a joint venture partner and transform the quality of services provided to customers.
The anticipated annual value of the joint venture arrangement is 16,700,000.00 GBP for the core services, which include responsive repairs, void refurbishment works, electrical testing and works resulting from fire risk assessments. Preventative maintenance works resulting from responsive repairs may also be undertaken.
A2DG will be able to provide services to the joint venture including back office services.
It is envisaged that the Partner will provide management services and various support services to the joint venture, which include, but are not limited to Health and Safety, HR and IT Solutions. The joint venture partner is also expected to take single-point responsibility for the delivery of the Programme and provide a duty of care in respect of the services.
The contracts have been entered into with the appointed provider under an initial period of 10 years and 6 months, with the option to extend up to a maximum duration of 26 years and 6 months.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Weighting / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price Weighting / Weighting: 30
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
The total Contract value of 575,000,000.00 is based on the maximum 26 years and 6 months and factors into account a level of growth, but excludes inflation over the term. The level of growth may include planned preventative works including cyclical decorations. The initial 10 years and 6 months equates to an approximate Contract value of 225,000,000.00. All figures in this Notice include VAT.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-019640
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
DN604932
Title
A2Dominion Housing Maintenance Joint Venture for the London Region
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 October 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mears Limited
1390 Montepellier Court, Gloucester Business Park
Brockworth, Gloucester
AL7 3UQ
Telephone
+44 7595216768
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £575,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £575,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The total Contract value of 575,000,000.00 is based on the maximum 26 years and 6 months and factors into account a level of growth, but excludes inflation over the term. The level of growth may include planned preventative works including cyclical decorations. The initial 10 years and 6 months equates to an approximate Contract value of 225,000,000.00. All figures in this Notice include VAT.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
The Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
W2 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of England and Wales
The Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
W2 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
Country
United Kingdom