Design services framework.
Contract notice
Services
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Olympic Park Legacy Company
5th Floor, 29 -35 West Ham Lane
Contact point(s): please refer to section VI.3
For the attention of: Sowmya Parthasarathy, OPLC
E15 4PH London
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 2032881800
E-mail:
Internet address(es)
General address of the contracting authority www.legacycompany.co.uk
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
Other: regeneration
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:
Design services framework.
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Services
Service category No 12: Architectural services; engineering services and integrated engineering services; urban planning and landscape engineering services; related scientific and technical consulting services; technical testing and analysis services
Main place of performance: Stratford, UK - London.
Service category No 12: Architectural services; engineering services and integrated engineering services; urban planning and landscape engineering services; related scientific and technical consulting services; technical testing and analysis services
Main place of performance: Stratford, UK - London.
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 18
Justification for a framework agreement, the duration of which exceeds four years: The contracting authority reserves the right to include a unilateral option to extend the framework agreements for a period of up to 12 months, such option being exercisable from the date that is 9 months prior to the expiry date if, in its reasonable opinion, the services will be required for up to 2 years beyond the initial expiry date.
Range: between 1 000,000 and 4 000,000 GBP
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged 18
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4Justification for a framework agreement, the duration of which exceeds four years: The contracting authority reserves the right to include a unilateral option to extend the framework agreements for a period of up to 12 months, such option being exercisable from the date that is 9 months prior to the expiry date if, in its reasonable opinion, the services will be required for up to 2 years beyond the initial expiry date.
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:Range: between 1 000,000 and 4 000,000 GBP
II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
The contracting authority - the Olympic Park Legacy Company - intends to appoint, through a competitive process, professional design consultants to three framework panels: an urban design & architecture panel; a landscape design panel; and a visualisations and graphics panel.
The authority will enter into framework agreements with the successful consultants - the suppliers - establishing the terms upon which services will be "called off".
There will be three lots:
- urban design & architecture,
- landscape design; and0,
- visualisations and graphics.
It is intended that three to six suppliers will be appointed in each lot.
It is envisaged that the services to be commissioned from suppliers appointed to the urban design & architecture and landscape design panels will include review of designs by others, participation in design juries and the development of policy, strategy and guidance as well as concept design, high-level and detailed area planning, feasibility studies and the design of specific OPLC projects.
This will not preclude one-off, separately procured design commissions.
The authority will enter into framework agreements with the successful consultants - the suppliers - establishing the terms upon which services will be "called off".
There will be three lots:
- urban design & architecture,
- landscape design; and0,
- visualisations and graphics.
It is intended that three to six suppliers will be appointed in each lot.
It is envisaged that the services to be commissioned from suppliers appointed to the urban design & architecture and landscape design panels will include review of designs by others, participation in design juries and the development of policy, strategy and guidance as well as concept design, high-level and detailed area planning, feasibility studies and the design of specific OPLC projects.
This will not preclude one-off, separately procured design commissions.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71000000, 71220000, 71240000, 71230000, 71221000, 71200000, 71420000, 71210000, 71400000, 71223000, 71222000
II.1.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): no
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
Please see section II.1.5 above and the pre-qualification questionnaire, a copy of which may be obtained from the relevant opportunity on the London 2012 eTendering service (further details of which are set out in Section VI.3 of this OJEU notice).
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: 48 (from the award of the contract)
Information about lots
Lot No: 1 Lot title: Urban design & architecture1)Short description
Urban design and architectural services will focus on refinement and design development of the Olympic Legacy Masterplan. The scope of work is expected to be primarily advisory with concept design tasks worked out up to the level specified in RIBA workstage D. There will also be the need for the review of design by others - assessing and assuring design proposals by selected developers and partners - and design monitoring. OPLC may also bring forward small-scale urban design and architectural projects, such as park pavilions, pedestrian walkways, and the fit-out of existing buildings for interim uses, that may require design and implementation. The range of expected services will include, but not limited to:
- Refinements to the Olympic Legacy Masterplan as necessitated by changing circumstances and evolution of the site; production of drawings and physical models supporting proposals,
- Preparation of area-wide framework plans and masterplans for specific neighbourhoods and districts within the Park. Urban design plans for specific areas within the public realm may also be required,
- Feasibility studies, test-fit studies, and capacity assessments of specific parcels and projects in support of site development,
- Development of urban design and architectural guidelines and development briefs for specific project areas,
- Development of sustainability policies, strategies and guidelines at site-wide, area-wide, and project level,
- Review and technical assurance of designs by others in connection with "transformation" and on-going projects,
- Design and implementation of small-scale OPLC initiated projects such as park hubs, public amenities, and infrastructure buildings,
- Input into design strategies for interim uses, including temporary built use within the development parcels as well as events and outdoor public use of as yet undeveloped parcels, or of parkland,
- Urban design / architectural support for planning applications,
- Individual assignments may require input from one or more sub-consultants in disciplines including engineering (civil, geotechnical, structural, site utilities, mechanical, electrical, plumbing etc.), environmental (including ecology, archaeology, remediation etc.), transport, real estate economics and public art in support of the primary scope of work.
