Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb4-98b6-7185-9950-96f43d700ae9/cavity-wall-insulation-and-loft-insulation-upgrade closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Cavity Wall Insulation and Loft Insulation Upgrade [Ashford Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ashford-borough-council) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £50,000 to £150,000 Published 10 Jul 2023 Deadline Closed 4 Aug 2023 ## 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. - 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). The awarded contract is for the remainder of the 2023 financial year which can be extended for another two years on a +1+1 basis. The extension is subject to satisfactory performance measured by the Client. If extended, the contract will attract an inflationary increase applied 1st April based on published CPI indices from the preceding month of January. A budget of £150,000 (£50,000 per financial year) has been allocated 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 works that are taking place within the borough. The work will be contracted on a schedule of rates, based on a number of standard dwelling types, for either type of insulation. Term: 30 weeks from commencement (1st September 2023) Tender Evaluation: 70% Price - Quotation Form attached 30% 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 2016 Documents attached: • Tenderer's Checklist • Tender INS/23/1 • Standard Selection Questionnaire 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 10:00hrs on Friday 4th August 2023 Documents to be returned • Tender INS/23/1 • Standard Selection Questionnaire • Method Statement • Insurance Certificates and Schedules ### Timetable ### Invitation to Tender: 10th July 2023 Final Date for Clarification: 17:00hrs 26th July 2023 Tender Return Date: 10:00hrs 4th August 2023 Evaluation of Bids: w/c 7th August 2023 Standstill Period: 10 calendar days ### Leaseholder Consultation: N/A ### Appointment made: w/c 21st August 2023 Commencement of Contract: 1st September 2023 Completion of Contract: 31st March 2024 Notes: - 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. - Please adhere to any page limit specified, and restrict the size of any uploaded document to less than 20Mb 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/40abe1f7-1722-455f-bab5-551cff0a7a93) 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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