The Oil and Pipelines Agency : OPA/T315/0000 – HSEQ Assurance Professional Services Framework

UK-London: Professional services for the oil industry.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             The Oil and Pipelines Agency
             Clive House, 6th Floor, 70 Petty France, Westminster, London, SW1H 9EX, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 7891710312, Email: karen.robinson@oilandpipelines.com
             Contact: Karen Robinson
             Main Address: https://gov.uk/opa
             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: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Professional-services-for-the-oil-industry./XKE5GXQAJ5
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Professional-services-for-the-oil-industry 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
            Body governed by public law
      I.5) Main activity
            Other activity:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: OPA/T315/0000 – HSEQ Assurance Professional Services Framework       
      Reference Number: OPA T315/0000
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: The requirement of this Procurement is to procure a framework of HSEQ Assurance Professional Service provide to provide services to the various activities associated with the Operation and Maintenance at the above locations.
This Framework consisting of 9 Lots is intended for use by the OPA within the seven named sites, others that may be advised during the course of the agreement as stated in the tender documents. The Framework contract term will operate for an initial two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 1,400,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: Yes       
      Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
      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) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
      
      II.2.1) Title: Process Safety       
      Lot No: 1       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 1 table Process Safety (contained within the scope - Appendix 4). Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA.
      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: 155,555.55       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      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: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S265R538QP

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II.2) Description Lot No. 2
      
      II.2.1) Title: Environmental Risk Assessment, Monitoring & Modelling       
      Lot No: 2       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 2 Environmental Risk Assessment, Monitoring & Modelling as set out in the Scope of Services Appendix 4. These services may form part of the COMAH safety report and as such tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA.
      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: 155,555.55       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      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: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NQDGQA5AJT

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II.2) Description Lot No. 3
      
      II.2.1) Title: Environmental Audits, Investigations & CBA       
      Lot No: 3       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 3 Environmental Audits, Investigations & (CBA) as stated in Appendix 4 Scope of Services and as outlined for this Lot and are not required on a regular basis but arise as requirements either from Capital Project work or as requests from the Competent Authority. As such, timelines can often be restrictive, and a turnaround of a month is not unusual when the request has come from the Competent Authority. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA.
      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: 155,555.55       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      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: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/37W69848T7

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II.2) Description Lot No. 4
      
      II.2.1) Title: Quality       
      Lot No: 4       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 4 - Quality - as stated in Appendix 4 Scope of Services. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA.
      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: 155,555.55       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      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: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7TXG4QSC2V

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II.2) Description Lot No. 5
      
      II.2.1) Title: Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)       
      Lot No: 5       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 5 Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) as stated in Appendix 4 Scope of Services. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA.
      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: 155,555.55       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      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: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4592KCUNH6

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II.2) Description Lot No. 6
      
      II.2.1) Title: Human Factors       
      Lot No: 6       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 6 - Human Factors as set out in Appendix 4 Scope of Services. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA.
      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: 155,555.55       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      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: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/73Q335DA9X

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II.2) Description Lot No. 7
      
      II.2.1) Title: Fire Risk Assessments       
      Lot No: 7       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 7 Fire Risk Assessments (contained within the scope - Appendix 4). Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA.
      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: 155,555.55       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Initial two years and subject to two 12 month extensions at OPA discretion.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      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: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U5Q7357B9E

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II.2) Description Lot No. 8
      
      II.2.1) Title: Legionella Assessments       
      Lot No: 8       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 8 Legionella Assessments (contained within the scope - Appendix 4). Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA.
      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: 155,555.55       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Initial two year term subject to two twelve month extension periods at OPA discretion.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      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: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F35VRBK4UU

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II.2) Description Lot No. 9
      
      II.2.1) Title: Asbestos Surveys       
      Lot No: 9       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 9 Asbestos Surveys (contained within the scope - Appendix 4). Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA.
      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: 155,555.55       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Initial two years and two twelve month extension periods subject to OPA discretion.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      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: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y69ZU694MF

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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:          
      As stated in the tender documents and Scope for each Lot.    
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing          
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents       
      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    
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
      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    
         Framework agreement with several operators       
         Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided           
         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: 05/11/2020 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: Not Provided      
      IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
         Date: 05/11/2020
         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.
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   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             Oil and Pipelines Agency
       OPA, 1st Floor, Vulcan Building, Fort Blockhouse, Haslar Road, Gosport, PO12 2AB, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 7891710312, Email: karen.robinson@oilandpipelines.com
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
             Oil and Pipelines Agency
          OPA, 1st Floor, Vulcan Building, Fort Blockhouse, Haslar Road, Gosport, PO12 2AB, United Kingdom
          Tel. +44 7891710312
   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: 01/10/2020

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