Framework for Voids and Other Maintenance Works

The Contracting Authority requires the undertaking of repairs, renewals, reinstatements and improvements to Void Properties and in respect of higher value responsive maintenance, disrepair and capital reinvestment works to its housing properties located within or adjacent to the boundaries of the West Lancashire Borough Council The Contracting Authority's mission is to create strong sustainable communities and they are committed to making a positive difference. The quality of these services provided is therefore of paramount importance. The Contracting Authority is therefore seeking to appoint a Framework of up to 5 Contractors who can deliver these services to the highest possible standards and can demonstrate a proven track record for these services. The Framework will be for a 4 year period and the initial call-off contracts will be for 36 months commencing on or about the 1st July 2024 with an option for up to a further 2 years.

Additional information: All documentation can be downloaded from https://etenders.rand-associates.co.uk/

eTenders@Rand is Rand Associates Consultancy Services Ltd's eProcurement portal (the 'Portal') for downloading/submission of the selection questionnaires and the draft procurement documentation and communicating requests for and responses to clarifications.

All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at https://etenders.rand-associates.co.uk/

After creating an account on eTenders@Rand, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account.

Once activated and logged in, users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: WLBC1001

Economic operators may seek clarification where they consider any part of the selection questionnaire or any other aspect of this procurement is unclear.

All queries and any clarifications must be communicated using the secure email messaging function within the Portal, but to be received no later than 17:00 on 05.04.2024

This will provide an audit trail of all clarification requests and responses issued.

It will not be possible to respond to any queries received after that stipulated date and time. It is the Economic Operators responsibility to regularly monitor communications raised and issued through the Portal.

When uploading Tender Documentation, Economic Operators must be aware of any speed limitations of their internet connection, system configuration and general web traffic etc., as these may impact on the time taken to complete the transaction. Uploading of submissions must be completed by the deadline closing date and time.

DO NOT wait until too near the closing time on the return date. The closing deadline for uploading completed tender documentation is the 15.04.2024 at 15.00

Please note that the Portal will not permit tender submissions to be uploaded after the closing deadline.