UK-Wigan: building materials
2010/S 159-245722
PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE
Supplies
SECTION I: CONTRACTING AUTHORITY
Contact: Attn: Tel. E-mail: Fax The Central Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC)
C/o Valueworks Ltd 1, Smithy Court, Smithy Brook Road
Valueworks Ltd
Kate Mullin
WN3 6PSWigan
UNITED KINGDOM
+44 1942826788
CHIC_Materials@valueworks.co.uk
+44 1942237968
Internet address(es)
Address of the buyer profile http://www.valueworks.co.uk/projects
Further information can be obtained at: As in above-mentioned contact point(s)
Body governed by public law
General public services
Public order and safety
Environment
Economic and financial affairs
Health
Housing and community amenities
Social protection
Recreation, culture and religion
Education
Other Predominantly for housing asset managament however will also include other assets (e.g community buildings, offices and schools etc).
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities Yes
SECTION II.B: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT (SUPPLIES OR SERVICES)
Central Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) - internal and external materials framework.
Supplies
Materials required predominantly for the East and West Midlands Regions, however may be used in other areas of the UK where CHIC's current or future members or clients have housing stock.
NUTS code UK
The Central Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) are jointly procuring a Framework Agreement, for the provision of materials for various internal and external property works (including responsive and void repairs and new build). It should be noted that CHIC will look to incorporate environmentally friendly products/energy efficient/sustainable products within the tender stage and over the life of the framework agreements. The material categories are anticipated to be as follows:
— lot 1 - kitchens including adapted range,
— lot 2 - adapted bathrooms,
— lot 3 - sanitaryware,
— lot 4 - kitchen sinks,
— lot 5 - wall tiles,
— lot 6 - flooring,
— lot 7 - taps,
— lot 8 - extractor fans,
— lot 9 - electric showers,
— lot 10 - bath panels and toilet seats,
— lot 11 - composite doors including fire doors,
— lot 12 - uPVC doors including fire doors,
— lot 13 - uPVC windows,
— lot 14 - aluminium windows,
— lot 15 - timber doors including fire doors,
— lot 16 - internal door slabs,
— lot 17 - intenal doors,
— lot 18 - boilers,
— lot 19 - radiators,
— lot 20 - chemical water treatment,
— lot 21 - mechanical water treatment,
— lot 22 - cylinders,
— lot 23 - heating controls,
— lot 24 - radiator valves,
— lot 25 - fire and surround - gas and electric,
— lot 26 - storage heaters,
— lot 27 - electrical products including cable,
— lot 28 - roof covering,
— lot 29 - fascias,soffits, bargeboards,
— lot 30 - garage doors,
— lot 31 - fencing and gates,
— lot 32 - rainwater goods,
— lot 33 - canopies,
— lot 34 - drainage materials including drainage covers,
— lot 35 - distribution and supply of plumbing and heating materials,
— lot 36 - distribution and supply of electrical products,
— lot 37 - distrubution and supply of materials for external works,
— lot 38 - distribution and supply of general building materials.
The proposed Framework Agreements shall be put in place for a maximum period of 4 years from March/April 2011.
The following organisations shall be entitled to utilise the Framework Agreement, as and when required:
1. CHIC's partners, members and customers, both current and future; and
2. Partners' partners, members and customers, both current and future.
For more information about the clients involved within this procurement please see Additional Information at Section II.8.
The organisations listed or referred to above have requirements predominantly within the East and West Midlands, however those with stock in other areas of the UK may also utilise this Framework.
Materials will be required for planned maintenance, responsive repairs and development/new build. Materials will predominantly be required for housing asset management purposes but will include other assets such as community buildings, schools and offices for example, where these are also owned and maintained by CHIC's current and future members, Partners or Clients.
The frameworks entered into will be managed by the Contracting Authorities outlined, and all partners, members and clients either current or future, will be entitled to call off individual contracts pursuant to the framework agreement. Any such contract will be held, managed and supervised by the individual member organisation making the call-off.
Notwithstanding the above, applicants should note that, under the Framework Agreement, none of the organisations that are entitled to use the Framework Agreement shall be under any obligation to do so with framework partners.
Interested parties are advised that a 'Meet the Buyer' event shall be held (provisional date of Wednesday 8 September 2010 - to be confirmed). This is a free event, which shall provide further information on the opportunity available, details on how to successfully complete the Pre Qualification Questionnaire, and shall provide you with an opportunity to ask questions of the buyers face-to-face. Further information shall be made available within the contract notice when the PQQ is launched (provisionally scheduled for 1 September 2010), however the event shall comprise the following format:
— registration (Time TBC),
— presentation (Time TBC),
— Q&A (Time TBC).
All applicants are encouraged to attend the event. To register your interest in the project or request an event registration form please email us at CHIC_Materials@valueworks.co.uk.
Valueworks are CHIC's chosen supply chain integrator and have been engaged to assist CHIC in carrying out this procurement exercise.
