Tender

Cavity Wall Insulation and Loft Insulation Upgrade

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jul 2023 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of cavity wall and loft insulation. The contract duration is from 1st September 2023 to 31st March 2024, with a budget of £150,000. The tender evaluation criteria include price and quality aspects, with submission deadline on 4th August 2023. The main procurement category is works, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for suitable contractors to enhance their business by providing insulation services to the housing stock of Ashford Borough Council. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, open to interested bidders through the Kent Business Portal. Businesses registered with the National Insulation Association (NIA), holding ISO14001 certification and able to meet the specified tender requirements are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract will be awarded to the economically advantageous tender, based on the specified evaluation criteria.

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Notice Title

Cavity Wall Insulation and Loft Insulation Upgrade

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitable* contractors to provide cavity and loft insulation to its housing stock (*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 awarded contract is for the remainder of the 2023 financial year which can be extended for another two years on a +1+1 basis. The extension is subject to satisfactory performance measured by the Client. If extended, the contract will attract an inflationary increase applied 1st April based on published CPI indices from the preceding month of January. A budget of PS150,000 (PS50,000 per financial year) 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: 30 weeks from commencement (1st September 2023) Tender Evaluation: 70% Price - Quotation Form attached 30% 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 INS/23/1 * 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 4th August 2023 Documents to be returned * Tender INS/23/1 * Standard Selection Questionnaire * Method Statement * Insurance Certificates and Schedules Timetable Invitation to Tender: 10th July 2023 Final Date for Clarification: 17:00hrs 26th July 2023 Tender Return Date: 10:00hrs 4th August 2023 Evaluation of Bids: w/c 7th August 2023 Standstill Period: 10 calendar days Leaseholder Consultation: N/A Appointment made: w/c 21st August 2023 Commencement of Contract: 1st September 2023 Completion of Contract: 31st March 2024 Notes: 1. Please be aware that you need to download the documents attached to this advert and submit your bid electronically by the due date. Your registration of interest will NOT be used to issue you with tender documentation. 2. Please adhere to any page limit specified, and restrict the size of any uploaded document to less than 20Mb Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae37be7-9008-45cd-8dba-d986149c9e6c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45320000 - Insulation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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