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Published 5 May 2021, 22:55 BST

Official UK procurement notice

National Framework Agreement for the provision of Smart Buildings Solutions using the Internet of Things

Official notice

Authority: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreementServicesOpen procedure
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£10,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 7 Jun 2021

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Smart Buildings Solutions using the Internet of Things framework agreement will provide authorities with the means to enable intelligent commercial buildings. Solutions primarily involve the installation of a sensory network that is connected via wireless internet to cloud based data analytics, which enables monitoring and control of energy usage, building occupancy and visibility of assets. The solution can be composed of several modular components which all work simultaneously to create a platform for the management of buildings, and in turn driving efficiencies across estates.

Note: This framework agreement is not concerned with domestic properties.

CPV: Energy-efficiency consultancy services · Energy-management services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The UK public sector is facing a period of intense financial pressure to reduce costs…

The UK public sector is facing a period of intense financial pressure to reduce costs and increase efficiencies. Authorities are looking towards innovative solutions to assist with this through better management of their estate and its energy consumption.

The Smart Buildings Solutions using the Internet of Things framework agreement will provide authorities with the means to enable intelligent commercial buildings. Solutions primarily involve the installation of a sensory network that is connected via wireless internet to cloud based data analytics, which enables monitoring and control of energy usage, building occupancy and visibility of assets. The solution can be composed of several modular components which all work simultaneously to create a platform for the management of buildings, and in turn driving efficiencies across estates.

Note: This framework agreement is not concerned with domestic properties.

Delivery: UK · UK
Variant bids: 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
What this means for your bid
  • “National Framework Agreement for the provision of Smart Buildings…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
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
5 May 2021, 22:55 BST
Last source update
5 May 2021, 22:55 BST
Award evaluation window
9 Jun 2021 – …
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-009774
Classification (CPV)
Energy-efficiency consultancy servicesEnergy-management services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ad9f Find a Tender

Publisher note: Supplier instructions how to express interest and bid: 1) Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities; 2) Select the title of the ITT;Page 9 to 10 3) Review the ITT, framework agreement specification, prerequisites and list of eligible users (you may do this without registering); 4) Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once); 5) Accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', enter your organisation and user details; note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure); 6) Login to the portal with the username/password; 7) Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); 8) Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content; 9) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box; 10) Responding to the ITT. Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk ↗

Appointment period ends
7 Jun 2021, 14:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
9 Jun 2021, 09:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

5 May 2021 → 9 Jun 2021 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    5 May 2021, 22:55 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    7 Jun 2021, 14:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    9 Jun 2021, 09:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth Liverpool Road, Chester, North West, CH2 1ULContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • The eligible users of the proposed framework agreement are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at: www.nhssourcing.co.ukContracting authority UK, UKContact email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Courts of JusticeReview 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