Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park
Caerdydd / Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Telephone
+44 3000257095
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
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
Caerphilly Castle Regeneration Main Works
Reference number
C047/2020/2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45212354 - Castle construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The award of the contract for the main regeneration works at Caerphilly Castle.
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: £8,140,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45212354 - Castle construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Caerphilly County Borough.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cadw is the Welsh Government's historic environment service working for an accessible and well-protected historic environment for Wales. Cadw sought to appoint a suitably accredited and experienced Principal Contractor to undertake pre-construction services and the construction works for the regeneration programme at Caerphilly Castle through the Early Contractor Involvement route.
The original scope of works were to include a new build visitor centre, café and w/c, refurbishment of the existing shop, refurbishment and remodelling of the Great Hall and Interpretation works throughout the castle.
Eight additional packages of work have now been identified as required, in order to deliver the original scope of works. These eight packages of work are noted within section IV of this notice.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical/Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - 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 original tender opportunity was run through a restricted below FTS procedure and awarded at a cost of 3.1m GBP with a 12-18 construction period. The total cost included in II.1.7 of this notice includes this original value.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
This voluntary ex ante transparency notice is intended to provide notice of the Authority's decision to proceed with awarding a contract to John Weaver Contractors to cover eight additional packages of works noted below.
The principle of an ECI appointment was to allow Cadw to ensure the affordability and buildability of the proposed design from RIBA stages 1 to 4. During the initial stages it has become apparent that additional essential works are required in order for the three main packages to be delivered. These eight additional packages cover: a new terrace area to the cafe and balustrade railings; access works to enable visitors to view the new interpretation; new wi-fi installations; refurbishment of the old visitor centre; refurbishment and strengthening of 3 access bridges; a new rest/wild garden area; creation of an accessible "play for all" play area; and conservation works to the water gate to allow a viewing platform. These eight additional packages of work were not anticipated at the original award and have only been identified as required as part of the detailed design development. Stage 4 is now complete as part of the ECI appointment which has identified cost increases in all aspects of the works, resulting in a new projected final cost of 8.14m GBP. This new revised total includes for significant cost increases in materials for the initial contract award of 3.1m GBP, the additional eight packages of work noted above, as well as a time/resource increase of an additional 12-18 months.
It is Cadw's view that due to the significant investment in time, the processes that John Weaver Contractors have implemented, the relationships they have made with the wider design team and through their own supply chain during RIBA stages 1 to 4 and their expert knowledge of working within an historical context and scheduled monument, that they are therefore best placed to continue with the contract and ensure value for money and a successful conclusion of the contract for Cadw. In addition, it is Cadw's view that due to size and capacity of the site, to ensure the safety of it as well as contractors and members of the public, it would not be practical or safe to accommodate two main contractors at the site at the same time to cover the works and that should the works be treated separately, the optimised scheduling to ensure vfm, could not be achieved
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
C047/2020/2021
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
JOHN WEAVER (CONTRACTORS) LTD
JOHN WEAVER (CONTRACTORS) LTD, Morfa House 126 Neath Road
SWANSEA
SA12JW
Telephone
+44 1792464004
Fax
+44 1792648177
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £3,100,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £8,140,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Proportion: 30 %
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The original opportunity and award notice was published at a local level through Sell2Wales as the contract was below the FTS threshold. The additional eight packages of work required has meant the total value is now above threshold and is why this notice is being published.
(WA Ref:125657)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom