GB-Colchester: T642 Mechanical and Electrical Framework for The University Of Essex

Over the coming 2 to 3 years, the University of Essex is investing in our estate infrastructure to ensure that our buildings operate safely, resiliently and efficiently for our students, staff and visitors. The University requests expressions of interest from suitably qualified, accredited and experienced contractors to participate in a tender exercise for the creation of a procurement framework under which works and services will be sourced. The framework period will be for 2 years, plus an option to extend for a further 12 months with a total maximum estimated value of £3.3m, if the extension option is exercised. The successful Contractors will be required to provide comprehensive Mechanical and Electrical minor works and services capability, delivering works and services included within National Schedule of Rates 2016/17, as detailed in the draft tender specification. Please see below a summary of the framework Lots and requirements:

Bidders may apply for single Lots or both Lots.

LOT 1 - Mechanical and Associated Electrical Minor Works and Reactive Services

Estimated Maximum Annual Value: £500,000 This lot will consist of 3 contractors delivering works and services up to a maximum value of approximately £100,000 GBP for any single requirement. These works and services will consist of; Small Mechanical and Associated Electrical Works Projects. Mechanical and Associated Electrical works as part of minor refurbishments. Mechanical and Associated Electrical maintenance. Urgent Mechanical and Associated Electrical works and repairs.

Minimum staff/subcontractor accreditation requirements are:

a)the Water Industry Approved Plumbers Scheme (UK) WIAPS, or equivalent, and meet the requirements of The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. b)Gas Safe Registered https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/ c)Electrical works and services = Staff must be accredited to NICEIC, or equivalent. See http://www.niceic.com/ LOT 2 - Electrical Minor Works and Reactive Services

Estimated Maximum Annual Value: £600,000 This lot will consist of 3 contractors delivering works and services up to a maximum value of approximately £100,000 GBP for any single requirement. These works and services will consist of; Small Electrical Projects. Electrical Works as part of minor refurbishments. Electrical Repair and Maintenance Urgent Electrical Works and Repairs Minimum staff/subcontractor accreditation requirements are: a)Electrical works and services = Staff must be accredited to NICEIC, or equivalent. See http://www.niceic.com/ See full advert attached.

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.