Find a TenderAwarded without competition
Published 15 Apr 2022, 16:42 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Armagh M&E Lot 2

Official notice

Authority: Education Authority NI (Education)

WorksAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Awarded value£103,265,0002 contracts · exc. VAT
Awarded 12 Apr 2022no call for competition
Awarded to CHC Group Ltd2 awards
Contract term 1 yr 11 moends 31 May 2024 · extension options published · starts 25 Jun 2022

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The award of a contract by Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union, in respect of the continued provision of Contract Lot 2: Term Service Contracts for Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance and Minor Works in the old Southern Education and Library Board area, Contract Lot 2 as further described in OJEU Contract Notice and as outlined in the previous VEAT issued on 28 May 2021.

CPV: Building construction work

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1 1 yr 11 mo
Contract period: 25 Jun 2022 – 31 May 2024 (1 yr 11 mo)
Extensions: An extension to 31 May 2023 with the option for EANI to extend at its absolute discretion for an additional period of four months until 30 September 2023 and for a further additional period of four months until 31 January 2024 and for a final further additional period of four months until 31 May 2024.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
15 Apr 2022, 16:42 BST
Last source update
24 Jun 2022, 14:21 BST
Authority reference
Armagh M&E Lot 2
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-017363
Classification (CPV)
Building construction work
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-032e34 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

Regulation 72(1)(c) permits this extension due to unforeseen circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen, overall nature of the contract is not altered and Modification value is GBP 24 000 000 which does not exceed 50 % of original contract value. This contingency includes sums to permit work in other Lots (as per the contract and Regulation 72 (1) (a)). To secure continuity, Task Orders issued on/after 1 July 2021 as per VEAT (2021/S 105-278042) are adjusted for inflation, calculated with the BCIS Measured Term Contract Updating Percentages. Inflation from mid-point of original contract to 31 March 2021 is: PSA SOR ELEC11 Rate A, Rate B/D/E, Rate C 4.9 pct, 9.2 pct and 8.6 pct respectively, applies to Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Price List; Rate B/D/E applies to Sections 3 and 5; PSA SOR MECH11 Rate A, Rate B/D/E, Rate C 9.8 pct, 6.7 pct and 8.6 pct respectively, applies to Sections 1, 2 and 3; Rate B/D/E applies to Sections 2 and 3; PSA SOR BCE09 8.8pct applies to Section 4 Item OT010.370 to 460. Inflation after 1 April 2021 is changed in BCIS MTC Updating Percentages from 31 March 2021 indices, based on TO issue date/latest published index. For travel expenses for Response Task Orders issued outside of the Lot received on or after 1 June 2022, an additional amount for travel has been included. It is EA’s intention, upon receipt of compelling evidence, to consider the review of certain prices in price lists for specific elements of which impact of inflation is higher than what could have reasonably and diligently anticipated. This includes: Aluminium window systems and associated items comprising glazing, flashings and insulated panels, Aluminium curtain walling and associated items comprising glazing, flashings and insulated panels, Aluminium doors and associated items comprising sidelights and fanlights, Coated macadam roads and pavings and associated items comprising regulating courses, Asphalt roads and pavings and associated items comprising chippings, Proprietary coloured safety sports surfacings (wet-pour) and associated items comprising logos, patterns, graphics. Metal fencing comprising chain link, anti-intruder chain link, steel palisade security, roll-top, rigid mesh panel, steel ball-stop and rotating barrier, and associated items comprising straining posts and single and double gates (excluding work to old fencing) copper cabling comprising HV/LV cables, standard power cables 600/1000V, armoured and armoured: fire resistant, sizes exceeding 500mm² one core, 185mm² two core, 120mm² three core and 95mm² four core (Rate A only) Copper cabling comprising HV/LV cables: standard power cables 1900/3300V, armoured, sizes exceeding 150mm² one core and 120mm² two core (Rate A only)

Regulation 72(1)(b) further permits this extension as a change of provider:

(i) cannot be made for economic and technical reasons as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability of services procured under the original procurement and given the need to ensure continued access to EANI schools and facilities and could result in partial/total closure of schools; and

(ii) will cause significant inconvenience and duplication of costs.

EANI envisages new contract award by 30/09/23.

