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OpenStage · planning

AWE PLC

Construction small works and Services

ConstructionCPV 45000000
Value£500m framework ceiling
Deadline
Published5 Mar 2024
RegionNationwide

Framework ceiling £500,000,000 — the most the agreement may spend across all suppliers and call-offs, not a contract value.

Who to contact
aweprocurement@awe.co.uk

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

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The brief

Atomic Weapons Establishment Plc ("AWE") is looking to engage with the market to help inform its sourcing strategy and understand supplier capability to support the Estates & Liabilities team through the provision of construction works and associated services in a capacity of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer (under CDM 2015) across a range of capabilities including roofing, refurbishment, mechanical & electrical and civils & structural, as well as associated construction professional services, in its Aldermaston, Burghfield and Blacknest sites.

AWE are considering a framework agreement with three suppliers for a period of up to 7 years.

Call-offs under the framework will be issued via direct award or further competition.

Additional information: For more than 70 years, AWE has supported the UK Government's nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent.

We also use our nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK's counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities.

As part of its mission, AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand supplier capability to support the Estates & Liabilities team through the provision of construction works and associated services in a capacity of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer (under CDM 2015) across a range of capabilities including roofing, refurbishment, mechanical & electrical and civils & structural, as well as associated construction professional services, in its Aldermaston, Burghfield and Blacknest sites.

We are requesting information on your capability and capacity to provide the construction works and associated services outlined below and further information within an RFI to support us in developing our sourcing strategy.

The scope of Services being considered is not limited to, but represented by: • Refurbishment Works • Roofing Works • Mechanical & Electrical Works • HVAC • Civils & Structural Works • Asbestos Consultancy and Disposal Services • Energy Efficiency Consultancy • Building Management and Fire Protection • Construction Professional Services inclusive of Design, Assurance and Discrete professional services across the project lifecycle • Principal Contractor and Principal Designer capability AWE is especially interested in providers who have experience of providing small scale construction works and services (construction works and services projects will range from circa £100k to circa £7m) in secure and sensitive environments and who have acted in a capacity of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM 2015).

In respect of the requirements, the works and services must be delivered with a minimum of BPSS cleared staff who are eligible for Security Clearance and a majority of SC cleared staff.

In the future a proportion of DV staff will be required.

Furthermore, the supplier must be able to match or be willing and able to demonstrate the ability to match Cyber Essentials Plus by scheduled award date.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

We also use our nuclear know-how

We also use our nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK's counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities.

02

We are requesting information on your capability

We are requesting information on your capability and capacity to provide the construction works and associated services outlined below and further information within an RFI to support us in developing our sourcing strategy.

03

In respect of the requirements, the works

In respect of the requirements, the works and services must be delivered with a minimum of BPSS cleared staff who are eligible for Security Clearance and a majority of SC cleared staff.

04

Furthermore, the supplier must be able

Furthermore, the supplier must be able to match or be willing and able to demonstrate the ability to match Cyber Essentials Plus by scheduled award date.

Sentences from the notice that state an obligation, surfaced automatically and shown in the order they appear. Not an exhaustive list — always confirm against the tender documents.

The gates

What this notice demands of you

5 named in obligation language, 2 mentioned. Each one is quoted from the notice.

BPSS (baseline personnel security standard)says mustPersonnel clearance & vetting · per person
In respect of the requirements, the works and services must be delivered with a minimum of BPSS cleared staff who are eligible for Security Clearance and a majority of SC cleared staff.
Cyber Essentialssays mustCertification & assessment schemes
Furthermore, the supplier must be able to match or be willing and able to demonstrate the ability to match Cyber Essentials Plus by scheduled award date.
Cyber Essentials Plussays mustCertification & assessment schemes
Furthermore, the supplier must be able to match or be willing and able to demonstrate the ability to match Cyber Essentials Plus by scheduled award date.
SC (security check) clearancesays mustPersonnel clearance & vetting · per person
In respect of the requirements, the works and services must be delivered with a minimum of BPSS cleared staff who are eligible for Security Clearance and a majority of SC cleared staff.
Security clearance (general)says mustPersonnel clearance & vetting · per person
In respect of the requirements, the works and services must be delivered with a minimum of BPSS cleared staff who are eligible for Security Clearance and a majority of SC cleared staff.
…ates & Liabilities team through the provision of construction works and associated services in a capacity of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer (under CDM 2015) across a range of capabilities including roofing, refurbishment, mechanical & electrical and civils & structural, as well as associated construction p…
Framework agreement (any)Frameworks & routes to market
AWE are considering a framework agreement with three suppliers for a period of up to 7 years.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0445ca
Stage
planning · Planning
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
007094-2024
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