Reclamation of Future Skills Centre Land, Former Louisburg Barracks, Bordon

The Homes and Communities Agency wish to appoint a specialist contractor for reclamation works at the Future Skills Centre land which is situated within the former Louisburg Barracks site, Bordon, Hampshire. The works include the removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials, demolition of minor buildings, removal of hard standing areas, tree clearance and topsoil removal, site remediation and construction of a new site access track. Works are not expected to be notifiable under CDM 2015. Evidence is to be provided that all insurances cover asbestos removal, demolition and remediation works as a core business activity. Contractors must have in place Public and Employers Liability insurance cover of £10 million and £10 million to undertake this Contract respectively. The contract will be awarded based on value for money. Tenders will be appraised on both commercial and quality submissions.

Additional information: The invitation to tender, pricing schedule and tender return label are attached to this notice. All other supporting documentation can be found at https://upload.hca-online.org.uk/tenders/hcap16031/hcap16031.zip

All tenders must be received by 1pm on 28 September 2015.

All discussions, meetings and communications will be conducted in English.

The contract will be subject to English law. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP.

Contractors must be licensed by the HSE and also be members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). In addition to ARCA we also recognise ACAD (Asbestos Control & Abatement Division).

This procurement and award is subject to the transparency arrangements being adopted by the UK Government. These arrangements include the publication of tender documentation issued by the HCA and the contract between the HCA and supplier. Bidders should highlight any areas they consider commercially sensitive in order for the HCA to be able to honour our transparency obligations without undermining the bidders commercial interests.

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