The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published this notice through Delta eSourcing
Notice Summary |
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Title: | The Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (CHPQA) |
Notice type: | Prior Information Notice |
Authority: | The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) |
Nature of contract: | Not applicable |
Procedure: | Not applicable |
Short Description: | |
Published: | 12/06/2017 17:02 |
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Preliminary Questions
This notice is for prior information only: Yes
This notice aims at reducing time-limits for receipt of tenders: No
This notice is a call for competition: No
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses:
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
6th Floor, Area - Orchard/ Victoria / Abbey 2, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000686910, Email: CHPQA.enquiries@beis.gov.uk
Contact: David Shires
Main Address: www.delta-esourcing.com, Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy
NUTS Code: UK
Specifications and additional documents: As Above
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No .
I.3) Communication
Further information can be obtained from: the above mentioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity:
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement - 1
II.1.1) Title: The Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (CHPQA)
Reference number:
II.1.2) Common Procurement Vocabulary:
79212000 - Auditing services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description:
The current contract for the CHPQA programme is due to come to an end in December 2017. The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is therefore looking to retender the contract, with a start date of January 2018. The CHPQA Scheme is an annual assessment process that ensures that all CHP plants that benefit from government support through a variety of renewable energy and energy taxation policies meet a minimum level of energy efficiency. It exists to encourage investment in more energy efficient CHP, saving on energy costs and reducing CO2 emissions.
We are hosting a pre-market engagement day since we would wish to explore from interested parties, for the CHPQA programme, new ways of delivering the contract objectives;, providing both a quality service, value for money, and either as a single contract or breaking it down into separate lots. Please see the pre-market engagement date and location details below.”
II.1.5) Estimated total value: Not Provided
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not Provided
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not Provided
II.2) Lot Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services.
90700000 - Environmental services.
90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services.
90714000 - Environmental auditing.
90714100 - Environmental information systems.
90714500 - Environmental quality control services.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services.
71631000 - Technical inspection services.
72224200 - System quality assurance planning services.
72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Requirements are subject to change depending on our negotiations with the EU.
The contractor will be required to:
Verify and certify CHP plants to ensure compliance with EU energy efficiency criteria.
Ensure fiscal and other benefits to qualifying plant are compliant with relevant legislation.
Provide clear advice to users and potential users on reducing energy demands through CHP.
Maintain and further develop the programme methodology and online guidance.
Develop and maintain a confidential database of plant operating data.
Monitor UK CHP by compiling annual statistics on capacity and output of schemes for both UK and EU statistical reporting.
Provide technical advice and support to businesses seeking to develop, maintain or upgrade accredited schemes via helpline and enquiry services.
Provide enquiry and helpline facilities for current and prospective operators.
Provide confidential policy support (including ad-hoc advice, data and modelling) to policy makers on issues.
II.2.14) Additional information
The Supplier Day will be held on Monday 26th June 2017 in the BEIS Conference Centre, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET. It commences at 10.30am however please arrive before that time so that building passes can be distributed and someone will escort you to the venue.
II.3) Estimated Date of publication
31/05/2017
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA )
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) - YES
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.3) Additional Information:
•We are keen to hear new ways in which the above can be achieved. We are considering separating the contract into four lots, with lot one comprising broadly of auditing and certification of CHP schemes, one lot being for CHP Policy support, one lot being for CHP Statistics, and a final lot for external communications and promotion of CHP.
•The exact details of the lots will be available at ITT stage.
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VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 12/06/2017
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UK-London: Auditing services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
6th Floor, Area - Orchard/ Victoria / Abbey 2, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000686910, Email: CHPQA.enquiries@beis.gov.uk
Contact: David Shires
Main Address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy, Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Auditing-services./76R7YXVRT3
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Auditing-services./76R7YXVRT3 to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: The Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (CHPQA)
Reference Number: Not provided
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
79212000 - Auditing services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: The current contract for the CHPQA programme is due to come to an end in December 2017. The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is therefore looking to retender the contract, with a start date of January 2018. The CHPQA Scheme is an annual assessment process that ensures that all CHP plants that benefit from government support through a variety of renewable energy and energy taxation policies meet a minimum level of energy efficiency. It exists to encourage investment in more energy efficient CHP, saving on energy costs and reducing CO2 emissions.
A pre-market engagement day was held on 26th June, having previously published a Prior Information Notice, for exploring new ways of delivering the CHPQA programme. The Presentation and Questions and Answers from this event are included within the Invitation To Tender documentation.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: Not Provided
Currency: Not Provided
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services.
90700000 - Environmental services.
90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services.
90714000 - Environmental auditing.
90714100 - Environmental information systems.
90714500 - Environmental quality control services.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services.
71631000 - Technical inspection services.
72224200 - System quality assurance planning services.
72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Requirements are subject to change depending on our negotiations with the EU.
The contractor will be required to:
Verify and certify CHP plants to ensure compliance with EU energy efficiency criteria.
Ensure fiscal and other benefits to qualifying plant are compliant with relevant legislation.
Provide clear advice to users and potential users on reducing energy demands through CHP.
Maintain and further develop the programme methodology and online guidance.
Develop and maintain a confidential database of plant operating data.
Monitor UK CHP by compiling annual statistics on capacity and output of schemes for both UK and EU statistical reporting.
Provide technical advice and support to businesses seeking to develop, maintain or upgrade accredited schemes via helpline and enquiry services.
Provide enquiry and helpline facilities for current and prospective operators.
Provide confidential policy support (including ad-hoc advice, data and modelling) to policy makers on issues.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: The currnt contract is due to expire on 31st December 2017 and so this opportunity is a retender for a new contract to commence on 1st January 2018.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: Yes
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: The contract is to be for a period of 36 months unless terminated or extended by the Department in accordance with the terms of the contract. There will also be an option to xtend this contract up to a further 24 months.
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
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
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 06/10/2017 Time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 2
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 06/10/2017
Time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Auditing-services./76R7YXVRT3
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/76R7YXVRT3
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
6th Floor, Area - Orchard/ Victoria / Abbey 2, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000686910, Email: CHPQA.enquiries@beis.gov.uk
Internet address: www.delta-esourcing.com
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 11/08/2017
Annex A
The Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (CHPQA)
UK-London: Auditing services.
Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)
I.1) Name and addresses
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
6th Floor, Area - Orchard/ Victoria / Abbey 2, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000686910, Email: CHPQA.enquiries@beis.gov.uk
Contact: David Shires
Main Address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy, Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy
NUTS Code: UK
Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: The Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (CHPQA) Reference number: Not Provided
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
79212000 - Auditing services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short Description: The current contract for the CHPQA programme is due to come to an end in December 2017. The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is therefore looking to retender the contract, with a start date of January 2018. The CHPQA Scheme is an annual assessment process that ensures that all CHP plants that benefit from government support through a variety of renewable energy and energy taxation policies meet a minimum level of energy efficiency. It exists to encourage investment in more energy efficient CHP, saving on energy costs and reducing CO2 emissions.
A pre-market engagement day was held on 26th June, having previously published a Prior Information Notice, for exploring new ways of delivering the CHPQA programme. The Presentation and Questions and Answers from this event are included within the Invitation To Tender documentation.
Section VI: Complementary information
V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 26/09/2017
VI.6) Original notice reference:
Notice Reference: 2017 - 210101
Notice number in OJ S: Not Provided
Date of dispatch of the original notice: 11/08/2017
Section VII: Changes
VII.1) Information to be changed or added
VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
Section Number: IV.2.2
Place of text to be modified: Modified tender deadline date.
Instead of:
Date: 06/10/2017
Local Time: 12:00
Read:
Date: 09/10/2017
Local Time: 12:00
VII.2) Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To view this notice, please click here:
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
6th Floor, Area - Orchard/ Victoria / Abbey 2, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000686910, Email: CHPQA.enquiries@beis.gov.uk
Contact: David Shires
Main Address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy, Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy
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:
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity:
General public services
Section II: Object Of The Contract
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: The Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (CHPQA)
Reference number: Not Provided
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
79212000 - Auditing services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: The current contract for the CHPQA programme is due to come to an end in December 2017. The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is therefore looking to retender the contract, with a start date of January 2018. The CHPQA Scheme is an annual assessment process that ensures that all CHP plants that benefit from government support through a variety of renewable energy and energy taxation policies meet a minimum level of energy efficiency. It exists to encourage investment in more energy efficient CHP, saving on energy costs and reducing CO2 emissions.
A pre-market engagement day was held on 26th June, having previously published a Prior Information Notice, for exploring new ways of delivering the CHPQA programme. The Presentation and Questions and Answers from this event are included within the Invitation To Tender documentation.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 2,753,400
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services.
90700000 - Environmental services.
90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services.
90714000 - Environmental auditing.
90714100 - Environmental information systems.
90714500 - Environmental quality control services.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services.
71631000 - Technical inspection services.
72224200 - System quality assurance planning services.
72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Requirements are subject to change depending on our negotiations with the EU.
The contractor will be required to:
Verify and certify CHP plants to ensure compliance with EU energy efficiency criteria.
Ensure fiscal and other benefits to qualifying plant are compliant with relevant legislation.
Provide clear advice to users and potential users on reducing energy demands through CHP.
Maintain and further develop the programme methodology and online guidance.
Develop and maintain a confidential database of plant operating data.
Monitor UK CHP by compiling annual statistics on capacity and output of schemes for both UK and EU statistical reporting.
Provide technical advice and support to businesses seeking to develop, maintain or upgrade accredited schemes via helpline and enquiry services.
Provide enquiry and helpline facilities for current and prospective operators.
Provide confidential policy support (including ad-hoc advice, data and modelling) to policy makers on issues.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided
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: The contract is to be for a period of 36 months unless terminated or extended by the Department in accordance with the terms of the contract. There will also be an option to xtend this contract up to a further 24 months.
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: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2017/S 155-321994
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: 1
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 27/10/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Ricardo AEA
The Gemini Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0QR, 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: 2,753,400
Total value of the contract/lot: 2,753,400
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 contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=300314417
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
6th Floor, Area - Orchard/ Victoria / Abbey 2, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000686910, Email: CHPQA.enquiries@beis.gov.uk
Internet address: www.delta-esourcing.com
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: 31/01/2018