Double Glazing and Solar Panels

The National Institute of Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) a centre of the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency, also referred to as the 'Employer', is looking to carry out external building improvements listed in the 6 Facet Review. This also includes replacement of glazing on site with Double Glazed windows, doors & glazed screens. Incorporated in the project is the installation of Solar PV panels to south facing roofs including associated cabling, controls & required electrical equipment & certification.

The Contractor is to include in the tender for the design of 1) The double glazed windows, doors and glazed screens. 2) The Solar PV panels systems. 3) The guttering replacement. 4) The scaffolding system to carry out the works.

To ensure the understanding of the requirement for the services specified, there will be an opportunity to visit the site during week commencing 11th May. We will confirm the exact date when you contact us as per below.

Please confirm your attendance and the names of your attendees to: Terry Boardman NIBSC Blanche Lane Potter Bar Herts EN6 3QG Tel:01707-61443 email: [email protected]

Unfortunately we can only accommodate 2 representatives per Contractor.

It is mandatory that a site visit is carried out as the successful Tenderer will be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the local conditions with regard to accessibility of the site, the full extent and nature of the works, the supply of and conditions affecting labour, toilets, carriage, unloading, tools, ladders, and anything which may influence his tender for carrying out the works.

Additional information: Instructions How to respond to this Tender

1 - Register your company on the e-Sourcing portal (this is only required once): 1.1 - Go to www.phe.bravosolution.co.uk. Please note the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency uses the PHE portal. 1.2 - Click the link to register. 1.3 - Accept the terms and conditions and click ‘continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click ‘Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure).

2 - Express an Interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the ‘PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the ‘Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ /ITT into your ‘My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking ‘Buyer Attachments' in the ‘PQQ/ ITT Details' box.

3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click ‘My Response' under ‘PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to ‘Create Response' or to ‘Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the ‘Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 - You must then submit your reply using the ‘Submit Response' button at the top of the page.

If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk.