Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4c-e518-72a7-8aca-d2ac2ad37c56/cavity-wall-and-loft-insulation awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation [Ashford Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ashford-borough-council) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £50,000 Published 5 Jul 2019 Deadline Closed 2 Aug 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 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: - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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 [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) Read full description ## CPV classification Insulation work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/05ea130e-752b-47da-91a5-74aa4e394daf) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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