Arc - Electrical Engineering Framework

The contracting authority are transforming the manner in which construction projects are procured and managed.

The construction services may include design and other services as required for develop and construct works, design and build works, regeneration works or construction works.

They will adopt the principles of partnering through the development of longer term relationships through the supply chain, integrated design and construction teams, shared risk/rewards and performance management.

The partnering ethos will involve partners selected for their capability and commitment to these principles.

It will include target cost setting, open book accounting, shared problem solving and a strong commitment to all aspects of continuous improvement.

A key feature of this approach will be to develop a spirit of mutual trust and teamwork throughout the supply chain.

To achieve continuity in the availability of a framework arrangement.

Note that the PQQ contains important background information and contextual information, together with exclusion clauses relating to the fact that the contracting authority may terminate or suspend this procurement at any time, without cost or liability to the contracting authority.

Interested companies will be required to complete a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) and companies must demonstrate commitment to partnering including working with clients and their partners, shared problem solving and continuous improvement.

Any queries relating to the technical aspect of the works should be made to the contact in I.1) through Delta.

Breakdown of the evaluation criteria will be detailed in the tender documents.

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Arc is using the Delta eSourcing web-based service to manage this procurement.2.

Suppliers must read through these instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity.

3.The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on: http://delta-esourcing.com/delta You must register on this site to respond for this procurement, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password.

Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage.

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Suppliers must log in, go to Response Manager and add the following Access Code: B872K497BD .

Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you there.

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The deadline for submitting your response is stated within the Delta sourcing suite, this Contract Notice and the PQQ document.

Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invitation prior to the closing date and time, especially when uploading documents.

Arc will not be held accountable for any errors made by Suppliers in submitting their completed PQQ.

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If you experience any technical difficulties with the Delta eSourcing suite please contact the Delta eSourcing helpdesk on +44 8452707050 or email:helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com