--- title: "Watford Community Housing - Herts, Beds and Bucks Development Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0396bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0396bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0396bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0396bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATFORD COMMUNITY HOUSING" published: "2023-01-11" --- # Watford Community Housing - Herts, Beds and Bucks Development Framework Buyer: WATFORD COMMUNITY HOUSING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0396bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0396bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0396bf.json) ## Summary Watford Community Housing is inviting proposals for the Watford Community Housing - Herts, Beds and Bucks Development Framework, a construction works framework open to UK public sector bodies. The framework, set to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks, and surrounding areas, comprises 13 lots with values ranging from £5m to over £20m. The tender period ends on 22nd February 2023, with further extension possibilities outlined in the procurement documents. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for construction firms, especially SMEs, experienced in development projects of varying scales. Suitable businesses can access the framework via an Access Agreement between Watford Community Housing, suppliers, and Pretium Frameworks Ltd. The extensive scope of services required, from architectural design to fire safety consultancy, provides a broad range of opportunities for businesses to participate and contribute to the development of projects in the specified regions. ## Notice Watford Community Housing is seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver Development and/or Consultancy services under this multi-lot 4 year framework. This framework seeks to offer the benefits of best practice in contract delivery and collaborative working practices for WCH and other Authorised Users of the framework. The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and surrounding areas and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the Supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Full details of the scope and requirements of the framework and the procurement process, including how to Tender are included within the procurement and Tender documents. ### Lot Information Development Works up to PS5m Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Development works and services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. Lot 1 is for Development projects up to the value of PS5m. The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Additional information: Lot 1 is envisaged to be particularly suitable for SME Contractors. Please refer to II.2.11) Information about options (above) for additional information relating to lot bidding criteria. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. Where works are estimated to have a value that falls in the overlap value between Lots 1 and 2, the Authorised User has the option to procure through either Lot (i.e., to invite Framework Suppliers from either Lot 1 or Lot 2). For Lots 1 to 4, where there is insufficient interest to an expression of interest for any potential call-off under a specific Lot, the Authorised User reserves the right to approach Framework Suppliers on the adjacent Lot. For example, if an expression of interest is placed under Lot 1 and there is insufficient interest expressed by Framework Suppliers within that Lot the Authorised User can then access Lot 2 as an alternative. The definition of "insufficient interest" will vary by Authorised User but will generally be defined as a minimum of three Suppliers expressing an interest for a mini-competition. Development Works PS3m - PS10m Watford Community Houising is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Development works and services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. Lot 2 is for Development projects between PS3m and PS10m. The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Additional information: Lot 2 is envisaged to be particularly suitable for SME Contractors. Please refer to II.2.11) Information about options (above) for additional information relating to lot bidding criteria. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. Where works are estimated to have a value that falls in the overlap value between Lots 1 and 2, the Authorised User has the option to procure through either Lot (i.e., to invite Framework Suppliers from either Lot 1 or Lot 2). For Lots 1 to 4, where there is insufficient interest to an expression of interest for any potential call-off under a specific Lot, the Authorised User reserves the right to approach Framework Suppliers on the adjacent Lot. For example, if an expression of interest is placed under Lot 1 and there is insufficient interest expressed by Framework Suppliers within that Lot the Authorised User can then access Lot 2 as an alternative. The definition of "insufficient interest" will vary by Authorised User but will generally be defined as a minimum of three Suppliers expressing an interest for a mini-competition. Development Works PS10m - PS20m Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Development works and services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. Lot 3 is for Development projects between PS10m and PS20m. The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Additional information: Please refer to II.2.11) Information about options (above) for additional information relating to lot bidding criteria. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. For Lots 1 to 4, where there is insufficient interest to an expression of interest for any potential call-off under a specific Lot, the Authorised User reserves the right to approach Framework Suppliers on the adjacent Lot. For example, if an expression of interest is placed under Lot 3 and there is insufficient interest expressed by Framework Suppliers within that Lot the Authorised User can then access Lot 4 or Lot 2 as an alternative. The definition of "insufficient interest" will vary by Authorised User but will generally be defined as a minimum of three Suppliers expressing an interest for a mini-competition. Development Works: over PS20m Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Development works and services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. Lot 4 is for Development projects with a value over PS20m. The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Additional information: Please refer to II.2.11) Information about options (above) for additional information relating to lot bidding criteria. