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Published 15 Nov 2021, 15:09 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Insulation and Associated Works Framework

Official notice

Authority: EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreement3 lotsWorksOpen procedureSME suitableMax 3 lots per supplier
Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
+7 moreEast Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)Wales (UKL)
Framework ceiling (notional)£950,000,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 19 Jan 2022awarded 28 Mar 2022
Lots 3max 3 won per supplier

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework and DPS agreements. Our membership has now grown to 258 public sector organisations including housing associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS trusts, Education Providers, Blue Light Services, Government Agencies and Charities.

EEM have also established a formal collaboration with 3 like-minded procurement consortia - Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three consortia may be obtained from the following website addresses:

www.westworks.org.uk ↗ (www.westworks.org.uk ↗)

www.southeastconsortium.org.uk ↗ (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk ↗)

www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk ↗ (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk ↗)

EEM conducted this procurement exercise and have subsequently awarded and entered into framework agreements with contractors to carry out Insulation and associated works on behalf of our membership. Works via the framework are to include;

  • External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works.
  • Exterior Render Systems .
  • Exterior Wall Cladding Systems.
  • External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance.
  • Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works.
  • Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill).
  • Retrofit Floor Insulation (solid or suspended).
  • Loft Insulation (virgin and re-fill).
  • Attic/Room in Roof Insulation.
  • Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes.
  • Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works.

CPV: Building alteration work · Building construction work · Cladding works · Installation of doors and windows and related components · Insulation work · Roof insulation work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 24 suppliers · 13 bids on the busiest of 3 lots (0.5 per place) · 11 appointed

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value · win at most 3 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Insulation and Associated Works Framework Lot 1 - MidlandsAwardedPublished value£375,000,000

Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) carried out this tender exercise on behalf of our membership to establish a Insulation and Associated Works Framework.

Lot 1 will provide EEM Members located in the Midlands with a route to procure the following works:

  • External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works.
  • Exterior Render Systems.
  • Exterior Wall Cladding Systems.
  • External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance.
  • Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works.
  • Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill).
  • Retrofit Floor Insulation (Solid or Suspended).
  • Loft Insulation (Virgin and Re-fill).
  • Attic/Room in Roof Insulation .
  • Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes.
  • Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works.

Appointed framework contractors hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products. Installation of systems will be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards.

Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body.

Contractors appointed to the framework are able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works.

The following services are not an exhaustive list of services covered by Lot 1:

  • Access funding to enable the completion of the works on behalf of the Member.
  • Complete all relevant assessments and funding paperwork.
  • Carryout funding and grant related works to timescales associated with the funding and ensure all reported is completed in accordance with the funding and grant application requirements.
  • Produce EPC On the back of pre design survey.
  • Undertake site surveys as described below and identify per property issues associated with the installation.
  • As required, undertake surveys and test to include but not limited to; full structural survey/assessment of the existing dwelling, viability surveys, pull out tests.
  • Be responsible for the design and specification to suit various property types, supply, and installation of the system.
  • Manage all aspects of the planning permission process where necessary.
  • Notify local Building Control as required and obtain Building Regulation approval.
  • Notify the Member of any necessary Party Wall Act applications.
  • Provide copies of all of the above correspondence to the Member.
  • Quality assurance and compliance testing of the completed system.
  • Liaise with Residents on the work to be completed.
  • Advise on all consents and applications needed for carrying out the works.
  • Obtain the necessary guarantees (Ofgem approved 25 year guarantee).
  • Liaise with service providers where necessary.

On completion of the works the Contractor will provide:

  • All guarantee documentation.
  • A statement indicating how much grant funding has been achieved.
  • An updated EPC certificate for each property included within the contract.
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
45210000 Building construction work45261410 Roof insulation work45262650 Cladding works45262700 Building alteration work45320000 Insulation work45421100 Installation of doors and windows and related components
Lot #2Insulation and Associated Works Framework - East of EnglandAwardedPublished value£125,000,000

Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) carried out this tender exercise on behalf of our membership to establish a Insulation and Associated Works Framework.

