Tender

Black Country Framework for Minor Works

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2021 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Black Country Framework for Minor Works," focusing on highways and civils minor construction works in the West Midlands. This framework contract aims to facilitate various projects, including minor highway improvements and bridge works, with an estimated total value between £10 million and £50 million. The contract will be operational for a three-year period starting from 1 November 2021, with an option to extend for one additional year. The deadline for tender submissions is 15:00 on 10 August 2021, and the procurement method follows an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in civil engineering and construction, particularly those specialising in minor works related to highways, drainage, and associated landscape projects. Companies are invited to compete for work across three financial Lots, allowing participation in projects valued from under £100,000 to over £500,001. The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council encourages a diverse pool of contractors to apply, thus offering a great opportunity for growth and networking within the regional construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Black Country Framework for Minor Works

Notice Description

This Framework Contract is required for the provision of highways and civils minor construction works; typically, minor highway improvements, work on bridges and structures, together with other transport related highway and civils engineering construction. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and regional council partners in the West Midlands will need to carry out improvements across the region. The works will include but are not limited to: Excavation of existing carriageway, footways, landscape areas and removal of trees; Flexible pavement and footway construction; Removal and installation of road markings and signing; Installation of new drainage; Installation of new traffic signals and pedestrian crossings; Installation of lighting columns, bollards and electrical connections; Infilling of existing subway and associated demolition works; Protection to existing underground services if required; Co-ordination of Statutory Undertakers works; Associated landscape works; and Construction of park and ride facilities. The works required will be broken down into 3 Lots based on financial thresholds (and the implied increased complexity of works and project management) as follows: The client reserves the right to group together a number of small packages of work to make one larger package. This may move a work package to a different lot. Lot 1 - Highway and related Civils works up to a value of PS100,000. Lot 2 - Highway and related Civils works from PS100,001 to PS500,000. Lot 3 - Highway and related Civils works PS500,001+ The total cost of works for the length of the framework is currently estimated at between PS10m and PS50m. This figure is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from this Framework Agreement. The Council is purchasing this framework agreement on behalf of the Black Country Local Authorities and another Partner Organisation which comprise of: Birmingham City Council Dudley MBC Sandwell MBC Walsall MBC Wolverhampton City Council Wolverhampton Homes West Midlands Combined Authority The Framework Agreement will be for a 3-year period, commencing 1 November 2021 (indicative date), with the option to extend for 1 additional year subject to satisfactory performance and agreement of prices/rates. Call Off Contracts will be made either via Direct Award or Mini-Competition and will use the NEC3 terms and conditions. Pricing and quality submissions at the ITT stage will be treated as submissions for the purposes of any direct awards. Mini-Competition routes will be conducted using a Mini-Competition Invitation to Tender document containing evaluation criteria for companies to respond to. This evaluation criteria will be assessed using the methodology detailed in the Mini-Competition Invitation to Tender document. Provi... Additional information: This Framework Contract is required for the provision of highways and civils minor construction works; typically, minor highway improvements, work on bridges and structures, together with other transport related highway and civils engineering construction. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and regional council partners in the West Midlands will need to carry out improvements across the region. The works will include but are not limited to: Excavation of existing carriageway, footways, landscape areas and removal of trees; Flexible pavement and footway construction; Removal and installation of road markings and signing; Installation of new drainage; Installation of new traffic signals and pedestrian crossings; Installation of lighting columns, bollards and electrical connections; Infilling of existing subway and associated demolition works; Protection to existing underground services if required; Co-ordination of Statutory Undertakers works; Associated landscape works; and Construction of park and ride facilities. The works required will be broken down into 3 Lots based on financial thresholds (and the implied increased complexity of works and project management) as follows: The client reserves the right to group together a number of small packages of work to make one larger package. This may move a work package to a different lot. Lot 1 - Highway and related Civils works up to a value of PS100,000. Lot 2 - Highway and related Civils works from PS100,001 to PS500,000. Lot 3 - Highway and related Civils works PS500,001+ The total cost of works for the length of the framework is currently estimated at between PS10m and PS50m. This figure is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from this Framework Agreement. The Council is purchasing this framework agreement on behalf of the Black Country Local Authorities and another Partner Organisation which comprise of: Birmingham City Council Dudley MBC Sandwell MBC Walsall MBC Wolverhampton City Council Wolverhampton Homes West Midlands Combined Authority The Framework Agreement will be for a 3-year period, commencing 1 November 2021 (indicative date), with the option to extend for 1 additional year subject to satisfactory performance and agreement of prices/rates. Call Off Contracts will be made either via Direct Award or Mini-Competition and will use the NEC3 terms and conditions. Pricing and quality submissions at the ITT stage will be treated as submissions for the purposes of any direct awards. Mini-Competition routes will be conducted using a Mini-Competition Invitation to Tender document containing evaluation criteria for companies to respond to. This evaluation criteria will be assessed using the methodology detailed in the Mini-Competition Invitation to Tender document. Provided there are sufficient tenderers who meet the Councils requirements as outlined in this tender documentation, the Council shall appoint the following number of contractors to each Lot: - Lot 1 - 7 Contractors Lot 2 - 7 Contractors Lot 3 - 4 Contractors Suppliers are invited to apply for a maximum of 2 Lots only. This is to encourage tenders from a wide range of civil engineering contractors. The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tender is 15:00 on 10 August 2021. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4368c61-4ed0-4c47-a05d-998d63e848b8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45232450 - Drainage construction works

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

45232452 - Drainage works

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233130 - Construction work for highways

45233131 - Construction work for elevated highways

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

45233210 - Surface work for highways

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

45233310 - Foundation work for highways

71311220 - Highways engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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