Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation

Ashford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitable* contractors to provide cavity and loft insulation to its housing stock (*suitable contractors must be/have National Insulation Association (NIA) registered installers, their work independently guaranteed by the Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA) and preferably hold ISO14001 certification).

A budget of £50,000 has been allocated per year for three years however there is no fixed programme, nor is there any guarantee as to the level of work that will be awarded. Areas of need are usually identified as a result of other work that are taking place within the Borough.

The work will be contracted on a schedule of rates basis, based on a number of standard dwelling types for either type of insulation.

Term: We wish to seek quotations and appoint a preferred supplier for an initial period of 1 year from 2nd September 2019 until 31st March 2020, with an option of extending the initial agreement, twice, each time by a further 12 months.

You are therefore invited to quote for future business, using the specification attached. Your bid will be evaluated on the following;

Tender Evaluation: 75% Price - Quotation Form attached 25% Quality - Provision of supporting documentation or information which would assure us of the quality of your service.

Contract Award: The company who submits the most economically advantageous tender.

Form of Agreement: JCT Minor Works 2011

Documents attached: • Tenderer's Checklist • Tender Document INS/19/1 • Standard Selection Questionnaire (SAQ)

Tender Return: In order to be considered please register your interest on the Kent Business Portal and return your bid electronically through the portal no later than 14:30hrs on Friday 2nd August 2019

Documents to be returned • Form of Tender, Collusive Tendering Certificate, Equalities Act Form • Schedule of Rates, Collection Sheet • Standard Selection Questionnaire • Any supporting documentation

Timetable Invitation to Tender: 5th July 2019 Final Date for Clarification: 17:00hrs 26th July 2019 Tender Return Date: 14:30hrs 2nd August 2019 Evaluation of Bids: w/c 5th August 2019 Standstill Period: 10 calendar days Appointment made: w/c 19th August 2019 Commencement of Contract: 2nd September 2019 Completion of Contract: 30st March 2020

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 clarification during the tender period. 2) If you have any items of clarification during the tender period, these should be uploaded to the Kent Business Portal and a response will be provided. 3) Please be aware that you need to download the documents attached to this advert and submit your bid electronically by the due date. Your registration of interest will NOT be used to issue you with tender documentation. 4) When submitting your bid, please keep additional marketing material to a minimum.

Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/