Supply, Installation, Repairs and Maintenance Of Tarmacadam, and Other Surfaces (Framework)

THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE AWARD OF THE FRAMEWORK (NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION). A Framework Agreement to provide Staffordshire County Council (and/or any partners who access this framework) to provide for the Supply, Installation, Repairs and Maintenance of Tarmacadam, and other Surfaces on County Council (or partner) buildings and grounds mainly within Staffordshire. The scope of the agreement also includes for, as a minimum, playground/surface markings, playgrounds, car parks, sports courts, pedestrian ways, traffic routes and associated fixed equipment (e.g. benches, canopies, lighting, charge points etc). Although projects will normally range between £20,000 and £60,000 in value, there will be projects both under £20,000 and over £60,000 with no planned upper or lower limit of any job value. Refer to the Framework Terms for full specification.

Additional information: This is an electronic tender. All submission must be made via the formal Contracting Authority electronic tendering platform. All requests for information to be sent through the electronic tendering portal and message facility on the Proactis electronic tendering system. How to register - follow the link to Proactis electronic tendering: - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Note: - (1) It is "mandatory" that the suppliers have a current and valid assessment of the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (or can fully demonstrate equivalence of this standard) at the submission closing time/date deadline of the tender process. (2) It is "mandatory" that suppliers hold an accreditation with CHAS (or can fully demonstrate equivalence) qualified to the level / status of Principal Contractor and that this is clearly evidenced with your tender submission at the submission closing time/date deadline of the tender process. (3) All Providers shall be positively accredited by Constructionline (or can fully demonstrate equivalence) for the category appropriate to the project scope.

All valid/recognised accreditations must have already been reached, are clearly documented and can be evidenced at the submission closing time/date deadline of the tender. It is not acceptable for suppliers to state they are in the process of being accredited, being re-accredited, or have applied for accreditation.

Suppliers must have updated all 3rd party databases showing the correct category of work (with Constructionline or equivalent) and it is clearly documented and can be evidenced at the submission closing time/date deadline of the tender. It is not acceptable for suppliers to state they are in the process of being accredited, being re-accredited, or have applied for accreditation. It is not acceptable to have categories which are listed as suspended, irrelevant, pending, on hold etc (or similar).

Refer to the Questionnaire as part of the procurement documentation.