Framework Agreement for Improvement Works to Council Domestic Properties to the WHQS

Tender description

Powys County Council is seeking to engage with several contractors to establish a contract for refurbishment works to their domestic properties to the Welsh Housing Quality Standard over a two year period commencing April 2022 with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. Community Benefits and the economic and social regeneration of the locality of the works is a priority for The Council and will be a key part of the tender process. Works to include improvement works to Kitchens, Bathrooms, Re-wiring, Roofing, Wall work and Windows and Doors. Bidders may apply for a maximum of 3 Lots in either North or South Powys but not both geographical areas. Where bidders apply for more than one Lot and are successfully awarded more than one Lot, the successful Contractors will ensure that all awarded Contracts are managed and run concurrently. Lotting structure as follows; Lot 1-Kitchens North, Lot 2-Kitchens South, Lot 3-Bathrooms North, Lot 4-Bathrooms South, Lot 5-Rewiring North, Lot 6-Rewiring South, Lot 7-Roofing North, Lot 8-Roofing South, Lot 9-Wallwork North, Lot 10- Wallwork South, Lot 11-Windows and Doors North, Lot 12-Windows and Doors South.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117791 Instructions for Suppliers – Registration on eTenderwales -Powys County Council will be conducting this tender through the Value Wales e-Tendering portal. Thiscan be found at www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk, all information may be downloaded and returnedthrough this channel.Internet address(es): http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.ukSuppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender1. Register your company on the eTenderwales portal (this is only required once)- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- Click the “Click here to register” link- Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue”- Enter your correct business and user details- Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)2. Express an Interest in the tender- Login to the portal with the username/password5.1- Click the “Open Access ITTs” link.- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.- Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.- This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)- Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and BuyerAttachments” in the “Actions” box3. Responding to the tender- You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting)- You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT- There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online helpavailable)If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon –Fri (8am – 6pm) on:- eMail: help@bravosolution.co.uk- Phone: 0800 368 4850 / Fax: 020 7080 0480Tenders or Requests to Participate must be sent to:Official name: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk(WA Ref:117791)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:- Working with the Local Supply Chain and Sub-Contractor Payment Terms- Employment and Training- Community Engagement- Reducing the Environmental Impact, including waste management, supporting localism, reducing travel and other initiativesThe buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.