- Refinements to the Olympic Legacy Masterplan as necessitated by changing circumstances and evolution of the site; production of drawings and physical models supporting proposals,
- Preparation of area-wide framework plans and masterplans for specific neighbourhoods and districts within the Park. Urban design plans for specific areas within the public realm may also be required,
- Feasibility studies, test-fit studies, and capacity assessments of specific parcels and projects in support of site development,
- Development of urban design and architectural guidelines and development briefs for specific project areas,
- Development of sustainability policies, strategies and guidelines at site-wide, area-wide, and project level,
- Review and technical assurance of designs by others in connection with "transformation" and on-going projects,
- Design and implementation of small-scale OPLC initiated projects such as park hubs, public amenities, and infrastructure buildings,
- Input into design strategies for interim uses, including temporary built use within the development parcels as well as events and outdoor public use of as yet undeveloped parcels, or of parkland,
- Urban design / architectural support for planning applications,
- Individual assignments may require input from one or more sub-consultants in disciplines including engineering (civil, geotechnical, structural, site utilities, mechanical, electrical, plumbing etc.), environmental (including ecology, archaeology, remediation etc.), transport, real estate economics and public art in support of the primary scope of work.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71000000, 71220000, 71240000, 71230000, 71221000, 71200000, 71210000, 71400000, 71222000
3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
5)Additional information about lots
It is intended that three to six suppliers will be appointed in each lot.
Lot No: 2 Lot title: Landscape design
1)Short description
Landscape design services will focus on design development of the full range of open spaces within the park. This may include design services for the north park, the south plaza, circulation spaces including walkways and towpaths, and neighbourhood squares and plazas. Landscape design support to urban design plans may also be required. The scope of work is expected to be primarily advisory with concept design tasks worked-up to the level specified in RIBA workstage D. There is a possibility for small-scale landscape projects initiated by OPLC (e.g. specific park amenities, walkways etc.) that may require design as well as implementation. The range of expected services will include but not limited to:
- Landscape assessments, analysis, programming and design studies of parks, open space, and public realm areas. Production of drawings and physical models supporting proposals,
- Strategic landscape studies in support of OPLC’s objective to enhance connectivity between the park and the wider area,
- Input into design strategies for interim use and events within as yet undeveloped parcels or parkland,
- Design guidelines for open space including specifics on planting and maintenance that might be incorporated into briefs for developers and park and venue operators,
- Streetscape design guidelines including advice on plant species and planting details, treatment of pavements, lighting, and street furniture,
- Landscape design support to other teams leading area-wide framework plans and detailed urban design plans for specific locations,
- Development of sustainability policies, strategies and guidelines at site-wide, area-wide, and project level,
- Design review of ongoing plans and projects as part of OPLC’s in-house design team,
- Landscape design support for reserved matters planning applications,
- Individual assignments may require input from one or more sub-consultants in disciplines including engineering (civil, geotechnical, structural, site utilities, mechanical, electrical, plumbing etc.), environmental (including ecology, archaeology, remediation etc.), transport, real estate economics and public art in support of the primary scope of work.
