Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c55-59ba-716d-a644-539ef3005942/upgrade-of-building-fabric closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Upgrade of Building Fabric [Ashford Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ashford-borough-council) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £75,000 Published 3 Feb 2020 Deadline Closed 28 Feb 2020 ## 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 seeks contractors to undertake the thermal upgrading of its Swedish Houses. Work involves removal and replacing of external cladding and insulation of the timber frame. Term: 10 Weeks Tender Evaluation: 85% Price - Quotation Form attached 15% 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. Contractors must score a minimum of 60% on their quality submission for their tender to be considered. Form of Agreement: JCT Minor Works 2011 Documents attached: • Tender EWI.20.1 • 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 28th February 2010. Documents to be returned • Tender EWI.20.1 • Standard Selection Questionnaire (SAQ) • Method Statement/Construction Phase Plan ### Timetable ### Invitation to Tender: 3rd February 2020 Final Date for Clarification: 17:00hrs 21st February 2020 Tender Return Date: 14:30hrs 28th February 2020 Evaluation of Bids: w/c 2nd March 2020 ### Standstill Period: 10 calendar days ### Appointment made: w/c 12th March 2020 Commencement of Contract: 23rd March 2020 Completion of Contract: 29th May 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. - Please adhere to any page limit specified, and restrict the size of any uploaded document to less than 20Mb - The "Last date for Expressing Interest" detailed at the beginning of this notice, is the last date for submitting your bid. ### Further Information If you have any queries please contact Simon Lees on (01233) 330684 or by e:mail 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 Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/61073156-94ea-4ad7-b883-0a86216336a6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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