Construction work

Tender description

Medway Council (the Council) wishes to enter into a multiple contractor Minor works framework agreement which will be used to appoint Contractors for Specialist construction, repairs and refurbishment works to traditional and non-traditional construction residential and commercial properties including schools. The value of individual works contract to be let via the framework will range from 5 000 GBP up to 1 000 000 GBP in value. Once operational the framework will be open for a maximum duration of four (4) years during which time the Council, together with other Public Bodies in Kent and the surrounding areas will have the facility to utilise the agreement to let relevant call off contracts. The Council estimates that the framework value over the 4 years will range from 5 000 000 GBP to 50 000 000 GBP of relevant works contracts. The lesser value of works quoted is based upon the Council's estimated requirements whilst the higher value is based upon the estimated requirements of the Council plus those of the other contracting authorities who will be able to access the agreement once operational over the 4 years. The framework does not guarantee any work will be gained from the council or any other public body in Kent who can access this agreement. It is envisaged that a two tier Framework Agreement will be set-up. The first tier will be the Primary tier and will be made up of the highest scoring 6 (or greater if 7 and 8 achieve the same score as 6) suppliers. The second tier would be a reserve list of 4 — 6 suppliers. The primary tier suppliers will be asked to participate in mini-competitions for real projects once the Framework Agreement is live. The Second tier will be invited to take part in mini-competitions when the members of the Primary tier have reduced in number. Where this occurs the top ranking supplier from the second tier will be moved up to the first tier and so forth. A reduction in the Primary tier could occur due to the following factors: — A tier 1 supplier opts out of the project in question or opts out of the framework in general either temporarily or permanently. — A tier 1 supplier is removed from the Framework due to insolvency, contractual performance issues or failure to provide required business information e.g. H&S or insurance certification. — Where the turnover from the last audited accounts is not of sufficient value in respect of the contract in question. — A tier 1 supplier persistently does not participate in requests to compete in a mini competition (3 mini competitions) or consistently under performs in their submissions e.g. excessively high pricing and lacking detail in response to the requirement. The works and services covered by the framework shall be split into Lots with multiple providers on each Lot to allow for flexibility and competition.