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Minor Works Framework (MWF)

University of Strathclyde · compiled

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Opportunity overview

The University of Strathclyde (the “University”) is seeking to establish a framework agreement to support the delivery of minor works for the following activities outlined below; - Minor capital & maintenance works, refurbishment and fit-outs, including projects based within accommodation / residence settings, listed buildings, laboratory environments, and with a heavy building services focus, between a value of GBP 0 - 6,000,000; - These will be all trades contracts, including downtakings, joinery, building, plastering, decoration, ceilings, partitioning, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air conditioning, flooring, fire and security alarms, BMS controls etc; and - Please note, the University reserves the right to procure projects above GBP 6,000,000. Please note, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is also also participating in this Framework, and may choose to use this agreement as per their requirements.

Classification

  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • CPV45210000 — Building construction work
  • CPV45211360 — Urban development construction work
  • CPV45214400 — Construction work for university buildings

Lots

  • Lot 1 – Works Value GBP 0 - 750,000£58.1m
  • Lot 2 – Works Value GBP 750,000 - 4,000,000Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
UOS-18190-2020
Status
cancelled
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings to the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing Please note, there is an error in the Contract Notice, in regards to SPD 4B.1.2 - Average Yearly Turnover, the Candidate will be required to have a minimum average yearly turnover of GBP 8,000,000.00 for the past 2 financial years, not 3.

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
III.1.2)

New Value

Text
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing Please note, there is an error in the Contract Notice, in regards to SPD 4B.1.2 - Average Yearly Turnover, the Candidate will be required to have a minimum average yearly turnover of GBP 8,000,000.00 for the past 2 financial years, not 3.

Old Value

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
N/A.
Maximum Participants
6

Second Stage

Invitation Date
1 Sept 2023, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
14 Aug 2023, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2023, 00:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Framework, please refer to the tender documents (details of how to access these being set out in section 1.3) Communication, of this Contract Notice. The University of Strathclyde will require the members of any tendering group of entities (including, but not limited to consortium members, members of a group of economic operators and/or subcontractors) to be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the Framework (no matter the legal form taken by those entities in order to enter into the Framework).
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
150

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: Average Yearly Turnover The Candidate will be required to have a minimum average yearly turnover of GBP 8,000,000.00 for the past 3 financial years. 2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance Requirements It is a requirement that Candidates hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below; SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.1a Professional Risk Indemnity: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 5 million in the aggregate. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.1b Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.2 Public Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims. Product Liability - maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in the aggregate. Motor Vehicle Insurance - maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 5 million for Property Damage, and unlimited in respect of Third Party Injury.
Description
1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: Average Yearly Turnover 2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance Requirements

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.1: Works The Candidate will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in part II.2.4 of the OJEU Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice. The Candidate should use the template provided for them to answer the Technical and Professional ability question 4C.1 of their SPD response. The below scoring methodology will be applied to the question. Excellent response - 4 Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. Good response - 3 Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. Acceptable response - 2 Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. Poor response - 1 Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. Unacceptable (Nil or Inadequate response) – 0 Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. This question will be scored by a technical panel made up of representatives from the Contracting Authority. Once all scores are agreed, an average score will be applied to all questions. Please note, the Candidate must score a minimum of two for all questions, as per the scoring methodology, otherwise their offer may be deemed non-compliant and will not be considered further. 2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.6: Qualifications The Candidate must confirm they hold one, and/or more, of the following qualifications/certifications (and/or equivalent); - CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) - Constructionline - CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) - The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) - Contract Flooring Association (CFA) - British Woodworking Federation (BWF) 3. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1: Quality Assurance Schemes Due to restrictions placed upon the character count by the advertising portal, the Candidate should refer to the full detail provided within the document "Appendix D - Contract Notice Additional Information v1", which can be found in the "Appendices" folder, within the "Buyers Attachments" area within the relevant ITP (Invitation to Participate) on PCS-Tender (PCS-T). The Candidate must meet the relevant minimum level(s) of standards set out. 4. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2: Environmental Management Standards Due to restrictions placed upon the character count by the advertising portal, the Candidate should refer to the full detail provided within the document "Appendix D - Contract Notice Additional Information v1", which can be found in the "Appendices" folder, within the "Buyers Attachments" area within the relevant ITP (Invitation to Participate) on PCS-Tender (PCS-T). The Candidate must meet the relevant minimum level(s) of standards set out.
Description
1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.1: Works 2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.6: Qualifications 3. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1: Quality Assurance Schemes 4. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2: Environmental Management Standards

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 – Works Value GBP 0 - 750,000
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The University of Strathclyde (the “University”) is seeking to establish a framework agreement to support the delivery of minor works for the following activities outlined below; - Minor capital & maintenance works, refurbishment and fit-outs, including projects based within accommodation / residence settings, listed buildings, laboratory environments, and with a heavy building services focus, between a value of GBP 0 - 6,000,000; - These will be all trades contracts, including downtakings, joinery, building, plastering, decoration, ceilings, partitioning, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air conditioning, flooring, fire and security alarms, BMS controls etc; and - Please note, the University reserves the right to procure projects above GBP 6,000,000. Please note, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is also also participating in this Framework, and may choose to use this agreement as per their requirements. The Candidate will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in part II.2.4 of the OJEU Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice. The Candidate should use the template provided for them to answer the Technical and Professional ability question 4C.1 of their SPD response. The below scoring methodology will be applied to the question. Excellent response - 4 Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. Good response - 3 Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. Acceptable response - 2 Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. Poor response - 1 Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. Unacceptable (Nil or Inadequate response) – 0 Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. This question will be scored by a technical panel made up of representatives from the Contracting Authority. Once all scores are agreed, an average score will be applied to all questions. Please note, the Candidate must score a minimum of two for all questions, as per the scoring methodology, otherwise their offer may be deemed non-compliant and will not be considered further. Question A - Example 1: Accommodation / Student Residencies (25%) Please refer to the document "Appendix E - SPD 4C.1 Template v1" for further details as to what this question is assessing, and how it is scored. Question B - Example 2: Listed Building (25%) Please refer to the document "Appendix E - SPD 4C.1 Template v1" for further details as to what this question is assessing, and how it is scored. Question C - Example 3: Laboratories (25%) Please refer to the document "Appendix E - SPD 4C.1 Template v1" for further details as to what this question is assessing, and how it is scored. Question D - Example 4: Building Services (25%) Please refer to the document "Appendix E - SPD 4C.1 Template v1" for further details as to what this question is assessing, and how it is scored.

Value

Amount
58,062,500
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Renewal

Description
The contract duration is 24-months, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12-month periods. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise the extension periods at its discretion.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
8

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
SPD 4C.1 will be used as objective criteria for choosing the limited number of Candidates.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 – Works Value GBP 750,000 - 4,000,000
Status
planned
Description
This lot will include, however, will not be limited to; - Minor capital & maintenance works, refurbishment and fit-outs, including laboratory refurbishments, and capital works within student residences, for projects between a value of GBP 750,000 - 4,000,000; and - These will be all trades contracts, including downtakings, joinery, building, plastering, decoration, ceilings, partitioning, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air conditioning, flooring, fire and security alarms, BMS controls etc.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
University of Strathclyde.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Entry 2
Region
UKM82
Entry 3
Region
UKM82
Entry 4
Region
UKM82

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Id
45210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building construction work
Entry 3
Id
45211360
Scheme
CPV
Description
Urban development construction work
Entry 4
Id
45214400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for university buildings
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
University of Strathclyde.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Entry 2
Region
UKM82

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 2
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 3
Id
45210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building construction work

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-73570
Name
University of Strathclyde

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM82
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G1 1XQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Strathclyde

Contact

Name
Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-9129
Name
Glasgow Caledonian University

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM82
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G4 0BA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
70 Cowcaddens Road

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Caledonian University

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-3525
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G5 9DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Carlton Place

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Award information

Award 1
Id
059194-2025-UOS-18190-2020-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM82 · G1 1XQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM82

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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