Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - Associated With Disabilities Fund Grant (DFG)

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bridgend County Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Pre-Market Engagement - Associated With Disabilities Fund Grant (DFG)" aimed at Works contracts that focus on aiding individuals with disabilities. This pre-market engagement falls under the planning stage of the procurement process and is set to gather interest from businesses to participate in a four-year framework agreement valued at approximately £7,800,000. The local authority is located in Bridgend, Wales, and interested vendors must communicate via the specified email by 5pm on 20th December 2021 to discuss appointment requests or for any further inquiries.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for construction and service companies, particularly those specialising in modifications and adaptations for disabled facilities. Potential bidders such as general contractors, plumbers, and businesses providing stairlift installations will find ample opportunities within the defined lots, which include general building works and the provision of stairlifts. Companies that can register on platforms such as Sell2Wales and Constructionline will be well-positioned to secure contracts within this framework, enabling growth through participation in community-focused projects aimed at improving accessibility and independence for residents.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Associated With Disabilities Fund Grant (DFG)

Notice Description

1.This Speculative Notice is a Pre-Market Engagement campaign issued by Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) in order to encourage businesses to register and bid for Works contracts associated with the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). This notice is intended to cover current and future requirements in the form of a Four (4) year Framework Agreement where it is intended to advertise the requirement on Sell2Wales and qualify and suitable numbers of contractors to each of the Lots defined. See below.2.Based on historic and current information, BCBC estimate the overall value of the Framework Agreement over the four (4) year period to be around PS7,800,000 to be spent in response to applications received from people in the local community, to adapt their homes in order for them to remain and live in them as independently as possible. However, interested parties should note that any one Call-off contract from the Framework Agreement will generally be worth no more than PS36,000, most Call-offs are likely to be significantly under this value.3.The number of lots is open to discussion during the engagement exercises and has not yet been finalised but a provisional proposal is that the Framework will take the form of Two (2) Lots namely:3.1. Lot 1 - General Building Works:3.1.1. General building works will cover all aspects of Disabled Facilities Grants. Also, these works will include, bathrooms, level access showers, kitchens, ramps, small and larger extensions, internal alterations, including heating and electrical works, wheel chair access, roofing, and all associated works such as tiling, non-slip floor covering, etc. This category of work covers large-scale adaptation and renovation projects that could include complete house refurbishments.3.2. Lot 2 - The Provision of Stair Lifts:3.2.1. This Lot covers the installation of all types of stair lift, together with any minimal ancillary work to facilitate the lift installation (e.g. alterations to the stair bulkhead, newel post, etc.).4. The following is an indication of the process BCBC intends to undertake to advertise this requirement as widely as possible and to provide an indication of how the Framework will be set up and operated. The process is not set in stone and as such BCBC reserve the right to amend it as required.4.1.This Speculative Notice is published to give all interested parties the opportunity to register themselves on the required platforms as further described below and as such will have free access to everything that is published on the subject.4.2.BCBC intends to arrange opportunities for Pre-market Engagement, either as a group or individually:4.2.1.Each contractor will have an opportunity for 1-2-1 discussions with the DFG team. To book your 1-2-1 meeting contact newcontractorqueries@bridgend.gov.ukDiscussion points for these meetings will be:* Lots* Construction Line* Sub-contractors* Opportunities* Barriers* Working with the Council4.3.2 To provide more than one opportunity for contractors to attend and ask questions, a full presentation via a group workshop event will be held at the beginning of January. Dates and format to be confirmed.4.3.To confirm the route of qualifying and nominating suitable contractors to the Framework Agreement as further outlined below:4.3.1. In order to receive the Contract Notice or advertisement, potential Bidders must be registered on Sell2Wales. (Registration is free of charge). https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/SOCInformation.aspx4.3.2. In order for you to participate, potential bidders must be registered on Constructionline, (https://www.constructionline.co.uk/products-services/memberships/). There is a charge for this which needs to be set up and managed by the contractor directly with Constructionline.4.3.3. In order to receive the procurement documents, ask any questions and submit a bid for possible inclusion on the Framework Agreement, potential bidders must be registered on ETenderWales. (Registration is free of charge). (https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/registration/displayRegistration.si?isOnModification=true&_ncp=1635158708134.17552-3)4.4. Qualification Questionnaire (QQ) - Evaluation Criteria:4.4.1. In order for BCBC to satisfy its own Contract Procedure Rules (CPR's) and because of the various levels of membership available on Constructionline, potential Bidders need only be Registered and Verified on Constructionline and at any membership level.4.4.2. In order to create a level playing field BCBC will set out a Qualification Questionnaire (QQ) by way of its own Due Diligence. The QQ will consist of Yes/NO, PASS/FAIL and information questions covering main areas of your business such as General Information, Financial Standing, Capacity and Capability, Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety and possibly some additional questions pertinent to the requirements.Please note - to register your interest to attend 121 sessions please email - newcontractorqueries@bridgend.gov.uk who will arrange a date and time. The deadline to request an appointment is 5pm, 20th December 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-112728
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=112728
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34953000 - Access ramps

44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials

44115600 - Stairlifts

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses construction work

45211310 - Bathrooms construction work

45215214 - Residential homes construction work

45262800 - Building extension work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45332000 - Plumbing and drain-laying work

45332200 - Water plumbing work

45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
DFG Team
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4AP
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

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