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    PROCUREMENT INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTED (2002/03) Appendix 1

WORKS

CONTRACTOR(S)

VALUE

SELECTION METHOD

REASON FOR PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

Develop and Construct

       

Wildern Secondary School

Basic Need Provision

HBG

3,131,255

· Single stage and tender with design and construction proposals

· Final selection made using best value criteria following interview

· Early industry involvement with design development essential to achieve the early start on site required

· Complexity and site constraints require a high calibre contractor to deliver this demanding scheme

· Ensure a high quality product is achieved

Partnered Projects (Major Schemes)

       

New Sportshalls at Fernhill, Alderman Quilley, and Totton Hounsdown, under the New Opportunities fund

Brazier

3,300,000

(est)

· Two firms invited to submit proposals after an initial interview

· Collaborate with a preferred contractor over design and construction of a standard Sports Hall

· Develop supply chains for key components and specialist designed elements

· Programme evaluation with an experienced contractor

· By combining these three schemes as a single package of work, economies of scale will be generated

Elvetham Heath

New Primary School

Turner Southern

2,118,773

· Four firms invited to submit detailed proposals followed by competitive interview

· Collaborate with contractor to resolve design and buildability issues

· Obtain cost certainty and best value

· Agreement of programme

· Joint financial and risk management

Warren Park School

New Early Years Centre and additional classroom

Brazier

1,548,000

· Negotiation with preferred contractor based upon a partnered tender process

· Recently successfully completed a similar scheme at Whiteley.

· Sensible to engage early with a preferred contractor to resolve site access, programme and phasing

· This contractor has combined successfully with in-house teams on two previous partnering projects

· Previous partnering schemes can be used as benchmark to agree a tender price

Mill Chase Community School

New science & drama block

Richardsons

1,207,144

· Negotiation with preferred contractor based upon a partnered tender process

· Complex phasing and site issues best resolved through a competent contractor

· Desirable to engage with a preferred contractor to assist with scheme development

· Established record in providing competitive pricing for similar work

· Established pricing benchmarks from previous contracts

WORKS

CONTRACTOR(S)

VALUE

SELECTION METHOD

REASON FOR PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

Calthorpe Park Community School

New Drama Building and Refurbishment of Dining Room Area

Turner Southern

1,100,000

(est)

· Interview following submission of detailed proposals

· Collaborate with preferred Contractor to resolve design, buildability issues and programming

· Currently undertaking Elvetham Heath (above) and therefore potential to combine procurement and management arrangements to achieve economy of scale

Warblington School, Havant

Refurbishment

Mansell

1,140,000

(est)

· Negotiation with preferred Contractor based upon partnered tender process

· Fairly complex phasing and site issues best resolved in collaboration with a preferred contractor

· Need to appoint early due to the short programme allowed to achieve an Autumn 2003 completion

· Experience and good performance with similar work which can be used as a benchmark in developing this scheme

Sharpes Copse Infant and Junior Schools Amalgamation

Brazier

964,176

· Negotiation with preferred contractor based upon a partnered tender process

· Sensible to engage early with a preferred contractor to assess programme, phasing requirements and security issues.

· Need to involve a preferred contractor at an early stage to undertake key enabling works

· Works package tendering can be combined with another project for the County Council with the same contractor and thereby achieve economy of scale

· Previous partnering schemes can be used to quickly establish a benchmark to agree a tender price

Key Stage Two and Associated Work

       

Balksbury Infant and Junior Schools

Hook Junior School

Mansell

1,008,000

(est)

479,000

· Negotiation with a preferred Contractor based upon a partnered tender process

· Sensible to undertake work through same preferred contractor who recently successfully completed earlier phases of work at these sites

· Economies of scale should be achieved by offering a package arrangement dealing with both projects

· Collaborate over resolving site, phasing and programme issues

Buriton Infant School

Richardsons

Laishley

Turner Southern

417,746

(lowest tender)

· Competitive tenders from a short list of experienced Contractors

· Sensible to invite firms who have an established track record of successfully undertaking similarly complex schemes

· Significant expertise and understanding needed in addressing the project issues required

· Select list invited to ensure enough dedicated time given to completing the tender proposals

WORKS

CONTRACTOR(S)

VALUE

SELECTION METHOD

REASON FOR PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

Negotiated Projects

       

Knightwood Primary School

4 Classroom Extension

Richardsons

583,000

(est)

