NEUPC Ltd: Asbestos Consultancy Services

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Notice Summary
Title: Asbestos Consultancy Services
Notice type: Contract Notice
Authority: NEUPC Ltd
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Open
Short Description: NEUPC seeks to establish a framework agreement for asbestos related consultancy, testing and analysis work. The framework agreement will be made available for use by NEUPC member institutions, associate members, and affiliate members regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Membership of the consortia may be subject to change due to strategic realignment or the inclusion of new members. A list of NEUPC members, associate members, and affiliate members can be viewed at : http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
Published: 25/05/2018 14:28
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UK-Leeds: Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             NEUPC Ltd
             3rd Floor, Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS15QX, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 1134871760, Email: m.hayter@neupc.ac.uk
             Contact: Mark Hayter
             Main Address: http://www.neupc.ac.uk/, Address of the buyer profile: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com
             NUTS Code: UK
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes.
      I.3) Communication
      The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Technical-testing%2C-analysis-and-consultancy-services./U49D3SQ2K4
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address       
      Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
      I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Body governed by public law
      I.5) Main activity
            Education

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: Asbestos Consultancy Services       
      Reference Number: EFM2021NE
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: NEUPC seeks to establish a framework agreement for asbestos related consultancy, testing and analysis work. The framework agreement will be made available for use by NEUPC member institutions, associate members, and affiliate members regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Membership of the consortia may be subject to change due to strategic realignment or the inclusion of new members. A list of NEUPC members, associate members, and affiliate members can be viewed at : http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 4,000,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: Yes       
      Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
      Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
      The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: all lots

Invitation to tender does not guarantee award, Award to one lot does not guarantee award to any other lot. Tenders cannot be conditional on award to multiple lots

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
      
      II.2.1) Title: Analytics Only - North East       
      Lot No: 1       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKC NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Asbestos related analysis work in North East England
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 450,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Ahead of the expiry of this framework It is envisaged that a superseding framework will be offered for tender
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The framework agreement will operate for 3 years duration, at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year, subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension of one lot does not guarantee extension to any other lot
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes       
      Identification of the project: : framework call off contracts may be funded and include but not be limited to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), and Research Councils UK (RCUK             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
      
      II.2.1) Title: Analytics Only - Yorkshire and Humberside       
      Lot No: 2       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKE YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Asbestos related analysis work in Yorkshire and Humberside, England
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 450,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Ahead of the expiry of this framework It is envisaged that a superseding framework will be offered for tender
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The framework agreement will operate for 3 years duration, at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year, subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension of one lot does not guarantee extension to any other lot
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes       
      Identification of the project: : framework call off contracts may be funded and include but not be limited to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), and Research Councils UK (RCUK             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 3
      
      II.2.1) Title: Analytics Only - Midlands       
      Lot No: 3       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Asbestos related analysis work in The Midlands, England
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 450,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Ahead of the expiry of this framework It is envisaged that a superseding framework will be offered for tender
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The framework agreement will operate for 3 years duration, at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year, subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension of one lot does not guarantee extension to any other lot
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes       
      Identification of the project: : framework call off contracts may be funded and include but not be limited to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), and Research Councils UK (RCUK             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 4
      
      II.2.1) Title: Surveying only - North East       
      Lot No: 4       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKC NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Asbestos related survey work in North East England
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 450,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Ahead of the expiry of this framework It is envisaged that a superseding framework will be offered for tender
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The framework agreement will operate for 3 years duration, at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year, subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension of one lot does not guarantee extension to any other lot
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes       
      Identification of the project: : framework call off contracts may be funded and include but not be limited to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), and Research Councils UK (RCUK             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 5
      
      II.2.1) Title: Surveying only - Yorkshire and Humberside       
      Lot No: 5       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKE YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Asbestos related survey work in Yorkshire and Humberside, England
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 450,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Ahead of the expiry of this framework It is envisaged that a superseding framework will be offered for tender
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The framework agreement will operate for 3 years duration, at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year, subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension of one lot does not guarantee extension to any other lot
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes       
      Identification of the project: : framework call off contracts may be funded and include but not be limited to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), and Research Councils UK (RCUK             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 6
      
