Dover Place Public Realm (Phase 2)

Public realm enhancement scheme including construction works and associated duties for implementation of the approved scheme. Works includes drainage works, ducting for electrical components, street furniture, trees and high quality resurfacing with natural stone (granite) and asphalt. The Contractor is required to co-ordinate works fully with UKPN, including the diversion of UKPN cables and multiple lighting connections.
The work site is Dover Place, Ashford, Kent. TN23 1HU
Phase 1 of the above works was completed in October 2015
Scope:
Ashford Borough Council is currently seeking a Contractor for the implementation of this second phase of this high quality public realm scheme at Dover Place, Ashford, Kent. TN23 1HU.
The anticipated palette of materials will come from the attached Materials Schedule produced by BDP dated September 2014.
• The majority of the construction is for the installation of resurfacing with high quality granite, which is to match the existing installed in 2015.

• The work will include adjusting of manholes and access chamber covers affected by the works.

• Completion of S278 at entrance to Dover Place and transition between the Public highway and Dover Place.

• Liaison is likely to be required with KCC Highways in addition to statutory utility providers.

• The Contractors compound will be adjacent to Dover Place in a gated site owned by Ashford Borough Council.

• Dover Place is a private road and will be partially closed during the works. Traffic management will be required for this element of the scheme. There will also be the requirement to relocate / direct some car park users to an alternative (local) car park for which signage will be required.

• The value of the work including traffic management is expected to be in the region of £400,000 with work commencing on site in
February / March 2018.
Expressions of Interest:
The attention of interested parties is drawn to the aim of this notice, namely to compile a shortlist of a minimum of 3 candidates selected on the basis of the information provided in response to the attached Suitability Assessment Questionnaire. It does not guarantee an invitation to tender.
Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ):
Constructionline registered;
If you are already a member of Constructionline (a register of pre-qualified contractors and consultants) or become Constructionline registered prior to the SAQ deadline, you can provide us with your registration number and brief company details (Section 1.1 on the SAQ attached) then skip the core questions and go straight to the project specific supplementary questions at the end of PS-Q1 to PS-Q5. Please ensure that your supplier profile contains the relevant work category of Environmental Work (Pedestrianisation Schemes) 45233260-9
Not Constructionline registered;
Contractors who are not Constructionline registered, and do not wish to do so, will be required to complete the attached SAQ in fully and supply all requested supporting information.
ALL CONTRACTORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE Section 1.1 - Constructionline Registration Status and Section PS-Q1 to PS-Q5 Project Specific Questions in the attached SAQ and return as part of your expression of interest by the date detailed below.
SAQ Evaluation:
Constructionline's selection process and responses to the questionnaires will be used to draw up a shortlist of no less than 3 potential suppliers who will then be invited to tender. Potential suppliers will need to achieve a minimum score of 60% for the Project Specific Questions to be considered further. Other questions within the SAQ will be marked on a PASS/FAIL basis and a supplier maybe excluded for the process if a fail is scored.
Contract Award:
The work will be awarded to the supplier who submits the Most Economically Advantageous Tender, and also evaluated on the suitability of traffic management proposals.
Form of Contract:
NEC3: Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC)

Please read the documents attached to this advert carefully before submitting your SAQ.
Documents attached;
- Site and Works Location Plans – DPPR-P2-1001A and DPPR-P2-1002A
- BDP Materials Schedule Doc No BDP ACQ90SPC_003 Rev – Date September 2014
- Suitability Assessment Questionnaire
- Suitability Assessment Questionnaire Guidance
Suitability Assessment Questionnaire Return:
In order to be considered please ensure your completed SAQ along with any supporting documentation is returned (in ‘hard’ copy) to; Ashford Borough Council Corporate Property and Projects, Project Delivery Team, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent. TN23 1PL FAO Martin Kempshall, no later than Noon on 27th October 2017(hard copy).
Timetable:
Advert placed: 11th October 2017
Suitability Assessment Questionnaire Return: 12 Noon on 27th October 2017
Evaluation of submissions: 30th October 2017
Issue of Tender documents: 3rd November 2017
Contract Award: 24th November 2017.
Start date: 12th February 2018
End Date: 23rd March 2018
Notes:
1) Please register your interest through the Kent Business Portal - we will use these registration details to inform you of any amendments, or items of clarifications.
2) Please be aware that you need to download the documents attached to this advert and submit your SAQ by the due date. Your registration of interest will NOT be used to issue you the SAQ
3) When submitting your SAQ, please keep additional marketing materials to a minimum
4) The "Last Date for Expressing Interest" detailed at the beginning of this notice, is the last date for submitting your SAQ.
5) The start/end dates in this notice are indicative only, and will be agreed with the successful contractor
Further Information:
If you have any queries please contact Martin Kempshall on (01233) 330309 or by e: mail martin.kempshall@ashford.gov.uk
Or Steve Parish on (01233) 330613 or by e: mail steve.parish@ashford.gov.uk