WS18201069 - Wire / Conductor and Cable framework.
Contract notice - utilities
Works
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
National Grid Electricity Transmission plc
National Grid House, Gallows Hill, Warwick Technology Park
Contact point(s): Michaela Zennaro
CV34 6DA Warwick
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 7741163724
E-mail:
Internet address(es)
General address of the contracting entity www.nationalgrid.com
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for 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)Main activity
Electricity
I.3)Contract award on behalf of other contracting entities
Section II: Object of the contract
II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting entity:
WS18201069 - Wire / Conductor and Cable framework.
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Works
Realisation, by whatever means of work, corresponding to the requirements specified by the successful tenderer
Realisation, by whatever means of work, corresponding to the requirements specified by the successful tenderer
NUTS code UK
II.1.3)Information about a 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
Estimated value excluding VAT
Range: between 50 000 000 and 100 000 000 GBP
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 3Estimated value excluding VAT
Range: between 50 000 000 and 100 000 000 GBP
II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s):
National Grid is looking to work collaboratively with a number of partners to deliver part of its wire conductor and cabling programme for the next years. It is therefore seeking expressions of interest from manufacturers of cables, joints and accessories as well as wire and conductor and associated accessories for its Electricity business, in the UK and in the US. In addition to the supply of cables, the Applicant will also have the opportunity to offer design, jointing and installation services, where applicable (see Annex B for more information).
Cables: the framwork shall cover cables fo various ratings, lengths, voltages and accessories. The required voltages range from 1kV to 400kV and include XLPE, Oil filled, control and street light cable, Cables shall be delivered to UK and US sites.
Conductors: In addition, the framework shall cover wire and conductor of various ratings, lengths, voltages and accessories. The required wire and conductor voltages range from 1kV to 115kV. Wire and conductor shall be delivered to US sites only.
Cables: the framwork shall cover cables fo various ratings, lengths, voltages and accessories. The required voltages range from 1kV to 400kV and include XLPE, Oil filled, control and street light cable, Cables shall be delivered to UK and US sites.
Conductors: In addition, the framework shall cover wire and conductor of various ratings, lengths, voltages and accessories. The required wire and conductor voltages range from 1kV to 115kV. Wire and conductor shall be delivered to US sites only.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44300000, 31210000, 31224400, 31224800, 31300000, 31311000, 31342000, 31343000, 31344000, 44320000, 44321000, 44322000, 44322100, 44322200, 44322300, 44322400, 45230000, 45231000, 45231111, 45231400, 45232000, 45232200, 45310000, 45314300, 45314310, 45315300, 71320000, 71322000, 71600000, 44318000
II.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.1.8)Information about 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: yes
II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1)Total quantity or scope
Please refer to Annex B for information on scope of tender.
Estimated value excluding VAT
Range: between 50 000 000 and 100 000 000 GBP
Estimated value excluding VAT
Range: between 50 000 000 and 100 000 000 GBP
II.2.2)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.3)Information about renewals
II.3)Duration of the contract or time limit for completion
Duration in months: 36 (from the award of the contract)
Information about lots
Lot No: 1 Lot title: UK 33-66kV XLPE Cable - Design and Supply Only1)Short description:
Cable system design and Supply of 33 to 66kV XLPE Cables and associated accessories with delivery to the UK.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44300000, 71322000
3)Quantity or scope:
Estimated forecast average km per year is 5 to 10.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Lot No: 2 Lot title: UK 33-66kV XLPE Cable - Supply, Design, Installation, Jointing, and Testing
1)Short description:
Cable system design, detailed design, installation, jointing, testing and Supply of 33 to 66kV XLPE Cables and associated accessories with delivery to the UK.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44300000, 45230000, 71322000, 71600000
3)Quantity or scope:
Estimated forecast average km per year is 5 to 10.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Lot No: 3 Lot title: UK 33-66kV XLPE Cable - Supply, Design, Installation, Jointing, civil works and Testing
1)Short description:
Cable system design, detailed design, installation, jointing, testing, civil works and Supply of 33 to 66kV XLPE Cables and associated accessories with delivery to the UK.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44300000, 45230000, 71322000, 71600000
3)Quantity or scope:
Estimated forecast average km per year is 5 to 10.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Lot No: 4 Lot title: UK 132kV XLPE Cable - Design and Supply Only
1)Short description:
Cable system design and Supply of 132kV XLPE Cables and associated accessories with delivery to the UK.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44300000, 71322000
3)Quantity or scope:
Estimated forecast average km per year is 15 to 20.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Lot No: 5 Lot title: UK 132kV XLPE Cable - Supply, Design, Installation, Jointing, and Testing
1)Short description:
