Scope
Reference
ITT_119388
Description
The decommissioning of the existing water storage tank at Silent Valley Waste Services Site and also any related works to include but not exclusive too:-
1. Making good builders work after removal.
2. Make new plinth foundation.
3. Supply and installation of new water storage tank and booster set.
4. Supply and install a new MDPE Pre Insulated Pipe.
5. Supply and install new CAT 5 booster pump for pressure washer.
6. Installation of client supplied duct Pipe.
7. Test and commissioning the system.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 November 2025 to 30 January 2026
- 2 months, 14 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 90400000 - Sewage services
Contract locations
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per the Invitation to Tender Document.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
This Procurement exercise is being run by the Authority's e-tendering portal Bravo Solutions https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.
All documentation has been uploaded to enable direct access following registration.
NB: You must download all documentation directly from the portal, tender documents will not be communicated by any other means.
E-Tender access information:
- Go to https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.
- The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation.
- On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password.
- The Password will be sent by e-mail to the e-mail address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page.
- In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password.
- Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation).
- Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration.
Please contact the Helpdesk to gain access to the Platform.
- The Help desk is available Monday-Friday: 8:00-18:00.
Telephone: +44 8003684852 e-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk
- Tenders must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 12:00 noon 17th October 2025.
How to find the ITT:
- Once logged in you must click on 'ITT's Open to all Suppliers'.
- The Etender references for this contract are: Project_60230 and ITT_119388.
- Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the 'Express an Interest button'. This will move the ITT from the 'Open to all Suppliers' area to the 'My ITT's' on the home page.
- You will then see the full details of the ITT in the Qualification, Technical and Commercial envelopes along with any relevant documents in the 'Attachments' area.
- Tenderers are required to provide responses to:
-the Selection Questionnaire within the Qualification Envelope
-the Method Statements within the Technical Envelope
-upload the requested Pricing information within the Commercial Envelope.
- Should you have any questions on the ITT, please use the 'Messages' area to contact the buyer directly - Do not contact the named person at the top of this notice.
Deadlines for submissions is 12 noon the 17th October 2025 with clarifications allowed until 5:00pm on the 13th October 2025.
Community benefits are a key component in maximising social, economic, environmental and cultural benefits within our community. There is a commitment to ensuring community benefits are considered on all contracts and a common approach adopted, providing a consistent experience for suppliers and maximising value added retained within the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils'. Contractors are therefore encouraged and expected to embrace the Council's commitment to delivering community benefits.
Bidders will be required to demonstrate their previous approach/experience in delivering Community Benefits. Examples of the range of benefits include but are not exhaustive to-
• Training & recruitment of economically inactive people
• Supply Chain Initiatives
• Environmental Initiatives
• Cultural Initiatives
• Educational Initiatives
• Community Initiatives
• Retention & Training of existing workforce
• Working with 3rd sector
• A contribution to the Community Investment Fund of a minimum of 1% of the tendered sum if unable to deliver or in addition to the above initiatives.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial | Cost | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDMD-4229-TQWR
General Offices
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6DN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sally Jones
Email: sallyann.jones@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Website: http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales