Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Powys County Council
County Hall
Llandrindod Wells
LD1 5LG
Contact
Tom Simmons
Telephone
+44 1597826000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL24 - Powys
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0354
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
Development of Council Housing at Maes Y Esgob, Llanrhaedr Ym Mochnant, Powys
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Powys County Council is preparing to tender for the construction of new build council housing at Maes Y Esgob, Llanrhaedr Ym Mochnant. The project will deliver x18 comprising of:
- x2 3-bedroom houses
- x6 2-bedroom houses
- x4 1-bedroom houses
- x4 1-bedroom walk-up flats
- x2 1-bedroom bungalows
The Council is seeking to engage with contractors experienced in delivery of council/social housing projects to attend an online presentation and question and answer session (to be held via Microsoft Teams) with the Council and its consultants, to provide feedback on the Council's proposals.
Non-participation in this market engagement process does not preclude any potential contractors from participating in the formal procurement process.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,700,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211300 - Houses construction work
- 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work
- 45211341 - Flats construction work
- 45211360 - Urban development construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL24 - Powys
Main site or place of performance
Maes Yr Esgob, Llanrhaedr Ym Mochnant, Powys
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Powys County Council is preparing to tender for the construction of new build council housing at Maes Y Esgob, Llanrhaedr Ym Mochnant. The project will deliver x18 comprising of:
- x2 3-bedroom houses
- x6 2-bedroom houses
- x4 1-bedroom houses
- x4 1-bedroom walk-up flats
- x2 1-bedroom bungalows
Designs will be progressed to RIBA Stage 3 and are expected to gain planning permission prior to tender publication.
The scheme has been designed to meet Welsh Development Quality Requirements 2021 (WDQR 2021), Secured by Design Gold, and Lifetime Homes, and to meet EPC A rating.
The Council is currently proposing to tender the project as a design and build contract, using the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 with a Schedule of Amendments.
The Council is seeking to engage with contractors experienced in delivery of council/social housing projects to attend an online presentation and question and answer session (to be held via Microsoft Teams) with the Council and its consultants to provide feedback on:
a) the market's expectations in respect of design detail to be provided, including the architectural and mechanical & electrical design briefs;
b) the market's expectations in respect of site information;
c) the market's expectations in respect of risk allocation; and
d) any other risks or issues that could affect successful delivery of the Maes yr Esgob project that might need to be taken into account when preparing the procurement.
The Council proposes to hold this online meeting (held via Microsoft Teams) on the week commencing 13th January 2025.
Contractors should contact the Council officer in section I.1 to confirm attendance by no later than end of business on Friday 3rd January 2025. Details of the arrangements will be sent to interested contractors once finalised.
Documentation will be shared with attending contractors in advance of the meeting.
Non-participation in this market engagement process does not preclude any potential contractors from participating in the formal procurement process.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
14 February 2025
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: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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