Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, Russell Road
IPSWICH
IP1 2BX
martin.jennings@suffolk.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1473260450
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH14 - Suffolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
Suffolk Construction and Building Services Framework
Reference number
CD0540-4
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Suffolk County Council wishes to procure a framework which will deliver the construction and building services needs including mechanical, electrical and plumbing for the period 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2027. The Framework will be made available to all public contracting authorities within the East of England.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
4
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Companies may only be awarded 2 adjacent Construction Lots out of the 3 available. In relation to Building Services Lots 4 and 5 Companies can be awarded to both Lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Band 1 Construction £0 - £1m Projects
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
Main site or place of performance
Suffolk and the East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Construction Lot 1 will cover building works and associated construction requirements for projects between £0 and £1m for the period 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2027
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
Start date
1 June 2023
End date
31 May 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Procurement for the replacement will be commenced in 2026
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 12
Maximum number: 14
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As set out within the SQ documentation, the Council reserves the right to take through less or more depending upon if scores are significantly close
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
The Framework may be used by any Public Contracting Authority based in the East of England
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Band 2 Construction £750k to £4.5m Projects
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
Main site or place of performance
Suffolk and the East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Construction Lot 2 will cover building works and associated construction requirements for projects between £750,000 and £4.5m for the period 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2027
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
Start date
1 June 2023
End date
31 May 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The procurement for the replacement framework will commence in 2026
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 10
Maximum number: 12
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As set out within the SQ documentation, the Council reserves the right to take through less or more depending upon if scores are significantly close
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
The Framework may be used by any Public Contracting Authority based in the East of England
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Band 3 Construction £4m + Projects
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
Main site or place of performance
Suffolk and the East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Construction Lot 3 will cover building works and associated construction requirements for projects between £4m plus for the period 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2027
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
Start date
1 June 2023
End date
31 May 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The procurement to replace the framework shall commence is 2026
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 10
Maximum number: 12
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As set out within the SQ documentation, the Council reserves the right to take through less or more depending upon if scores are significantly close
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
The Framework may be used by any Public Contracting Authority based in the East of England
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Band 4 Building Services £0 to £250k Projects
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
Main site or place of performance
Suffolk and the East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Building Services Lot 4 will cover mechanical, electrical and plumbing and other associated requirements for projects between £0 and £250,000 for the period 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2027
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
Start date
1 June 2023
End date
31 May 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Procurement for the replacement will be commenced in 2026
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 10
Maximum number: 12
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As set out within the SQ documentation, the Council reserves the right to take through less or more depending upon if scores are significantly close
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
The Framework may be used by any Public Contracting Authority based in the East of England
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Band 5 Building Services £150k to £1.5m Projects
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
Main site or place of performance
Suffolk and the East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Building Services Lot 5 will cover mechanical, electrical and plumbing and other associated requirements for projects between £150,000 and £1.5m for the period 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2027
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
Start date
1 June 2023
End date
31 May 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Procurement for the replacement will be commenced in 2026
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 10
Maximum number: 12
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As set out within the SQ documentation, the Council reserves the right to take through less or more depending upon if scores are significantly close
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
The Framework may be used by any Public Contracting Authority based in the East of England
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
As set out in the procurement documents
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
Restricted 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: 32
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Not applicable the framework does not exceed 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-028322
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 January 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
20 February 2023
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
Tender must be valid until: 31 May 2023
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: The replacement procurement shall commence is 2026
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The scope of this procurement falls within a business sector which may be attractive to infiltration by organised crime groups, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to include enhanced probity checks/requirements at the award stages of the procurement.Suffolk County Council reserves the right to procure repeat requirements of a similar nature without a further call for competition pursuant to Regulation 32 of the public contracts Regulations 2015.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Suffolk County Council incorporates a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the point at which information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into. If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved: The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules, to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Any such action must be brought promptly.