Tender

Provision of NEC (New Engineering Contract)(NEC3/NEC4) Technical Support

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

20 Sep 2022 at 13:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization for this procurement opportunity is NHS England, and the tender title is "Provision of NEC (New Engineering Contract)(NEC3/NEC4) Technical Support". The industry category is health services, and the location is in Leeds, England (postal code LS2 7UE). The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage with a tender period ending on 27th September 2022 and a contract period starting on 13th October 2022 and ending on 14th July 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold for an amount of £25,000 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to provide technical support services for NEC contracts within the healthcare sector. Businesses with experience in design and construction, particularly in health and complex public sector projects using NEC contracts, would be well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers can register on the NHS England e-procurement system to submit their proposals and explore opportunities for growth within the NHS construction projects specified under the P23 Framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of NEC (New Engineering Contract)(NEC3/NEC4) Technical Support

Notice Description

On 22 March 2022 Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) Construction Works and Associated Services 2 (CWAS2/P23) Framework went live. CWAS2/P23 Lots 1, 2 and 3 relate solely to the ProCure23 (P23) Framework, which is the 4th generation of the ProCure Frameworks which have a 20-year legacy. The P23 framework is available for use by the NHS to design and construct their Capital Investment Projects. P23 is the preferred and default framework for NHS use. The framework has an expiry date of October 2026 and across its 3 lots has a cumulative spend cap of PS9bn. P23 Clients are almost exclusively NHS bodies. Clients select their P23 Supplier via a call-off pursuant to Public Contract Regulations 2015. P23 Suppliers are referred to as Principal Supply Chain Partners (PSCP) and who are responsible for the design and construction of NHS facilities to the Client. Early engagement of PSCPs is a key principle of the P23 Framework. P23 has 24 unique PSCPs appointed to it, all of whom are Construction Contractors. The PSCPs are a mix of SME's, Consortia and Tier 1's, and all have experience in design and construction of health and/or complex public sector projects delivered using the NEC contract. Clients and PSCPs contract directly for individual projects and this is based on the use of NEC4 as provided for within the P23 Framework provisions as incorporated in CWAS2. P23 mandates the use of NEC4 contracts, with Clients being provided with the following options to use for their projects: * ECC Option A - Fixed cost/lump sum, closed book with activity schedule * ECC Option C - Target cost, open book with activity schedule * ECSC short contract - available as a choice for projects <PS10m in value NEC4 Contract templates have been developed and included in the tender documentation for CWAS2/P23 Framework for use on all projects using the P23 Framework to support the use of the NEC4 Options identified above. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'Provision of NEC (New Engineering Contract)(NEC3/NEC4) Technical Support' * Click 'Register Interest' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the questions within the portal. * Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' o Click the relevant Project Title o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8627bee9-5daf-49d0-a87f-39da6127f67e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6201998-ec08-40a6-a719-3b4962012134
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2022 - 14 Jul 2023 6-12 months
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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