- Landscape assessments, analysis, programming and design studies of parks, open space, and public realm areas. Production of drawings and physical models supporting proposals,
- Strategic landscape studies in support of OPLC’s objective to enhance connectivity between the park and the wider area,
- Input into design strategies for interim use and events within as yet undeveloped parcels or parkland,
- Design guidelines for open space including specifics on planting and maintenance that might be incorporated into briefs for developers and park and venue operators,
- Streetscape design guidelines including advice on plant species and planting details, treatment of pavements, lighting, and street furniture,
- Landscape design support to other teams leading area-wide framework plans and detailed urban design plans for specific locations,
- Development of sustainability policies, strategies and guidelines at site-wide, area-wide, and project level,
- Design review of ongoing plans and projects as part of OPLC’s in-house design team,
- Landscape design support for reserved matters planning applications,
- Individual assignments may require input from one or more sub-consultants in disciplines including engineering (civil, geotechnical, structural, site utilities, mechanical, electrical, plumbing etc.), environmental (including ecology, archaeology, remediation etc.), transport, real estate economics and public art in support of the primary scope of work.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71420000, 79415200
3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
5)Additional information about lots
It is intended that three to six suppliers will be appointed in each lot.
Lot No: 3 Lot title: Graphics & visualisation
1)Short description
Graphic design services and production of visualisations will be required by OPLC for documenting ongoing design studies and in support of OPLC’s marketing and communications efforts. The services are expected to include but not limited to:
- Layout design, preparation, and print management of documents such as design reports, brochures, project prospectus, and other print material to assist with marketing and communications, as well as the needs of design, planning, and real estate functions,
- Preparation of material suitable for use in OPLC’s website and other electronic media,
- Design and preparation of electronic (e.g. Power-Point) and physical presentation material (boards and panels) for use in media and stakeholder and community engagement,
- CGIS and renderings to illustrate the character of park, buildings, and events; and,
- 3D modelling and animation.
- Layout design, preparation, and print management of documents such as design reports, brochures, project prospectus, and other print material to assist with marketing and communications, as well as the needs of design, planning, and real estate functions,
- Preparation of material suitable for use in OPLC’s website and other electronic media,
- Design and preparation of electronic (e.g. Power-Point) and physical presentation material (boards and panels) for use in media and stakeholder and community engagement,
- CGIS and renderings to illustrate the character of park, buildings, and events; and,
- 3D modelling and animation.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
79822500, 79811000, 72242000
3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
5)Additional information about lots
It is intended that three to six suppliers will be appointed in each lot.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required
The contracting authority reserves the right to require deposits, guarantees, bonds and/or other forms of appropriate security.
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them
Details will be provided in the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ), copies of which are available from the London 2012 eTendering service (details of which can be found at Section VI.3 of this notice).
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
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: Applicants will be assessed in accordance with part IV of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/5) ("PCR") which implement title 2 Chapter 7 Section 2 of the 2004/18/EC directive on the basis of information provided in response to the Pre-qualification questionnaire (a copy of which can be obtained from the London 2012e-Tendering service). Completed responses to pre qualification questionnaires must be returned via the London 2012 e-Tendering service (further details of which are available at Section VI.3 of this OJEU notice) before the deadline for receipt of responses as notified in the pre qualification questionnaire.
III.2.2)Economic and financial ability
Lot 1 minimum turnover required = 450 000 GBP.
Lot 2 minimum turnover required = 350 000 GBP.
Lot 3 minimum turnover required = 250 000 GBP.
Lots 1 and 2 minimum turnover required = 800 000 GBP.
Lots 1 and 3 minimum turnover required = 700 000 GBP.
Lots 2 and 3 minimum turnover required = 600 000 GBP.
Lots 1, 2 and 3 minimum turnover required = 1 050 000 GBP.
In GBP or equivalent financial performance.
2) Applicants will be required at the time of entering into any framework agreement with the contracting authority to possess the following insurances:
- Employer's liability insurance compliant with the amount required by the applicable law (all lots),
- Professional indemnity insurance cover of 1 m GBP for lot 1 and lot 2,
- Professional indemnity insurance cover of 250 000 GBP for lot 3,
- For lot 1 and lot 2 confirmation from the applicant’s provider of professional indemnity insurance that professional indemnity insurance cover of up to 5 m GBP will be available, if required, for an assignment to be let under the terms and conditions of the framework agreement,
- For lot 1 and lot 2 confirmation from the applicant’s provider of public & product liability insurance that public & product liability insurance cover of up to 5 m GBP will be available, if required, for an assignment to be let under the terms and conditions of the framework agreement,
- Other insurances required by statute (all lots).