Cable system design, detailed design, installation, jointing, testing and Supply of 132kV XLPE Cables and associated accessories with delivery to the UK.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44300000, 45230000, 71320000, 71600000
3)Quantity or scope:
Estimated forecast average km per year is 15 to 20.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Lot No: 6 Lot title: UK 132kV XLPE Cable - Supply, Design, Installation, Jointing, civil works and Testing
1)Short description:
Cable system design, detailed design, installation, jointing, testing, civil works and Supply of 132kV XLPE Cables and associated accessories with delivery to the UK.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44300000, 45230000, 71322000, 71600000
3)Quantity or scope:
Estimated forecast average km per year is 15 to 20.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Lot No: 7 Lot title: UK 275-400kV XLPE Cable - Supply, Design, Installation,
1)Short description:
Cable system design, detailed design, installation, jointing, testing and Supply of 275-400kV XLPE Cables and associated accessories with delivery to the UK.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44300000, 45230000, 71322000, 71600000
3)Quantity or scope:
Estimated forecast average km per year is 15 to 20.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Lot No: 8 Lot title: UK 275-400kV XLPE Cable - Supply, Design, Installation,
1)Short description:
Cable system design, detailed design, installation, jointing, testing, civil works and Supply of 275-400kV XLPE Cables and associated accessories with delivery to the UK.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44300000, 45230000, 71322000, 71600000
3)Quantity or scope:
Estimated forecast average km per year is 15 to 20.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Please note that this estimation might change due to project plan movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Lot No: 9 Lot title: UK Up to 132kV Oil filled Cable - Supply Only
1)Short description:
Supply of up to 132kV XLPE Cables and associated accessories with delivery to the UK.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44300000
Lot No: 10 Lot title: UK 275-400kV Oil filled Cable - Supply Only
1)Short description:
Supply of 275-400kV Oil filled Cables and associated accessories with delivery to the UK.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44300000
Lot No: 11 Lot title: US Cable Up to 230kV - Supply Only
1)Short description:
Supply of 0.6 to 230kV Cables and associated accessories with delivery to the US.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44300000
3)Quantity or scope:
Forecast spend is between 10m and 20m GBP per annum.
Please note that this estimation might change due to forecast movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Please note that this estimation might change due to forecast movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Lot No: 12 Lot title: US 1-115kV Conductors - Supply Only
1)Short description:
Supply of 1 to 115kV Conductors and associated accessories with delivery to the US.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
44318000
3)Quantity or scope:
Forecast spend is between 5m and 10m GBP per annum.
Please note that this estimation might change due to forecast movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Please note that this estimation might change due to forecast movements. National Grid does not commit to any volume guarantee.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
Parent Company Guarantee, Bonds, Liabilities, Insurance requirements will be outlined in the Pre Qualification Questionnaire / Invitation to Tender.
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
To be detailed in Invitation to Tender.
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
Applicants may submit bids as (i) a single company or group, (ii) consortium, or (iii) a prime contractor with prequalified subcontractors. Succesful applicants must in due course agree an appropriate contracting structure or legal format in order to enter into a contract with National Grid.
In relation to consortium bids or a bid from a prime contract or with subcontractors, National Grid will require the consortium lead to provide the information requested in relation to their financial standing. Any member of the consortium (or the main subcontractors) may provide responses to demonstrate their ability to undertake the works required, so long as it is relevant to the works that such subcontractor or consortium member intend ot undertake if the applicant is appointed to the framework.
Any further instructions regarding the information required from consortium members and subcontractors will be clearly detailed within the pre-qualification questionnaire.
In relation to consortium bids or a bid from a prime contract or with subcontractors, National Grid will require the consortium lead to provide the information requested in relation to their financial standing. Any member of the consortium (or the main subcontractors) may provide responses to demonstrate their ability to undertake the works required, so long as it is relevant to the works that such subcontractor or consortium member intend ot undertake if the applicant is appointed to the framework.
Any further instructions regarding the information required from consortium members and subcontractors will be clearly detailed within the pre-qualification questionnaire.
III.1.4)Other particular conditions:
The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: no
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: The personal situation of economic operators required for this contract will be fully described and included in the Pre Qualification Questionnaire (which will be issued to Applicants who respond to this Contract Ntice by the required deadline).
