--- title: "bpha Vista Phase 2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e3fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e3fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e3fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e3fa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BPHA LIMITED" published: "2025-02-19" --- # bpha Vista Phase 2 Buyer: BPHA LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e3fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e3fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e3fa.json) ## Summary bpha Limited is inviting tenders for the "bpha Vista Phase 2" project, focusing on the refurbishment of three residential blocks on Queen Street, Bedford, UK. The industry category for this project is construction work, and it aims to enhance safety, energy efficiency, and quality of living spaces with an estimated value of £25 million (excluding VAT). The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 27th March 2025. The procurement process will follow a Competitive Dialogue form, adhering to Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract period is anticipated to be six years, beginning with a pre-construction phase and followed by the construction phase. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment. Companies with expertise in areas like building construction, electrical installation, HVAC systems, fire safety, and energy efficiency will find this project particularly relevant. Moreover, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive solutions or specialising in subcontracting for specific workstreams will be well-suited to compete. The involvement in a high-value, long-term project like this can enhance a company's portfolio, offer stable work over several years, and facilitate relationships with a public sector client like bpha. Potential contractors must be ready to participate in a rigorous selection process and meet high standards for quality and cost efficiency to secure this prestigious contract. ## Notice bpha are seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver the full refurbishment of the three blocks on Queen Street, incorporating works that enhance the safety, energy efficiency and overall quality of living spaces. The contract will be for a potential period of 6 years, with an initial pre-construction phase, followed by the construction phase. The value of the project is circa PS25 million (excluding VAT) The Contract will be procured using the Competitive Dialogue form of procurement in accordance with Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Full details of the scope and requirements of the Contract and the procurement process, including how to tender are included within the procurement and the tender documents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 bpha are seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the delivery of refurbishment works to three residential blocks on Queen Street, Bedford, UK. Works under the contract will include, but not be limited to: suspended ceilings in communal areas, New finishes in communal areas (wall, floor and ceiling), New ventilation systems in flats (existing communal ventilation to be removed), New LED lights in common areas, New soil pipe replacements, New rainwater disposal systems, New cold water main incoming services (where required), Fire stopping around new and existing services (where required), Potential changes to Landlord mains power distribution systems (subject to survey), Sprinkler system alterations (as may be required), New rainscreen cladding & external insulation, New double-glazed windows and frames, New 'winter garden' enclosures to existing balconies, New roof finishes & insulation, New access control and CCTV systems, New external lighting, New electric vehicle charging points, New main entrances and external doors, Hard and soft landscaping. bpha is looking to appoint a single Contractor who can carry out ALL WORKSTREAMS either through direct delivery, or via sub-contractors. bpha wishes to procure the appointment of a contractor to undertake internal and external refurbishment works to three of its residential housing blocks, each of which are categorised as "higher risk buildings" (HRBs) for the purposes of the applicable building safety legislation. The blocks in question are Boswell, Chandos and Richbell Court. The scope of the refurbishment works to be undertaken is as set out in the procurement documents. Further details of the scope of this refurbishment project will be issued with the documents at ISDS stage. bpha is adopting a "two stage" approach to the delivery of this project. Under this approach, the contractor that is successful in this procurement process will initially be appointed under a JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement (with a schedule of amendments) to provide the pre-construction services required for the project. These services will include (amongst other matters) resolving planning (to the extent outstanding), developing the technical design and procuring building control approval for the purpose of gateway 2. Further details of the pre-construction services will be issued at ISDS stage. Following receipt of building control approval and agreement of the programme, design and contract sum for the works with the contractor, bpha intends to appoint the contractor to carry out the required refurbishment works under a JCT Design and Build Contract (with a schedule of amendments). Bidders should note that bpha shall be under no obligation to enter into the JCT D&B Contract with the contractor following completion of the pre-construction services under the PCSA. Entry into the D&B Contract will be entirely at bpha's discretion. Bpha reserves the right to appoint an alternative contractor to carry out the refurbishment works following completion of the pre-construction services stage. The approximate value of the Contract is PS25 million (excluding VAT), and is likely to be for a term of six years. bpha is following a three stage Competitive Dialogue procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Under the first stage of the process, prospective bidders are required to complete a Selections Questionnaire and its associated appendices. Following evaluation of the submitted SQs, bpha anticipate shortlisting six bidders to be Invited to Submit Detailed Solutions under the second stage of the process. Following evaluation of received ISDS submissions, bpha anticipates shortlisting three Tenderers to be invited to participate in Competitive Dialogue and submit final tenders. bpha reserves the right to increase the number of bidders invited at each stage, by one or two, at their discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005844-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | Lots value | £25,000,000 | | 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 | BPHA LIMITED | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK41 7BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Harpur | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules - 45000000 - Construction work - 45112700 - Landscaping work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45232141 - Heating works - 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment - 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work - 45261410 - Roof insulation work - 45261420 - Waterproofing work - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45321000 - Thermal insulation work - 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works - 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work - 45400000 - Building completion work - 45421000 - Joinery work - 45443000 - Facade work - 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79994000 - Contract administration services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2025 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005844-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90211&B=ECHELON - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45191 - https://www.bpha.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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