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Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Carmarthenshire County Council

County Hall

Carmarthen

SA31 1JP

Contact

Helen Beddow

Email

TSSWWRCF [at] carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1267234567

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL14 - South West Wales

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework 2024

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 45000000 - Construction work

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

Carmarthenshire County Council (as Lead Authority), in association with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and Swansea Council, is undertaking a procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for use by public and voluntary sector organisations based (or operating) in the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea for the provision of construction-related works. A list of these organisations (Other Participating Bodies) is provided within the tender documentation. Where an Other Participating Body operates across more than one county, it shall use either the Lot that is geographically closer in location to its principal office, OR if nearer, the Lot closest to the location of the required works. The Framework will be split across 13 individual value-banded and geographic lots.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
11

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 8 Housing (0-5,000,000 GBP)

Lot No

12

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion 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
• 45211360 - Urban development construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL24 - Powys

Main site or place of performance

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, and Powys.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 8 will typically comprise new build social housing projects together with smaller supported living and assisted living schemes. These can be new build or conversion schemes together with extensive refurbishment projects. This lot will be for works up to a value of 5,000,000 GBP in the Eastern and Western area of the region (i.e. Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7 only and not to Lots 8 and 9. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 9 Housing (5,000,000 GBP and over)

Lot No

13

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion 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
• 45211360 - Urban development construction work
• 45210000 - Building construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL24 - Powys

Main site or place of performance

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, and Powys.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 9 will typically comprise large new build social housing projects together with bespoke supported living and assisted living schemes. These can be new build or conversion schemes together with the extensive refurbishment or redevelopment of housing complexes. This lot will be for works up to a value of 5,000,000 GBP and over, in the Eastern and Western area of the region (i.e. Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7 only and not to Lots 8 and 9. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1A West (0-1,000,000 GBP)

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45210000 - Building construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL24 - Powys

Main site or place of performance

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1A West will be for construction activities in relation to but not limited to, schools, housing, leisure, commercial, industrial, public buildings and other related premises within participants’ remits. This lot will be for works up to a value of 1,000,000 GBP in the Western area of the region (i.e. Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1B East (0-1,000,000 GBP)

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45210000 - Building construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL24 - Powys

Main site or place of performance

Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1B East will be for construction activities in relation to but not limited to, schools, housing, leisure, commercial, industrial, public buildings and other related premises within participants’ remits. This lot will be for works up to a value of 1,000,000 GBP in the Eastern area of the region (i.e. Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2A West (1-2,000,000 GBP)

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45210000 - Building construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL24 - Powys

Main site or place of performance

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2A West will be for construction activities in relation to but not limited to, schools, housing, leisure, commercial, industrial, public buildings and other related premises within participants’ remits. This lot will be for works up to a value between 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 GBP in the Western area of the region (i.e. Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2B East (1-2,000,000 GBP)

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45210000 - Building construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales

Main site or place of performance

Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2B East will be for construction activities in relation to but not limited to, schools, housing, leisure, commercial, industrial, public buildings and other related premises within participants’ remits. This lot will be for works up to a value of between 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 GBP in the Eastern area of the region (i.e. Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3A West (2 - 4,000,000 GBP)

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45210000 - Building construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL24 - Powys

Main site or place of performance

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3A West will be for construction activities in relation to but not limited to, schools, housing, leisure, commercial, industrial, public buildings and other related premises within participants’ remits. This lot will be for works up to a value between 2,000,000 and 4,000,000 GBP in the Western area of the region (i.e. Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3B East (2-4,000,000 GBP)

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45210000 - Building construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL24 - Powys

Main site or place of performance

Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3B East will be for construction activities in relation to but not limited to, schools, housing, leisure, commercial, industrial, public buildings and other related premises within participants’ remits. This lot will be for works up to a value of between 2,000,000 and 4,000,000 GBP in the Eastern area of the region (i.e. Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4A West (4-7,000,000 GBP)

Lot No

7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45210000 - Building construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL24 - Powys

Main site or place of performance

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4A West will be for construction activities in relation to but not limited to, schools, housing, leisure, commercial, industrial, public buildings and other related premises within participants’ remits. This lot will be for works up to a value between 4,000,000 and 7,000,000 GBP in the Western area of the region (i.e. Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4B East (4-7,000,000 GBP)

