Contract 25 (General Building Works) 2024 - 26

The Authority invites suitably experienced providers for the above Framework for skilled service to provide Minor Building Works Services to Schools and Public Buildings.

This Framework Contract will ensure availability of skilled Contractors to deliver the Planned and Reactive Service requiring differing values and complexities as required for the Framework Contract.

Successfully awarded Contractors will be required to work together with North Tyneside Council (the Authority) to drive improvements and support the aims and ambitions of the Contract.

The main areas of activity may comprise of, but not exclusively be limited to The Authority requires work including: Liaison with Authority Design Team, Estimators,Authorised Officers, Liaison with other Contractors, Extensions to Existing Premises, Remodelling of Existing Premises, Refurbishments of Existing Premises, Maintenance Works to the building fabric & finishes, Repairs to the building structure, Minor External Works,⬢ Minor Ground Works & Landscaping and Production of "As Fitted" installation along with other planned and reactive investment works requiring services to be completed in ether of the following forms; Operational, schools, commercial and any other properties owned by the Authority or its subsidiaries which may also include properties for sale. The specific Projects details that may be procured under this Framework Contract cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however, some additional detail is provided in the Tender documents in the form of volumes and values.

The Authority will liaise with the Successful Framework Contractors(s) to commence the Framework as soon as possible after Award, however, has allowed a months mobilisation within the timeline.

The Framework has an initial duration of twenty four months plus two extension options of up to a further twelve months each at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Following this tender exercise, it is envisaged that up to 8 Contractors will be appointed to the Framework.

Responsive Repairs Works will be awarded to Ranked 1 Contractor for the initial twenty four months duration of the Framework. The Authority reserves the right occasionally to benchmark requesting prices from the Ranked 2 and 3 Contractors to ensure best value. Prices and rankings will remain fixed for the first twenty four months (two years) of the framework. The Authority will carry out an Annual Mini Competitions with all Framework Contractors to ensure best value which may result in the re-ranking of the Framework during the final 24 months of the Framework should the Authority decide to extend.

A Mini Competition will be issued for every specific Non Housing Planned Works (Project).

The full Framework information is available to download immediately after registering an interest and response must be received by the deadline stated in the NEPO Portal. The link to the opportunity is provided in additional information below.

Additional information:

Additional Information

Award Criteria

The full detail's of the award criteria are included in the Tender Documents

Contract Duration

The initial contract is for 24 months with an option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 months after which renewals will be undertaken in accordance with the Authority's contract Standing Orders and at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Number of Successful Tenderers

The maximum number of Contractors to be awarded on the Framework = 8 (eight)

Accessing Tender documents

Interested Suppliers must access the Tender documents for further information, which are available to download immediately in the NEPO Portal after registering an interest via the link below. Unregistered Suppliers will be re-directed to a registration page, registration is free. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=af32e003-188a-ee11-8125-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21