Non half Hourly Electricity and Natural Gas.
Contract notice
Supplies
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Fabrick Housing Group
2 Hudson Quay, Windward Way
Contact point(s): Utilities Procurement Group Ltd
For the attention of: Wendy Cameron
TS2 1QG Middlesborough
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 8454022461
E-mail:
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.3)Main activity
General public services
Housing and community amenities
Housing and community amenities
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no
Section II: Object of the contract
II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Non half Hourly Electricity and Natural Gas.
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Supplies
Purchase
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Various UK Sites.
Purchase
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Various UK Sites.
NUTS code UK
II.1.3)Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement
II.1.4)Information on framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 006
Range: between 400 000 and 85 000 000 GBP
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 006
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 04Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:Range: between 400 000 and 85 000 000 GBP
II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
The Group wishes to award Collabrative Framework Agreement for NonHalf Hourly Electricity and Natural gas.
The Framework Agreement shall be established for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period of no more than 2 years.
The Framerork is separated into 2 separate lots:
- lot 1 Non Half Hourly Electricity
- lot2 Natural Gas
Suppliers may bid for lot 1 or lot 2, or all lots.
Provision for supply and installation of Automatic Meter Reading and SMART metering by awarded framework suppliers over the course of the framework. Optional Provision of various generation mixes such as renewable energy will be considered.
The Framework Agreement will be initially for the use of Fabrick Housing Group, it is also proposed to widen the number of organisations in the future who would be able to take up this opportunity by making the Collaborative Framework Agreement available for use by other UK contracting authorities (as defined in Article 1(9) of Directive 2004/18/EC and implemented by Regulation 3 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2006) or its agent(s).
These include but are not limited to central government departments and their agencies. Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), NHS bodies (including: acute trusts, ambulance trusts, primary care trusts, care trusts, NHS hospital trusts, strategic health trusts, special health authorities), Local Authorities (as defined in Regulation 3(2) to (5) of the Public Contracts Regulation 2006 ('the Regulations'), Police Crime Commission
The framework will also be open for use by all other public sector contracting authorities (as defined in Article 1 (9) of Directive 2004/18/EC and implemented by Regulation 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2006) or their agents. These include but are not limited to central government departments and their agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), NHS bodies (including; acute trusts, ambulance trusts, primary care trusts, care trusts, NHS hospital trusts, strategic health authorities, mental health trusts, special health authorities), Local Authorities (as defined in Regulation3 (2) to (5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 ('the Regulations'), Police Authorities (as defined by Regulation 3 (1) (j) to (p) of the Regulations), Emergency Services, Educational
Establishment (including Schools, Universities, Academies, Colleges of Further Education) and Registered Social Landlords who have a need to purchase these services. Please see the following websites for further details:
The agreement will be managed on behalf of those using the framework agreement by the Utilities procurement Group Ltd. Due to the constant fluctuation of commodity market rates the pricing element of this framework will be reviewed by UPG Ltd on a ongoing basis in relation top commodity based markets, at the further competition stage it is anticipated that framework suppliers will offer their best rate in accordance with the aggregated demand delivered through the framework. Further and more detailed information will be contained in the Invitation to tender documentation. The framework is open only to 2nd tier licensed suppliers.
The Framework Agreement shall be established for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period of no more than 2 years.
The Framerork is separated into 2 separate lots:
- lot 1 Non Half Hourly Electricity
- lot2 Natural Gas
Suppliers may bid for lot 1 or lot 2, or all lots.
Provision for supply and installation of Automatic Meter Reading and SMART metering by awarded framework suppliers over the course of the framework. Optional Provision of various generation mixes such as renewable energy will be considered.
The Framework Agreement will be initially for the use of Fabrick Housing Group, it is also proposed to widen the number of organisations in the future who would be able to take up this opportunity by making the Collaborative Framework Agreement available for use by other UK contracting authorities (as defined in Article 1(9) of Directive 2004/18/EC and implemented by Regulation 3 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2006) or its agent(s).
