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The authority is looking to engage with a contractor with the capability and capacity to lead, coordinate and deliver a new Automated Access Control System (AACS) Software package including the hardware platforms that support the software such as servers and terminals (but not door controllers or card readers). The future contract will include installation and commissioning of the new software, the ongoing support (including help desk / call centre support) and maintenance and repair of the new AACS software and related equipment for a period of 10 years. There will also be the option for a 1 year (12 months) extension. In scope will be the Parliamentary Estate including the Palace of Westminster and all outbuildings and any buildings added to the estate in the future. The new software will have sufficient capacity to cover all planned estate expansion. Additional information: This procurement will be using the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR). In-Tend e-Sourcing Portal: Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and PQQ documents for this opportunity are available on the Parliamentary e-sourcing portal In-Tend. You must register on the In-Tend site to respond to this opportunity https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is detailed within this contract notice and the PQQ. PQQ submissions must be uploaded to the portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this opportunity prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk or call +44 (0)207 219 1600 for further assistance. Please visit In-Tend (link above) for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. To access the PQQ documents select the tender reference STC1161 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. If you need to register, your company details will be required, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk or call +44 (0)207 219 1600 for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this PQQ, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 noon UK time on 6th May 2022. Late submissions will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. As part of the PQQ process there is the requirement that a completed and signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is submitted at the same time as your completed PQQ submission via correspondence on the portal. Once the PQQ evaluation has been carried out and completed and if successfully down selected to proceed to the ITT stage (and on acceptable receipt of your completed and signed NDA and confirmation of security clearances - see below) a link will be sent via the portal to the selected tenderers to be able to access the ITT tender documents. Baseline Personnel Security Standard and Parliamentary security clearances If successful at PQQ Stage all personnel involved in the following ITT tender stage process must be UK Nationals, will be required to comply with the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks and have obtained the Parliamentary security clearance Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) for the personnel who will have access to the Authority's data for the purpose to work on or have access to the ITT for this Contract. Please see the PQQ Guidance document on the requirements regarding the timelines on submitting clearance forms for CTC if successful at PQQ stage. This will be in line with Cabinet Office guidance on BPSS and the Home Office guide on preventing illegal working. Further information is also provided in the e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/BuyerProfiles, including guidance on obtaining security clearance (CTC) for personnel working on the Parliamentary Estate, having access to the Authority's IT network and/or data. Some personnel who will be involved in the ongoing delivery of the future contract must be UK Nationals, cleared at Security Check (SC) level as a minimum. These personnel are those who will need to have privileged user access to the system. Only in exceptional circumstances will a waiver be given while SC is in the final process of initiation, and this will be on a case-by-case basis. Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ): The selection criteria in the PQQ contains both pass/fail questions and scored questions. A PQQ response that is deemed a "Fail" against any Pass/Fail question will be non-compliant. A breakdown of the scoring and weightings for the scored questions is detailed within the PQQ and PQQ Guidance document, this document also details the evaluation process for the PQQ responses. All fully compliant PQQ responses will be evaluated, scored and then ranked. A maximum of four (4) potential suppliers (with compliant PQQs) with the highest total marks will be taken through to the next stage of the tender process where a link to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) will then be sent, via In-Tend, to the selected companies (subject to security clearances being confirmed). The Authority also reserves the right to invite less than the maximum four (4) potential suppliers to ITT if there are less than the required maximum four (4) compliant PQQs received by the Authority. This is on the provision that those suppliers have all supplied a compliant PQQ. Companies who are successful at the PQQ stage and are selected to participate in the ITT stage and wish to receive an ITT must have the capability to handle, store and manage documentation up to the classification of Highly Restricted. Please note that clarification questions should be sent and will be answered through In-Tend. Please check this system daily. The closing date for clarification questions to the PQQ is 28/04/2022 at 23:59hrs. Invitation to Tender: Full details of the requirement / specification will be provided with the ITT at stage 2 of the process. In addition, the Authority reserves the right to add items of similar nature to the contract during the lifetime of the contract. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

