Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH
UK
E-mail: procurement@dmu.ac.uk
NUTS: UKF
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.dmu.ac.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Design and Build Contractor to provide Heat Energy Network at De Montfort University
Reference number: 2247
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
The University requires a contractor to design, build and install a 2.5MW air source heat pump heat energy network (the Heat Energy Network) to service the University’s campus buildings at De Montfort University. The contractor will be required to provide an Energy Centre building which will be capable of containing all equipment for a 3.5MWth system (allowing for future expansion). The HV transformer shall be sized to provide 2500kVA. Full details of the University’s requirements can be found in the Employer’s Requirements documentation provided as part of the procurement documents.It is anticipated the works will commence in October 2024 and that the construction works will be completed by October 2026 with a further 2 years to undertake required seasonal commissioning and completion
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
20 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
De Montfort University is undertaking the development of a new Energy Centre on the university’s estate which will house a 2.5MWth air source heat pump array providing an 80 / 65◦C flow and return temperature respectively feeding into a new District Heat Network serving 17 existing buildings on the central campus
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
In order to be considered for this tender you are required to register on the University`s e procurement site at http://in tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home . All relevant documentation will be available to download from the In-tend website. All correspondence associated with this tender MUST be sent via In-tend. The University will not accept hard copy, email or telephone expressions of interest.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
09/08/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
09/08/2024
Local time: 14:00
Place:
electronic
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The University reserves the right to discontinue or delay the procurement process and may decide not to award a contract as a result of this call for competition. The University shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in considering and/or responding to the procurement process. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments made under the contract will be in pounds sterling, unless otherwise advised.The estimated contract value may be in the range of 13,000,000 – 20,000,000 GBP (excluding VAT). The figure inserted in Section II.1.5 is the maximum figure in this range.The University will incorporate a standstill period at the point the decision in relation to the award of the contract is notified to bidders. The standstill period, which will be a minimum of ten (10) calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful bidders to lodge an appeal in regards to the award decisions, before the contract is entered into.Tenderers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to submit the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court , Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
LE1 9BH
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/06/2024