--- title: "MEICA National Operations Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4d28c03-0507-4c39-aa84-df70410ce1d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4d28c03-0507-4c39-aa84-df70410ce1d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4d28c03-0507-4c39-aa84-df70410ce1d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4d28c03-0507-4c39-aa84-df70410ce1d0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-09-06" --- # MEICA National Operations Framework Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4d28c03-0507-4c39-aa84-df70410ce1d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4d28c03-0507-4c39-aa84-df70410ce1d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4d28c03-0507-4c39-aa84-df70410ce1d0.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency, through the Defra Network eTendering Portal, has planned a procurement process for the "MEICA National Operations Framework." This contract falls under the industry category of mechanical and electrical engineering services. The procurement will follow a restricted procedure with key stages such as SQ evaluation, ITT stage, and contract award set for specific months in 2022 and 2023. The framework is aimed at selecting suppliers for seven lots across different regions of the United Kingdom, including specifications for maintenance and operational services. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering services to secure contracts with the Environment Agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation. Interested parties should respond to each lot via the Atamis tendering system, with key dates for stage completion outlined in the procurement schedule. For further information and clarification, businesses can contact Ross Beavis at Ross.beavis@environment-agency.gov.uk before the specified questionnaire completion deadline of 12th September. ## Notice Please note this is not the start of a procurement process. A separate contract notice will be published to cover this requirement. The primary purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of prospective requirements following cabinet approval to proceed, in advance of tender release. There will be seven lots (6 area based maintenance lots) as follows: - South West Wessex - South West Devon and Cornwall - South East - Central (Midlands & Anglia) - North East - North West For all area based lots, work will include Planned Preventative maintenance, Reactive works and Minor project work (NOT Major project work). High voltage services to be included for Central only. Given the critical nature of the EA's assets, the Contractor will be required to: - provide a 24/7 call-out service within their framework area. - provide a two-hour response time within their framework area. - develop collaborative relationships both with the Client and with other Suppliers, through regular cross-supplier working groups/ communities of practice. - identify and propose ongoing Continuous Improvement opportunities. - commit to a 3-month mobilisation period. This is included in the post-award programme to enable the incoming supplier to upskill, familiarise themselves with the EA, the assets and sites, put in place the necessary resources, and develop their maintenance programme. The procurement will follow the Restricted procedure. Prior to commencing a formal procurement process the EA would like to update the market. This allows bidders to mobilise in terms of responding to the procurement and allows for feedback prior to the publication of the procurement. It is the intention of the EA to award 4 year frameworks (including extensions). Suppliers will respond to each Lot via the Atamis tendering system, with the opportunity advertised via Contracts Finder and Find a Tender Service. The intended timetable is as follows: - SQ Stage - October 2022 - November 2022 - SQ Evaluation - November 2022- December 2022 - ITT Stage - January 2022 - March 2023 - Evaluation - March 2023 - April 2023 - Publish Contract Award Notice and issues Notification of Intention to Award letters - May 2023 - Contract award / contract issued - June 2023 - Contract Start Date - June 2023 - Handover/ Mobilisation Period - June 2023 - September Please note framework approach is still subject to approval, details may change. For full transparency we intend to share all data relating to the procurement and commercial models (where it is appropriate to do so). This includes the specification, pricing schedules, selection criteria, award criteria, terms and conditions and framework/ contract management approach. In order to gauge market interest we will send this documentation, along with a questionnaire to be completed by the 12th September. For further information please email Ross.beavis@environment-agency.gov.uk Additional information: EICR (Electrical Inspection Condition Reporting) Please note this is not the start of a procurement process. A separate contract notice will be published to cover this requirement. The primary purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of prospective requirements following cabinet approval to proceed, in advance of tender release. EICR will be tendered as a separate lot, to be delivered by a supplier independent from any maintenance or project delivery. The scope for the EICR services, which will be consistent across all areas, is limited to electrical assurance/ reporting and emergency repair works identified during any inspection. The procurement will follow the Restricted procedure. Prior to commencing a formal procurement process the EA would like to update the market. This allows bidders to mobilise in terms of responding to the procurement and allows for feedback prior to the publication of the procurement. It is the intention of the EA to award 4 year frameworks (including extensions). Suppliers will respond to each Lot via the Atamis tendering system, with the opportunity advertised via Contracts Finder and Find a Tender Service. The intended timetable is as follows: - SQ Stage - October 2022 - November 2022 - SQ Evaluation - November 2022- December 2022 - ITT Stage - January 2022 - March 2023 - Evaluation - March 2023 - April 2023 - Publish Contract Award Notice and issues Notification of Intention to Award letters - May 2023 - Contract award / contract issued - June 2023 - Contract Start Date - June 2023 - Handover/ Mobilisation Period - June 2023 - September Please note framework approach is still subject to approval, details may change. For full transparency we intend to share all data relating to the procurement and commercial models (where it is appropriate to do so). This includes the specification, pricing schedules, selection criteria, award criteria, terms and conditions and framework/ contract management approach. In order to gauge market interest we will send this documentation, along with a questionnaire to be completed by the 12th September. For further information please email Ross.beavis@environment-agency.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205d8bc8-0e5d-4d95-8d53-858ff934efe7 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Sep 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £59,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services ## Release History - 6 Sep 2022 at 07:16 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205d8bc8-0e5d-4d95-8d53-858ff934efe7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205d8bc8-0e5d-4d95-8d53-858ff934efe7 6th September 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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