· Negotiation with a preferred Contractor

· Sensible to engage with the same contractor who recently completed the original school, who has a good understanding of design and buildability issues

· Excellent track record with similar work

· Harness original team and supply chain members to develop and deliver this scheme

· Sound basis to negotiate using benchmark of previous pricing

Henry Beaufort School

New Nursery, enlarged Community Facilities, new Dining Area and upgraded Teaching Areas

Turner Southern

570,000

(est)

· Negotiation with a preferred Contractor

· Sensible to engage with the same contractor who recently successfully completed a major new facility at the school

· Benefit of involving a preferred Contractor in developing the scheme and evaluation of programme constraints

· The pricing framework from the completed project can be used as a basis to conduct negotiations

Shepherds Down Special School

Landlords work - replacement mechanical services, windows and cladding

Llewellyn

436,364

· Negotiated signed addendum to existing contract based upon competitive negotiation

· Sensible to negotiate with the existing contractor already on site constructing 135 place school for children with PMLD

· Single point of contact and responsibility for all works on the site

· Utilising the existing pricing framework to arrive at a fixed cost and secure key specialists through existing contracts

· Collaborate with contractor, who has established a good working knowledge of the existing premises, over design, buildability and programme issues

Solent Mead

New Day Care Centre

Brazier

250,000

(est)

· Negotiation with current contractor

· The same contractor is currently undertaking a major refurbishment of the existing building and has built up a detailed site knowledge

· Continuity and economy of scale by involving a single contractor for the whole site development

Harriet Costello School

Upgrade and rationalisation of Technology Block

Mansell

287,000

(est)

· Negotiation with a preferred contractor

· Successfully completed several schemes of similar type and within short timescales

· Can be linked to negotiations currently underway to refurbish laboratories at this school as part of the overall programme of science laboratory refurbishment

· Achieving best value through economy of scale and the presence of only one contractor on site

WORKS

CONTRACTOR(S)

VALUE

SELECTION METHOD

REASON FOR PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

Negotiated Projects

49 Cliddesden Road

Family Support Centre

Nolan Davis

204,698

· Negotiation with a preferred contractor

· Contractor has previously performed well and within planned timescales on similar projects for the County Council

Toynbee School

Changing Room improvements

Brazier

242,976

· Negotiation with preferred contractor based upon a partnership tendering process

· The same contractor was undertaking a significant partnering project at the nearby Thornden School, with available resource to undertake these works over the summer period

· Pricing framework and package procurement plan can be quickly established using the Thornden project as a benchmark

· Thornden based Mechanical & Electrical sub-contractors to be used to undertake services design and speed up installation work

Test Valley Secondary School

New art room extension

Brymor

148,081

· Negotiation with preferred contractor

· Contractor has previously performed well and within planned timescales of other similar projects for the County Council

Court Moor Secondary School

Refurbish male & female changing rooms

Mansell

113,497

· Negotiation with preferred contractor

· Mansell currently on site with the major capital project

· Works integral within existing site operations therefore sensible to combine with the existing contractor

· Negotiations based upon existing contract pricing package

Emsworth House Intermediate Care

LST

105,211

· Negotiation with preferred contractor

· Demonstratable track record of delivering similar work to a high standard.

· Available resources in required timescale

Stubbington Study Centre

Games Room

Gregory (Havant)

95,417

· Negotiation with a preferred contractor

· Recently successfully completed the admin and tuck shop facility at the Centre

· Same in-house team and contractor can now be combined to deliver this project

· Previous contract can be used as basis to negotiate

Richard Aldworth Community School, Basingstoke

Improve accessibility and disabled facilities

Ketley Construction

80,000

(est)

· Negotiation with preferred contractor

· Contractor currently on site and performing well

· Utilising existing knowledge and pricing structures

WORKS

CONTRACTOR(S)

VALUE

SELECTION METHOD

REASON FOR PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

School Science Labs

Package One

Harriett Costello

Yateley Secondary

Cove School

Mansell

695,831

· Negotiated with a preferred contractor

· Previously performed well on an earlier phase of science lab

    refurbishments

· Benefit in involving preferred contractors in scheme

    developments

· Existing pricing benchmark

Package Two

Staunton Park

Henry Beaufort

Nolan Davis

379,587

· Negotiated with a preferred contractor

· Benefit in involving preferred contractors in scheme

    development

· Existing pricing benchmark

Wildern Secondary

HBG

148,000

(est)

· Negotiated with a preferred contractor

· Benefit in involving preferred contractors in scheme

    development

· Combine with existing major scheme currently in progress

Fire Damage Reinstatement

Thornden Secondary Emergency Work

Tew Brothers

450,000

(est)

· Negotiation with a preferred contractor

· Experienced contractor required to quickly and effectively undertake emergency repairs to ensure the school is made safe and operational as soon as is practicable

Thornden Secondary Second Phase

The original approval to negotiate given by the Leader was for a value of work of worth £500K This package has now been extended to £1.1m to complete the fire and smoke damage reinstatement work at the school.

