Cavity Wall Insulation and Loft Insulation Upgrades: Various Properties in the Borough of Ashford, Kent, As Identified

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th May 2022 09:19:59 AM

Tender Deadline

20th May 2022 09:00:00 AM   Expired

Contract Summary

Ashford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitable* contractors to provide cavity wall and loft insulation to its housing stock. Associated works such as pipe/cistern insulation, cavity rubble removal, loft clearance and walkways will also be required. (*suitable contractors must be/have National Insulation Association (NIA) registered installers, their work independently guaranteed by the Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA) and preferably hold ISO14001 certification). The Contractor will need to meet the following industry standards: • BBA certified for the installation of cavity wall and loft insulation. • Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency certified (for CIGA 25 year guarantee). • Gas safety awareness trained installers (particularly for cavity wall insulation). • Member of the National Insulation Association (NIA). • Fully trained and certified installers via their system designers/BBA. • Trained and BBA registered insulation surveyors and; • Have access to Energy Company Obligation (ECO) funding. A budget of £50,000 has been allocated however there is no fixed programme, nor is there any guarantee as to the level of work that will be awarded. Areas of need are usually identified as a result of other works that are taking place within the borough. The work will be contracted on a schedule of rates, based on a number of standard dwelling types, for either type of insulation. Term: 37 weeks from commencement (18th July 2022) Tender Evaluation: 75% Price - Quotation Form attached 25% Quality - Provision of supporting documentation or information which would assure us of the quality of your service. Contract Award: The company who submits the most economically advantageous tender. Form of Agreement: JCT Minor Works 2016 Documents attached: • Tenderer's Checklist • Tender WALL/21/1 • Standard Selection Questionnaire Tender Return: In order to be considered please register your interest on the Kent Business Portal and return your bid electronically through the portal no later than 10:00hrs on Friday 20th May 2022 Documents to be returned • Tender WALL/21/1 • Standard Selection Questionnaire • Method Statement Timetable Invitation to Tender: 9th May 2022 Final Date for Clarification: 17:00hrs 13th May 2022 Tender Return Date: 10:00hrs 23rd May 2022 Evaluation of Bids: w/c 23rd May 2022 Standstill Period: 10 calendar days Leaseholder Consultation: 30th May 2022 - 30th June 2022 Appointment made: w/c 4th July 2022 Commencement of Contract: 18th July 2022 Completion of Contract: 31st March 2023 Further Information If you have any queries please contact Stephen Tillman on (01233) 330707 or by email stephen.tillman@ashford.gov.uk Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-3aecd365-cb04-408d-9e48-eb675dfc0f4c

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

45320000

CPV Division(s)

45 - Construction work

Awarding Authority

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Emily Best

Buyer Email

ebest@ashford.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

(01233) 330329 ext 329

Buyer Address

Civic Centre,Tannery Lane

ASHFORD

TN231PL

England