Arc - Electrical Engineering Framework

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Arc - Electrical Engineering Framework

Arc wishes to establish a framework agreement for the supply of Building Works and Services. Applications are invited from experienced providers of construction (building) works and services who can provide high quality works and services using a customer focused approach particularly in the public sector. It is anticipated that the works and services will be provided by the providers themselves and/or through their supply chain. Consortia bids will be accepted, in the case of group companies only one bid will be accepted from either the group company or one of subsidiaries, but not both. The specific works and services that may be procured under the Framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however the nature and types of works that may be required may include those services identified by CPV code on or in connection with any land or property and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by any of the public sector bodies eligible to use the Framework.

Contractors may only bid for one lower lot (1 or 3), or one upper lot (2 or 4).

One lower lot (1 or 3) or one upper lot (2 or 4)

A company may bid for 1 out of the 4 available lots.

Electrical Engineering Works Lower - North

Projects between 0 GBP - 10 000 GBP

Estimated Value excluding VAT 500 000 GBP

Estimated Value based on Framework Duration of four (4) years. This will comprise of Two years plus optional extension years of One plus One years (2) + (1) + (1) years. Therefore an estimated annual value of 125 000 GBP

The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by an extra year to a maximum of four years (2+1+1). Extensions will be at the sole discretion of Arc.

Turnover requirement 200 000 GBP per annum

Electrical Engineering Works Upper - North

Projects between 7 500 GBP - 50 000 GBP

Estimated Value excluding VAT 800 000 GBP

Estimated Value based on Framework Duration of four (4) years. This will comprise of Two years plus optional extension years of One plus One years (2) + (1) + (1) years. Therefore an estimated annual value of 200 000 GBP

The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by an extra year to a maximum of four years (2+1+1). Extensions will be at the sole discretion of Arc.

Turnover requirement 300 000 GBP per annum

Electrical Engineering Works Lower - South

Projects between 0 GBP - 10 000 GBP

Estimated Value excluding VAT 500 000 GBP

Estimated Value based on Framework Duration of four (4) years. This will comprise of Two years plus optional extension years of One plus One years (2) + (1) + (1) years. Therefore an estimated annual value of 125 000 GBP

The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by an extra year to a maximum of four years (2+1+1). Extensions will be at the sole discretion of Arc.

Turnover requirement 200 000 GBP per annum

Electrical Engineering Works Lower - South

Projects between 10 000 GBP - 50 000 GBP

Estimated Value excluding VAT 500 000 GBP

Estimated Value based on Framework Duration of four (4) years. This will comprise of Two years plus optional extension years of One plus One years (2) + (1) + (1) years. Therefore an estimated annual value of 200 000 GBP

The Framework will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by an extra year to a maximum of four years (2+1+1). Extensions will be at the sole discretion of Arc.

Turnover requirement 300 000 GBP per annum

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: The presentation of balance-sheets or extracts from the balance-sheets, where publication of the balance-sheet is required under the law of the country in which the economic operator is established.

A statement of undertaking's, overall turnover for a maximum of the last 2 financial years available, depending on the date on which the undertaking was set up or the economic operator started trading, as far as the information on these turnovers is available.

Economic operators will be required to complete the PQQ including the financial and economic standing requirements as set out in the PQQ. See also Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: Economic operators will need the minimum annual turnover of:

200 000 GBP for Lots 1 and 3

300 000 GBP for Lots 2 and 4

Have submitted their accounts on time and have appropriate insurances in place. Further details are containedin the PQQ. Economic operators will be required to have the following stated minimum levels of insurance cover,each on an ‘each and every claim basis’:

For all lots the following insurances are required:

1. Employer's Liability — minimum 10 000 000 GBP;

2. Public Liability — minimum 10 000 000 GBP;

3. Professional Liability/Indemnity — minimum 5 000 000 GBP; (consequential loss — minimum 1 000 000 GBP).

Where an economic operator does not have the required insurance in place then they may still apply providing that they would be willing to take out the appropriate levels of insurance if successful, (further details are contained in the PQQ).

The contracting authority are transforming the manner in which construction projects are procured and managed. The construction services may include design and other services as required for develop and construct works, design and build works, regeneration works or construction works. They will adopt the principles of partnering through the development of longer term relationships through the supply chain, integrated design and construction teams, shared risk/rewards and performance management. The partnering ethos will involve partners selected for their capability and commitment to these principles. It will include target cost setting, open book accounting, shared problem solving and a strong commitment to all aspects of continuous improvement. A key feature of this approach will be to develop a spirit of mutual trust and teamwork throughout the supply chain. To achieve continuity in the availability of a framework arrangement, Arc will review future service requirements and capacity regularly to determine when to carry out its next parallel tender exercise in the range stipulated. Note that the PQQ contains important background information and contextual information, together with exclusion clauses relating to the fact that the contracting authority may terminate or suspend this procurement at any time, without cost or liability to the contracting authority. The contract conditions will be set out in the invitation to tender documents. Interested companies will be required to complete a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) and companies must demonstrate commitment to partnering including working with clients and their partners, shared problem solving and continuous improvement. Any queries relating to the technical aspect of the works should be made to the contact in I.1) through Delta. A breakdown of the evaluation criteria will be detailed in the tender documents. An indicative procurement timetable is included in the PQQ. The Common Procurement Vocabulary stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the Category and Sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 45310000 is deemed to include 45313000; 45212000 is deemed to include 45212100 and 45212110. Delta eSourcing. 1. Arc is using the Delta eSourcing web-based service to manage this procurement. 2. Suppliers must read through these instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. 3. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on: http://delta-esourcing.com/delta You must register on this site to respond for this procurement, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. 4. Suppliers must log in, go to Response Manager and add the following Access Code: B872K497BD . Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you there. 5. The deadline for submitting your response is stated within the Delta eSourcing suite, this Contract Notice and the PQQ document. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invitation prior to the closing date and time, especially when uploading documents. Arc will not be held accountable for any errors made by Suppliers in submitting their completed PQQ. 6. If you experience any technical difficulties with the Delta eSourcing suite please contact the Delta eSourcing helpdesk on +44 8452707050 or email:MjE5VVJZXVFSYFgtUVJZYU4aUmBcYl9QVltUG1BcWg== .