Example of a document (Works)

Title of the document:
UK-Darlington: construction work for buildings relating to leisure,
sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

Publication date:
20050224
Number of document:
37323-2005
Official Journal number:
39/2005
Document received by EUR-OP:
20050215
Document dispatch to EUR-OP:
20050215
Deadline for specifications:
20050311
Deletion date:
20050324
Type of document:
3 . . . Invitation to tender
Nature of contract:
1 . . . Public works contract
Type of procedure:
2 . . . Restricted procedure
Regulation of procurement:
4 . . . European Communities
Type of awarding authority:
3 . . . Local authorities
Type of bid required:
1 . . . Global tender
Awarding criteria:
2 . . . The most economic tender
CPV2003 Product code:
45212000 . . . Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants.
45212220 . . . Multi-purpose sports facilities.
45212420 . . . Construction work for restaurants and similar facilities.

Country code:
GB
Original language:
EN
Name of awarding authority:
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Abstract:
Dolphin Centre Refurbishment.
Appointment of a contractor for the undertaking of the refurbishment to
the town's Leisure Centre.
CPV: 45212000, 45212220, 45212420.

Text:
CONTRACT NOTICE
Works
This contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
No.
SECTION I: CONTRACTING AUTHORITY
I.1) Official name and address of the contracting authority: Darlington
Borough Council, Att: Brian Dobinson, Head of Building Design Services,
Hopetown House, Brinkburn Road, UK-Darlington DL3 6ED. Tel.: (01325)
388704. Fax: (01325) 388700. E-mail: brian.dobinson@darlington.gov.uk.
URL: www.darlington.gov.uk.
I.2) Address from which further information can be obtained: As in I.1.
I.3) Address from which documentation may be obtained: As in I.1.
I.4) Address to which tenders/requests to participate must be sent:
Darlington Borough Council, Att: Administrative Services Section,
Corporate Services Department, Town Hall, Feethams, UK-Darlington DL1 5QT.
I.5) Type of contracting authority: Regional/local level.
SECTION II: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT
II.1) Description
II.1.1) Type of works contract: Execution.
II.1.4) Framework agreement: No.
II.1.5) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Dolphin Centre Refurbishment.
II.1.6) Description/object of the contract: Appointment of a contractor
for the undertaking of the refurbishment to the town's Leisure Centre.
II.1.7) Site or location of works, place of delivery or performance:
Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket, UK-Darlington, County Durham.
II.1.8) Nomenclature
II.1.8.1) Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV): 45212000, 45212220,
45212420.
II.1.9) Division into lots: No.
II.1.10) Will variants be accepted: No.
II.2) Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1) Total quantity or scope: The scheme is to refurbish the Dolphin
Leisure Centre, located in the centre of Darlington. The works to
include, amongst others, the construction of a multi functional soft play
and sensory area, the refurbishment of changing facilities, the
refurbishment of the reception area and circulation areas, partial
remodelling of the entrance facade, alteration of the bar area into a new
bar/bistro area, relocation of meeting rooms, construction of new stair
way to all floors, alterations/upgrades to mechanical and electrical
services, the introduction of the Council's Registrar's services and some
structural infill/extension. The design of the project is underway and it
is envisaged that Early Contractor Involvement will be utilised for a 2
stage tender process. It is envisaged that the contract period will be in
the region of 60 weeks [with minimal closure] starting late 2005. The
overall value of the works is expected to be in the region of 4 000 000
GBP to 5 000 000 GBP.
II.3) Duration of the contract or time limit for completion: 14 months
from the award of the contract.
SECTION III: LEGAL, ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
III.1) Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1) Deposits and guarantees required: Not applicable.
III.1.2) Main terms of financing and payment and/or reference to the
relevant provisions: Not applicable.
III.1.3) Legal form to be taken by the grouping of suppliers,
contractors or service providers to whom the contract is awarded: Not
applicable.
III.2) Conditions for participation
III.2.1) Information concerning the personal situation of the
contractor, supplier or service provider and information and formalities
necessary for the evaluation of the minimum economic, financial and
technical capacity required: Completion of Evaluation Questionnaire.
III.2.1.1) Legal position - means of proof required: Signing of
undertaking as to the accuracy of information supplied.
III.2.1.2) Economic and financial capacity - means of proof required:
Previous 3 years accounts.
Banker's reference.
III.2.1.3) Technical capacity - means of proof required: All contractors
expressing an interest must submit copies of their Company Brochure,
together with a statement or covering letter of no more than 2 sides of
A4 indicating their interest in, and broad approach to, the commission.
They must also submit copies of Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities
Policies.
III.3) Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1) Provision of the service is reserved to a specific profession:
No.
III.3.2) Legal entities required to state the names and professional
qualifications of the personnel responsible for execution of the
contract: No.
SECTION IV: PROCEDURE
IV.1) Type of procedure: Restricted.
IV.1.1) Candidates already selected: No.
IV.1.2) Justification for the choice of accelerated procedure: Not
applicable.
IV.1.4) Envisaged number of suppliers which will be invited to tender:
Minimum: 6 - Maximum: 8.
IV.2) Award criteria: The most economically advantageous tender in terms
of:
Criteria as stated in contract documents.
IV.3) Administrative information
IV.3.1) Reference number attributed to the file by the contracting
authority: 2003/040.
IV.3.2) Conditions for obtaining contract document and additional
documents: Obtainable until: 11.3.2005.
IV.3.3) Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
24.3.2005. Time: before 16:00.
IV.3.5) Language or languages in which tenders or requests to
participate can be drawn up: English.
IV.3.7) Conditions for opening tenders
IV.3.7.1) Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders:
Tendering Panel Members, Democratic Support Officer and representatives
of the Director of Development and Environment.
IV.3.7.2) Date, time and place: In the Town Hall, Darlington on a date
and time to be decided.
SECTION VI: OTHER INFORMATION
VI.1) Non-mandatory notice: No.
VI.3) The contract relates to a project/programme financed by EU funds:
No.
VI.4) Additional information: IV.3.4) Dispatch of invitations to tender
to selected candidates (In restricted and negotiated procedure):
estimated date: April/May 2005.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 15.2.2005.

