Planning

Lightning Conduction Soft Market Testing

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Planning

16 Jul 2017 at 12:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is currently planning a tender for "Lightning Conduction Soft Market Testing" to explore the procurement route and contract structure for lightning protection installation, testing, and repair services. This tender falls under the electrical machinery and building installation industry categories and is scheduled for soft market testing between 12th and 14th September 2017, at Hackney Town Hall. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by 4th September 2017, with the total value of the procurement set at £5,000,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installation and safety services, particularly those experienced in lightning protection systems. Companies that can demonstrate previous experience and capacity to discuss aspects such as contract structuring, cost impacts, and performance metrics will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this soft market testing will allow potential suppliers to influence the upcoming procurement process, ensuring their concerns and suggestions are considered in the final tendering strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lightning Conduction Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Introduction The Council's current for lightning protection installation, testing and repair is about to expire and before it begins the re- procurement the Council would like to discuss the procurement route and contract structure with potential suppliers. Areas for discussion in the soft market testing The Councils would like to explore with suppliers the following aspects of this significant and imminent procurement:- How many suppliers should be on the framework and the method of work allocation Pressures which affect your cost base Procurement route proposed (restricted with a lightly tailored Government- mandated standard Selection Questionnaire) The use of the TPC/ PPC versus NEC 4 contract forms o What contract forms have you delivered this service under elsewhere Any issues in the lightning conduction field likely to lead to risk- based pricing by bidders Performance monitoring of the contract post- award o What KPIS would work for you? Mobilisation and service set up o How much time do you need to mobilise? Applying If you would like to see us to discuss this opportunity please write in no more than 400 words describing your interest in the procurement, your past experience in the field and the points you would like to discuss. Please address the points above and any other points you wish to raise. Please use the pro- forma at the end of this document if it is helpful. Soft market testing is planned to take place between the 12th and 14th September 2017 in Hackney Town Hall. Each party would have 2 hours with a common agenda. If you are not seen please rest assured this will not disadvantage you in the forthcoming formal procurement. All parties which express an interest will receive anonymised feedback from the soft market testing event before the OJEU notice is published (marking the start of the formal procurement procedure). We will ensure that information of a commercially confidential nature will not be included in feedback to interest parties. Once the formal procurement process begins, Hackney will keep participants informed at appropriate stages of the procurement. Please see your submission via the London Tenders by the 4th September 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9aace37c-ffb7-4663-8008-ecaa27884e89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/405ff56d-f7b9-4e9f-8901-767ed1b2deff
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits

31216000 - Lightning arrestors

31216200 - Lightning conductors

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45312311 - Lightning-conductor installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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