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
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Timeline

24 Jun 2022 → 25 Jun 2022 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published
    24 Jun 2022, 14:21 BST
  2. Contract starts
    25 Jun 2022, 00:00 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 2
Awarded value £103,265,0002 contracts exc. VAT
Contracts signed 2latest 12 Apr 2022
Awarded toValueDateStatus
CHC Group LtdSME£24,000,000 †—Awarded
CHC Group LtdSME£79,265,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 010136-2022-1 · CHC Group LtdSME

    Signed
    12 Apr 2022
    Value
    £24,000,000
    Period
    … – 31 May 2024
    Status
    active
  • Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Armagh M&E Lot 2 · CHC Group LtdSME

    Signed
    12 Apr 2022
    Value
    £79,265,000
    Period
    25 Jun 2022 – 31 May 2024
    Status
    active
    • Change An extension to 31 May 2023 with the further option for EANI, in its absolute discretion, to extend for four months to 30 September 2023 and for a further additional period of four months until 31 January 2024 and for a final further additional period of four months until 31 May 2024. The total value of the extension is £24,000,000 GBP. Further information in VII.2.2 below., Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: Regulation 72(1)(c) permits this extension due to unforeseen circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen, overall nature of the contract is not altered and Modification value is GBP 24 000 000 which does not exceed 50 % of original contract value. This contingency includes sums to permit work in other Lots (as per the contract and Regulation 72 (1) (a)). To secure continuity, Task Orders issued on/after 1 July 2021 as per VEAT (2021/S 105-278042) are adjusted for inflation, calculated with the BCIS Measured Term Contract Updating Percentages. Inflation from mid-point of original contract to 31 March 2021 is: PSA SOR ELEC11 Rate A, Rate B/D/E, Rate C 4.9 pct, 9.2 pct and 8.6 pct respectively, applies to Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Price List; Rate B/D/E applies to Sections 3 and 5; PSA SOR MECH11 Rate A, Rate B/D/E, Rate C 9.8 pct, 6.7 pct and 8.6 pct respectively, applies to Sections 1, 2 and 3; Rate B/D/E applies to Sections 2 and 3; PSA SOR BCE09 8.8pct applies to Section 4 Item OT010.370 to 460. Inflation after 1 April 2021 is changed in BCIS MTC Updating Percentages from 31 March 2021 indices, based on TO issue date/latest published index. For travel expenses for Response Task Orders issued outside of the Lot received on or after 1 June 2022, an additional amount for travel has been included. It is EA’s intention, upon receipt of compelling evidence, to consider the review of certain prices in price lists for specific elements of which impact of inflation is higher than what could have reasonably and diligently anticipated. This includes: Aluminium window systems and associated items comprising glazing, flashings and insulated panels, Aluminium curtain walling and associated items comprising glazing, flashings and insulated panels, Aluminium doors and associated items comprising sidelights and fanlights, Coated macadam roads and pavings and associated items comprising regulating courses, Asphalt roads and pavings and associated items comprising chippings, Proprietary coloured safety sports surfacings (wet-pour) and associated items comprising logos, patterns, graphics. Metal fencing comprising chain link, anti-intruder chain link, steel palisade security, roll-top, rigid mesh panel, steel ball-stop and rotating barrier, and associated items comprising straining posts and single and double gates (excluding work to old fencing) copper cabling comprising HV/LV cables, standard power cables 600/1000V, armoured and armoured: fire resistant, sizes exceeding 500mm² one core, 185mm² two core, 120mm² three core and 95mm² four 1900/3300V, armoured, sizes exceeding 150mm² one core and 120mm² two core (Rate A only). Regulation 72(1)(b) further permits this extension as a change of provider: (i) cannot be made for economic and technical reasons as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability of services procured under the original procurement and given the need to ensure continued access to EANI schools and facilities and could result in partial/total closure of schools; and (ii) will cause significant inconvenience and duplication of costs. EANI envisages new contract award by 30/09/23.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Education Authority NI

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation 40 Academy Street, Belfast, UK, BT1 2NQContact email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The UK does not currently have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation proceduresReview body Belfast

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • CHC Group LtdAwarded supplier Craigavon, Northern IrelandContact email

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.