Framework Agreement For Civil Engineering Works for the Engineering Division of the Highways Departm

The Framework is split into 2 separate Lots, consisting of Lot 1 & 2 which are detailed below, it is the Council’s intention to enter into a Framework Agreement with 8 suppliers per Lot unless fewer bids are received.Lot 1 - Day Works & Lot 2 - Measured WorksWhen preparing rates for submission, the following must be considered. Temporary materials e.g. formwork will be supplied by the Contractor. Site welfare and accommodation will generally be provided by the Authority. Should the Contractor require additional welfare, stores or office accommodation the cost of such will be borne by them. The submitted measure work rates must include for all Contractor’s costs i.e.i. Labour, including all employment costs, overheads and profit.ii. Plant and haulage, including all fuel, overheads and profit.iii. Transportation to and from the site, including all overheads and profit.iv. Equipment, other than plant e.g. scaffolding, required to carry out tasks, including all overheads and profit.v. Compliance with Health and Safety and the Construction Phase Plan.vi. Preparation of all appropriate Health & Safety information such as RAMS.Permanent materials will meet all relevant specifications contract drawings and documentation. Any change in material specification, approval must be sought from the authority before procurement.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136523

Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):— Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk— Click the “Suppliers register here” link.— Enter your correct business and user details.— Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete.— You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).— Agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”.2. Express an interest in the project:— Login to the portal with your username/password.— Click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).— Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.— Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.— This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).— Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.3. Responding to the invitation to tender:— You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting).— You can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:— E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk— Phone: +44 8003684850Thanks(WA Ref:136523)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:Please see Schedule 6 - Community Benefits contained within the Framework Agreement document towards the rear of the document.The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.