It is anticipated that CHIC shall select multiple suppliers across the Framework.
Division into lots Yes
44111000, 44410000, 39144000, 44621200, 44320000, 44321000, 44115710, 90731700, 44164100, 31524000, 44621220, 39715210, 42131110, 44621110, 42131142, 44221200, 33141642, 44423750, 43324000, 44163110, 31681000, 31681410, 39714110, 39717100, 44221220, 39141400, 44112200, 31532900, 31300000, 31650000, 44111500, 31224700, 39141000, 44423740, 44621221, 44160000, 44163000, 44115200, 24961000, 44621000, 44621100, 44112400, 44112500, 42131400, 44411000, 38431200, 31214100, 44600000, 44411100, 44111700, 03419100, 44221000, 44221100, 39141200, 31527260, 44221300, 34928200
21.2.2011
Yes
The contracting authority is the Central Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC); which is a new consortium of registered social housing providers, based in the Midlands but with a national reach.
The eight current members of CHIC are: Bromsgrove District Housing Trust of Buntsford Court, Buntsford Gate, Bromsgrove B60 3DJ, Festival Housing Group of Partnership House, Grovewood Road, Enigma Business Park, Malvern Link, Worcestershire WR14 1GD, Friendship Care and Housing, of 50 Newhall Hill, Birmingham B1 3JN, Herefordshire Housing Ltd, of Legion Way, Hereford, HR1 1LN, Longhurst & Havelok Homes of Leverett House, Gilbert Drive, Endeavour Park, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 7TQ, Shropshire Housing Group of The Gateway, The Auction Yard, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9BW, Two Rivers Housing of Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire GL17 0DD and Worcester Community Housing Ltd of Progress House, Midland Road, Worcester, WR5 1DU.
CHIC is a new ‘consortium business’ launched in early 2010. This first year will concentrate on the establishment of materials supply contracts/ frameworks and the procurement of any labour only and contracts and frameworks which members require to be operational by 2011/2012. Homes and assets managed by the CHIC founder members already stretch across the whole of the East and West Midlands, but CHIC’s objective is to grow substantially, by adding to its membership other Registered Providers, Arms Length Management Organisations, Local Authorities and other asset owning and managing boards whose main centres of operation span the East and West Midlands. The main focus is on housing asset management, but will include other assets (e.g. community buildings, schools, offices etc) where these are also owned and maintained by CHIC’s current and future members, partners and clients (being Social Housing Providers registered with the Tenant Services Authority under The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 and also County Council/District Council and Unitary Authorities and/or their Arms Length Management Organisations (ALMOs). Accordingly, all such organisations are also intended to benefit from and to be entitled to enter the Framework Agreements described in this Contract Notice as contracting authorities covered by this procurement.
CHIC offers opportunities for current or future members and/or partners and/or clients to share best practice. All procurement activities will expect to secure added value (non-cashable) benefits, through a co-ordinated community initiatives strategy, with specific skills, training, and employment targets for contractors, together with client and contractor manager training, to focus on performance improvement and efficiency gains skills. Training and community initiative targets will be contractual requirements, related to the size and value of each contract awarded.
The founder members of CHIC are responsible for the upkeep of in excess of 34 500 properties. It is expected that the members of CHIC will collectively invest over 330 000 000 GBP in the repair and upkeep of properties between now and 2015/16 and it is anticipated that a substantial proportion of this will be channelled through CHIC.
INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO: 1
TITLE Supply of kitchens including adapted kitchens
Supply of kitchen units, including ironmongery, worktops and panels including adapted kitchens for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
39141400, 39141000, 44410000, 39141200
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 2
TITLE Supply of adapted bathrooms
Supply of adapted bathrooms for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers and manufacturers.
44410000
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 3
TITLE Supply of sanitary ware
Supply of sanitary ware including steel and acrylic baths, hand basins and pedestals, WCs and shower trays for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44411000
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 4
TITLE Supply of kitchen sinks
Supply of kitchen sinks for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44410000
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 5
TITLE Supply of ceramic wall tiles
Supply of ceramic wall tiles for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only, manufacturers should note that they may deal directly with contractors following contract award.
44111700
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 6
TITLE Supply of vinyl and linoleum floor covering
Supply of vinyl and linoleum floor covering for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers and merchants. Applicants should note that they may deal directly with maunfacturers following contract award.
