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Deed of Variation in relation to Repairs and Maintenance contract

CROSS KEYS HOMES LIMITED

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20 Mar 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Cross Keys Homes Limited (CKH), based in Peterborough, UK, has entered the award stage of a deed of variation related to an existing repairs and maintenance (R&M) contract with Mears Limited. This contract pertains to the overhaul and refurbishment industry category within the United Kingdom. The existing contract has been extended by one year, with an increased value ranging from £20,000,000 to £25,000,000. This extension is necessary to allow time for the ongoing procurement process for a replacement contract to be completed in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The relevant notice was published on 20th March 2025, with the contract having been signed on 17th March 2025. The procurement method for this tender was conducted through a limited procedure, avoiding the need for prior publication or competitive bidding, as it falls under exemptions specified in regulatory guidelines.

This tender extension provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the construction, maintenance, and refurbishment sectors. Companies offering building installation, decoration, community services, grounds maintenance, and various repair and maintenance services are well-suited to benefit, as the overall contract has a substantial financial scale and extends the duration of the works by an additional year. By participating in this extended contract and staying attuned to the subsequent re-procurement process initiated by CKH, businesses can position themselves strategically in the public procurement market, potentially securing long-term engagements and robust business growth.

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Notice Title

Deed of Variation in relation to Repairs and Maintenance contract

Notice Description

Cross Keys Homes Limited ("CKH") intends to enter into a deed of variation with Mears, the effect of which will extend the duration of an existing R&M contract (as previously extended in line with Notice 2024/S 000-001359) between CKH and Mears (the "Underlying Contract") by a further period of one (1) year, and which will increase the value of the Underlying Contract by approximately PS20,000,000 to PS25,000,000 (twenty to twenty five million pounds). CKH has commenced a procurement procedure for a replacement contract in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 which is currently underway, and the proposed extension seeks to facilitate the time required to conclude that procurement exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cross Keys Homes Limited ("CKH") intends to enter into a deed of variation with Mears, the effect of which will extend the duration of an existing R&M contract between CKH and Mears (the "Underlying Contract") by one (1) year, and which will increase the value of the Underlying Contract by approximately PS20,000,000 to PS25,000,000 (twenty to twenty five million pounds). The Underlying Contract is due to expire in March 2025.

Procurement Information

This VTN gives notice that CKH is entering into a deed of variation (the "Contract") to award an extended contract to Mears. The estimated increase in the value of the Underlying Contract is estimated to be PS20,000,000 to PS25,000,000 (twenty to twenty five million pounds). A procurement procedure is not necessary on the basis that the award of the Contract is permitted pursuant to regulation 72(1)(e) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Contract will award additional works to Mears, and will have the effect of modifying the Underlying Contract in accordance with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Whereas the Underlying Contract had an original value of PS300,000,000 to 375,000,000 (three hundred to three hundred and seventy five million pounds) across a full possible fifteen (15) year term, the Underlying Contract will be varied in order to extend the duration of the Underlying Contract by a period of one (1) year, and the estimated value of the Underlying Contract is increased by PS20,000,000 to PS25,000,000 (twenty to twenty five million pounds). This modification is being made in accordance with regulation 72(1)(e) and 72(8) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Namely, the proposed modification is not substantial within the meaning of regulation 72(1)(8) on the basis that: 1.the modification does not render the Underlying Contract materially different in character - the proposed modification remains limited to the same type, scope and nature of works, and will be delivered in the same geographic region and on identical commercial terms. The modification is limited to an extension of the Contract's duration, and for a limited time period to facilitate the re-procurement of the opportunity as a whole. 2.the modification does not introduce conditions which would have (a) allowed for the admission of other candidates, (b) allowed for the acceptance of another tender, or (c) attracted additional participants in the procurement procedure - the relatively short extension is not a significant change and is unlikely to have changed the outcome of the procurement. 3.the modification does not change the economic balance in favour of the contractor in a manner which was not provided for in the contract - the extension is limited to identical commercial terms currently in use under the Underlying Contract, CKH is satisfied that this does not amount to an over-compensation. 4.the modification does not extend the scope of the contract considerably: the extension is limited in duration to facilitate the re-procurement process, and the specification and commercial terms remain unamended. For the reasons set out, the proposed modification does not constitute a substantial modification and is permitted by regulation 72(1)(e) and 72(8) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010313-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45300000 - Building installation work

45451000 - Decoration work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months 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
CROSS KEYS HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Stuart Fort
Contact Email
stuart.fort@crosskeyshomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1733385000

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 7BZ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Hargate and Hempsted
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEARS

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