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title: "SOL - Constructing West Midlands 2 (Construction Framework)"
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# SOL - Constructing West Midlands 2 (Construction Framework)

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-384c23ca-3dec-4a8f-ac5c-d50d2d31c18f

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## Summary

The "SOL - Constructing West Midlands 2 (Construction Framework)" is initiated by the Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire partnership, encompassing Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, and Acivico Limited. This framework aims to facilitate various construction projects across sectors like education, housing, health, and infrastructure. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a tender period ending on April 24, 2020. The expected contract period will commence on October 1, 2020, lasting for four years, with potential extensions. The total contract value is approximately £2.1 billion with individual project budgets spanning from £250,000 to over £5 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in educational, residential, and civic projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially given the tiered approach in this framework, which allows for diverse capabilities. Diverse businesses ranging from general contractors to specific trade services like mechanical, electrical, and landscaping are well-positioned to compete for contracts within this extensive framework. By registering on the CSW-JETS e-procurement portal, suppliers can gain access to ongoing notifications and participate in upcoming opportunities efficiently.

## Notice

The Contracting Authorities comprising of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and Acivico Limited wish to establish this framework for all types of construction work as part of the overall Constructing West Midlands (CWM) offer. This may include projects in the following sectors but not limited to:-- education including schools, colleges and universities, housing (including low, medium and high-rise), health and social care, sports, leisure and recreation, museums, art galleries, libraries, blue light, transport, infrastructure and public realm, recycling and waste centres, industrial, office, administrative and commercial buildings. The main areas of activity may comprise of individual construction related projects or programmes including new build, extensions, improvements, renovations, reinstatement, repairs, mechanical, electrical, services and infrastructure works and may also include design and other services as required to develop and construct the works. The framework will consist of two lots as follows: o Lot 1 - The delivery of works generally from ?250k - ?5m o Lot 2 - The delivery of works generally from ?5m, with no upper threshold The CWM Framework Agreement with Contractor Partners will initially be for a duration of 4 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Additional information: Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/ CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils'/Authorities' opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. Funding Description Some call-offs from this framework may be subject to the requirements of the European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) comprising the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund in England (ESF), the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) and any other funding stream that may become available during the course of the framework. Therefore, the Contractor will need to comply with the funding requirements of the European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) and associated regulations such as procurement, publicity, eligibility criteria. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e67e3a8-032e-4385-95bb-85df942a0be5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45111213 - Site-clearance work
- 45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work
- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 45112300 - Infill and land-reclamation work
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45216000 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 45250000 - Construction works for plants, mining and manufacturing and for buildings relating to the oil and gas industry
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2020 at 21:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e67e3a8-032e-4385-95bb-85df942a0be5
- 6 Sep 2019 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e67e3a8-032e-4385-95bb-85df942a0be5
- 5 Sep 2019 at 11:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e67e3a8-032e-4385-95bb-85df942a0be5
- 3 Sep 2019 at 12:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e67e3a8-032e-4385-95bb-85df942a0be5
- 3 Sep 2019 at 12:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e67e3a8-032e-4385-95bb-85df942a0be5
- 3 Sep 2019 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e67e3a8-032e-4385-95bb-85df942a0be5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e67e3a8-032e-4385-95bb-85df942a0be5
  23rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/

## Provenance

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