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. For Lots 1 to 4, where there is insufficient interest to an expression of interest for any potential call-off under a specific Lot, the Authorised User reserves the right to approach Framework Suppliers on the adjacent Lot. For example, if an expression of interest is placed under Lot 4 and there is insufficient interest expressed by Framework Suppliers within that Lot the Authorised User can then access Lot 3 as an alternative. The definition of "insufficient interest" will vary by Authorised User but will generally be defined as a minimum of three Suppliers expressing an interest for a mini-competition. Employers Agent and Cost Consultant Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Employers Agent and Cost Consultancy services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. Architect Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Architect services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. Principal Designer Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Principal Designer services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. Structural and Civil Engineering Consultants Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Structural and Civil Engineering Consultancy services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. Development Manager Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Development Manager and related services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. Demolition, Removal and Site Preparation Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Demolition, Removal and Site Preparation services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. M&E Consultants Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. Fire Consultants Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Fire Safety Consultancy services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. The framework is to operate across across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. Environmental Consultants Watford Community Housing is seeking Tenders from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Environmental Consultancy services under this four-year, multi-lot framework. The framework is to operate across Herts, Beds, Bucks and the surrounding Home Counties/London Boroughs and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Options: At the end of the 4 year term of the framework, WCH reserve the right to extend the framework for a further 12 months. The purpose of the potential extension is to enable WCH to deliver its 5 year development programme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000891-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £527,000,000 | | Lots value | £527,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WATFORD COMMUNITY HOUSING | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD17 1LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Watford | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Watford | | Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLH1 East Anglia, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH3 Essex, TLI London, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East, TLI7 Outer London - West and North West, TLJ South East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work - 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work - 45111100 - Demolition work - 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses - 45211100 - Construction work for houses - 45211200 - Sheltered housing construction work - 45211300 - Houses construction work - 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work - 45211341 - Flats construction work - 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work - 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport - 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings - 45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings - 45213310 - Construction work for buildings relating to road transport - 45213350 - Construction work for buildings relating to various means of transport - 45213352 - Service depot construction work - 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings - 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings - 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings - 45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences - 45215100 - Construction work for buildings relating to health - 45215210 - Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation - 45215214 - Residential homes construction work - 45216200 - Construction work for military buildings and installations - 45262100 - Scaffolding work - 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings - 45262700 - Building alteration work - 45262800 - Building extension work - 50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations - 70110000 - Development services of real estate - 70111000 - Development of residential real estate - 70121100 - Building sale services - 70123100 - Sale of residential real estate - 70311000 - Residential building rental or sale services - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71210000 - Advisory architectural services - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71311100 - Civil engineering support services - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction - 71313420 - Environmental standards for construction - 71313430 - Environmental indicators analysis for construction - 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction - 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction - 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings - 71315000 - Building services - 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 71315210 - Building services consultancy services - 71315300 - Building surveying services - 71315400 - Building-inspection services - 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services - 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings - 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works - 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services - 71351500 - Ground investigation services - 71351914 - Archaeological services - 71355000 - Surveying services - 71500000 - Construction-related services - 71520000 - Construction supervision services - 71521000 - Construction-site supervision services - 71540000 - Construction management services - 71541000 - Construction project management services - 75251110 - Fire-prevention services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79342100 - Direct marketing services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90712500 - Environmental institution building or planning - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90715200 - Other pollution investigation services - 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation - 90722100 - Industrial site rehabilitation - 90722200 - Environmental decontamination services - 90732000 - Services related to soil pollution - 90732400 - Soil pollution advisory services - 90733000 - Services related to water pollution - 90733900 - Groundwater pollution treatment or rehabilitation - 90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services - 90741000 - Services related to oil pollution - 90741300 - Oil spillage rehabilitation services - 90743000 - Services related to toxic substances pollution - 90743200 - Toxic substances rehabilitation services - 92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings ## Release History - 11 Jan 2023 at 18:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000891-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=53715&B=ECHELON - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45191 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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