III.2.2)Economic and financial ability
The economic and financial capacilty required for this contract will be fully described and included in the Pre Qualification Questionnaire (which will be issued to Applicants who respond to this Contract Ntice by the required deadline). However, the selection criteria for Applicants to qualify to be invited to the tender will include (but not limited to): Summary of turnover, profit and their right to request fully audited and financial accounts covering the last 3 years.
III.2.3)Technical capacity:
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met The technical capacity required for this contract will be fully described and included in the Pre Qualification Questionnaire, which will be issued to Applicants who respond to this Contract Notice by the required deadline.
National Grid Electricity Transmission plc reserve the right to reject any Applicants from further consideration where information so requested is not provided by the deadline for receipt of the Pre Qualification Questionnaire.
National Grid Electricity Transmission plc reserve the right to reject any Applicants from further consideration where information so requested is not provided by the deadline for receipt of the Pre Qualification Questionnaire.
III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts
III.3)Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1)Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: no
III.3.2)Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the Staff responsible for the execution of the service
Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: no
IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Negotiated
Some candidates have already been selected (if appropriate under certain types of negotiated procedures): no
Some candidates have already been selected (if appropriate under certain types of negotiated procedures): no
IV.2)Award criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms ofthe criteria stated in the specifications or in the invitation to tender or to negotiate
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used: yes
Additional information about electronic auction: National Grid reserves the right to choose to use an electronic auction, should the conditions be suitable.
Additional information about electronic auction: National Grid reserves the right to choose to use an electronic auction, should the conditions be suitable.
IV.3)Administrative information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting entity:
WS18201069
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
no
IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents
Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 14.11.2011 - 17:00
Payable documents: no
Payable documents: no
IV.3.4)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
21.11.2011 - 12:00
IV.3.5)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up
English.
IV.3.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
IV.3.7)Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 21.11.2011 - 12:00
Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: no
Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: no
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:
Applicants interested in receiving more information about this Contract Notice shall do the following:
3. The applicant can then access the Ariba website and download the Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and appendices
4. Before Monday 21st November 2011 at 12.00, the applicant shall upload his PQQ completed together with supporting documents onto the Ariba platform.
Post receipt and assessment of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire applicants shall be shortlisted and an Invitation to Tender shall be sent to shortlisted suppliers. Further details of this process shall be included in the Pre-Qualification Tender.
We encourage any interested Applicant to request the documentation as soon as possible in order to allow enough time for completion of Pre Qualification Questionnaire.
All indications of spend provided in this notice are indicative only and may change according to the needs of the business.
National Grid reserves the right to change without notice the procedure for awarding the contract, to reject all or any bids for the contract, to terminate the process and not to award a contract at any time without any liability on its part. No contract will be created between National Grid and any party until a contract is executed between National Grid and the successful providers.
Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be in English and must be priced in sterling.
National Grid is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses) incurred by those expressing an interest in, negotiating or tendering for this contract opportunity.
Any agreement entered into will be governed by English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
1. Send an 'expression of interest' to before Monday 14th November 5pm GMT, with a simple email requesting documentation. The subject of the e-mail should be "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST", and the body of the e-mail should contain full contact details.
2. Once we have received the expression of interest, we'll set up the applicant's company on Ariba (with the company details provided) and issue a link that will allow the applicant to access the Ariba platform3. The applicant can then access the Ariba website and download the Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and appendices
4. Before Monday 21st November 2011 at 12.00, the applicant shall upload his PQQ completed together with supporting documents onto the Ariba platform.
Post receipt and assessment of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire applicants shall be shortlisted and an Invitation to Tender shall be sent to shortlisted suppliers. Further details of this process shall be included in the Pre-Qualification Tender.
We encourage any interested Applicant to request the documentation as soon as possible in order to allow enough time for completion of Pre Qualification Questionnaire.
All indications of spend provided in this notice are indicative only and may change according to the needs of the business.
National Grid reserves the right to change without notice the procedure for awarding the contract, to reject all or any bids for the contract, to terminate the process and not to award a contract at any time without any liability on its part. No contract will be created between National Grid and any party until a contract is executed between National Grid and the successful providers.
Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be in English and must be priced in sterling.
National Grid is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses) incurred by those expressing an interest in, negotiating or tendering for this contract opportunity.
Any agreement entered into will be governed by English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
VI.4)Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures
VI.4.2)Lodging of appeals
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: This Contracting Entity will incorporate a minimum 10 day calendar day standstill period (or 15 days if non electronic or non-fax methods are used) at the point that information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved then the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006 provide for the aggrieved parties who have been harmed by a breach of the rules to take High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought within 3 months generally.
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
21.10.2011