Lot No

8

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45210000 - Building construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL24 - Powys

Main site or place of performance

Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4B East will be for construction activities in relation to but not limited to, schools, housing, leisure, commercial, industrial, public buildings and other related premises within participants’ remits. This lot will be for works up to a value of between 4,000,000 and 7,000,000 GBP in the Eastern area of the region (i.e. Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 5 (7-15,000,000 GBP)

Lot No

9

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45210000 - Building construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL24 - Powys

Main site or place of performance

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5 will be for construction activities in relation to but not limited to, schools, housing, leisure, commercial, industrial, public buildings and other related premises within participants’ remits. This lot will be for works up to a value between 7,000,000 and 15,000,000 GBP in the Eastern and Western area of the region (i.e. Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6 (15-25,000,000 GBP)

Lot No

10

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45210000 - Building construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL24 - Powys

Main site or place of performance

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, and Powys.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6 will be for construction activities in relation to but not limited to, schools, housing, leisure, commercial, industrial, public buildings and other related premises within participants’ remits. This lot will be for works up to a value between 15,000,000 and 25,000,000 GBP in the Eastern and Western area of the region (i.e. Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 7 (25,000,000 GBP and over)

Lot No

11

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45210000 - Building construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL24 - Powys

Main site or place of performance

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, and Powys.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7 will be for construction activities in relation to but not limited to, schools, housing, leisure, commercial, industrial, public buildings and other related premises within participants’ remits. This lot will be for works up to a value of 25,000,000 GBP and over, in the Eastern and Western area of the region (i.e. Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Powys).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Up to an additional 12 months

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 96

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-006145

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

7 August 2024

Local time

2:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English, Welsh

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

8 August 2024

Local time

10:00am

Place

Carmarthenshire County Council Offices

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

Officers of Carmarthenshire County Council (as Lead Authority)

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

OTHER PARTICIPATING BODIES - A number of organisations have an option to utilise the Framework but have made no commitment to the usage of the Framework during its Term. A list of all Other Participating Bodies is contained within the tender documentation, which can be accessed via the eTenderWales portal.

LOTS - Tenders may be submitted for one, or a number of Lots but there is a restriction on the combination of Lots that a Tenderer can bid for. The lotting restrictions apply to Lots 1A to 7. Full details of restrictions are provided in the tender documentation.

RESERVE CONTRACTORS - To ensure the resilience of the Framework throughout the term, the Employer will be operating a reserve list of contractors. Further detail is provided in the Tender Documents.

BUSINESS WALES SUPPORT - Business Wales will be facilitating free live tender webinars specifically for those tendering for this Framework, to be held on 25/06/2024 (11:00am - 1:00pm) and 27/06/2024 (11:00am - 1:00pm). Business Wales will offer advice and guidance on accessing the e-tender and submitting a bid. Registration is essential in order to reserve a place on the webinars. To register, please contact Business Wales on 01656 868500 or by email at: trading [at] businesswales.org.uk

ETENDERWALES PORTAL - This procurement exercise will be conducted via the eTenderWales portal. To assist you in locating these opportunities on the eTenderWales portal, the project code is: project_55567. This tender is comprised of one main Invitation to Tender (ITT) under this project, itt_108715, in addition to lot-specific ITTs. TO CONSITUTE A VALID TENDER, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ONE COMPLETED ITT (108715) AND A LOT-SPECIFIC INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) (CONTAINING A TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL ENVELOPE) FOR EACH LOT YOU ARE TENDERING FOR. All tender documents such as the Framework Agreement, Instructions to Tenderers etc. are all contained within itt_108715 and the Lot-specific ITTs. Please also ensure you check the attachments area for any documents/ information which may assist you with your submission or you are required to upload as part of your submission as per information contained within the tender pack. To access the tender documents, please register your company on the eTenderWales portal at:

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at

Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:

Contractors appointed to Lots 2A-9 of the Framework will be expected to deliver community benefits to support the Employer's economic and social objectives. Community Benefits will not apply to Lots 1A-B. More information is included in the tender documentation.

(WA Ref:141800)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079477501

Country

United Kingdom