These include but are not limited to central government departments and their agencies. Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), NHS bodies (including: acute trusts, ambulance trusts, primary care trusts, care trusts, NHS hospital trusts, strategic health trusts, special health authorities), Local Authorities (as defined in Regulation 3(2) to (5) of the Public Contracts Regulation 2006 ('the Regulations'), Police Crime Commission
The framework will also be open for use by all other public sector contracting authorities (as defined in Article 1 (9) of Directive 2004/18/EC and implemented by Regulation 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2006) or their agents. These include but are not limited to central government departments and their agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), NHS bodies (including; acute trusts, ambulance trusts, primary care trusts, care trusts, NHS hospital trusts, strategic health authorities, mental health trusts, special health authorities), Local Authorities (as defined in Regulation3 (2) to (5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 ('the Regulations'), Police Authorities (as defined by Regulation 3 (1) (j) to (p) of the Regulations), Emergency Services, Educational
Establishment (including Schools, Universities, Academies, Colleges of Further Education) and Registered Social Landlords who have a need to purchase these services. Please see the following websites for further details:
http://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-council
http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/about/resources/ndpb
http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/search.xhtml?clear=true
http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php
http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/leadership/typesofschools/academies/b00208569/open-academies
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/
http//:www.police.uk/
http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx
http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
http.//www.gov.uk/government/organisation/cabinet-office
http://www.homesandcommunities.co.uk
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/showcharity/registerofcharities/registerhomepage.aspx?&=&https://www.buy4wales.co.uk/UsefulResources/contractsframeworks/organisationlist/poaplist.html
Contracts between awarded framework suppliers and individual framework end users will be developed by subsequent further competitions from the framework. Individual framework end users will be required to provide a minimum of 12 months notice to terminate a contract prior to the next contract expiry date.The agreement will be managed on behalf of those using the framework agreement by the Utilities procurement Group Ltd. Due to the constant fluctuation of commodity market rates the pricing element of this framework will be reviewed by UPG Ltd on a ongoing basis in relation top commodity based markets, at the further competition stage it is anticipated that framework suppliers will offer their best rate in accordance with the aggregated demand delivered through the framework. Further and more detailed information will be contained in the Invitation to tender documentation. The framework is open only to 2nd tier licensed suppliers.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
09310000, 09123000
II.1.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.1.8)Lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
II.1.9)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:
The stated lower values are based on Fabrick Housing Group historic consumption of electricity and Gas., it is anticipated that the highest values wull not be exceeded over the term of the agreement should other public sector bodies (identitfed in section II1.5 of this notice) wish to adopt the framework.
Lot 1 Supply of Non Half Hourly Electricity GBP 200 000 to GBP 50 000 000. It is anticipated that the volume requirement will not exceed 300GWH over the course of the agreement.
Lot 2 Supply of Natuural Gas GBP 200 000 to GBP 35 000 000. It is anticipated that the volume requirement will not exceed 300GWH over the course of the agreement.
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 400 000 and 85 000 000 GBP
Lot 1 Supply of Non Half Hourly Electricity GBP 200 000 to GBP 50 000 000. It is anticipated that the volume requirement will not exceed 300GWH over the course of the agreement.
Lot 2 Supply of Natuural Gas GBP 200 000 to GBP 35 000 000. It is anticipated that the volume requirement will not exceed 300GWH over the course of the agreement.
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 400 000 and 85 000 000 GBP
II.2.2)Information about options
Options: yes
Description of these options: Description of these options : 2 years with the option to extend for a period of no more than 2 years. Provision for supply and installation of Automatic Meter Reading and SMART metering by awarded framework suppliers over the course of the framework. Provision of various generation mixes such as renewable energy.
Provisional timetable for recourse to these options:
in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
Description of these options: Description of these options : 2 years with the option to extend for a period of no more than 2 years. Provision for supply and installation of Automatic Meter Reading and SMART metering by awarded framework suppliers over the course of the framework. Provision of various generation mixes such as renewable energy.
Provisional timetable for recourse to these options:
in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
II.2.3)Information about renewals
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Number of possible renewals: Range: between 1 and 8
In the case of renewable supplies or service contracts, estimated timeframe for subsequent contracts:
in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
Number of possible renewals: Range: between 1 and 8
In the case of renewable supplies or service contracts, estimated timeframe for subsequent contracts:
in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
II.3)Duration of the contract or time limit for completion
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
Information about lots
Lot No: 1 Lot title: Non Half Hourly Electricity1)Short description
A colaborative framework for the supply of Non Half Hourly Electricity to Fabrick Housing Group, the framework is open to the public sector bodies identified in this contract notice.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
09310000, 09123000
3)Quantity or scope
The stated lower values are based on Fabrick Housing Group historic consumption of electricity it is anticipated that the higher stated value will not be exceeded over the full term of the agreement should other public sector bodies (identified in section II1.5 of this notice) wish to adopt the framework. Supply of Non Half Hourly Electricity GBP 200 000 to GBP 50 000 000. It is anticipated that the volume requirement will not exceed 500GWH over the course of the agreement.