Lot 2 will provide EEM Members located in the East of England with a route to procure the following works:

  • External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works.
  • Exterior Render Systems.
  • Exterior Wall Cladding Systems.
  • External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance.
  • Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works.
  • Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill).
  • Retrofit Floor Insulation (Solid or Suspended).
  • Loft Insulation (Virgin and Re-fill).
  • Attic/Room in Roof Insulation .
  • Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes.
  • Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works.

Appointed framework contractors hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products. Installation of systems will be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards.

Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body.

Contractors appointed to the framework are able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works.

The following services are not an exhaustive list of services covered by the framework:

  • Access funding to enable the completion of the works on behalf of the Member.
  • Complete all relevant assessments and funding paperwork.
  • Carryout funding and grant related works to timescales associated with the funding and ensure all reported is completed in accordance with the funding and grant application requirements.
  • Produce EPC On the back of pre design survey.
  • Undertake site surveys as described below and identify per property issues associated with the installation.
  • As required, undertake surveys and test to include but not limited to; full structural survey/assessment of the existing dwelling, viability surveys, pull out tests.
  • Be responsible for the design and specification to suit various property types, supply, and installation of the system.
  • Manage all aspects of the planning permission process where necessary.
  • Notify local Building Control as required and obtain Building Regulation approval.
  • Notify the Member of any necessary Party Wall Act applications.
  • Provide copies of all of the above correspondence to the Member.
  • Quality assurance and compliance testing of the completed system.
  • Liaise with Residents on the work to be completed.
  • Advise on all consents and applications needed for carrying out the works.
  • Obtain the necessary guarantees (Ofgem approved 25 year guarantee).
  • Liaise with service providers where necessary.

On completion of the works the Contractor will provide:

  • All guarantee documentation.
  • A statement indicating how much grant funding has been achieved.
  • An updated EPC certificate for each property included within the contract.
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
45210000 Building construction work45261410 Roof insulation work45262650 Cladding works45262700 Building alteration work45320000 Insulation work45421100 Installation of doors and windows and related components
Lot #3Insulation and Associated Works Framework - National CoverageAwardedPublished value£450,000,000

Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) carried out this tender exercise on behalf of our membership to establish a Insulation and Associated Works Framework.

Lot 3 will provide EEM Members located throughout England and Wales with a route to procure the following works:

  • External Wall Insulation, design, enabling and installation works.
  • Exterior Render Systems.
  • Exterior Wall Cladding Systems.
  • External Wall Insulation Repair and Maintenance.
  • Internal Wall Insulation design, enabling and installation works.
  • Cavity Wall Insulation (Extraction Services, Virgin and Cavity Wall Insulation Re-fill).
  • Retrofit Floor Insulation (Solid or Suspended).
  • Loft Insulation (Virgin and Re-fill).
  • Attic/Room in Roof Insulation .
  • Retrofit Energy Efficiency measures to Park Homes.
  • Works associated with Insulation Programmes including but not limited to windows and doors, roofing, guttering, builders and ancillary works.

Appointed framework contractors hold BBA accreditation and certification for insulation products. Installation of systems will be compliant with the manufacturer's instructions and latest PAS Standards.

Compliance with both PAS 2030: 2019 and PAS 2035: 2019 is mandatory for all companies installing insulation via an appropriate body such as British Board of Agrément (BBA), The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) or equal approved body.

Contractors appointed to the framework are able to offer a Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee (SWIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme guarantee for Solid Wall Insulation works and a Cavity Insulation Guarantee (CIGA) or an equivalent work guarantee scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation works.

