Scape Group Limited (trading as SCAPE): Arc123 - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Framework

UK-Nottingham: Construction work.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             Scape Group Limited (trading as SCAPE), 05660357
             2nd Floor, East West Building, 1 Tollhouse Hill, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG1 5AT, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 1159583200, Email: procurement@arc-partnership.co.uk
             Main Address: https://www.scape.co.uk/, Address of the buyer profile: https://www.scape.co.uk/
             NUTS Code: UKF14
      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: No.
      I.3) Communication
      The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Construction-work./9G2348N5ZY
      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
            Other activity:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: Arc123 - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Framework       
      Reference Number: Arc123
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      45000000 - Construction work.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: WORKS
      II.1.4) Short description: SCAPE is procuring this framework on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership Limited (Arc Partnership).

Arc Partnership is an innovative joint venture developed by Nottinghamshire County Council and Scape Group. This framework is for the provision of mechanical and electrical engineering works for Arc Partnership.

Applications are invited from experienced providers of Mechanical and Elelctrical Engineering works and services who can provide high quality, whilst using a customer focused approach particularly in the public sector.

The specific works and services that may be procured under the Framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however the nature and types of works that may be required may include those services identified by CPV code on or in connection with any land or property and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by Nottinghamshire County Council and Arc Partnership.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 16,000,000       
      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: 2
      The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
      
      II.2.1) Title: Mechanical Engineering Works       
      Lot No: 1       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      45350000 - Mechanical installations.
      45100000 - Site preparation work.
      45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work.
      45300000 - Building installation work.
      45400000 - Building completion work.
      51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment.
      71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services.
      71500000 - Construction-related services.
      71300000 - Engineering services.
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy.
      39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment.
      39715300 - Plumbing equipment.
      44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials.
      44115210 - Plumbing materials.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Places of performance: UKF14 (Nottingham), UKF15 (North Nottinghamshire), UKF16 (South Nottinghamshire), UKE3 (South Yorkshire), UKF1 (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire), UKF22 (Leicestershire CC and Rutland), and UKF3 (Lincolnshire CC).

The works will comprise a range of mechanical engineering as noted. In addition, ancillary services will be made available by the framework partner through their own supply chain. The specific works that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage. The nature and type of services may include those identified by CPV codes on or in connection with any land or property, infrastructure and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by Nottinghamshire County Council and Arc Partnership.

The Common Procurement Vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the Category and Sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 71000000, construction related services is deemed to include 71300000, engineering services and 71314310 Heating engineering services for buildings.

This is a framework opportunity that will utilise a mix of mini-competition and direct award to allocate projects. A parallel lotting model has been adopted, wherein Lots 1 and 2 are mirrored Lots that cover the same scope of works. The model works on the framework pre-tendered net labour, materials and subcontractor costs, with overheads and profit and any design (only where required), being priced separately. At this stage, Arc anticipate that one supplier/entity will be awarded Lot 1 to provide the required services at the conclusion of the procurement process themselves, through their supply chain or via a consortium/joint venture arrangement. The supplier/entity will be expected to work for and cooperate with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators. Works shall be delivered by the contractor and their supply chain. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement.

Individual commissions called-off under the framework may be as little as 2,500 GBP or exceed 250,000 GBP.

Bidders applying for this Lot are required to have a minimum annual turnover of 1,000,000 GBP.
      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: 5,500,000       
      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: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      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: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9G2348N5ZY       
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
      
      II.2.1) Title: Mechanical Engineering Works       
      Lot No: 2       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      45350000 - Mechanical installations.
      45100000 - Site preparation work.
      45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work.
      45300000 - Building installation work.
      45400000 - Building completion work.
      51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment.
      71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services.
      71500000 - Construction-related services.
      71300000 - Engineering services.
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy.
      39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment.
      39715300 - Plumbing equipment.
      44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials.
      44115210 - Plumbing materials.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Places of performance: UKF14 (Nottingham), UKF15 (North Nottinghamshire), UKF16 (South Nottinghamshire), UKE3 (South Yorkshire), UKF1 (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire), UKF22 (Leicestershire CC and Rutland), and UKF3 (Lincolnshire CC).

The works will comprise a range of mechanical engineering as noted. In addition, ancillary services will be made available by the framework partner through their own supply chain. The specific works that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage. The nature and type of services may include those identified by CPV codes on or in connection with any land or property, infrastructure and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by Nottinghamshire County Council and Arc Partnership.

The Common Procurement Vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the Category and Sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 71000000, construction related services is deemed to include 71300000, engineering services and 71314310 Heating engineering services for buildings.

This is a framework opportunity that will utilise a mix of mini-competition and direct award to allocate projects. A parallel lotting model has been adopted, wherein Lots 1 and 2 are mirrored Lots that cover the same scope of works. The model works on the framework pre-tendered net labour, materials and subcontractor costs, with overheads and profit and any design (only where required), being priced separately. At this stage, Arc anticipate that one supplier/entity will be awarded Lot 2 to provide the required services at the conclusion of the procurement process themselves, through their supply chain or via a consortium/joint venture arrangement. The supplier/entity will be expected to work for and cooperate with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators. Works shall be delivered by the contractor and their supply chain. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement.

Individual commissions called-off under the framework may be as little as 2,500 GBP or exceed 250,000 GBP.

Bidders applying for this Lot are required to have a minimum annual turnover of 1,000,000 GBP.
      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: 5,500,000       
      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: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      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: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9G2348N5ZY       
II.2) Description Lot No. 3
      
      II.2.1) Title: Electrical Engineering Works       
      Lot No: 3       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      45310000 - Electrical installation work.
      45100000 - Site preparation work.
      45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work.
      45300000 - Building installation work.
      45400000 - Building completion work.
      51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment.
      71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services.
      71300000 - Engineering services.
      71500000 - Construction-related services.
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy.
      31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; Lighting.
      32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Places of performance: UKF14 (Nottingham), UKF15 (North Nottinghamshire), UKF16 (South Nottinghamshire), UKE3 (South Yorkshire), UKF1 (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire), UKF22 (Leicestershire CC and Rutland), and UKF3 (Lincolnshire CC).

The works will comprise a range of electrical engineering as noted. In addition, ancillary services will be made available by the framework partner through their own supply chain. The specific works that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage. The nature and type of services may include those identified by CPV codes on or in connection with any land or property, infrastructure and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by Nottinghamshire County Council and Arc Partnership.

The Common Procurement Vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the Category and Sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 71000000, construction related services is deemed to include 71300000, engineering services and 71314310 Heating engineering services for buildings.

This is a framework opportunity that will utilise a mix of mini-competition and direct award to allocate projects. A parallel lotting model has been adopted, wherein Lots 3 and 4 are mirrored Lots that cover the same scope of works. The model works on the framework pre-tendered net labour, materials and subcontractor costs, with overheads and profit and any design (only where required), being priced separately. At this stage, Arc anticipate that one supplier/entity will be awarded Lot 3 to provide the required services at the conclusion of the procurement process themselves, through their supply chain or via a consortium/joint venture arrangement. The supplier/entity will be expected to work for and cooperate with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators. Works shall be delivered by the contractor and their supply chain. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement.

Individual commissions called-off under the framework may be as little as 2,500 GBP or exceed 100,000 GBP.

Bidders applying for this Lot are required to have a minimum annual turnover of 400,000 GBP.
      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: 2,500,000       
      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: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      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: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9G2348N5ZY       
II.2) Description Lot No. 4
      
      II.2.1) Title: Electrical Engineering Works       
      Lot No: 4       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      45310000 - Electrical installation work.
      45100000 - Site preparation work.
      45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work.
      45300000 - Building installation work.
      45400000 - Building completion work.
      51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment.
      71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services.
      71300000 - Engineering services.
      71500000 - Construction-related services.
      71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
      71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy.
      31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; Lighting.
      32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Places of performance: UKF14 (Nottingham), UKF15 (North Nottinghamshire), UKF16 (South Nottinghamshire), UKE3 (South Yorkshire), UKF1 (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire), UKF22 (Leicestershire CC and Rutland), and UKF3 (Lincolnshire CC).