STC1165 Grounds Maintenance of the Parliament Estate The ITT documents are accessible via UK Parliament`s e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents. Additional information: STC1165 Grounds Maintenance of the Parliament Estate The ITT documents are accessible via UK Parliament`s e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference STC1145 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 (noon - UK time) on xx/xx/2020. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

During the next 5-10 years the Palace of Westminster will see multiple high value construction projects completed across the estate. To elevate congestion of welfare cabins on the estate Parliament will create 'Welfare Hubs' based in Speakers Green, Black Rods Garden, and Cromwell Green. These hub will be co-working facilities shared between projects ensuring we meet our legal requirements under CDM Regulations 2015. Additional information: Please register with the Intend system, down load the documents and have your return submitted before the deadline of Noon, February 22nd 2023. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons ('the Client') (acting jointly), invite Tenderers to submit a tender for NEC Consultancy Services. The contract is estimated to be in excess of £150,000 (ex VAT) over a duration of 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years over in 1 year increments. Additional information: The ITT documents are accessible via UK Parliament`s e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference GSV2477 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 (noon - UK time) on 11/05/2023. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons acting jointly invite interested parties to express their interest to participate in this tender opportunity. A named user of this Framework shall be the Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority. Interested providers who wish to participate are requested to download and review the PIN and briefing pack from our In-Tend procurement portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home This engagement does not commit or constrain the Authority to the draft works outline provided, nor any aspects or element of the delivery model option presented.  This is an exploratory exercise only, not a call for competition. The CPV codes used in this engagement and the full range of services covered may change prior to commencement of the proposed competition.  Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and there are no 'tender' documents to download or submit at this stage. A contract notice will be issued to signal commencement of the formal procurement process. It is anticipated that this will be issued September 2023.   Interested providers who wish to participate are requested to download and review the PIN and briefing pack from our In-Tend procurement portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home The Palace of Westminster (PoW) is an internationally important heritage asset acknowledged in its Grade I listing designation, and inclusion in a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church. The Parliamentary Estate has a unique built asset portfolio and has a total gross internal floor areas exceeding 250,000m2. Approximately 70% of the buildings on the estate are 'Listed' under Heritage status, with two buildings, Norman Shaw North, and the Palace of Westminster, that are of exceptional interest, and are Grade 1 'Listed'. Parliament is exercising it's duty of care to prevent future deterioration of the mechanical, electrical, public health, fire and life safety systems, building fabric, roofing, stonework, and other associated works and projects, as custodians of this Grade I Listed asset and to maintain a safe and secure environment in and around the Palace of Westminster. The Framework will predominantly facilitate the procurement and works requirements of the Strategic Estates project delivery team. The Strategic Estates team is bicameral, serving both Houses, and manages the Parliamentary Estate. Their work encompasses a broad set of responsibilities, including the delivery of construction projects, construction safety, the provision of specialist planning and design support, and the care and development of our internationally significant heritage collections, among others. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to provide information for the procurement and implementation of a Parliamentary Construction Works (PCW) Framework, that shall serve as an enhancement of, and success... Additional information: Interested providers who wish to participate are requested to download and review the PIN and briefing pack from our In-Tend procurement portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

