Planning

Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) Remedial Works

  • Orbit Group Limited

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-037688

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-042935

Published 21 December 2023, 1:56pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Orbit Group Limited

Garden Court, Harry Weston Road, Binley Business Park

Coventry

CV3 2SU

Contact

Rai Koppel

Email

Raimund.Koppel@orbit.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKF - East Midlands (England)

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.orbit.org.uk

Buyer's address

http://www.orbit.org.uk

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=b37dfcfe-b99d-ee11-8127-005056b64545

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Housing Authority

one.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) Remedial Works

Reference number

DN704111

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Orbit Group Ltd wishes to provide advance notification to the market of a forthcoming tender opportunity to appoint 2 (two) contractors for the provision of Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) Remedial Works across its residential and communal properties across its property portfolio in the UK geographies:

Lot 1 - one contractor supporting the Midlands Region

Lot 2 - one contractor supporting the East and South Regions

The requirement would also expect the contractor(s) to support each region if/when work demands dictate.

This PIN relates to early market engagement only and is NOT a call for competition (procurement/ tender documents are not available at this time).

Any contracts for these services may be subject to separate procurement processes in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).

All participants in this event shall be responsible for their own costs (including third party costs) and the Contracting Authority shall have no liability to any participant.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - one contractor supporting the Midlands Region Lot 2 - one contractor supporting the East and South Regions The requirement would also expect the contractor(s) to support each region if/when work demands dictate.

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44221220 - Fire doors
  • 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
  • 45343100 - Fireproofing work
  • 45441000 - Glazing work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKJ - South East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The provision of these services will relate to works carried out in all Orbit residential and communal properties across its property portfolio in the UK geographies of the Midlands, the East and South-East. Orbit Group manages around 45,000 affordable homes across these areas and build around 1,500 new affordable homes every year. Over 100,000 people live in an Orbit home and our aim is to ensure the homes we provide and the places we create are good quality, affordable and safe.

Potential suppliers who have the capability to fulfil each of the below key requirements to Orbit’s entire portfolio, are invited to express their interest:

FRA Remedial Works covering:

• Fire stopping

• Fire doors (supply/installation/repair)

• Fire hatches

• Fire rated glazing

• Fire compartmentation construction

Potential suppliers who respond to the PIN and complete the attached questionnaire may be invited to an interview to explore the market potential to fulfil these requirements.

Inclusion of any potential supplier in any supplier engagement entails no obligation on the part of the Contracting Authority concerning the award or conclusion of any contract.

All ‘Expressions of Interest’ must be submitted through the Orbit Pro-Contract ‘Housing Procurement Portal’ (https://www.housingprocurement.com) by fully completing and uploading the document attached to the portal ‘Expression of Interest Response Document - Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) Remedial Works’ by no later than 12.00 (GMT) on 24th January 2024.

Should you experience any technical difficulties in using the Pro-Contract system, please contact the supplier support helpline on 03300050352.

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £24,000,000

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

29 February 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The purpose of this notice is to alert the supplier community to this opportunity, and to assist with developing aspects of its procurement specification if deemed necessary.

Proposed Contract Term: 3 + 2 + 1 years (To be confirmed)