Notting Hill Genesis: Heat Networks Operation & Maintenance and Metering & billing Tender

UK-London: District-heating mains construction work.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       Notting Hill Genesis
       Bruce Kenrick House, 2 Killick Street, London, N19FL, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 2038150000, Email: nicole.ward@nhg.org.uk
       Contact: Nicole Ward
       Main Address: https://www.nhg.org.uk
       NUTS Code: UK

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Body governed by public law

   I.5) Main activity:
      Housing and community amenities

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: Heat Networks Operation & Maintenance and Metering & billing Tender            
      Reference number: PROC1545

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         45232140 - District-heating mains construction work.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: WORKS

      II.1.4) Short description: Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) is looking to put in place four contracts for Heat Network Operation, Maintenance, Metering & Billing works. NHG are creating four contracts across two work streams which will be referred to as lots. The first lot will be for the Operation, Maintenance & Metering of our Heat Networks. Lot 1 will be divided into lot 1a and lot 1b in order to spread the work load of NHG heat networks across two suppliers. Suppliers are able to bid for both lots, but will only be able to win one of the lots. This is the same for the second lot Billing Systems. Lot 2 is divided into lot 2a and 2b for the different types of billing systems. Please note this is not a framework but 4 separate contracts. Please note the estimated value has increased from the PIN notice due to some additional works being added to the specification. Full details of the works can be found in the tender documents.

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: Yes
                              
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 11,400,000
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) Description (lot no. 1)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 1 a - Operation, Maintenance and Metering Region 1   
      Lot No:1a

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            09323000 - District heating.
            42515000 - District heating boiler.
            09321000 - Hot water.
            45232141 - Heating works.
            39715200 - Heating equipment.
            39715210 - Central-heating equipment.
            45251000 - Construction works for power plants and heating plants.
            45251250 - District-heating plant construction work.
            38550000 - Meters.
            38554000 - Electricity meters.
            50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters.
            45232140 - District-heating mains construction work.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKI - LONDON
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      LONDON
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The scope of works, includes but is not limited to, the operation, maintenance and metering of NHG's Heat Networks in region 1, plus any additional heat networks which becoming operational during the contract life. Further information can be found in the specification and tender documents.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality - full criteria breakdown can be found in the tender documents / Weighting: 70
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Cost - - full criteria breakdown can be found in the tender documents / Weighting: 30
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Full breakdown of the quality/price criteria can be found in the tender documents

   II.2) Description (lot no. 2)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 1b - Operation Maintenance and Metering Region 2   
      Lot No:1b

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            09323000 - District heating.
            42515000 - District heating boiler.
            09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy.
            39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment.
            39715200 - Heating equipment.
            39715210 - Central-heating equipment.
            45232140 - District-heating mains construction work.
            45232141 - Heating works.
            45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work.
            50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating.
            38550000 - Meters.
            50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters.
            38554000 - Electricity meters.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKI - LONDON
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      LONDON
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The scope of works, includes but is not limited to, the operation, maintenance and metering of NHG's Heat Networks in region 2, plus any additional heat networks which becoming operational during the contract life.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria / Weighting: 70
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Cost criteria / Weighting: 30
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Full breakdown of the quality/price criteria can be found in the tender documents

   II.2) Description (lot no. 3)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lo 2a - Billing - Region 1   
      Lot No:Lot 2a

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            48444100 - Billing system.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKI - LONDON
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      LONDON
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The scope of services, includes but is not limited to, the billing of NHG's Heat Networks in region 1, plus any additional heat networks which becoming operational during the contract life.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria / Weighting: 70
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Cost Criteria / Weighting: 30
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Full breakdown of the quality/price criteria can be found in the tender documents

   II.2) Description (lot no. 4)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 2b - Billing - Region 2   
      Lot No:2b

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            48444100 - Billing system.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKI - LONDON
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      LONDON
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The scope of services, includes but is not limited to, the billing of NHG's Heat Networks in region 1, plus any additional heat networks which becoming operational during the contract life.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria / Weighting: 70
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Cost Criteria / Weighting: 30
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Full breakdown of the quality/price criteria can be found in the tender documents


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No       
      

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

   IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
       Notice number in the OJEU: 2022/S 000-025401
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: Not Provided    
   Lot Number: 1    
   Title: 1a - Operation, Maintenance and Metering

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 04/07/2023

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 8
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Orka Building Services Limited, 13259021
             20-22 Wenlock Road, London, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 3,700,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 7,400,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.2)

   Contract No: Not Provided    
   Lot Number: 1    
   Title: 1b - Operation, Maintenance and Metering

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 04/07/2023

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 9
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Vital Energi Utilities Limited, 04050190
             Century House, Roman Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB12LD, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 3,700,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 7,400,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.3)

   Contract No: Not Provided    
   Lot Number: 2    
   Title: 2a - Billing

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 04/07/2023

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 5
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Insite Energy Limited, 07073730
             4 Studio House, St Johns street, Peterborough, PE15DD, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 2,400,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 4,800,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.4)

   Contract No: Not Provided    
   Lot Number: 2    
   Title: 2b - Billing

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 04/07/2023

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 5
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Vital Energi Utilities Limited, 04050190
             Century House, Roman Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB12LD, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 1,600,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 3,200,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         
Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.3) Additional information: The contract duration for both lots will be up to 10 years (with an initial 5-year term, which can be extended by 1 period of 5 years). The initial estimated value of the procurement was £36M this is based on NHG's current anticipated requirements, additional sites coming on, and the maximum potential length of any extensions (10 years total). The initial lot values within this notice are only based on the initial 5 year year term with the current number of heat networks and does not include any new networks which come on board at a later date within the first 5 years. The total estimated values are for the full term based on the current number of heat networks.
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   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          Court of Appeal
          London, United Kingdom

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
         Not Provided

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/12/2023