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 200 000 and 50 000 000 GBP
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 200 000 and 50 000 000 GBP
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 2 Lot title: Natural Gas
1)Short description
A colaborative framework for the supply of Natural Gas to Fabrick Housing Group, the framework is open to the public sector bodies identified in this contract notice.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
09310000, 09123000
3)Quantity or scope
The stated lower values are based on Fabrick Housing Group historic consumption of electricity it is anticipated that the higher stated value will not be exceeded over the full term of the agreement should other public sector bodies (identified in section II1.5 of this notice) wish to adopt the framework. Supply of Natural Gas GBP 200 000 to GBP 35 000 000. It is anticipated that the volume requirement will not exceed 500GWH over the course of the agreement.
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 200 000 and 35 000 000 GBP
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 200 000 and 35 000 000 GBP
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
As stated in tender documents
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
As stated in tender documents
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
As stated in tender documents
III.1.4)Other particular conditions
The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: yes
Description of particular conditions: Suppliers licensed to operate in the UK
Description of particular conditions: Suppliers licensed to operate in the UK
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Suppliers licensed to operate in the UK
III.2.2)Economic and financial ability
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: As stated in tender documents
III.2.3)Technical capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
As stated in tender documents
As stated in tender documents
III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts
III.3)Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1)Information about a particular profession
III.3.2)Staff responsible for the execution of the service
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Open
IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate
IV.1.3)Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
IV.2)Award criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3)Administrative information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority:
520-003 (NHH & NG)
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
no
IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document
Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 10.9.2013 - 12:00
Payable documents: no
Payable documents: no
IV.3.4)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
17.9.2013 - 12:00
IV.3.5)Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up
English.
IV.3.7)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
until: 31.3.2014
IV.3.8)Conditions for opening of tenders
Date: 17.9.2013 - 12:00
Additional information about authorised persons and opening procedure: Not less than two officials form a different section of the agency.
Place:
Parkside House, 167 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4RA
Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: yesAdditional information about authorised persons and opening procedure: Not less than two officials form a different section of the agency.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2)Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
VI.3)Additional information
VI.4)Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures
Utilities Procurement Group Ltd
Parkside House, 167 Chorley New Road
BL1 4RA Bolton
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Telephone: +44 8454022461
Fax: +44 8454022466
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Utilities Procurement Group Ltd
Parkside House, 167 Chorley New Road
BL1 4RA Bolton
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Telephone: +44 8454022461
Fax: +44 8454022466
VI.4.2)Lodging of appeals
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: UPG will incorporate a minimum 10 day standstill period at the point that information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. This period will allow unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the contracting Authority before the contract is entered into. Applicants have 2 working days from the notification of the award decision to request additional debriefing and that information has to be provided a minimum of 3 working days before the expiy of the standstill period. Should such additional information be required, please contact the person cited in paragraph 1.1 of this form. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts Regulations (SI 2006 no 5) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the high court (england, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly (within 3 months from the time the aggrieved party knew, or ought to have known, about the alleged breach).
Where a contract has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decsion, or order the Contracting Authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the contract, may award damages and impose a financial penalty on the Contracting Authority. Damages may also be available to any of the parties involved. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow parties the opportunity to challenge the award decisionmade by the Contracting Authority and, where appropriate, issue proceedings against the Contracting Authority which shall have the effect of automatically suspending the contract award procedure until the proceedings have been concluded.
Where a contract has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decsion, or order the Contracting Authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the contract, may award damages and impose a financial penalty on the Contracting Authority. Damages may also be available to any of the parties involved. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow parties the opportunity to challenge the award decisionmade by the Contracting Authority and, where appropriate, issue proceedings against the Contracting Authority which shall have the effect of automatically suspending the contract award procedure until the proceedings have been concluded.
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
Utilities Procurement Group Ltd
Parkside House, 167 Chorley New Road
BL1 4RA Bolton
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Telephone: +44 8454022461
Fax: +44 8454022466
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
19.4.2013