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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Aster Group Limited

Sarson Court, Horton Avenue

Devizes

SN10 2AZ

Contact

Rob Gilbert

Email

aster.procurement [at] aster.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

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 to the above-mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

AG0573 - Cyclical Routine Maintenance and Associated Repairs of Foul Water Infrastructure Including Effluent Disposal 2024-2027

Reference number

AG - 0573 - 2020

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 90400000 - Sewage services

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Aster Group has approximately 76 foul water infrastructure assets (Sewage Treatment Plants, septic tanks and pumping stations) serving homes not connected to mains drainage. There is an ongoing requirement to undertake routine maintenance of the foul water assets to ensure correct operation and compliance with Environment Agency discharge consents along with the emptying of septic tanks to provide effluent disposal arrangements for properties served by the installations. This procurement is for the successor arrangement to the current contract which comes to an end in early 2025. The requirement is for the provision of scheduled maintenance, non-scheduled maintenance works (where instructed) and provision of a provision of 24-hour, 365-day out of hours and emergency call out service. Full details of the requirements are set out in the Procurement Documents.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £3,015,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - North Hampshire

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90400000 - Sewage services
• 45252130 - Sewage plant equipment
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Main site or place of performance

Hampshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:• Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.• Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets. • Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £495,000

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

The contract may be extended by up to a further 24 months by two 12 month extensions at Aster Group Ltd's discretion.

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) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - South Hampshire

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90400000 - Sewage services
• 45252130 - Sewage plant equipment
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Main site or place of performance

South Hampshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:• Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.• Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets. • Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,492,500

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

The contract may be extended by up to a further 24 months by two 12 month extensions at Aster Group Ltd's discretion.

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) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - East Dorset

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90400000 - Sewage services
• 45252130 - Sewage plant equipment
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK25 - Dorset

Main site or place of performance

East Dorset

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:• Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.• Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets. • Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £212,500

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

The contract may be extended by up to a further 24 months by two 12 month extensions at Aster Group Ltd's discretion.

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) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - West Dorset

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45252130 - Sewage plant equipment
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
• 90400000 - Sewage services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK25 - Dorset

Main site or place of performance

West Dorset

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:• Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.• Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets. • Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £202,500

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

The contract may be extended by up to a further 24 months by two 12 month extensions at Aster Group Ltd's discretion.

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) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - Devon & Cornwall

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90400000 - Sewage services
• 45252130 - Sewage plant equipment
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
• UKK4 - Devon

Main site or place of performance

Devon and Cornwall

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:• Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.• Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets. • Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £140,000

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

The contract may be extended by up to a further 24 months by two 12 month extensions at Aster Group Ltd's discretion.

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) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - Somerset

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90400000 - Sewage services
• 45252130 - Sewage plant equipment
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

Main site or place of performance

Somerset

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:• Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.• Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets. • Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £405,000

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

The contract may be extended by up to a further 24 months by two 12 month extensions at Aster Group Ltd's discretion.

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) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 7 – Wiltshire

Lot No

7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90400000 - Sewage services
• 45252130 - Sewage plant equipment
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Main site or place of performance

Wiltshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:• Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.• Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets. • Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £67,500

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

The contract may be extended by up to a further 24 months by two 12 month extensions at Aster Group Ltd's discretion.

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

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.1.8) 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 000-000153

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

Date

1 November 2024

Local time

12:00pm

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

English

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

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

1 November 2024

Local time

12:00pm

Place

As set out in the Procurement Documents

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Twelve months prior to the end of the contract

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts of Justice

7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane

London

EC4A 1NL

Country

United Kingdom