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Published 14 Feb 2022, 22:45 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

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Official notice

Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (Local council)·Consortium: 6 public authorities

WorksNegotiated procedure with prior call for competitionSME suitable
Published estimate£6,000,000≈ £1.5m / year
Submissions closed 21 Nov 2022awarded 19 Dec 2023
Awarded to Cenergist Limited, Vital Energi Utilities Limited2 awards
Contract term 4 yrsends 9 Jun 2027 · starts 9 Jun 2023

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Authority is conducting a procurement for a design, build, operation and maintenance contract relating to the Notting Dale heat network (the “Procurement”).

*This Contract Award relates to the Primary Network Construction Works and the Operation and Management Contract for the Primary Heat Network*

The Notting Dale Heat Network (the “Heat Network”’/”Project”) is to be delivered and operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) wholly owned by the Council, Notting Dale Heat Network Ltd. It is the Council’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).

The Project is anticipated to expand through future phases, which are currently being assessed.

The Authority is obliged to conduct this procurement in full accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The Authority will procure the Proposed Contract using the Negotiated Procedure with Prior Notice as set out in Regulation 47 of the UCR 2016, which provides a structure for this competitive tendering exercise.

CPV: District heating · Heating works · Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment · Mechanical installations · Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Lancaster West Estate (the Estate), in North Kensington, is undergoing a comprehensive…Awarded 4 yrs

Lancaster West Estate (the 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 Authority is conducting a procurement for a design, build, operation and maintenance contract relating to the Notting Dale heat network (the “Procurement”).

The Notting Dale Heat Network (the “Heat Network”’/”Project”) is to be delivered and operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) wholly owned by the Council, Notting Dale Heat Network Ltd. It is the Council’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). The Project is anticipated to expand through future phases, which are currently being assessed. Detail is provided in the ISIT - 2A, Project Description and Objectives report.

The Authority is obliged to conduct this procurement in full accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The Authority will procure the Proposed Contract using the Negotiated Procedure with Prior Notice as set out in Regulation 47 of the UCR 2016, which provides a structure for this competitive tendering exercise.

Contract period: 9 Jun 2023 – 9 Jun 2027 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK, London · North Kensington
Variant 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
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Bidders are required to complete the Standard Selection Questionnaire , followed by the quality questions and their commercial proposal.

    Minimum: Insurance level required • Employer's Liability Insurance of: £10 million • Public Liability Insurance of: £10 million • Professional Indemnity Insurance of: £10 million as a minimum
  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection Questionnaire is available on the CapitaleSourcing portal

    Minimum: Trustmark Membership

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
14 Feb 2022, 22:45 GMT
Last source update
20 May 2024, 12:13 BST
Authority reference
Ref 270
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-015839
Classification (CPV)
District heatingHeating worksInstallation services of electrical and mechanical equipmentMechanical installationsWorks for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Delivery area
UKLondon (UKI)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-031719 Find a Tender

Publisher note: This Award notice relates to the Design, Build , Operation and Maintenance of the Primary Heat Network

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.capitalesourcing.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54983 ↗

Submission deadline
21 Nov 2022, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

14 Feb 2022 → 20 May 2024 · 6 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    14 Feb 2022
  2. Invitations to tender expected
    3 Oct 2022, 00:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline
    21 Nov 2022, 17:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts
    9 Jun 2023, 00:00 BST
  5. Bids must remain valid until
    9 Jun 2023, 23:59 BST
  6. Notice published
    20 May 2024, 12:13 BST

Notice history

11 events · 7 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Sept 2022
  1. Status changed to active
    23 Sept 2022, 17:47 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    23 Sept 2022, 17:47 BST
  3. Deadline published: 7 Nov 2022, 17:00 GMT
    23 Sept 2022, 17:47 BST
  4. Buyer details updated
    23 Sept 2022, 17:47 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    23 Sept 2022, 18:48 BST
  6. Deadline moved to 21 Nov 2022, 17:00 GMT
    3 Oct 2022, 16:17 BST
    +14 days · was 7 Nov 2022, 17:00 GMT
  7. Buyer details updated
    3 Oct 2022, 16:17 BST
  8. Buyer details updated
    5 Oct 2022, 11:33 BST
  9. Status changed to complete
    20 May 2024, 10:55 BST
  10. Buyer details updated
    20 May 2024, 10:55 BST
  11. Buyer details updated
    20 May 2024, 12:13 BST
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextValue of the field · II.I.INotting Dale Heat Network Operation and Management (O&M)- Heat distribution and charging - Ref 269—
—TextValue of the Field · II.1.1—Notting Dale Heat Network - Contract for Design and Build (Secondary and Tertiary Networks) - Ref 269

Title of the opportunity to be corrected as Notting Dale Heat Network - Contract for Design and Build (Secondary and Tertiary Networks) - Ref 269

Routine re-releases (7)
  • 2022-10: 1 release · 3 Oct 2022
  • 2022-09: 2 releases · 23 Sept 2022, 23 Sept 2022
  • 2022-02: 1 release · 14 Feb 2022

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 2
Bids received 31 from SMEs
Contracts signed 2latest 19 Dec 2023
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Cenergist LimitedNotting Dale Heat Network - Contract for Design and Build (Secondary and Tertiary Networks) - Ref 269——Awarded
Vital Energi Utilities LimitedNotting Dale Heat Network - Contract for Design and Build - Primary Network——Awarded

Contracts

  • Notting Dale Heat Network - Contract for Design and Build (Secondary and Tertiary Networks) - Ref 269 · Cenergist Limited

    Signed
    19 Dec 2023
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 9 Jun 2027
    Status
    active
  • Notting Dale Heat Network - Contract for Design and Build - Primary Network · Vital Energi Utilities Limited

    Signed
    19 Dec 2023
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 9 Jun 2027
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
3bids · 3 electronic · 2 from abroad1——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilLocal GovernmentProduction, transport and distribution of gas and heat 04050190 W8 7NX, London, London, W8 7NXContact name, email

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • capitalEsourcingContracting authorityRegional or local authorityGeneral public services London, LondonContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea of The Town Hall, Hornton Street, LondonMediation body London
  • Royal Court of JusticeReview body LondonContact email, phone
  • Royalm Borough of Kensington and ChelseaReview contact point LondonContact email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • CENERGIST LIMITEDAwarded supplier08191364 8 Bede House Tower Road, Glover Industrial Estate, Washington, England, NE37 2SH, Washington, UK, NE37 2SH
  • VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES LIMITEDAwarded supplier04050190 Century House, Roman Road, Blackburn BB1 2LD, Blackburn, UK, BB1 2LD

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

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