The contracting authority reserves the right to adjust these minimum standards in accordance with the PCR and to reject responses from applicants and/or relevant companies who are unable to meet the above criteria.
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Evaluation information required from applicants will be stated in the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) which is only available at http://etenders.london2012.com.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: 1) Applicants are required to declare their annual turnover in each of the last 3 consecutive years. To be considered for invitation to tender an applicant must be able to demonstrate a minimum annual turnover during that 3-year period (or equivalent in the reporting currency) as stated below in accordance with the combination of Lots the applicant is applying for, or provide equivalent proof of financial standing.Lot 1 minimum turnover required = 450 000 GBP.
Lot 2 minimum turnover required = 350 000 GBP.
Lot 3 minimum turnover required = 250 000 GBP.
Lots 1 and 2 minimum turnover required = 800 000 GBP.
Lots 1 and 3 minimum turnover required = 700 000 GBP.
Lots 2 and 3 minimum turnover required = 600 000 GBP.
Lots 1, 2 and 3 minimum turnover required = 1 050 000 GBP.
In GBP or equivalent financial performance.
2) Applicants will be required at the time of entering into any framework agreement with the contracting authority to possess the following insurances:
- Employer's liability insurance compliant with the amount required by the applicable law (all lots),
- Professional indemnity insurance cover of 1 m GBP for lot 1 and lot 2,
- Professional indemnity insurance cover of 250 000 GBP for lot 3,
- For lot 1 and lot 2 confirmation from the applicant’s provider of professional indemnity insurance that professional indemnity insurance cover of up to 5 m GBP will be available, if required, for an assignment to be let under the terms and conditions of the framework agreement,
- For lot 1 and lot 2 confirmation from the applicant’s provider of public & product liability insurance that public & product liability insurance cover of up to 5 m GBP will be available, if required, for an assignment to be let under the terms and conditions of the framework agreement,
- Other insurances required by statute (all lots).
The contracting authority reserves the right to adjust these minimum standards in accordance with the PCR and to reject responses from applicants and/or relevant companies who are unable to meet the above criteria.
III.2.3)Technical capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
None.
Evaluation information required from applicants will be stated in the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) which is available at http://etenders.london2012.com Applicants will be required to comply with the contracting authority's policies, strategies and standards.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly requiredNone.
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)Staff responsible for the execution of the service
IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Restricted
IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate
Envisaged minimum number 24 and maximum number 36
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: The contracting authority intends to invite to tender a minimum of 8 candidates in each lot on the basis of order of ranking candidates at the pre-qualifications stage. The objective criteria that will be used to rank candidates are detailed in the pre qualification questionnaire (a copy of which can be obtained from the London 2012 e-Tendering service). The objective criteria are summarised as follows:
1) Financial profile - pass/fail.
2) Capacity, capability and relevant experience (100 %).
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: The contracting authority intends to invite to tender a minimum of 8 candidates in each lot on the basis of order of ranking candidates at the pre-qualifications stage. The objective criteria that will be used to rank candidates are detailed in the pre qualification questionnaire (a copy of which can be obtained from the London 2012 e-Tendering service). The objective criteria are summarised as follows:
1) Financial profile - pass/fail.
2) Capacity, capability and relevant experience (100 %).
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:
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: 28.11.2011 - 12:00
Payable documents: no
Payable documents: no
IV.3.4)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
28.11.2011 - 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
IV.3.8)Conditions for opening tenders
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
Instructions for bidders on how to express an interest in this procurement and/or how to obtain further information:
3. Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue".
4. Enter your correct business and user details.
5. Note the username you chose and click "save" when complete.
6. You will receive an e-mail with your unique password (keep this secure).
7. Login to the portal with the username/password.
8. Click the "open access PQQS" link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires open to any registered supplier).
9. Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.
10. Click the "express interest" button in the "actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. This will move the PQQ over to the "My PQQs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only).
11. Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the "settings and buyer attachments" in the "actions" box on the left-hand side of the page.
12. You can now choose to "reply" or "reject".
13. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ.
