Torus is a large and diverse organisation, we are simultaneously a landlord, property developer, commercial contractor and social entrepreneur. We manage 40 000 homes, employ 1 500 people with a mission to grow stronger communities. Our vision is clear. We will invest in people, homes, places and futures. Our activities and partnerships contribute to the regeneration of our key heartlands of Liverpool, Warrington, St Helens and further afield across the region.

Torus is looking to create a framework of contractors for a range of new build projects to support the ambitions of the development team. The framework will be split into lots according to project size and spocial return.

The framework agreement uses a FAC-1 Framework Alliance Contract which will act as the umbrella agreement and establish the terms and conditions for contract award. The delivery contract will be the JCT Design and Build 2016 edition with Torus amendments as set out in the ITT.

Candidates should note that there is no guarantee of any work as a result of this arrangement.

Bidders can bid on one or more lots, but can be awarded a place on one lot only.

Lot 1: 6 operators

Lot 2: 6 operators

Lot 3: 1 operator

It is the intention that mini competiiton will be the preferred route for award of call off contracts for any lot with multiple suppliers, although direct award procedure is possible.

Lot 1: framework for new build development projects which are within a bracket of GBP 0 m to GBP 10 m.

Lot 2: framework for new build development projects which are GBP 10 m and above.

Lot 3 is for social return any project with a value above OJEU threshold GBP 4.7 m. This is a specific lot based on social return designed to support the social investment needs of Torus over the course of the duration of the framework.