Award

Brighter Places Repairs and Voids Contract

BRIGHTER PLACES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2025 at 09:16

Tender

30 Apr 2024 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Brighter Places, a public body governed by public law, has completed the awarding stage for the "Brighter Places Repairs and Voids Contract" tender, covering construction work in Bristol and surrounding areas. The contract involves repairs and voids maintenance across approximately 3,600 properties, with options for minor planned works and component replacements. The 15-year contract, starting with an initial period of 10 years and a potential 5-year extension, followed a three-stage Competitive Dialogue procurement process. Key dates include the awarding date of 31 January 2025, while the contract value is £93,750,000 inclusive of VAT. The procurement method involved selective competitive dialogue, ensuring the relevance of chosen solutions to the project's complexity and requirements.

For businesses, particularly those in the construction and maintenance sectors, this tender represents a significant opportunity for growth due to its value and long-term nature. The scope includes varied works such as electrical installations, scaffolding, cladding, and solar installations, offering extensive opportunities for contractors specializing in these areas. Additionally, the inclusive option for retrofitting from 2027 opens further avenues for companies adept in sustainable construction practices. Large construction firms with expertise in collaborative working practices and the capacity to manage extensive repair and maintenance services would find this tender highly beneficial. Compliance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ensures a transparent and competitive selection process.

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Notice Title

Brighter Places Repairs and Voids Contract

Notice Description

Brighter Places sought expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver Repairs and Voids work across its stock in Bristol and the surrounding areas, consisting of approximately 3,600 properties. There will be an option to deliver minor planned works and component replacement work as and when the existing contracts covering these expire and retrofit work from 2027. 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 Contracts seek to offer the benefits of best practice in contract delivery and collaborative working practices for Brighter Places Full details of the requirements and instructions were included in the procurement and tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Brighter Places sought expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver Repairs and Voids work across its stock in Bristol and the surrounding areas, consisting of approximately 3,600 properties. There will be an option to deliver minor planned works and component replacements as and when the existing contracts covering these expire. Brighter Places also sought to procure Gas and Electrical Compliance Contracts through a separate procurement process, which followed in late June. 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 Contracts seek to offer the benefits of best practice in contract delivery and collaborative working practices for Brighter Places Brighter Places followed a three stage Competitive Dialogue procurement process in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Under the first stage of the process, prospective bidders are required to complete a Selection Questionnaire and its associated appendices. Following evaluation of submitted SQ's, Brighter Places anticipated shortlisting six bidders to be Invited to Submit Detailed Solutions under the second stage of the process. Following evaluation of received ISDS submissions, Brighter Places anticipated shortlisting three bidders to be invited to participate in Competitive Dialogue and submit Final Tenders. Following evaluation of Final Tenders, Brighter Places intended to award to a single contractor. Full details of the requirements and instructions are included in the procurement and tender documents. Additional information: Prospective bidders should note that TUPE will apply to the contract; prospective bidders are advised to seek their own independent advice about the implications of TUPE.

Options: There is an option to include planned works, component replacement and retrofit work There is an option to extend the contract after the initial 10 year term, for a further 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045602
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003755-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09331000 - Solar panels

09332000 - Solar installation

44112600 - Sound insulation

45000000 - Construction work

45211310 - Bathrooms construction work

45261920 - Roof maintenance work

45262100 - Scaffolding work

45262650 - Cladding works

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45321000 - Thermal insulation work

45323000 - Sound insulation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45331210 - Ventilation installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45400000 - Building completion work

45410000 - Plastering work

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components

45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

45422000 - Carpentry installation work

45430000 - Floor and wall covering work

45450000 - Other building completion work

45451000 - Decoration work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,750,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£93,750,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,750,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 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
BRIGHTER PLACES
Contact Name
Sharon Hunt
Contact Email
sharon@echelonconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01707339800

Buyer Location

Locality
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lockleaze
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IAN WILLIAMS

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