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title: "Meet the Buyer Event- Maintenance Tender, including Responsive Repairs & Voids, 3 Star Gas Servicing and Electrical Testing 2020 - 2023, +2yrs, +2yrs"
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# Meet the Buyer Event- Maintenance Tender, including Responsive Repairs & Voids, 3 Star Gas Servicing and Electrical Testing 2020 - 2023, +2yrs, +2yrs

Buyer: COBALT HOUSING E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f2cfa3d-e8a2-4679-bac0-54084f169dd0

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by Cobalt Housing Ltd, focusing on a tender titled "Meet the Buyer Event - Maintenance Tender, including Responsive Repairs & Voids, 3 Star Gas Servicing and Electrical Testing 2020 - 2023, +2yrs, +2yrs." This open procedure, classified under the repair and maintenance services industry, targets various works related to property maintenance in Liverpool (postcode area L11). The deadline for expressing interest in the tender is 21st February 2020, with a meet the buyer event set for 28th February 2020 at Croxteth Hall, Liverpool. The total estimated value of the contracts is approximately £4.85 million annually, encompassing responsive repairs and electrical services among others, with contracts commencing from 1st November 2020 and lasting until 31st October 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the maintenance and repair sectors, particularly those specialising in responsive repairs, gas servicing, and electrical testing. Companies that can demonstrate experience in these areas, along with the capability to deliver at large volumes, will find this tender appealing. The long-term relationship sought by Cobalt Housing indicates potential for sustained business engagement, and contractors who can address Cobalt's identified priorities around efficiency, pricing, and social value will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

Cobalt Housing Ltd (Cobalt) is in the process of developing the tender documentation for the re-procurement of its responsive, void, gas and electrical contracts. The annual total value is estimated to be in the region of PS4.85m per annum. This figure is split broadly as follows; PS3.3m for responsive repairs, void property and major works; PS1.4m for 3 star gas servicing and maintenance PS145k for electrical testing and remedial works In terms of the volumes of responsive repairs, in 2018/19 22144 orders were raised. Cobalt has 5934 properties located in Liverpool post Codes L9, L10, L11 and L13. Cobalt wishes to establish a long term working relationship with incoming contractors which will be reflected in the duration of the contract. It is our intention to complete this exercise and have in place the new contracts by the 1st November 2020. As part of this procurement process Cobalt is facilitating a "meet the buyer event" where Cobalt would like to meet with a range of potential partners in order to inform and finalise our official tender process and strategy. The purpose is to test the market rather than second guess it, so to achieve the best outcome for Cobalt and our potential partners. The purpose of this document is to allow potential contractors to consider some of the key issues before meeting with us so we make best use of the time. The key areas for Cobalt include: Packaging of works Cobalt Plus Delivery model Pricing Resident contact arrangements Contractor incentives Contract length Social Enterprise Software integration Added Value Social Value Cobalt is inviting interested parties to attend our open day which will be held on the 28th February 2020 at 10.00am at Croxteth Hall, Croxteth, Liverpool, L11 1EH (postcode will take you to the nearest roundabout at car park entrance) . The structure of these discussions will be based around our proposed requirements, your experiences in the market and informal Q & A around key areas which are important to Cobalt. The deadline to express an interest is 21st February 2020. If you would like to attend this event please send a correspondence via the In-tend, or send an e-mail to procurement@cobalthousing.org.uk to confirm your companies interest in attending, with the names of no more than two representatives. Additional information: please register with our In-tend system - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cobalthousing/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d74c325-6e29-4d24-8540-a5712bd50043 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,950,000 |
| 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 | COBALT HOUSING E-TENDERING |
| Locality | MERSEYSIDE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L11 2SF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | West Derby Muirhead |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 39715210 - Central-heating equipment
- 39716000 - Parts of electrical domestic appliances
- 39720000 - Non-electric domestic appliances
- 42131110 - Central-heating radiator valves
- 44621112 - Parts of central-heating radiators
- 44621220 - Central-heating boilers
- 44621221 - Parts of central-heating boilers
- 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
- 45261910 - Roof repair
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45311100 - Electrical wiring work
- 45311200 - Electrical fitting work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
- 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2020 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d74c325-6e29-4d24-8540-a5712bd50043

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d74c325-6e29-4d24-8540-a5712bd50043
  17th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cobalthousing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cobalthousing/aspx/Home

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