UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

NOTE: This notice was updated on 23 February 2023 for the following reason: Additional information added: Please note: Arc Partnership reserve the right to establish communication with awarded Contractors, prior to the Framework start date.(SCAPE on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd, are seeking to set up a new Framework Contract for construction across various locations within the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, SouthYorkshire and Leicestershire areas. The NEC4 Framework Contract will be used to assist the Client in conducting their repairs, maintenance, servicing and construction works. Please note: No warranty is given to the Supplier by neither SCAPE or ArcProperty Services Partnership Ltd (the Client) as to the amount (if any) or nature of the service and/or work whichmay be required to be carried out by the Supplier during the Framework Contract period and no claim for compensation either contractual or otherwise will be accepted in respect of any variation in the volume of the work. The service comprises of a number of elements including, but not limited to: •Demolitions •Site preparations •Substructures •Superstructures - Building frames •Superstructures - Roofs •Superstructures - Stairs and ramps •Superstructures - External walls •Superstructures - Windows and external doors •Superstructures - Internal walls and partitions •Superstructures - Internal doors •Internal finishes •Installation of furniture, fittings & equipment •Prefabricated buildings and building units •Works to existing buildings The framework will be in place for a period of 2 years, with the option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2 + 1 + 1 = maximum 4 years). Projects will vary in value but as an indication (based on the last 12 months), they may be: £1-£10K (39%) £11K - £25K(15%) £26K - £50K (23%) £50K - £100K (19%) £100K+ (4%) The Procurement will be conducted in 2 stages: Stage 1 - Selection Stage - Bidders must meet all off the necessary selection criteria and provide answers to the questions asked. The questions will be marked by a panel and the top 8 scoring Bidders will progress on to Stage 2. Stage 2 - Award Stage - Bidders will be evaluated on their submitted prices and answers to specific quality questionsin order to achieve a price/quality score. The top 4 scoring Bidders will be invited to enter the Framework. Full details of the process can be found within the tender documents.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 15 May 2023 for the following reason: This Contract is suitable for SME's. It was wrongly stated that this oprotunity was not suitable on the original notice. SME's are welcome to provide a bid for this work.(SCAPE on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd (the Client), are seeking to set up a new Contract for the provision of a Building Energy Monitoring System (BEMS). The Client are responsible for procuring and running the contract for Nottinghamshire County Council's (the Council) network of TREND BEMS at 10 of the Council's properties. This Contract is to provide a Bureau Service to support the TREND BEMS network for a period of 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1 = 4 years maximum). The Bureau Service should ensure the day-to-day operation of the networked BEMS, to include: •improved comfort control for occupants; •providing energy cost savings & carbon emission reduction advice, helping the Council to meet its commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2030; and •help to improve pro-active preventative maintenance, resulting in reduced downtime, more efficient systems operation and to help to extended the service life of equipment, thus saving costs. More specifically, the successful Contractor should: •review, develop and maintain the central control software interface; •immediately investigate critical alarms and report outcomes to the designated contacts; •investigate non-critical (maintenance) alarms and collated the information into a monthly report; •provide telephone support, responding to reported issues and requests for adjustment to set points and occupancy times. •as required, visit sites and investigate issues relating to critical or non-critical alarms; and •deliver support within normal office hours 8.30 am to 5 pm, 52 weeks of the year excluding weekends and bank holidays. An NEC4 Term Service Short will be used to manage the roles of both Parties. Please note: No warranty is given to the Supplier by neither SCAPE, the Council nor the Client as to the amount (if any) or nature of the service and/or work which may be required to be carried out by the Contractor during the Contract period and no claim for compensation either contractual or otherwise will be accepted in respect of any variation in the volume of the work. The Procurement will be conducted used an Open Procedure and comprises of 2 stages: Stage 1 - Selection Stage - Bidders must meet all off the necessary selection criteria and provide answers to the questions asked. Upon received PASS marks to all of the selection criteria, the Bidder shall pass on to Stage 2. Stage 2 - Award Stage - Bidders will be evaluated on their submitted prices and answers to specific quality questions in order to achieve a price/quality score. The Bidders who scores the highest points total and thus provides the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), will be invited to enter the Contract. The Client reserves the right to establish communication with the awarded Contractor, prior to the Contract start date. Full details of the process can be found within the tender documents.)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 29 September 2023 for the following reason: Please note that the reference for this procurement is AP2326, rather than AP2318.(Repairs, servicing and maintenance service for systems related to security. SCAPE on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd (the Client), are seeking to set up a new Contract for the repairs, servicing and maintenance (RSM) of CCTV, access control and electronic door (including 24/7 emergency breakdown cover) across various locations within the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Leicestershire areas. An element of new work installations may used be utilised by the Clients Construction Services. The NEC4 Term Service Short Contract will be used to assist the Client in conducting their RSM works. Please note: No warranty is given to the Contractor by neither SCAPE nor the Client as to the amount (if any) or nature of the service and/or work which may be required to be carried out by the Contractor during the Contract period and no claim for compensation either contractual or otherwise will be accepted in respect of any variation in the volume of the work. The service comprises of a number of elements including, but not limited to: •Access Control Systems (Salto, Nova) •CCTV Systems •Electronic Door Entry System •General repairs, servicing and maintenance associated with the above •Provision of a full, 24-7 emergency call-out service to attend and make situations safe during the life of the Contract. A full guide to the services required can be found within documents K01 of the procurement documents. The Contract will be in place for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for 2 years (3 + 2 = max 5 years). Projects will vary in value but as an indication (based on the last 12 months), they may be: £1-£100 (59%) £100-£500(33%) £500-£1,000 (3%) £1,000-£5,000 (5%) +£5,000 (1%) The Procurement will be conducted in 2 stages: Stage 1 - Selection Stage - Bidders must meet all off the necessary selection criteria and provide answers to the questions asked. The questions will be marked by a panel and the top 3 scoring Bidders will progress on to Stage 2. Stage 2 - Award Stage - Bidders will be evaluated on their submitted prices and answers to specific quality questions in order to achieve a price/quality score. The top scoring Bidder will be invited to enter the Contract. Please note: Arc Partnership reserve the right to establish communication with the awarded Contractor, prior to the Contract start date. Full details of the process can be found within the tender documents.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 06 June 2024 for the following reason: Amended tender deadline from 7th June 2024 to 14th June 2024.(Repairs, servicing and maintenance of lightning protection systems and fall arrest equipment. SCAPE on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd (the Client), are seeking to set up a new Contract for the repairs, servicing and maintenance (RSM) of lightning protection systems and fall arrest equipment across various locations within the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Leicestershire areas. An element of new work installations may used be utilised by the Clients Construction Services. The NEC4 Term Service Short Contract will be used to assist the Client in conducting their RSM works. Please note: No warranty is given to the Contractor by neither SCAPE nor the Client as to the amount (if any) or nature of the service and/or work which may be required to be carried out by the Contractor during the Contract period and no claim for compensation either contractual or otherwise will be accepted in respect of any variation in the volume of the work. The service comprises of a number of elements including, but not limited to: •Lightening Protection Systems •High level personnel restraint systems ('Man Safe' systems) •Safety testing of harnesses •Works and inspections of: oChimneys (brick, concrete or steel) oOther monolithic structures A full overview to the services required can be found within documents K01 of the procurement documents. The Contract will be in place for a period of 2 years, with the option to extend for three further periods of 2 years (2 + 2 + 2 +2 = max 8 years). Projects will vary in value but as an indication (based on the last 12 months), they may be: £1-£100 (17%) £100-£500 (48%) £500-£1,000 (17%) £1,000-£5,000 (14%) +£5,000 (4%) The Procurement will be conducted as a 1 stage, Open tender, split into 2 parts: Part 1 - Selection Stage - Bidders must meet all off the necessary selection criteria and provide answers to the questions asked. Part 2 - Award Stage - Bidders will be evaluated on their submitted prices and answers to specific quality questions in order to achieve a price/quality score. The top scoring Bidder will be invited to enter the Contract. Please note: Arc Partnership reserve the right to establish communication with the awarded Contractor, prior to the Contract start date. Full details of the process can be found within the tender documents.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Final paragraph Instead of: The minimum insurance requirements are: £5,000,000.00 Employer's Liability Insurance, £5,000,000.00 Public Liability Insurance and £10,000,000 Professional Indemnity Insurance. Read: The minimum insurance requirements are: £5,000,000.00 Employer's Liability Insurance, £5,000,000.00 Public Liability Insurance and £5,000,000 Professional Indemnity Insurance. Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. SCAPE, on behalf of Arc Partnership (the Client) is seeking tenders from suitably experienced asbestos consultants/analysts to provide asbestos analysis services. As a result of this procurement process it is anticipated that 3 asbestos consultants/analysts will be appointed to deliver asbestos analysis services across Nottinghamshire and other properties owned by Arc's clients in Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire under a framework agreement with the Arc Partnership. The framework will utilise a Mini-competition framework procedure where the three providers will provide quotes on a project by project basis to supply Asbestos Analyst Consultancy. The framework also allows for Direct Award when necessary. The framework duration will be for 2 years with two optional extension years (2 + 1 + 1). The NEC4 Framework Contract will be used to manage the Client and Supplier relationship. The Contract will cover all elements of the Client's business. The contract will consists of one Lot.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 29 October 2024 for the following reason: Please follow this link to register your interest: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9S582GTUJH(Scape Group, on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership Limited as seeking to set up a Framework for undertaking soft strip out works along with internal refurbishment including construction, flooring, ceiling finishes, furniture, fixtures and equipment. All sites where projects will be situated will be within the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Leicestershire areas. The NEC4 Framework Contract will be used to manage the supplier and client relationship. Please note: No warranty is given to the Contractor by neither SCAPE nor the Client as to the amount (if any) or nature of the service and/or work which may be required to be carried out by the Contractor during the Framework period and no claim for compensation either contractual or otherwise will be accepted in respect of any variation in the volume of the work. An overview of the services required can be found within documents K01 of the procurement documents. The services will be performed in conjunction with the specification included within the tender documents. It is anticipated that the services will be provided by the Contractor themselves and/or through their supply chain. Consortia bids will be accepted. The Framework will be in place for a period of 2 years, with the option to extend for two further periods of 1 year (2 + 1+ 1 = max 4 years) and will conclude with a maximum of 4 suppliers. The Procurement will be conducted in 2 stages: Stage 1 - Selection Stage - Bidders must meet all off the necessary selection criteria and provide answers to the questions asked. The questions will be marked by a panel and the top 5 scoring Bidders will progress on to Stage 2. Written answers will be scored by an evaluation panel. Stage 2 - Award Stage - Bidders will be evaluated on their submitted prices and answers to specific quality questions in order to achieve a price/quality score. The answer provided should be based on what the Bidder will do or how they will approach works, if they get onto the framework. This will be scored by an evaluation panel. The top scoring 2 Bidders will be invited to enter the Framework. Please note: Arc Partnership reserve the right to establish communication with the awarded Contractors, prior to the Framework start date. Full details of the process can be found within document K02 of the tender documents, however, for information, this will be a 2 stage, restricted process as identified within regulation 28 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 24 March 2025 Time: 14:00 Read New: 07 April 2025 Time: 14:00 Scape Group, on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership Limited as seeking to set up a Framework for the provision temporary agency workers on an as and when required basis. All sites where projects will be situated will be within the the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Leicestershire areas. The key areas of the service comprises of, but is not limited to: •Provision of Contracts Managers on short notice •Provision of Project Managers on short notice •Provision of Site Managers on short notice •Provision of Labourers on short notice Other trades may be required as necessary. The NEC4 Framework Contract will be used to manage the supplier and client relationship. Please note: No warranty is given to the successful Supplier by neither SCAPE nor the Client as to the amount (if any) or nature of the service and/or work which may be required to be carried out by the Supplier during the Framework period and no claim for compensation either contractual or otherwise will be accepted in respect of any variation in the volume of the work. The framework will also be made avaiable to Via East Midlands Limited (company registration number: 09903246) The framework will be set for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a period of 1 year, followed by the option to extend for a final 1 year (2 + 1 + 1 = 4 years). The framework will have a maximum value of £4,000,000 An overview of the services required can be found within documents K01 of the procurement documents.