Contract 88 - Supply, Installation & Maintenance of Memorial Benches 2023 - 2025

The Authority requires a suitably qualified Memorial Benches supplier, installer and maintenance provider for the Framework to provide the full required Works as stated in the Instructions.\\r\r \\r\r The Framework will consist of two options, bidders can bid for one or both options and the Authority will make an informed decision on which option will be awarded based on the submissions received.\\r\r \\r\r Option 1 - Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of Memorial Benches - \\r\r The Contractor would be responsible for the supply, delivery and installation of Memorial Benches to the agreed Specification as and when required as well as ongoing planned and emergency maintenance. \\r\r \\r\r Option 2 - Supply and Maintenance of Memorial Benches\\r\r The Contractor would be responsible for the supply of Memorial Benches to the agreed Specification and then for subsequent ongoing planned and emergency maintenance as required. The Authority would be responsible for the collection, delivery and installation of Memorial Benches. \\r\r \\r\r The Single Suppilier Framework arrangement will consist of an initial term of 2 years, plus two extensions option of 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority a. The Authority will be acting as Principal Contractor and the successful Framework Contractor will be Sub-Contractor to the Authority. Please refer to the Authority Requirements for more information. The successfully awarded Contractor will be required to work together with North Tyneside Council (the Authority) to drive improvements and support the aims and ambitions of the Contract. The Tender documents are available to download immediately after registering your interest in the NEPO Portal, unregistered suppliers will be re-directed to a registration page. \\r\r .\\r\r Refer to the additional information for the link to the webisite

Additional information: Additional Information Award Criteria The full detail's of the award criteria are included in the Tender Documents and it is envisaged that up to 3 Contractors will be appointed to the Framework.

Contract Duration The initial contract is for 24 months with an option to extend for up to a further 2 x up to 12 months after which renewals will be undertaken in accordance with the Authority's contract Standing Orders and at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Accessing Tender documents Interested bidders must access the Tender documents for further information, which are available to download immediately in the NEPO Portal after registering an interest via the link below. Unregistered bidders will be re-directed to a registration page, registration is free.