The requirement is for a study to understand the carbon emissions within Parliament's supply chain (Scope 3 emissions), by carrying out the following; 1. Establish a baseline. 2. Identify which are key areas. 3. Create a baseline carbon account for Scope 3 emissions. 4. Identify actions which can be taken to reduce these. The methods used to achieve all steps of this requirement must confirm to ISO 14064-1:2018 Greenhouse gases. To Apply - Please go to Link : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home and register if not already registered and express an interest in Project GSV2550 and you will be able to download the tender documents: Additional information: The requirement is for a study to understand the carbon emissions within Parliament's supply chain (Scope 3 emissions), by carrying out the following; 1. Establish a baseline. 2. Identify which are key areas. 3. Create a baseline carbon account for Scope 3 emissions. 4. Identify actions which can be taken to reduce these. The methods used to achieve all steps of this requirement must confirm to ISO 14064-1:2018 Greenhouse gases. To Apply - Please go to Link : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home and register if not already registered and express an interest in Project GSV2550 and you will be able to download the tender documents: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Archives Relocation Programme (ARP) has been set up to relocate the Parliamentary Archives Collections and some associated services from its current home in Victoria Tower. With the approval of the programme's Full Business Case in February 2022, a decision has been taken for the long-term transfer of collections from the Parliamentary Archives to The National Archives (Partner organisation) in Kew. The Programme requires a contract for the uplift (move) of Parliamentary Archive Collection items from Victoria Tower, Palace of Westminster to The National Archives in Kew, which meets transit requirements of archival material and security and access arrangements. To apply please register at link below and express an interest in project GSV2561: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home Additional information: To apply please register at link below and express an interest in project GSV2561: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

UK Parliament requires a provider to deliver a comprehensive, professional, and confidential occupational health and safety (OHS) service to aid managers in maintaining a healthy and productive workforce. The OHS service shall focus on averting work-related ill-health and promoting employee well-being to augment the overall performance of the workforce. Core functions of the OHS service shall encompass: - Pre-employment health assessments and screenings - Sickness absence management and support - Health surveillance and screening programmes - Immunisations and vaccinations - Health promotion initiatives and wellness programmes - General health advice and guidance - Comprehensive recordkeeping, reporting, and data analysis - Efficient administrative support and coordination - Ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement measures Additional information: The SQ/ITT documents are accessible via UK Parliament`s e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference GSV2558 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PCD team via email: pcd@parliament.uk for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 (noon - UK time) on 18/01/2024. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

The Print Procurement section is part of the Vote Office. It serves departments and Offices across the House of Lords, House of Commons and, on occasions, Parliamentary Associations. The function is to supply printed items requested by customers for the performance of their Parliamentary duties and promotion of public events.  Printed and promotional items are outsourced to external printers on the framework where Print Services (the in-house digital production unit) cannot produce the requirements due to quantities required, time scales, specialist printing or finishing, such as embossing, foil blocking, die-stamping and thermography. The Print Procurement section operates Monday to Friday throughout the year. The volume of business tends to remain consistent throughout the year but peaks towards February and March. Additional information: The SQ/ITT documents are accessible via UK Parliament`s e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference FWK1151 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PCD Business Support team via email: pcd@parliament.uk for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 (noon - UK time) on 19/01/24. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords (acting jointly) are running a Restricted tender procedure for an EPOS and Stock Control solution for their Catering teams (and the House of Lords retail team). Additional information: Register on our In-Tend portal to access the tender documents https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons acting jointly (the 'Authority') are inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations wishing to enter into a contract for the provision of specialist lift consultancy services. The appointed Consultant will support the Parliamentary Design Authority in its role as custodian of the lift engineering infrastructure on the Parliamentary Estate to review and update technical standards and a long-term strategy for lift modernisation. More specifically, the appointed Consultant shall be required to deliver specialist services which will include independent advisory support, to ensure the viability and quality of designs, as well as project support relating to refurbishment and maintenance programmes. The contract shall be let based on the NEC4 Professional Services Short Contract. Additional information: The procurement documents shall be made available subject to the return of a duly signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), which can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home The NDA must be submitted via the Correspondence tab on the In-Tend portal. The deadline for submitting the completed NDA is 16:00pm on Friday 8th March 2024. The Authority will aim to execute the signed NDAs and share the full tender pack with Tenderers within two (2) working days of submission of the NDA. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference STC1177 (Provision of Specialist Lift Consultancy Services) in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. Tenderers who experience technical difficulties with the e-tendering portal when submitting their tender should contact the Parliamentary Commercial Directorate ("PCD") as soon as possible before the deadline to notify the problem. The 'Correspondence' tool within the e-tendering portal should be used. In the unlikely event that In-Tend cannot be accessed please dial the In-Tend helpline on +44 (0) 114 407 0065. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No