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Published 22 Jan 2021, 15:40 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Integrated Asset Care · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Sellafield Limited (Public body)

Framework agreementWorksRestricted procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£250,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 26 Feb 2021

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Integrated Asset Care (IAC) framework will be a key delivery vehicle to provide core construction and asset care services to Sellafield Ltd. The scope of work will cover but will not be limited to the main disciplines of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical. These services will predominantly be delivered at the main Sellafield site; however, the IAC framework may also be required to deliver at alternative off site locations.

Previous publication(s) concerning this procedure;Prior Information Notice published, notice number in TED 2020/S 165-401547. Further detail can be found in CTM under reference 12397.

CPV: Building completion work · Building installation work · Construction work · Construction-related services · Engineering works and construction works · Repair and maintenance services · Repair and maintenance services of building installations · Roof works and other special trade construction works · Site preparation work · Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 1 suppliers

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1The IAC framework will provide core construction and asset care services to Sellafield LtdRenewalPublished value£250,000,000

The IAC framework will provide core construction and asset care services to Sellafield Ltd. This will include the IAC framework provider being responsible for project implementation, including:

  • Installation, modifications and commissioning of plant and equipment and

their dismantlement and removal;

  • Asset care and support activities;
  • Coordination and collaboration with existing Sellafield Ltd frameworks,

e.g. Design Service Alliance (DSA);

  • Programmatic delivery;
  • Integrated project controls and project management.

The scope of work will cover but will not be limited to the main disciplines of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical.

Further details can be found in Sellafield Ltd Complete Tender Management (CTM) system under reference 12615.

Delivery: North West · Sellafield Site
Extensions: As described in II2.7 there will be an optional 1 year extension at Sellafield Ltd discretion. The maximum term is 5 years. · There will be an optional 1 year extension at Sellafield Ltd discretion. The maximum 5 year term is justified by the investment required. This investment includes the costs associated with mobilisation and transition including; site establishment setup, recruitment and development of the resources (including apprentices) and technology implementation.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • “Integrated Asset Care” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
22 Jan 2021, 15:40 GMT
Last source update
23 Mar 2021, 11:16 GMT
Authority reference
12615
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-005842
Classification (CPV)
Building completion workBuilding installation workConstruction workConstruction-related servicesEngineering works and construction worksRepair and maintenance servicesRepair and maintenance services of building installationsRoof works and other special trade construction worksSite preparation workWorks for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Delivery area
North West (UKD11)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-028caa Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

The Contract and associated performance conditions are included within the Procurement documents. Acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Contract is a condition for the award of the Contract.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Any appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in Section I above, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Contracting Authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.

Publisher note: The Framework Agreement will be a bespoke framework agreement which, inter alia, set outs the process for awarding call off contracts during the Term. There will be 2 forms of call off contract used, the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (as amended by Sellafield Ltd) and the NEC3 Term Service Contract (as amended by Sellafield Ltd). A copy of the Form of Contract shall be uploaded to CTM during the Selection Questionnaire response period. Notification will be issued through CTM once available. The value which is stated at II.1.5, is based on the maximum 5 year term.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Appointment period ends
26 Feb 2021, 16:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
540 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

26 Feb 2021 → 23 Mar 2021 · 2 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    26 Feb 2021, 16:00 GMT
  2. Notice published
    23 Mar 2021, 11:16 GMT

Notice history

2 releases on Find a Tender
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—Date2.2 · IV26 Feb 20215 Mar 2021+7 d

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate extended to 05/03/2021 at 16:00

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Sellafield Ltd

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawNuclear Decommissioning 01002607 West Cumbria House, Workington, North West, CA14 4HBContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Kevin RobertsonReview contact point WorkingtonContact email
  • Royal Courts of JusticeMediation bodyReview body London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria