Tender

Principal Contractor for the Grenfell Tower Site

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Tender

11 Dec 2020 at 08:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is currently undertaking a procurement process to appoint a Principal Contractor for the Grenfell Tower Site, which falls within the construction and maintenance industry category. The procurement, initiated as a tender, is at the planning stage and involves a contract valued at £32 million. The initial contract period will commence on 21st May 2021 and can extend for up to 24 months. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 18th January 2021, 17:00 (GMT), as part of a restricted procedure that requires the completion of a Selection Questionnaire. Responses should follow the established portal guidelines to facilitate the application process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction, site management, and maintenance services. Companies equipped with the necessary certifications and abilities in health and safety, community engagement, and construction safety works will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on collaboration with the incumbent contractor suggests that firms capable of seamless transitions and managing complex projects within the construction sector will particularly benefit from this contract opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Principal Contractor for the Grenfell Tower Site

Notice Description

The procurement seeks to appoint a Principal Contractor who will perform in two main areas: 1. Undertaking Principal Contractor and Site Management Duties (Maintenance) The Principal Contractor will be required to assume the current duties of the incumbent Principal Contractor throughout all phases of the works including: * Health, Safety, Welfare, Environment and Quality Processes * Site Safety and Security Operations * Structural Safety and Construction * Project Management * Engagement * General Maintenance These duties should not be considered exhaustive and the Contractor is required to advise the client of any other duties and activities it considers are required to fulfil its legal obligations as Principal Contractor and maintain effective safety, security and management control of the site. The Contractor will be required to work closely with the incumbent Contractor and undertake a due diligence exercise on the arrangements and facilities in place during a handover period with the intention of affecting a seamless transfer from one supplier to the other. The Contractor will be required to augment the site facilities as required to meet the demands of the work programme. 2. Undertaking the Safety Works A number of activities are required to further enhance the longer term safety and stability of the Tower. These are collectively known as the Safety Works which may include, but are not limited to, the following items : * Enhancements to welfare and logistics arrangements * Removal of metalwork from floors * Modifications to the scaffold * Installation of longer term propping solution to maintain stability of Tower structure (Stage 3 propping) * Basement Plant removal / relocation * Asbestos removal and soft strip A range of communications and engagements with the local community will also need to be undertaken as a precursor to these activities. This will involve a presentation to the local community post tender submission as detailed in the ITT. MHCLG invites applicants to express interest to this Contract Notice. Using the Restricted Procedure, a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) will be used to shortlist applicants for Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. Further details of the skills and capabilities required from the Principal Contractor are identified in the SQ and further detailed requirements and responsibilities are set out in the draft ITT. The Authority may request that applicants sign a confidentiality agreement after the shortlisting process in order to receive a limited number of confidential documents which are to be made available at ITT stage. The contract is for an initial period of 12 months. The contract is extendable for up to 24 months, based on 4 increments of 6 months. Please refer to 'Additional text' for instructions on Expressions of Interest and access to Procurement Documents. Additional information: Please respond via the Bravo portal by 18.01.2021 17.00 (GMT) (the 'Response Deadline'). Responses MUST include Expression of Interest and completion of PQQ requirements. Expressions of Interest and PQQ responses must be submitted within the event 'pqq_24 - Grenfell Tower - Principal Contractor. To use this service: 1) Register for a free account at https://dclg.bravosolution.co.uk Click the 'PQQs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are open to any registered supplier). 2) Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content i.e. 'pqq_24 - Grenfell Tower - Principal Contractor; 3) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box; 4) Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ Details', you can choose to: - 'Create Response', or - 'Decline to Respond'. You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the authority and seek any clarification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-636d6e51-546b-4cb3-885e-c2134b783c45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2416a2b-30ae-4ae1-a604-07cfae8169f3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2021 - 20 May 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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