Original text:
CONTRACT NOTICE
Works
This contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
No.
SECTION I: CONTRACTING AUTHORITY
I.1) Official name and address of the contracting authority: Darlington
Borough Council, Att: Brian Dobinson, Head of Building Design Services,
Hopetown House, Brinkburn Road, UK-Darlington DL3 6ED. Tel.: (01325)
388704. Fax: (01325) 388700. E-mail: brian.dobinson@darlington.gov.uk.
URL: www.darlington.gov.uk.
I.2) Address from which further information can be obtained: As in I.1.
I.3) Address from which documentation may be obtained: As in I.1.
I.4) Address to which tenders/requests to participate must be sent:
Darlington Borough Council, Att: Administrative Services Section,
Corporate Services Department, Town Hall, Feethams, UK-Darlington DL1 5QT.
I.5) Type of contracting authority: Regional/local level.
SECTION II: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT
II.1) Description
II.1.1) Type of works contract: Execution.
II.1.4) Framework agreement: No.
II.1.5) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Dolphin Centre Refurbishment.
II.1.6) Description/object of the contract: Appointment of a contractor
for the undertaking of the refurbishment to the town's Leisure Centre.
II.1.7) Site or location of works, place of delivery or performance:
Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket, UK-Darlington, County Durham.
II.1.8) Nomenclature
II.1.8.1) Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV): 45212000, 45212220,
45212420.
II.1.9) Division into lots: No.
II.1.10) Will variants be accepted: No.
II.2) Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1) Total quantity or scope: The scheme is to refurbish the Dolphin
Leisure Centre, located in the centre of Darlington. The works to
include, amongst others, the construction of a multi functional soft play
and sensory area, the refurbishment of changing facilities, the
refurbishment of the reception area and circulation areas, partial
remodelling of the entrance facade, alteration of the bar area into a new
bar/bistro area, relocation of meeting rooms, construction of new stair
way to all floors, alterations/upgrades to mechanical and electrical
services, the introduction of the Council's Registrar's services and some
structural infill/extension. The design of the project is underway and it
is envisaged that Early Contractor Involvement will be utilised for a 2
stage tender process. It is envisaged that the contract period will be in
the region of 60 weeks [with minimal closure] starting late 2005. The
overall value of the works is expected to be in the region of 4 000 000
GBP to 5 000 000 GBP.
II.3) Duration of the contract or time limit for completion: 14 months
from the award of the contract.
SECTION III: LEGAL, ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
III.1) Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1) Deposits and guarantees required: Not applicable.
III.1.2) Main terms of financing and payment and/or reference to the
relevant provisions: Not applicable.
III.1.3) Legal form to be taken by the grouping of suppliers,
contractors or service providers to whom the contract is awarded: Not
applicable.
III.2) Conditions for participation
III.2.1) Information concerning the personal situation of the
contractor, supplier or service provider and information and formalities
necessary for the evaluation of the minimum economic, financial and
technical capacity required: Completion of Evaluation Questionnaire.
III.2.1.1) Legal position - means of proof required: Signing of
undertaking as to the accuracy of information supplied.
III.2.1.2) Economic and financial capacity - means of proof required:
Previous 3 years accounts.
Banker's reference.
III.2.1.3) Technical capacity - means of proof required: All contractors
expressing an interest must submit copies of their Company Brochure,
together with a statement or covering letter of no more than 2 sides of
A4 indicating their interest in, and broad approach to, the commission.
They must also submit copies of Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities
Policies.
III.3) Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1) Provision of the service is reserved to a specific profession:
No.
III.3.2) Legal entities required to state the names and professional
qualifications of the personnel responsible for execution of the
contract: No.
SECTION IV: PROCEDURE
IV.1) Type of procedure: Restricted.
IV.1.1) Candidates already selected: No.
IV.1.2) Justification for the choice of accelerated procedure: Not
applicable.
IV.1.4) Envisaged number of suppliers which will be invited to tender:
Minimum: 6 - Maximum: 8.
IV.2) Award criteria: The most economically advantageous tender in terms
of:
Criteria as stated in contract documents.
IV.3) Administrative information
IV.3.1) Reference number attributed to the file by the contracting
authority: 2003/040.
IV.3.2) Conditions for obtaining contract document and additional
documents: Obtainable until: 11.3.2005.
IV.3.3) Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
24.3.2005. Time: before 16:00.
IV.3.5) Language or languages in which tenders or requests to
participate can be drawn up: English.
IV.3.7) Conditions for opening tenders
IV.3.7.1) Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders:
Tendering Panel Members, Democratic Support Officer and representatives
of the Director of Development and Environment.
IV.3.7.2) Date, time and place: In the Town Hall, Darlington on a date
and time to be decided.
SECTION VI: OTHER INFORMATION
VI.1) Non-mandatory notice: No.
VI.3) The contract relates to a project/programme financed by EU funds:
No.
VI.4) Additional information: IV.3.4) Dispatch of invitations to tender
to selected candidates (In restricted and negotiated procedure):
estimated date: April/May 2005.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 15.2.2005.

Town:
DARLINGTON