Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1c-2211-71fd-8ffe-9db0a0f0578b/hca-lea-castle-hospital-kidderminster-bat-mitigation-construction awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # HCA Lea Castle Hospital Kidderminster Bat Mitigation Construction [Homes and Communities Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/homes-and-communities-agency) Estimated value £200,000 to £230,000 Published 6 Nov 2017 Deadline Closed 15 Dec 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender HCA is seeking to appoint a contractor for the safe construction of 2 (two) Bat Barn buildings, 1 (one) Bat House and the conversion of an existing substation into a bat building, including provision of underground hibernaculums for bat barns. Work will include earthworks, excavation for foundations and foundation construction (including identification of and removal of abandoned services prior to excavation), construction of external cavity walls and internal walls, roof construction, including access provision, and internal and external finishes. The works will include minor disturbance of asbestos containing materials that will require suitably qualified contractors as set out in the documentation. Contractors must have in place Public and Employers Liability insurance cover of £5 million each along with Professional Indemnity Insurance of £2 million to undertake the contract respectively. Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via the HCA eTendering system. Tenderers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the HCA eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the HCA eTendering system at [procontract.due-north.com/Login](https://procontract.due-north.com/Login) All discussions, meetings and communications will be conducted in English. The contract will be subject to English law. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP. Contractors must be licensed by the HSE and also be members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). In addition to ARCA we also recognise ACAD (Asbestos Control & Abatement Division). This procurement and award is subject to the transparency arrangements being adopted by the UK Government. These arrangements include the publication of tender documentation issued by the HCA and the contract between the HCA and supplier. Bidders should highlight any areas they consider commercially sensitive in order for the HCA to be able to honour our transparency obligations without undermining the bidders commercial interests. Candidates are advised that the HCA is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ("The Act"). If a candidate considers that any of the information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidential or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. The HCA shall take such statements into consideration in the event that it receives a request pursuant to the Act which relates to the information provided by the interested party. Please note, it is insufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response. The HCA takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and sets high standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity in relation to the stewardship of public funds and the management of its activities. The principles contained within this policy apply to both internal and external audiences, including anyone wishing to undertake business or engage with the HCA. Please refer to our Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy by visiting [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy) for further information. 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