The following services are not an exhaustive list of services covered by the framework:

  • Access funding to enable the completion of the works on behalf of the Member.
  • Complete all relevant assessments and funding paperwork.
  • Carryout funding and grant related works to timescales associated with the funding and ensure all reported is completed in accordance with the funding and grant application requirements.
  • Produce EPC On the back of pre design survey.
  • Undertake site surveys as described below and identify per property issues associated with the installation.
  • As required, undertake surveys and test to include but not limited to; full structural survey/assessment of the existing dwelling, viability surveys, pull out tests.
  • Be responsible for the design and specification to suit various property types, supply, and installation of the system.
  • Manage all aspects of the planning permission process where necessary.
  • Notify local Building Control as required and obtain Building Regulation approval.
  • Notify the Member of any necessary Party Wall Act applications.
  • Provide copies of all of the above correspondence to the Member.
  • Quality assurance and compliance testing of the completed system.
  • Liaise with Residents on the work to be completed.
  • Advise on all consents and applications needed for carrying out the works.
  • Obtain the necessary guarantees (Ofgem approved 25 year guarantee).
  • Liaise with service providers where necessary.

On completion of the works the Contractor will provide:

  • All guarantee documentation.
  • A statement indicating how much grant funding has been achieved.
  • An updated EPC certificate for each property included within the contract.
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
45210000 Building construction work45261410 Roof insulation work45262650 Cladding works45262700 Building alteration work45320000 Insulation work45421100 Installation of doors and windows and related components

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 3 lots
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published sub-criteria (6)
  • Quality Assessment: 40%
  • EWI Property Scheme Rates: 20%
  • EWI, Cavity and Loft Insulation Rates: 15%
  • Scenario's: 7.5%
  • Schedule of Rates: 15%
  • Labour Rates: 2.5%
Published award criteria (7)
  • Competence Assessment and Best Practise Requirements Assessment: Pass/Fail
  • Quality Assessment: 40%
  • EWI Property Scheme Rates: 20%
  • EWI, Cavity and Loft Insulation Rates: 15%
  • Scenario's: 7.5%
  • Schedule of Rates: 15%
  • Labour Rates: 2.5%
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Insulation and Associated Works Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 24 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
15 Nov 2021, 15:09 GMT
Last source update
4 Apr 2022, 14:00 BST
Award evaluation window
19 Jan 2022 – …
Authority reference
EEM0046
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-008983
Classification (CPV)
Building alteration workBuilding construction workCladding worksInstallation of doors and windows and related componentsInsulation workRoof insulation work
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+2 moreSouth West (UKK)Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6b2 Find a Tender

Publisher note: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the framework agreements that have been entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise may extend for a duration of up to 5 years beyond expiry of the 4-year framework term. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice and each lot is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime . This framework has been procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM Ltd) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this framework agreement as authorised users: 1) Any Member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia Westworks(www.westworks.org.uk), Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk). A full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk . 2) Any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above) based within England and Wales which owns and/ or maintains/manages housing stock in one or more geographic area in which it operates and/or is an NHS Trust (which includes acute trusts, mental health trusts, care service trusts and ambulance trusts) or an organisation, police authority, fire authority, ambulance trust, university, higher/further education college, school or academy or other public sector organisation. Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found within the tender documents.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN
Appointment period ends
19 Jan 2022, 13:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
19 Jan 2022, 14:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

xantive.supplierselect.com ↗

Timeline

19 Jan 2022 → 4 Apr 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    19 Jan 2022, 13:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    19 Jan 2022, 14:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    4 Apr 2022, 14:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    4 Apr 2022, 14:00 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 11admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 1311 from SMEs · busiest of 3 lots
Contracts signed 3latest 28 Mar 2022

3 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Lot 1 - Insulation and Associated Works Framework (Midlands)

    Signed
    28 Mar 2022
    Value
    £375,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Lot 2 - Insulation and Associated Works Framework (East of England)

    Signed
    28 Mar 2022
    Value
    £125,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Lot 3 - Insulation and Associated Works Framework (National Coverage)

    Signed
    28 Mar 2022
    Value
    £450,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Insulation and Associated Works Framework Lot 1 - Midlands13bids · 13 electronic11——
2 · Insulation and Associated Works Framework - East of England8bids · 8 electronic6——
3 · Insulation and Associated Works Framework - National Coverage11bids · 11 electronic9——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawGeneral public services Unit 3 Maisies Way, Alfreton, UK, DE55 2DSContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body London
  • Royal Courts of JusticeMediation bodyReview body London
  • The Cabinet OfficeReview contact point London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

15 commercial parties on the notice
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Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria