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
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF - East Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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)