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CHARM Groundworks Tender Package

ACCORD HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2021 at 08:24

Tender

17 Mar 2021 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The CHARM Groundworks Tender Package, issued by Accord Housing Association Ltd, is a public procurement opportunity in the construction industry, specifically for groundworks associated with virtually plastic-free homes in Redditch, Worcestershire. This open procedure tender has undergone an accelerated process to address urgency arising from prior publishing issues. The tender details underscore a comprehensive scope of works, including site clearance, excavation, drainage, and landscaping. The bid submission deadline was set for 1st April 2021, with bids opened on 7th April 2021. The award has already been made, with Norcon Construction Limited as the awarded supplier, signing a contract worth £214,453 on 5th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction businesses, especially those specialising in groundworks and environmentally sustainable practices. Companies with experience in housing construction, particularly those familiar with working within public sector guidelines and committed to plastic-free initiatives, will likely find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The detailed package requirements may benefit not only larger contractors but also small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise and a commitment to the project's sustainability goals.

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Notice Title

CHARM Groundworks Tender Package

Notice Description

This is a subcontracts package to carry out groundworks for the CHARM virtually plastic free homes in Redditch, Worcestershire. The main tender information is in the Invitation to Tender document (supplied in PDF and Word versions below).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following works are to be included within the Groundworks package:- 1) Generally -All setting out is to be undertaken by the Sub-contractor. -Temporary roads -Stone for the Main Contractors compound and the maintenance of the same in accordance with the attached drawing -Tolerances - oversite concrete slab should be constructed within the following tolerances:- Line +/- 5mm Level +/- 5mm -All abnormals met by the sub-contractor in the course of undertaking the sub-contractworks shall be deemed to be included by the sub-contractor with the exception of breakingout rock met during excavations. A rate for this work to be submitted with the Tender. Any voids met during excavation works are to be collapsed and compacted. -To include pile setting out, proof testing of pile positions, removal of near surface obstructions. 2) Site Clearance -To include the removal of all trees not required within the final scheme. -Topsoil to be stripped and preserved on site. 3) Excavate to reduce levels -All excavation required in order to establish formation levels shall be included by the subcontractor. 4) Roads and Footpaths -Construct all adoptable and non-adoptable roads and associated footpaths in accordance with Engineers drawings. 5) Drainage -Construct all adoptable and non-adoptable drainage in accordance with Engineers recommendations. This is to include all final connections to existing drainage and domestic drainage to each plot. The foul plot connections will include all works up to and including the drainage through the slab. The rainwater plot connections shall include all works up to the connection to rainwater downpipes. -Any storm water drainage required in order to ensure the collection and dissipation of water collected on private drives and individual drives shall be included by the subcontractor. -Any diversion of existing drainage in order to facilitate new drainage works shall be included by the sub-contractor. -Land drains required to assist site drainage shall be included by the sub-contractor. 6) Substructures - Construct substructures in accordance with engineers drawings, including all drainage, service entries and insulation. The sub-contractor is to be responsible for supplying and laying the plastic pipework used from the Water Company stop tap to the stop tap within the dwelling. -All brickwork and blockwork below and including DPC shall be undertaken by the subcontractor including the provision of air vents. 7) Private drives and public car parking areas Construct all private and individual plot drives as detailed on the site layout. 8) Landscaping - The sub-contractor is to allow for cleaning around and removing from site any discarded building materials immediately following the dismantle of scaffolding; the completion of plasterboarding; prior to handover. - Topsoil to be imported if necessary should there be any deficiency between that required and amounts collected during site strip. - All landscape areas are to be graded and prepared to receive planting or turf where applicable. -All plot paths are to be constructed by the sub-contractor. These shall be constructed either in-situ or of pre-cast concrete slabs - see specification. In-situ paths to be brushed finish with trowelled margin and rounded edges. - The sub-contractor to allow for concreting and erection of a rotary line to each property. 9) Screen /Retaining Walls -The sub-contractor is to allow for forming the foundations to all screen and retaining walls. Further earthworks required in the formation of the retaining walls shall be allowed for by the sub-contractor. 10) Services -Allow for all excavation and associated works for services distribution. It is intended that a Common Services trench should be adopted thus minimising excavations. 11) Street Lighting Allow for all excavation, bedding and dusting materials in association with street lighting works. 12) Pruning / clipping Allow for pruning / clipping trees / shrubs as required. The sub-contractors estimate is to be analysed into the following elements:- 1) Preliminaries 2) Site Preparation 3) Roads 4) Footpaths 5) Road Drainage (all drainage beneath the road construction) 6) Mains Drainage (drainage not on plot or beneath the road) 7) Domestic Drainage (on plot drainage) 8) Services Installations (including Street Lighting) 9) Sub-structures 10) Private / Individual Drives, Parking Areas, Access Ways 11) Plot Paths and Paving 12) Screen Wall/ Retaining walls Foundations 13) Substation 14) Garden and Landscaped Areas 15) Bins and Cycle Store Bases Generally, all of the groundworks on the site are to be performed by a single subcontractor. Therefore any works not specifically detailed within this document, but which are necessary to carry out and complete the groundworks shall be deemed to be included in the subcontract price. If you are unsure over any specific item of work, then please contact the contractor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015631-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,453 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACCORD HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST BROMWICH
Postcode
B70 6QG
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
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORCON CONSTRUCTION

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