--- title: "Upgrade of Building Fabric" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61073156-94ea-4ad7-b883-0a86216336a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61073156-94ea-4ad7-b883-0a86216336a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61073156-94ea-4ad7-b883-0a86216336a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61073156-94ea-4ad7-b883-0a86216336a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-02-03" --- # Upgrade of Building Fabric Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61073156-94ea-4ad7-b883-0a86216336a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61073156-94ea-4ad7-b883-0a86216336a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61073156-94ea-4ad7-b883-0a86216336a6.json) ## Summary Ashford Borough Council is soliciting tenders for the "Upgrade of Building Fabric," focusing on the thermal improvement of Swedish Houses. This project falls under the construction category, with a value of £75,000, located in the South East of England. The open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an invitation issued on 3rd February 2020. Interested contractors must submit their bids electronically via the Kent Business Portal by 14:30 on 28th February 2020, following a clear timetable that includes a final date for clarifications on 21st February 2020 and contract commencement scheduled for 23rd March 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms and contractors specialising in thermally efficient upgrades, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an emphasis on providing both quality and competitive pricing in the evaluation process, businesses with experience in similar projects will be particularly well-suited to compete. This undertaking not only allows for business growth through securing contracts but also contributes to sustainable building practices in the local community. ## Notice Ashford Borough Council seeks contractors to undertake the thermal upgrading of its Swedish Houses. Work involves removal and replacing of external cladding and insulation of the timber frame. Term: 10 Weeks Tender Evaluation: 85% Price - Quotation Form attached 15% Quality - Provision of supporting documentation or information which would assure us of the quality of your service. Contract Award: The company who submits the most economically advantageous tender. Contractors must score a minimum of 60% on their quality submission for their tender to be considered. Form of Agreement: JCT Minor Works 2011 Documents attached: * Tender EWI.20.1 * Standard Selection Questionnaire (SAQ) Tender Return: In order to be considered please register your interest on the Kent Business Portal and return your bid electronically through the portal no later than 14:30hrs on Friday 28th February 2010. Documents to be returned * Tender EWI.20.1 * Standard Selection Questionnaire (SAQ) * Method Statement/Construction Phase Plan Timetable Invitation to Tender: 3rd February 2020 Final Date for Clarification: 17:00hrs 21st February 2020 Tender Return Date: 14:30hrs 28th February 2020 Evaluation of Bids: w/c 2nd March 2020 Standstill Period: 10 calendar days Appointment made: w/c 12th March 2020 Commencement of Contract: 23rd March 2020 Completion of Contract: 29th May 2020 Notes: 1) Please register your interest through the Kent Business Portal - we will use these registration details to inform you of any amendments, or items of clarification during the tender period. 2) If you have any items of clarification during the tender period, these should be uploaded to the Kent Business Portal and a response will be provided. 3) Please be aware that you need to download the documents attached to this advert and submit your bid electronically by the due date. Your registration of interest will NOT be used to issue you with tender documentation. 4) When submitting your bid, please keep additional marketing material to a minimum. 5) Please adhere to any page limit specified, and restrict the size of any uploaded document to less than 20Mb 6) The "Last date for Expressing Interest" detailed at the beginning of this notice, is the last date for submitting your bid. Further Information If you have any queries please contact Simon Lees on (01233) 330684 or by e:mail simon.lees@ashford.gov.uk Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5859a6de-a303-4ff1-92c1-c5052957030c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 29 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN23 1PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses ## Release History - 3 Feb 2020 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5859a6de-a303-4ff1-92c1-c5052957030c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5859a6de-a303-4ff1-92c1-c5052957030c 3rd February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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