AP25171 - Scaffolding Framework

Arc Property Services Partnership (“the Client”), a JV between Scape Group & Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC), is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of scaffolding services on an as & when required basis across the property portfolio it manages on behalf of NCC, with access to the framework being made avaiable for other participating organisations (POs). The framework, managed under an NEC4 Framework Contract, will include scaffold design & drawings; supply of materials; erection, inspection, alteration, maintenance & dismantling; and safe removal from site.

Scaffolding types may include access & structural scaffolds, birdcages, cantilever scaffolds, staircases, loading platforms, travelling platforms, propping, crash decks & associated safety features such edge protection. The framework will be established with a maximum of 2 suppliers & will be available for use by the Client & VIA East Midlands Ltd (acting as a PO).

The framework will be let for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend by 2 years, followed by a final 1 year (max. 5 years). Call-off contracts may be awarded by: mini competition, mini competition with additional award criteria, accelerated delivery or objective criteria, as set out in the tender docs.

The max. total of the framework is £2,040,000 (inc. VAT) over the full term across all suppliers.

This represents a cap only & does not guarantee any level of work. No fees will be charged to suppliers for participation in, or management of, the framework.

The contract area is defined within the tender docs. This procurement is not classified as a public contract under the Procurement Act 2023 (“PA23”) & will be conducted as a regulated below threshold procurement in accordance with Section 84 PA23.

In line with Section 85(3) PA23, the procurement will be undertaken in two stages: Stage 1 – Selection Criteria: assessment of bidders’ experience, financial standing, compliance & management systems. Stage 2 – Award Criteria: assessment of qualitative & commercial responses relating to service delivery.

Selection requirements include: passing mandatory & discretionary exclusions, no early termination of a contract or framework within the last 3 years, min. annual turnover of £150,000 & holding the following insurance levels: Employers’ Liability £10m, Public Liability £10m & Prof. Indemnity £250K. Employers’ & Public Liability policies must include an indemnity to principal clause.

Additional requirements include: systems to pay suppliers within 30 days; Enhanced DBS for all staff & subcontractors; payment of the Real Living Wage; appropriate CISRS cards; & appropriate SSSTS & NRSWA accreditations. The procurement will be conducted in a transparent, proportionate & non discriminatory manner in accordance with PA23.

Award will be based on the Most Advantageous Tender, with price & quality weighted at 30% & 70% respectively. TUPE does not apply.

Please note that this is a re-issue of a previous procurement that was, due to an administratoive error, advertised on Contracts Finder only. In the interests of fairness, previous Bidders under that procurement are not excluded from bidding for this procurement and may submit bids for evaluation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J953T9P7U7