Tew Brothers

1,100,000

(est)

· Negotiation based on agreed management cost and actual price of works related to an agreed cost plan

· Will allow continuity of work following completion of emergency work by same contractor

· Will enable the reinstatement task to be completed ready for full reoccupation by the school for the next Autumn Term

· Contractor who has performed well in similar circumstances

· Previous projects can be used as a benchmark for the contract package

Manor Field Junior, Basingstoke

Rebuilding of boiler rm/store & remedial works after fire

Beavis & Partners

190,000

(est)

· Negotiation with a preferred contractor

· To complete ongoing reinstatement of fire damage works including mechanical and electrical with preferred contractor

WORKS

CONTRACTOR(S)

VALUE

SELECTION METHOD

REASON FOR PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

Westgate School Sports Pavilion

Dorelbury Ltd

104,000

(est)

· Negotiation with preferred contractor

· School requested work to be completed as soon as possible

· Need to select a reliable preferred contractor at an early stage to

· ensure early reinstatement

Manor Field Junior School

Fire re-instatement works - Phase I

Beavis & Partners

95,000

(est)

· Negotiation with preferred contractor

· Currently acting as Principal Contractor for an earlier phase of work with resources available to undertake this work

· Early contractor involvement desirable

· Previous pricing forms a basis for negotiation

· Would allow a `seamless progression' of the works with this contractor who has built up an understanding of the site and its issues

Manor Field Junior School

Fire re-instatement works - Phase II

Beavis & Partners

166,000

(est)

· Negotiation with preferred contractor

· As Phase I

Ballard Heater Replacement Programme

       

Rowlands Castle, St Johns CE Primary

Roman Way Primary

Greenfield Junior

Gardner Mechanical Services

660,000

· Negotiation with a preferred contractor

· Recently successfully completed several ballard replacements for the County Council

· Consistently produce high quality and reliable work

· Established basis of pricing

Perins Secondary

Sarisbury Junior

Dixon Mechanical Services

447,000

· Negotiation with preferred contractor

· Proven track record required

· To meet the needs of the school and achieve completion of the works during the school holidays.

Portchester

Amery Hill

B A Corry

244,000

· Negotiation with preferred contractor

· Proven track record required

· High quality and reliable work

Hardley Youth Centre

Totton Youth Centre

Hamble School Youth Wing

Wildern Youth Wing

Cowplain Youth Club

Term Maintenance Contractor (for the area)

173,771

· Added to Term Maintenance package

· Proven track record required

· High quality and reliable work

WORKS

CONTRACTOR(S)

VALUE

SELECTION METHOD

REASON FOR PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

NDS Projects

External Redecoration

       

Package One

Bridgemary Secondary

Calmore Infant

Eastleigh Children's Home

Elson Junior

Stonecroft Children's Home

Atkins Decorating

174,011

· Negotiation with preferred contractors

· Demonstratable track record of delivering similar work to a high standard

· Available resources in required timescale

· Sensible to strategically package a group of projects with a reliable contractor

· Established pricing frameworks will ensure value for money is achieved

Package Two

Beaumont Junior

Belle Vue Infant

Cherry Wood Primary

Christmas Lodge

Court Moor Secondary School

Courtbourn

Cove Junior

Frogmore Infant

Hawley Primary

Hockcliffe House

Pinewood Infant

Potley Hill Primary

Samuel Cody Special

Ticehurst

West End Centre

Belgravia

319,670

·

Package Three

Binstead Primary

Bulmer House, Petersfield

Crondall Primary

Fleet Library

Frogmore College

Heathside Infant

Mill Chase Community School

Petersfield Infant

Rowledge Primary

Thurlston

TBA

330,000

(est)

·

WORKS

CONTRACTOR(S)

