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title: "Contract opportunity 006044 - Mains Cable Installation for Civic Centre"
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# Contract opportunity 006044 - Mains Cable Installation for Civic Centre

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cb34d39-f24c-4c54-b00a-13a215221856

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council is inviting tenders for the "Mains Cable Installation for Civic Centre" project, categorized under the installation of cable infrastructure. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with key activities occurring between 8 January 2018 and 30 April 2018, where the Council's In-House building contractor, Building and Commercial Enterprise (BCE), will oversee the project. The tender period concluded on 13 December 2017, while a site-specific risk assessment (RAMS) is mandatory for bidders. The total estimated contract value is £32,565 GBP.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the electrical infrastructure sector, particularly for contractors specialized in cable installation and risk management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate safety compliance and operational efficiency in occupied settings would be well-suited to participate. The requirement for a site visit further enhances opportunities for local businesses familiar with the Newcastle area to compete effectively.

## Notice

The City Council is wishing to appoint a Cable Installation Contractor to undertake electrical mains cable installation works, with regards to the Electrical risers, AHU, Chillers and Evacuation Lifts, all within Newcastle Civic Centre. The Civic Centre will be occupied during parts of the works and a safe and healthy environment is to be maintained at all times. The In-House building contractor, Building and Commercial Enterprise (BCE) will be the main contractor. The proposed programme commencement date for cable installation within the Chiller, Risers & AHU, Chillers is 08 January 2018 and the work is anticipated to be completed within three weeks, working approximately five days a week Monday to Friday between the hours of 20.00 to 08.00. The anticipated programme commencement date for cable installation within the Lifts is March / April 2018 and the work is anticipated to be completed within four weeks, working approximately five days a week Monday to Friday between the hours of 20.00 to 08.00. To ensure maximum safety during this contract, the Councils preferred method of manoeuvring the cables around the building (from basement level up to the tenth floor) is via mechanical lifting aids. Site Visit & Mandatory RAMS requirement A site visit to ascertain the nature of the site, access, local conditions and restrictions likely to effect the execution of the works must be completed prior to submitting a quotation. Please note it is a Mandatory requirement to provide a Newcastle Civic Centre site specific risk assessment (RAMS) for the installation process of this project. Your bid will be deemed as non-compliant if a site specific RAMS is not provided within your submission. To access the documents for this procurement opportunity please visit the North East Procurement Portal at www.nepoportal.org. Documents are under contract reference 006044. Portal reference DN310531. Submission Checklist You should ensure that you have carried out the following tasks before submitting a Quotation:- 1) - You have read and understood the specification and the terms and conditions; 2) - You have completed a site visit; 3) - You have completed and submitted a Newcastle Civic Centre site specific RAMS risk assessment; 4) - You have completed and submitted the Quotation Response Form - document Part 3, containing your answers to the 3 Mandatory requirements and the 5 scored project specific sub criteria requirements, to demonstrate your firm's proposals for performing the contract; 5) - You have completed and submitted the detailed Pricing Schedule - Part 4; and 6) - You have completed the Declaration and Total price at the end of page 5 of document Part 1 - Instructions to firms. Additional information: To access the documents for this procurement opportunity please visit the North East Procurement Portal at www.nepoportal.org. Documents are under contract reference 006044. Portal reference DN310531. Submission Checklist - You should ensure that you have carried out the following tasks before submitting a Quotation:- 1) - You have read and understood the specification and the terms and conditions; 2) - You have completed a site visit; 3) - You have completed and submitted a Newcastle Civic Centre site specific RAMS risk assessment; 4) - You have completed and submitted the Quotation Response Form - document Part 3, containing your answers to the 3 Mandatory requirements and the 5 scored project specific sub criteria requirements, to demonstrate your firm's proposals for performing the contract; 5) - You have completed and submitted the detailed Pricing Schedule - Part 4; and 5) - You have completed the Declaration and Total price at the end of page 5 of document Part 1 - Instructions to firms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/394d160d-a20b-4a2d-96ab-32a58a4dcf64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,565 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CABLECO ROMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

## Release History

- 22 May 2018 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/394d160d-a20b-4a2d-96ab-32a58a4dcf64
- 30 Nov 2017 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf7a903-e26d-4d03-b065-3db0daa7687b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/394d160d-a20b-4a2d-96ab-32a58a4dcf64
  22nd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf7a903-e26d-4d03-b065-3db0daa7687b
  30th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nepoportal.org

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