Tender: Scaffolding Services Framework for Arc Property Services Partnership – Property & Transport Infrastructure (Nottinghamshire)

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Arc Property Services Partnership is seeking a supplier for a framework to provide scaffolding services on an as-and-when-required basis across the property portfolio and transport infrastructure managed by the Client and participating organisations. The NEC4-managed framework covers scaffold design and drawings, supply of materials, erection, inspection, alteration, maintenance, dismantling and safe removal, and may include access and structural scaffolds, birdcages, cantilever scaffolds, staircases, loading and travelling platforms, propping, crash decks and edge protection. The framework will appoint up to 2 suppliers, be available to the Client and VIA East Midlands Ltd (acting as a participating organisation), run for an initial 2 years with two possible 1-year extensions (maximum 4 years), and has a total cap of £1,500,000 (inc. VAT) over the full term; call-offs may be by mini-competition, accelerated delivery or objective criteria as set out in the tender documents. This is a regulated below-threshold procurement under Section 84 PA23 with a two-stage process (Stage 1 selection on history, financial standing, compliance and management systems; Stage 2 award on qualitative and commercial service delivery responses). Selection requirements include passing mandatory and discretionary exclusions, no early termination of a contract or framework in the last 3 years, minimum annual turnover of £150,000 and insurance levels of Employers' Liability £10m, Public Liability £10m and Professional Indemnity £2m (Employers' and Public Liability policies must include an indemnity to principal clause). Additional requirements include systems to pay suppliers within 30 days, Enhanced DBS for all staff and subcontractors, payment of the Real Living Wage, appropriate CISRS cards, access to a Temporary Works Coordinator/Designer and relevant SSSTS and NRSWA accreditations. Award will be based on the Most Advantageous Tender with price weighted 30% and quality 70%; TUPE does not apply.