Contract 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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.capitalesourcing.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54983
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.capitalesourcing.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54983
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.capitalesourcing.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54983
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.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09323000
45232141
45350000
51100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI33
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.2.5) 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
Start:
09/06/2023
End:
09/06/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
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
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
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
21/11/2022
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
03/10/2022
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
09/06/2023
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea of The Town Hall, Hornton Street, London
W8 7NX
London
W8 7NX
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/10/2022