The works will comprise a range of electrical engineering as noted. In addition, ancillary services will be made available by the framework partner through their own supply chain. The specific works that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage. The nature and type of services may include those identified by CPV codes on or in connection with any land or property, infrastructure and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by Nottinghamshire County Council and Arc Partnership.

The Common Procurement Vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the Category and Sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 71000000, construction related services is deemed to include 71300000, engineering services and 71314310 Heating engineering services for buildings.

This is a framework opportunity that will utilise a mix of mini-competition and direct award to allocate projects. A parallel lotting model has been adopted, wherein Lots 3 and 4 are mirrored Lots that cover the same scope of works. The model works on the framework pre-tendered net labour, materials and subcontractor costs, with overheads and profit and any design (only where required), being priced separately. At this stage, Arc anticipate that one supplier/entity will be awarded Lot 4 to provide the required services at the conclusion of the procurement process themselves, through their supply chain or via a consortium/joint venture arrangement. The supplier/entity will be expected to work for and cooperate with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators. Works shall be delivered by the contractor and their supply chain. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement.

Individual commissions called-off under the framework may be as little as 2,500 GBP or exceed 100,000 GBP.

Bidders applying for this Lot are required to have a minimum annual turnover of 400,000 GBP.
      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: 2,500,000       
      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: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      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: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9G2348N5ZY       


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:          
      The procuring body expects that each bidder is suitably qualified in the field of their respective services, is registered with a relevant trade body, and can evidence this as a part of the bid.    
      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.2.2) Contract performance conditions       
      Arc will include a set of performance measures in the framework agreement and these will be used to manage the performance of the supplier, set improvement targets and drive continuous improvement. These will be the minimum indicators and other measures may be offered by bidders as part of their ITT. Performance against these indicators will be reviewed with the successful bidder at regular review meetings, together with the comparative performance that will enable benchmarking against:

— other companies engaged in Arc or other frameworks,
— the overall performance of all Arc or other frameworks,
— national performance measures where they are available.

The successful bidder will be required to collate and submit their own performance data in accordance with the performance management requirements set out in the contract. Further details can be found within the procurement documents.          
      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: Yes    

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:
Not Provided           
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   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: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 26/08/2022 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: 26/08/2022
         Time: 12:01
         Place:
         Nottingham
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: No    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
   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.Arc, through this procurement exercise, are seeking to enter into a Framework with a maximum of one supplier for each Lot, with two parallel Lots for Mechanical Engineering and two parallel Lots for Electrical Engineering, making a total of 4 Lots and 4 suppliers.

Contractors are required to tender both their Overhead and Profit figure and their Design fee as separate percentages. These figures are tendered at tender stage and are not revisited during the duration of the framework. They will be automatically included by Arc and added to the prices that contractors submit for carrying out works on a project by project basis.

The evaluation of quotations and methods of call-off are explained in the ITT documentation.

The Framework will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend by an extra two years in annual increments to a maximum of four years (2+1+1).
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Construction-work./9G2348N5ZY

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9G2348N5ZY
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             The High Court of England and Wales
       Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    The contracting authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point that an award decision notice is communicated to tenderers. The award decision notice will specify the criteria for the award of the framework agreement, the reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages, the name and score of the successful tender and will specify when the standstill period is expected to end or the date before which the contracting authority will not conclude the framework agreement. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, set out the time frame within which aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of a breach of the rules may take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought within 30 days from the date when the economic operator in question first knew or ought to have known that grounds for the bringing of proceedings had arisen. The Court may extend the 30-day period in a particular case if it considers that there is good reason for so doing, up to a period of 3 months from the actual or deemed date of knowledge of the economic operator. The Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or may order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the framework agreement has been entered into the Court may make a declaration of
ineffectiveness or may order that the duration of any relevant specific contract be shortened and additionally may award damages. The time limit for seeking such a declaration is generally 30 days from notification of the award (either by award decision notification or contract award notice depending on the circumstances) or otherwise 6 months. Proceedings may be instigated by the issue of a Claim Form meeting the requirements of the Court Procedure Rules (‘CPR’) within 30 days from when the relevant economic operator first knew or ought to have known that grounds for proceedings had arisen.    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 19/07/2022

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