Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington Town Hall , Horton Street, Kensington
London
W8 7NX
UK
Contact person: Mo Ajibola -Procurement Manager
E-mail: mo.ajibola@rbkc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI33
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.rbkc.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.wearew11.org
I.6) Main activity
Other: Public Sector Services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Notting Dale Heat Network Operation and Management (O&M)- Heat distribution and charging - Ref 269
Reference number: Ref 269: Contract for Design and Build (Secondary and Tertiary Networks)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45232141
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
The Lancaster West Estate in North Kensington is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment of its social housing and landscaping with a deep energy retrofit to improve its energy performance.
The Notting Dale Heat Network is to be delivered and operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) wholly owned by the Council, Notting Dale Heat Network Ltd. It is RBKC's ambition that it will be the most reliable and proactively maintained heat network in the UK.
The initial phase of the Project is to serve the Lancaster West Estate (LWE) for which the intended heat users include around 800 residential units, a school, a large Council-owned leisure centre and business units for SMEs (Baseline Studios). This project forms the second part of the Procurement strategy to support the Heat Network delivery.
The Authority is conducting procurement for the design and construction of the Tertiary Networks and all internal (above ground) sections of the Secondary Networks within the Notting Dale Heat Network.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
12 679 881.48
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09323000
45232141
45350000
51100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
North Kensington
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Lancaster West Estate in North Kensington is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment of its social housing and landscaping with a deep energy retrofit to improve its energy performance.
The Notting Dale Heat Network is to be delivered and operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) wholly owned by the Council, Notting Dale Heat Network Ltd. It is RBKC's ambition that it will be the most reliable and proactively maintained heat network in the UK.
The initial phase of the Project is to serve the Lancaster West Estate (LWE) for which the intended heat users include around 800 residential units, a school, a large Council-owned leisure centre and business units for SMEs (Baseline Studios). This project forms the second part of the Procurement strategy to support the Heat Network delivery.
The Authority is conducting procurement for the design and construction of the Tertiary Networks and all internal (above ground) sections of the Secondary Networks within the Notting Dale Heat Network.
The D&B works for this contract package will comprise:
1. Installation of the above-ground pipework that forms the Secondary Networks serving residential blocks, including the heat interface unit (HIUs) that serve each flat, together with strip out and disposal as appropriate of existing communal heating supply systems.
2. Installation of the Tertiary Networks serving each flat comprising: thermostatic controls, radiators, valves and small diameter distribution pipework; and strip out and disposal of the existing heating systems.
3. On completion of the above works to each block, a permanent connection to the Heat Network is required as soon as the latter has become operational, and undertake test & commissioning.
The D&B Contract period is for 4 years from 9 June 2023 to 9 June 2027. Flexibility in delivering these works within this 4-year period is key, with at least 4 months’ notice of work commencement to be given to the D&B Contractor.
Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on Capital Esourcing. If not already registered on Capital Esourcing, please register at the following link: https://www.capitalesourcing.com
Suppliers will then be granted access to the tender documentation.
Please note that registering on Capital Esourcing and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the tender documentation.
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-004221
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Notting Dale Heat Network - Contract for Design and Build (Secondary and Tertiary Networks) - Ref 269
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CENERGIST LIMITED
08191364
8 Bede House Tower Road, Glover Industrial Estate, Washington, England, NE37 2SH
Washington
NE37 2SH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
V.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: 12 679 881.48 GBP
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea
Town Hall Hornton Street
LONDON
W8 7N
UK
E-mail: hm-procurement@rbkc.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.rbkc.gov.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea of The Town Hall, Hornton Street, London
W8 7NX
London
W8 7NX
UK
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Royalm Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
London
W8 7NX
UK
Telephone: +447 890604982
E-mail: mo.ajibola@rbkc.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.rbkc.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/05/2024