Published date: 13 March 2023

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 7 April 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Structural engineering consultancy services - 71312000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

SP/StructuralEngineer/March2023

Published date

13 March 2023

Closing date

7 April 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 July 2023

Contract end date

30 June 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

WSMTC is seeking EOI from suitably experienced and qualified companies to provide professional support to Town Council staff by providing Structural Engineering Services at various Town Council Buildings and Sites in WSM, the contract will be for an initial 3-year term with the ability to extend by a further two years by agreement. The company will need to have proven and demonstrable experience in a similar environment and the wide-ranging skill bases to achieve the various elements of the contract: Structural Inspections and Reports, Engineering Support with Town Council Projects, Supporting the Town Council with management of their portfolio, defect diagnosis and structural assessments.
Companies from whom WSMTC procure goods and services must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. Following a decision made by WSMTC July 2020, the Council is committed to working with Companies who pay the RLW to their employees.
Companies from whom WSMTC procure goods and services must be able to demonstrate and excellent H&S record, accordingly contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record, free from enforcement action, will not be considered. Companies must also be able to demonstrate how they provide social value with the work being carried out, within parameters set out.
WSMTC will evaluate the EOI submissions received, and shortlist qualifying companies to invite tenders for the contract. EOI does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued mid-late April 2023.
The evaluation will be in accordance with the following criteria, a fail under the H&S criteria will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. An aggregate of 4 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from tender list.
-Proven experience in working as part of a project team providing engineering support in connection with alterations and refurbishment schemes in Heritage Buildings and Public Buildings
-Financial capability
-Proven experience in providing building advice in connection with Heritage Buildings and Public Buildings
-Evidence of an excellent H&S Record (no enforcement action under legislation)
-Confirmation that employees are paid RLW
-Resources and availability to tender April 2023 and commence July 2023
Interested parties are asked to submit EOI to include their:
• Company name, address, contact name and registration number
• Company bankers name and account number
• Details of any enforcement action under H&S Legislation
• Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar projects undertaken by the company (1000 words)
• Confirmation that the company pays RLW
• Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence work July 2023
EOI should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 7th April 2023 to: development@wsm-tc.gov.uk

More information

Attachments

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Pearse

Address

Grove House
Grove Park
Weston-super-Mare
BS232QJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

01934632567

Email

development@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Website

wsm-tc.gov.uk