Saffer Cooper: JV North Contractor Framework

UK-Ashton-under-Lyne: Construction work.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             JV North Ltd
             Cavendish 249, Cavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7AT, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 1614776464, Email: Sean@saffercooper.com
             Contact: Sean Stafford
             Main Address: www.jvnorth.co.uk
             NUTS Code: UKD
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes.
      I.3) Communication
      The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ACNKEB5N2X
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ACNKEB5N2X to the abovementioned address       
      Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
      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: JV North Contractor Framework       
      Reference Number: Not provided
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      45000000 - Construction work.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: WORKS
      II.1.4) Short description: JV North and the members referred to in this notice are a preferred development partner of The Homes and Communities Agency for the period of 2016/2021, are underway with a capital works housing construction programme; approximately circa 2,000 units are anticipated to be procured under this framework.

The aim is to construct quality homes for a variety of tenures, including community amenities and associated infrastructure provision and for a wide range of client groups and affordability levels. Construction contractors, are required to be sourced through this framework.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 180,000,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: No       
   
II.2) Description
      
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      45000000 - Construction work.
      45210000 - Building construction work.
      45100000 - Site preparation work.
      45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings.
      45262800 - Building extension work.
      45262700 - Building alteration work.
      45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work.
      45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work.
      45211341 - Flats construction work.
      45215200 - Construction work for social services buildings.
      45215212 - Retirement home construction work.
      45215214 - Residential homes construction work.
      45215220 - Construction work for social facilities other than subsidised residential accommodation.
      45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses.
      45211200 - Sheltered housing construction work.
      45211300 - Houses construction work.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
      UKD NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The authority is looking to appoint up to 12 suppliers who can offer building contractor construction services in respect of the construction of quality homes for a variety of tenures within the North West and Midlands regions of the UK. Suppliers who are appointed to the framework and are then appointed through a mini competition will be required to deliver building contracts: construction of housing for sale, intermediate and social housing and assist in the delivery of projects on time and to budget. All developments are expected to improve townscapes and contribute to quality living places.

The predominant type of construction work will be new build houses, flats and bungalows, together with associated community amenity and infrastructure.
      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: 180,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:          
      Not Provided       
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing          
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability    
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided      
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
         
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions       
      The contractors will be required to participate in key performance indicator measurement including the achievement of social and/or environmental policy objectives relating to recruitment and training and supply-chain initiatives. Accordingly contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations.          
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description OPEN
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open   
   
   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:
Not Provided           
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   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 in the OJ S: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 03/04/2017 Time: 12:00
            
      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:
         Until: 03/07/2017
      
      IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
         Date: 03/04/2017
         Time: 12:00
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: No    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used No       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted No       
   Electronic payment will be used No       
   VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.JV North Limited is a registered limited company by guarantee comprising 15 member housing associations thus:

AKSA Housing Association Ltd
Community Gateway Association Ltd
Eastland Homes Partnership Ltd
Equity Housing Group Ltd
Gedling Homes
Golden Gates Housing Trust
Helena Partnerships Ltd
Liverpool Mutual Homes Ltd
New Charter Housing Trust Ltd
New Charter Homes Ltd
One Vision Housing Ltd
Parkway Green Housing Trust
Trafford Housing Trust Ltd
Weaver Vale Housing Trust Ltd
Willow Park Housing Trust Ltd

It should be noted that for the extent of this framework arrangement exercise JV North Limited will not be the party entering into the Contracts but it will be the individual client members of JV North Limited (i.e. the individual housing associations).

Please note that where more than one supplier is part of the same group structure, then only one group company supplier may apply for lot 1.

Candidates should note that the Authority reserves the right to vary, amend and update any aspects of the framework agreements and final details will be confirmed to Candidates successful in being selected to participate in the framework.

IV.2.2- SQ and ITT responses must be returned together before the deadline as the procurement for the appointment of suppliers to the framework is being run under the open procedure (Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), Regulation 27). Bidders are encouraged to submit their submissions well in advance of the stated date and time in order to avoid such issues as technical difficulties with the electronic system that may be due to the high volumes of traffic attempting to submit applications on the same date at the same time. Responses delivered after the date and time specified or to a different address, electronically or otherwise, will not be considered. Should you experience any problems with the portal then please contact the Delta Helpdesk which is open from 8.30 to 5.30 Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays on 0845 270 7050.

Suppliers' submissions must be uploaded on the portal by no later than Monday, 3rd April 2017, at noon.

The contracting authority reserves the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part or a different arrangement of the opportunity described in this contract notice.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ashton-under-Lyne:-Construction-work./ACNKEB5N2X

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ACNKEB5N2X
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             The High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
       London, United Kingdom
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
             The High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
          London, United Kingdom
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    Not Provided    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
          The High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
       London, United Kingdom
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 01/03/2017

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