Published date: 9 May 2022

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.


Closing: 20 May 2022, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Insulation work - 45320000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

INS/22/1

Published date

9 May 2022

Closing date

20 May 2022

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

18 July 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Ashford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitable* contractors to provide cavity wall and loft insulation to its housing stock. Associated works such as pipe/cistern insulation, cavity rubble removal, loft clearance and walkways will also be required. (*suitable contractors must be/have National Insulation Association (NIA) registered installers, their work independently guaranteed by the Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA) and preferably hold ISO14001 certification).

The Contractor will need to meet the following industry standards:
• BBA certified for the installation of cavity wall and loft insulation.
• Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency certified (for CIGA 25 year guarantee).
• Gas safety awareness trained installers (particularly for cavity wall insulation).
• Member of the National Insulation Association (NIA).
• Fully trained and certified installers via their system designers/BBA.
• Trained and BBA registered insulation surveyors and;
• Have access to Energy Company Obligation (ECO) funding.

A budget of £50,000 has been allocated however there is no fixed programme, nor is there any guarantee as to the level of work that will be awarded. Areas of need are usually identified as a result of other works that are taking place within the borough.

The work will be contracted on a schedule of rates, based on a number of standard dwelling types, for either type of insulation.

Term:

37 weeks from commencement (18th July 2022)

Tender Evaluation:
75% Price - Quotation Form attached
25% Quality - Provision of supporting documentation or information which would assure us of the quality of your service.

Contract Award:
The company who submits the most economically advantageous tender.

Form of Agreement:
JCT Minor Works 2016

Documents attached:
• Tenderer's Checklist
• Tender WALL/21/1
• Standard Selection Questionnaire

Tender Return:
In order to be considered please register your interest on the Kent Business Portal and return your bid electronically through the portal no later than 10:00hrs on Friday 20th May 2022

Documents to be returned
• Tender WALL/21/1
• Standard Selection Questionnaire
• Method Statement

Timetable
Invitation to Tender: 9th May 2022
Final Date for Clarification: 17:00hrs 13th May 2022
Tender Return Date: 10:00hrs 23rd May 2022
Evaluation of Bids: w/c 23rd May 2022
Standstill Period: 10 calendar days
Leaseholder Consultation: 30th May 2022 - 30th June 2022
Appointment made: w/c 4th July 2022
Commencement of Contract: 18th July 2022
Completion of Contract: 31st March 2023

Further Information
If you have any queries please contact Stephen Tillman on (01233) 330707 or by email stephen.tillman@ashford.gov.uk

More information

Additional text

The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

About the buyer

Contact name

Emily Best

Address

Civic Centre,Tannery Lane
ASHFORD
TN231PL
England

Telephone

(01233) 330329 ext 329

Email

ebest@ashford.gov.uk