Prior Information Notice-Anti-ligature, Specialist and General Doors, Windows, Accessories, Consumables and Associated Services Framework Agreement

Tender description

NHS Commercial Solutions is setting up a Framework Agreement for Anti-ligature, Specialist and General Doors, Windows, Accessories, Consumables and Associated Services for a period of 4 years following a Restricted Tender process following the principles of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The aim of this procurement is to appoint several companies who specialise in providing Anti-ligature, Specialist and General Doors, Windows, Accessories, Consumables and Associated Services to a Framework Agreement. The Authority recognises that the expertise required will exist both nationally and at a local level and aims to be as inclusive as is practicable in order that the Awarding Authority has the most appropriate resource available. At the outset of the tender process, NHS Commercial Solution is, through this Prior Information Notice (PIN), inviting capable and willing providers to express interest in the Framework Agreement and provide feedback on the Draft Specifications, Lots Structure and any additional service to be provided within this Agreement. Please note that this PIN and Expression of Interest does not commit NHS Commercial Solutions to – 1. Establish a Framework Agreement mandatorily. 2. Award the Framework Agreement to a certain group of organisations that participate at this stage; 3. Use the draft Specification below and/or the feedback provided on the draft Specification provided below, entirely or partially, at the tender stage. Lot 1: Consultancy and Professional Services Consultancy and Professional Services will include but not be limited to – providing professional consultancy services, such as site surveying, planning, design and drawing, safety audits, surveys, maintenance and repairs, space rationalization, scoping, budgeting, reporting, quality monitoring, training services with the options to attend physical and online trainings. Lot 2: Anti-ligature Doors, Windows and Mirrors Anti-ligature Doors, Windows and Mirrors – Including but not limited to: Internal and External - Associated Services, Accessories, including Anti-ligature fixtures for internal and external furniture, fittings, e.g., knobs, handles, locks, coat hooks, Access hatches, Clocks and protective covers, Curtain tracks/ Drop Down Rails, Heating & radiator covers, Ligature cutters and knives, Ventilation grilles and such consumables – Site preparation, Supply, installation, training, commissioning and maintenance. Lot 3: Anti-ligature Doors, Windows and Mirrors Specialist Doors and Windows – Including but not limited Accessories, Consumables and Associated Services not limited to Internal and External including Fire-rated, Acoustic, Thermal insulation, Security, Assisted, remote controlled, engineered, environment control doors and windows- Site preparation, Supply, installation, training, commissioning and maintenance; Lot 4: General Doors and Windows General Doors and Windows – Internal and external doors – Static, sliding, bi-fold, composite, Concertina, Dowell Construction, French, Hardwood, Ledged and Braced, Moulded, Paneled, Single, Multi Glazed, gas filled paneled doors and windows, Pre-finished, Room-dividers, Roof windows, etc and associated consumables - Site preparation, Supply, installation, training, commissioning, and maintenance; Lot 5: Bespoke Bespoke – a combination of all products and services from Lot 1 to Lot 4 and associated goods and services and required for installation of these services. Innovative and future proofing solutions associated with the scope of Lot 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be procured using this Lot.