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Brighter Places - Gas and Electric

ECHELON CONSULTANCY LTD

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13 Jan 2025 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Echelon Consultancy Ltd, based in Bristol, has completed a public procurement process titled "Brighter Places - Gas and Electric," aiming to service and provide remedial works for gas and electric systems across approximately 3,600 properties in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender, classified under CPV code 50720000 (Repair and maintenance services of central heating), follows a restricted procedure and has a contract value of £7,462,737 GBP. The procurement process reached the award stage with an active award dated 19th December 2024. The contract period spans from 21st April 2025 to 21st April 2040, with provisions for an initial 10-year term and a 5-year extension. However, Lot 2 of this process was not awarded due to affordability issues for Brighter Places and its customers.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services of central heating and mechanical building installations. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process adheres to collaborative working practices and best contract delivery methods. The contract's long duration of up to 15 years offers stability and a substantial revenue stream for the winning contractors. Businesses with expertise in gas and electric servicing will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, providing a platform to establish long-term relationships and expand their service footprint in the South West region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brighter Places - Gas and Electric

Notice Description

Brighter Places sought expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver Gas and Electric servicing and remedial works across its stock in Bristol and the surrounding areas, consisting of approximately 3,600 properties. The contract was split into two lots, with contractors able to bid for both, but only win one lot. The Contract will be for a total of 15 years, with an initial period of 10 years, followed by a potential 5 year extension. The Contract sought to offer the benefits of best practice in contract delivery and collaborative working practices for Brighter Places. Brighter Places followed a restricted procedure, comprising of two stages: an SQ and an ITT. Following evaluation of ITT's, Brighter Places intended to award to a single contractor per lot. Full details of the requirements and instructions were included in the procurement and tender documents. Lot 2 of this process has not been awarded. The contract was not awarded as tenders received were not affordable for Brighter Places and its customers for the services included in the tender scope. Brighter Places is reviewing its options for the delivery of these services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64fff10e-c611-4634-ad21-0f875d733954
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b19109-b880-456e-a127-0e16e1858a64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,462,737 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£746,737 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ECHELON CONSULTANCY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTVILLE, BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 6XX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lockleaze
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SURE MAINTENANCE

Further Information

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