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title: "Renewal of External Doors and Windows to Properties and Communal Areas"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000496053"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LINK GROUP"
published: "2017-05-24"
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# Renewal of External Doors and Windows to Properties and Communal Areas

Buyer: LINK GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000496053

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## Summary

Link Group, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, UK, is currently conducting a selective tender process for the "Renewal of External Doors and Windows to Properties and Communal Areas." This project falls under the housing and community amenities sector, with a total budget of £600,000 inclusive of VAT, allocated for the fiscal years 2017/2018 and potentially extended into 2018/2019 at Link's discretion. The tender period concludes on 9 June 2017, and all works must be completed by 31 March 2018. Various delivery locations include Tillicoultry, Falkirk, Linlithgow, Port Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for contractors specializing in construction, specifically those with experience in window and door installations in occupied residential settings. Businesses that hold relevant industry accreditations, such as FENSA or Secure by Design, and demonstrate a strong track record in delivering similar projects are well-positioned to compete. The successful contractor will not only gain a substantial project but will also be expected to contribute to community benefits, enhancing their reputation and fostering local engagement.

## Notice

Link is seeking a contractor to deliver a customer focused supply and fit window and door replacement contract as part of Link Group's Planned Maintenance Programme 2017/18. Link can at their sole discretion extend the period of the contract by a further one year beyond the contract period stated. The anticipated expenditure for this year is in the region of 300,000.00 GBP inclusive of VAT with a possible further 300,000 GBP inclusive of VAT in 2018/2019.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Link is seeking a contractor to deliver a customer focused supply and fit window and door replacement contract as part of Link Group's Planned Maintenance Programme 2017/18. Link can at their sole discretion extend the period of the contract by a further one year beyond the contract period stated. The anticipated expenditure for this year is in the region of 300,000.00 GBP inclusive of VAT with a possible further 300,000 GBP inclusive of VAT in 2018/2019. Window replacement will be either with UPVC or timber pre-finished high performance casement windows, "H" type factory applied finish. Units are all to include finishing's dependent on type and location of the properties affected. The successful contractor will be required, as an essential part of their contract to procure, co-ordinate and install new windows and doors which have been procured by means of a performance specification and will be responsible for managing the supply chain arrangements for the project in its entirety. The contractor must be able to supply directly employed labour for the installation of the windows and doors and associated works. In addition, all operatives must have asbestos awareness training and be cleared under the Disclosure and Barring Service checking system or equivalent. Link Group Ltd will require the successful contractor to deliver community benefit as part of the delivery of the works. Contractors who are invited to tender will be required to complete a Method Statement and an Employment and Skills Plan (ESP) outlining when and how these community benefits will be delivered. It is a requirement that the 17/18 programme is completed before 31st March 2018. Therefore UPVC and timber manufacturers lead times must be achievable to commence window and door installs in September 2017. Year 1 2017/2018 approximately 71 properties to have window replacements and 20 communal doors and windows to be replaced. Year 2 2018/2019 (to be awarded at Links discretion) Approximately 60 properties to have windows replaced and additional communal windows and doors. All Contractors will be assessed through the initial ESPD stage and only those with the appropriate experience, resources and management systems will be invited to proceed to the tender stage. No more than the top 5 scoring ESPD submissions will be taken through to tender stage. The ESPDs will be marked by a panel of officers from Link with the information being used in the following ways. As indicated below, after review of the ESPDs, Link will reduce the number of qualified candidates to 5 by attributing scores to certain questions. The 5 candidates who receive the highest scores will be invited to tender. The marks available in respect of each of the scored questions is set out below and marks will be allocated to the relevant responses as follows: % Points Criteria 0% No response 20% Complete failure to provide relevant information 40% Limited response 60% Adequate response 80% Good response 100% Excellent response

Renewal: At Links discretion the contract can be extended in to 2018/2019 for 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283908 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | LINK GROUP |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 1RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components

## Release History

- 24 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283908

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283908&idx=4
  24th May 2017 - LINK ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283908
  Renewal of External Doors and Windows to Properties and Communal Areas - Link is seeking a contractor to deliver a customer focused supply and fit window and door replacement contract as part of Link Group's Planned Maintenance Programme 2017/18. Link can at their sole discretion extend the period of the contract by a further one year beyond the contract period stated. The anticipated expenditure for this year is in the region of 300,000.00 GBP inclusive of VAT with a possible further 300,000 GBP inclusive of VAT in 2018/2019.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=496053
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=496053
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496053

## Provenance

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