Tender

bpha Vista Phase 2

BPHA LIMITED

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Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

bpha Limited is inviting tenders for the "bpha Vista Phase 2" project, focusing on the refurbishment of three residential blocks on Queen Street, Bedford, UK. The industry category for this project is construction work, and it aims to enhance safety, energy efficiency, and quality of living spaces with an estimated value of £25 million (excluding VAT). The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 27th March 2025. The procurement process will follow a Competitive Dialogue form, adhering to Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract period is anticipated to be six years, beginning with a pre-construction phase and followed by the construction phase.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment. Companies with expertise in areas like building construction, electrical installation, HVAC systems, fire safety, and energy efficiency will find this project particularly relevant. Moreover, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive solutions or specialising in subcontracting for specific workstreams will be well-suited to compete. The involvement in a high-value, long-term project like this can enhance a company's portfolio, offer stable work over several years, and facilitate relationships with a public sector client like bpha. Potential contractors must be ready to participate in a rigorous selection process and meet high standards for quality and cost efficiency to secure this prestigious contract.

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Notice Title

bpha Vista Phase 2

Notice Description

bpha are seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver the full refurbishment of the three blocks on Queen Street, incorporating works that enhance the safety, energy efficiency and overall quality of living spaces. The contract will be for a potential period of 6 years, with an initial pre-construction phase, followed by the construction phase. The value of the project is circa PS25 million (excluding VAT) The Contract will be procured using the Competitive Dialogue form of procurement in accordance with Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Full details of the scope and requirements of the Contract and the procurement process, including how to tender are included within the procurement and the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

bpha are seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the delivery of refurbishment works to three residential blocks on Queen Street, Bedford, UK. Works under the contract will include, but not be limited to: suspended ceilings in communal areas, New finishes in communal areas (wall, floor and ceiling), New ventilation systems in flats (existing communal ventilation to be removed), New LED lights in common areas, New soil pipe replacements, New rainwater disposal systems, New cold water main incoming services (where required), Fire stopping around new and existing services (where required), Potential changes to Landlord mains power distribution systems (subject to survey), Sprinkler system alterations (as may be required), New rainscreen cladding & external insulation, New double-glazed windows and frames, New 'winter garden' enclosures to existing balconies, New roof finishes & insulation, New access control and CCTV systems, New external lighting, New electric vehicle charging points, New main entrances and external doors, Hard and soft landscaping. bpha is looking to appoint a single Contractor who can carry out ALL WORKSTREAMS either through direct delivery, or via sub-contractors. bpha wishes to procure the appointment of a contractor to undertake internal and external refurbishment works to three of its residential housing blocks, each of which are categorised as "higher risk buildings" (HRBs) for the purposes of the applicable building safety legislation. The blocks in question are Boswell, Chandos and Richbell Court. The scope of the refurbishment works to be undertaken is as set out in the procurement documents. Further details of the scope of this refurbishment project will be issued with the documents at ISDS stage. bpha is adopting a "two stage" approach to the delivery of this project. Under this approach, the contractor that is successful in this procurement process will initially be appointed under a JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement (with a schedule of amendments) to provide the pre-construction services required for the project. These services will include (amongst other matters) resolving planning (to the extent outstanding), developing the technical design and procuring building control approval for the purpose of gateway 2. Further details of the pre-construction services will be issued at ISDS stage. Following receipt of building control approval and agreement of the programme, design and contract sum for the works with the contractor, bpha intends to appoint the contractor to carry out the required refurbishment works under a JCT Design and Build Contract (with a schedule of amendments). Bidders should note that bpha shall be under no obligation to enter into the JCT D&B Contract with the contractor following completion of the pre-construction services under the PCSA. Entry into the D&B Contract will be entirely at bpha's discretion. Bpha reserves the right to appoint an alternative contractor to carry out the refurbishment works following completion of the pre-construction services stage. The approximate value of the Contract is PS25 million (excluding VAT), and is likely to be for a term of six years. bpha is following a three stage Competitive Dialogue procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Under the first stage of the process, prospective bidders are required to complete a Selections Questionnaire and its associated appendices. Following evaluation of the submitted SQs, bpha anticipate shortlisting six bidders to be Invited to Submit Detailed Solutions under the second stage of the process. Following evaluation of received ISDS submissions, bpha anticipates shortlisting three Tenderers to be invited to participate in Competitive Dialogue and submit final tenders. bpha reserves the right to increase the number of bidders invited at each stage, by one or two, at their discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005844-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

45000000 - Construction work

45112700 - Landscaping work

45210000 - Building construction work

45232141 - Heating works

45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

45261410 - Roof insulation work

45261420 - Waterproofing work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45321000 - Thermal insulation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

45421000 - Joinery work

45443000 - Facade work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BPHA LIMITED
Contact Name
Sharon Hunt
Contact Email
bphavista@echelonconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1707339800

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7BJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Harpur
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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