      II.2.1) Title: Surveying only - Midlands       
      Lot No: 6       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Asbestos related survey work in The Midlands, England
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 450,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Ahead of the expiry of this framework It is envisaged that a superseding framework will be offered for tender
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The framework agreement will operate for 3 years duration, at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year, subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension of one lot does not guarantee extension to any other lot
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes       
      Identification of the project: : framework call off contracts may be funded and include but not be limited to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), and Research Councils UK (RCUK             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 7
      
      II.2.1) Title: one stop shop in North East England       
      Lot No: 7       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKC NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Asbestos related analysis and survey work as a one stop shop in North East England
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 450,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Ahead of the expiry of this framework It is envisaged that a superseding framework will be offered for tender
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The framework agreement will operate for 3 years duration, at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year, subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension of one lot does not guarantee extension to any other lot
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes       
      Identification of the project: : framework call off contracts may be funded and include but not be limited to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), and Research Councils UK (RCUK             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 8
      
      II.2.1) Title: one stop shop - Yorkshire and Humberside       
      Lot No: 8       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKE YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Asbestos related analysis and survey work as a one stop shop in Yorkshire and Humberside, England
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 450,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Ahead of the expiry of this framework It is envisaged that a superseding framework will be offered for tender
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The framework agreement will operate for 3 years duration, at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year, subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension of one lot does not guarantee extension to any other lot
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes       
      Identification of the project: : framework call off contracts may be funded and include but not be limited to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), and Research Councils UK (RCUK             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 9
      
      II.2.1) Title: one stop shop - Midlands       
      Lot No: 9       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Asbestos related analysis and survey work as a one stop shop in The Midlands, England
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 450,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Ahead of the expiry of this framework It is envisaged that a superseding framework will be offered for tender
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The framework agreement will operate for 3 years duration, at which time NEUPC reserves the right to invoke an extension period of one year, subject at all times to satisfactory framework performance. Extension of one lot does not guarantee extension to any other lot
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes       
      Identification of the project: : framework call off contracts may be funded and include but not be limited to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), and Research Councils UK (RCUK             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:          
      Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012    
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing          
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability    
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided      
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
      III.2.1) Information about a particular profession          
      Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession    
      Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:          
      Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012    
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions          
      Not Provided          
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description OPEN
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open   
   
   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system    
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement    
         Framework agreement with several operators       
         Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 54           
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Continued efforts to collaborate and achieve strategic alignment of HE and FE Purchasing consortia framework arrangements, may necessitate extended framework periods.    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes       
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: 2017/S 245 - 512132       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 02/07/2018 Time: 12:00
            
      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,       
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
         Duration in month(s): 3
      
      IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
         Date: 02/07/2018
         Time: 12:00
         Place:
         https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: Yes    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 36 months
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used Yes       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes       
   Electronic payment will be used Yes       
   VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

CALL OFF METHODS, always at the institution's discretion, include
Direct award by cascade according to ranked framework award or by rotation
Further competition (by desktop exercise or mini tender)
E-auction

In a desktop exercise, award criteria weightings may be varied by 20%. In mini tenders, award criteria are fully flexible, including the option to remove any criterion that is not fully proportionate and / or relevant to the contract being offered for tender.

Any NEUPC Full Member, Associate Member, or Affiliate Member (existing or new) that is not located within the geographic regions identified in this contract notice, shall be entitled to use this framework agreement. In such an instance all awarded suppliers, regardless of their awarded geographic region, shall be considered for contract call off, depending on ability to supply

Institutions opting out of the Public Contracts Regulations and / or their partners that access this agreement are not bound by the call-off procedures which apply to Contracting Authorities

Call-off methods are further detailed in the procurement documents.

INFORMATION ABOUT ELECTRONIC WORKFLOWS
institutions using this framework agreement may operate different finance systems, and may require any combination of electronic ordering, invoicing and payment.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: Although NEUPC considers this number highly unlikely, mathematically, the maximum possible number of suppliers awarded to this framework is 54, NEUPC considers the optimum number of suppliers per lot to be five, and therefore intends to award a maximum of six suppliers per lot, and a minimum of four suppliers per lot.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Technical-testing%2C-analysis-and-consultancy-services./U49D3SQ2K4

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U49D3SQ2K4
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             NEUPC Ltd
       3rd Floor, Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS15QX, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1134871750
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
             NEUPC Ltd
          3rd Floor, Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS15QX, United Kingdom
          Tel. +44 1134871750
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    Not Provided    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
          NEUPC Ltd
       3rd Floor, Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS15QX, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1134871750
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 25/05/2018

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