Published date: 21 October 2016

This notice was replaced on 21 October 2016

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 23 January 2017)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Demolition, site preparation and clearance work - 45111000

Location of contract

WV2 1BP

Value of contract

£750,000 to £1,200,000

Procurement reference

HCAP17053

Published date

21 October 2016

Closing date

21 November 2016

Contract start date

18 January 2017

Contract end date

11 September 2017

Contract type

Works

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Homes and Communities Agency wish to appoint a specialist contractor for asbestos removal, demolition and remediation works at the former Bus Garage located within Wolverhampton.
The works include the removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials; demolition of buildings and ancillary structures; removal of slabs, footings and foundations and below ground remediation works (i.e. removal of contamination hotspots etc.)
Works shall be notifiable under CDM 2015.
Evidence is to be provided that all insurances cover asbestos removal, demolition and remediation works as a core business activity.
Contractors must have in place Public and Employers Liability insurance cover of £10 million along with Professional Indemnity Insurance of £5 million to undertake this Contract respectively.
The contract will be awarded based on value for money. Tenders will be appraised on both commercial and quality submissions.
Note 15/11/16, additional information and clarification provided and attached to this notice.

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Note 15/11/16 clarification and additional information provided.

The closing time for tenders is Monday 21st November 2016 at 13.00.

NOTE 28/10/16: New Asbestos Sruvey report added to Further Information.

All discussions, meetings and communications will be conducted in English.

The contract will be subject to English law. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP.

Contractors must be licensed by the HSE and also be members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). In addition to ARCA we also recognise ACAD (Asbestos Control & Abatement Division).

This procurement and award is subject to the transparency arrangements being adopted by the UK Government. These arrangements include the publication of tender documentation issued by the HCA and the contract between the HCA and supplier. Bidders should highlight any areas they consider commercially sensitive in order for the HCA to be able to honour our transparency obligations without undermining the bidders commercial interests.

Candidates are advised that the HCA is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ("The Act"). If a candidate considers that any of the information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidential or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. The HCA shall take such statements into consideration in the event that it receives a request pursuant to the Act which relates to the information provided by the interested party. Please note, it is insufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Greg Eley on behalf of the HCA

Address

WYG Engineering Ltd, Geneva Building, Lake View Drive, Sherwood Business Park
Annesley
NG150ED
England

Email

hca.tenders@wyg.com