VALUE

SELECTION METHOD

REASON FOR PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

Package Four

Alderman Quilley Secondary

Ashburton Court East

Chineham Library

Forest Edge Special School

Highfield House

Marnel Infant

Marnel Junior

Wildground Junior

Drew Smith Contracting

302,332

· Negotiation with preferred contractors

· Demonstratable track record of delivering similar work to a high standard

· Available resources in required timescale

· Sensible to strategically package a group of projects with a reliable contractor

· Established pricing frameworks will ensure value for money is achieved

Package Five

Bartley Junior

Fordingbridge Library

Forest Arts Centre

Lymington Junior

Minstead Rural Study Centre

New Milton Junior

Priestlands Secondary

Red House Museum

South Baddesley

Ferris Painting Contractors

297,225

Package Six

Fairfield Infant

Horndean Secondary

Park Community

Purbrook Junior

Stakes Hill Infant

Staunton Park

Waterlooville Special

Waterlooville Library

Mitie Property Services

490,389

WORKS

CONTRACTOR(S)

VALUE

SELECTION METHOD

REASON FOR PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

Package Seven

Alton Family Centre

Burnham Copse Junior

Crossways

Curtis Museum

Maple Ridge Special

Overton Primary

Robert Mays

Rucstall Primary

Saxon Wood Special

Testbourne Foundation

Whitchurch Primary

Willis Museum

Wootey Junior

Pool and Sons

392,054

· Negotiation with preferred contractors

· Demonstratable track record of delivering similar work to a high standard

· Available resources in required timescale

· Sensible to strategically package a group of projects with a reliable contractor

    Established pricing frameworks will ensure value for money is achieved

Package Eight

Greatham Primary

Herne Junior

Liphook Junior

Liphook Infant

Meonstoke Infant

Steep Primary

West Meon Primary

Richardson Decorating

180,269

Package Nine

All Saints Primary

Bishopstoke Day Services

Brentry House (Hilliers)

Cupernham Junior

Hounsdown Secondary

Kingsworthy Primary, Hinton House

Nightingale Primary

Westgate School

Tew Brothers

455,207

Package Ten

Chandler's Ford Infant

Fareham Registrars Office

Hart Plain Junior

Horndean Library

Owlesbury Primary

Parkgate Primary

Wildern Secondary

RG Warwick

159,146

WORKS

CONTRACTOR(S)

VALUE

SELECTION METHOD

REASON FOR PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

NDS SCOLA Re-cladding

       

The Clere School

Harrow Way Community School

Houndsdown Community School

D M Haben and Wessex Windows

1,169,660

· Negotiation with preferred contractors

· Both contractors have previously combined to give cost effective negotiated prices on previous projects, working effectively together to minimise disruption to schools and delivering a cost effective negotiated solution

· Continuity of utilising an established good working relationship to deliver this project

· Trial an alternative standard window system with an established manufacturer in order to allow wider competition for future work (trial undertaken at East Meon)

Balksbury Junior School

East Meon Primary

500,000 (est)

Alton Eggars

Drew Smith and

Wessex Windows

583,215

· Selective tendering with negotiated specialist windows package

· To identify an alternative preferred contractor to undertake ongoing window replacement programme

· Using an established preferred specialist will ensure continuity with the replacement window strategy being delivered across the County

Flat Roof Maintenance Framework

       

Phase 1

Icknield Special

Romsey Junior

Saxon Wood Special

Front Lawn Infant and Junior

Petergate Infant

Poulner Junior

Preston Candover Primary

South View Junior

Phase 2 (Subject to evaluation of Phase 1 work)

School NDS roofing schemes for 2003/04

Survey and Construction

625,000

(est)

· Tendered Framework Agreement with a select list of preferred contractors

· Establishing specialist contractors who can undertake a serial Contract for roofing work over an agreed term

· Continuity of work and establishing common standards

· Ability to `call off' schemes to an agreed programme

· Value for money by offering a larger package of work to market place

Secure Docks to Magistrates' Courts

       

Alton

Andover

Basingstoke

Fareham

Lyndhurst

Portsmouth

Tew Bros

157,652

· Negotiated main contract to oversee competitively tendered specialist work

· Need to appoint a contractor in time to meet the Court Service requirement to spend the funding allocation in the current financial year

· Contractor selected has previously worked on Courthouses and is used operating in unoccupied premises (weekend working)

· Achieve economy of scale by packaging