44112200
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 7
TITLE Supply of taps
Supply of taps for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44411100
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 8
TITLE Supply of extractor fans
Supply of extractor fans for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
39717100
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 9
TITLE Supply of electric showers
Supply of electric showers for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44410000
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 10
TITLE Supply of bath panels and toilet seats
Supply of composite / MDF and acrylic bath panels and toilet seats for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
39144000, 44410000
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 11
TITLE Supply of composite external doors including fire doors
Supply of composite doors and fire doors including ironmongery for installation to social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44221200, 44221220, 44221000
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 12
TITLE Supply of uPVC doors including fire doors
Supply of uPVC doors including fire doors including ironmongery for installation to social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44221200, 44221220, 44221000
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 13
TITLE Supply of uPVC windows
Supply of uPVC windows including ironmongery for installation to social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44221100, 44221000
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 14
TITLE Supply of aluminium windows
Supply of aluminium windows for installation to social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44221100
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 15
TITLE Supply of timber doors including fire doors
Supply of timber doors and fire doors (including ironmongery) for installation to social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
03419100, 44221000, 44221220
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 16
TITLE Supply of internal door slabs
Supply of internal door slabs for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only. Please note that the successful supplier may be required to deal directly with contractors following contract award.
44221200, 44221000
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 17
TITLE Supply of internal doors
Supply of internal doors for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44221220, 44221200, 44221000
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 18
TITLE Supply of boilers
Supply of boilers including gas, electric, oil and LPG for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44621000
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 19
TITLE Supply of radiators
Supply of radiators for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44621000
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 20
TITLE Supply of chemical water treatment materials
Supply of chemical water treatment materials for use within central heating systems within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44115200
To be confirmed.
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 21
TITLE Supply of mechanical water treatment materials
Supply of mechanical water treatment materials for use within central heating systems within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44115200, 24961000
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 22
TITLE Supply of water cylinders
Supply of water cylinders for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44115200, 44600000, 44611500
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 23
TITLE Supply of heating controls
Supply of heating controls for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44115200
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 24
TITLE Supply of radiator valves
Supply of radiator valves for installation at social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
42131142, 42131400
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 25
TITLE Supply of fires and surrounds
Supply of gas and electric fires and surrounds for installation within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers of gas and electric fires only. Details of surround manufacturers will be requested at tender stage if applicable.
39715210, 39715200, 44115200
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 26
TITLE Storage heaters
Supply of storage heaters for use within social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
39715200, 39715210
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 27
TITLE Supply of electrical goods inlcuding cable
Supply of electrical goods inlcuding cable for installation within social housing properties. This may include MCB's, consumer units, lighting, switches, sockets etc. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only. Please note that the successful supplier may be requested to deal directly with contractors following contract award for the supply of cable.
31681410
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 28
TITLE Supply of roof covering materials
Supply of roof covering materials including tiles for installation at social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44112500
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 29
TITLE Supply of fascias, soffits and bargeboards
Supply of fascias, soffits and bargeboards for installation to social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44110000, 44190000
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 30
TITLE Supply of garage doors
Supply of garage doors for installation at social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44221240
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 31
TITLE Supply of fencing and gates
Supply of fencing and gates for installation at social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44221300, 34928200
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 32
TITLE Supply of rainwater goods
Supply of rainwater goods for installation at social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
43324000
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 33
TITLE Supply of canopies
Supply of canopies for installation at social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
44115710
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 34
TITLE Supply of drainage materials and drainage covers
Supply of piping and accessories for drainage works within the vicinity of social housing properties. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only.
33141642, 44423750, 43324000, 44163110, 44423740
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 35
TITLE Distribution and supply of plumbing and heating materials
Distribution and supply of plumbing and heating materials this may inlcude but shall not be limited to sanitaryware, adapted bathrooms, bath panels and toilet seats, boilers, radiators, water treatment products, cylinders, heating controls, radiator valves, and fire and surrounds for use within social housing properties. This lot is open to material merchants only.
44410000, 44621200, 39715210, 42131110, 44621110, 42131142, 44621221, 44115200, 24961000, 44621000, 42131400, 44600000
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 36
TITLE Distribution and supply of electrical goods
Distribution and supply of electrical goods including cable for installation within social housing properties. This may include MCB's, consumer units, lighting, switches, sockets etc. This is open to merchants only. Please note that the successful supplier may be required to work directly with the contractor following contract award for the supply of cable.
44320000, 44321000, 44164100, 31681000, 31681410
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 37
TITLE Distribution and supply of materials for external works
Distribution and supply of materials for external works this may include but shall not be limited to roof covering, insulation, fascias, soffits, bargeboards, and rainwater goods for use within and within the vicinity of social housing properties. This lot is open to merchants only.
44111000, 44321000, 44115710, 44212381, 33141642, 44112500, 03419100, 44221300, 34928200
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
LOT NO: 38
TITLE Distribution and supply of general building materials
Distribution and supply of general building materials (this may include but shall not be limited to; sand, cement, internal doors, screws and fixings, fire safety products etc) for use at and within the vicinity of social housing properties. This lot is open to merchants only.
44111000, 44221200, 44221220, 03419100
Scheduled date for start of award procedures 21.2.2011
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
SECTION III: LEGAL, ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
III.1)
CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE CONTRACT
III.1.1)
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions regulating them
No
SECTION VI: COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
No
VI.2)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VI.3)
INFORMATION ON GENERAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
13.8.2010