The contracting authority reserves the right to:
- waive any requirements of this procurement process (to the extent permitted by law),
- request additional information or clarificatory information from bidders in relation to any aspect of their response,
- disqualify any bidder that does not submit a compliant response in accordance with the contracting authority’s instructions (see also below),
- withdraw any part of or the whole of this procurement process at any time or to re-invite responses on the same or any alternative basis,
- not award the whole of or a part of contract as a result of this procurement process, or,
- make whatever changes it sees fit to the timetable, structure or content of the procurement process for any reason.
Furthermore, the contracting authority reserves the right to reject or disqualify a bidder where:
- a response is submitted late, is completed incorrectly, is incomplete or fails to meet the contracting authority’s requirements which have been notified to bidders,
- the bidder is unable to satisfy the terms of part V of the Public Contract Regulations 2006 (implementing title 2 Chapter 7 section 2 of the 2004/18/EC Directive) at any stage during the procurement process,
- the bidder is guilty of serious misrepresentation or fraud in relation to its application and/or any aspect of this procurement process,
- there is a change in identity, control, financial standing or other factor impacting on the procurement process and affecting the Bidder, and/or,
- there is an actual or potential commercial, professional, financial or other conflict of interest arising between the interests of the contracting authority and the bidder.
All bidders are solely responsible for all their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of their responses at all stages of the procurement process. Under no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs or expenses borne by or on behalf of the bidder.
All persons wishing to respond to this Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) procurement opportunity must register on the London 2012 e-Tendering service at https://etenders.london2012.com/web/login.shtml.
As part of the registration process you will be asked to read and confirm your understanding, and acceptance of the terms and conditions governing use of the London 2012 e-Tendering service ("user agreement"). A fundamental aspect of the user agreement is your acceptance of the confidentiality, no marketing rights and restrictions on publicity which are specifically designed to protect the Olympic related rights of the Olympic Delivery Authority, LOCOG and other games bodies. Any person who does not accept all the terms of the user agreement will not be permitted to access the London 2012 e-Tendering service.Instructions for bidders on how to express an interest in this procurement and/or how to obtain further information:
1. Go to the London 2012 e-Tendering service: http://etenders.london2012.com.
2. Click the "click here to register" link.3. Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue".
4. Enter your correct business and user details.
5. Note the username you chose and click "save" when complete.
6. You will receive an e-mail with your unique password (keep this secure).
7. Login to the portal with the username/password.
8. Click the "open access PQQS" link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires open to any registered supplier).
9. Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.
10. Click the "express interest" button in the "actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. This will move the PQQ over to the "My PQQs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only).
11. Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the "settings and buyer attachments" in the "actions" box on the left-hand side of the page.
12. You can now choose to "reply" or "reject".
13. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ.
If you require any further assistance please use the online help, or the eTendering help desk is available Mon - Fri (8:00 - 18:00) on: e-mail: . Tel.: 8000432012.
Disclaimers.The contracting authority reserves the right to:
- waive any requirements of this procurement process (to the extent permitted by law),
- request additional information or clarificatory information from bidders in relation to any aspect of their response,
- disqualify any bidder that does not submit a compliant response in accordance with the contracting authority’s instructions (see also below),
- withdraw any part of or the whole of this procurement process at any time or to re-invite responses on the same or any alternative basis,
- not award the whole of or a part of contract as a result of this procurement process, or,
- make whatever changes it sees fit to the timetable, structure or content of the procurement process for any reason.
Furthermore, the contracting authority reserves the right to reject or disqualify a bidder where:
- a response is submitted late, is completed incorrectly, is incomplete or fails to meet the contracting authority’s requirements which have been notified to bidders,
- the bidder is unable to satisfy the terms of part V of the Public Contract Regulations 2006 (implementing title 2 Chapter 7 section 2 of the 2004/18/EC Directive) at any stage during the procurement process,
- the bidder is guilty of serious misrepresentation or fraud in relation to its application and/or any aspect of this procurement process,
- there is a change in identity, control, financial standing or other factor impacting on the procurement process and affecting the Bidder, and/or,
- there is an actual or potential commercial, professional, financial or other conflict of interest arising between the interests of the contracting authority and the bidder.
All bidders are solely responsible for all their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of their responses at all stages of the procurement process. Under no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs or expenses borne by or on behalf of the bidder.
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: The contracting authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. The Public Contracts Regulations 2009 (SI 2009 No. 2992) 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). Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the Court may award damages or declare the contract ineffective. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow parties to apply to the courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
27.10.2011