Essex County Council: Superfast Essex Phase 4a (Phase 4, Tranche 1)

UK-Chelmsford: Telecommunications services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             Essex County Council
             County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 3330320865, Email: paul.french@essex.gov.uk
             Contact: Procurement Department
             Main Address: https://www.essex.gov.uk, Address of the buyer profile: https://www.essex.gov.uk
             NUTS Code: UKH3
      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-Chelmsford:-Telecommunications-services./98TR82597E
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent 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
            Regional or local authority
      I.5) Main activity
            General public services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: Superfast Essex Phase 4a (Phase 4, Tranche 1)       
      Reference Number: O-S 0559
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      64200000 - Telecommunications services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: Essex County Council is seeking to appoint one or several partners to deliver Phase 4a (Phase 4, Tranche 1) of its Superfast Essex broadband programme. Superfast Essex is part of the UK national broadband initiative overseen by DCMS. ECC has successfully completed its Phase 1 rollout and is currently implementing Phases 2 and 3. Using a mixture of project implementation savings from previous phases, subsidy clawback from existing delivery contracts, new funding from Essex districts and new grant funding, Phase 4 aims to:
(a)ensure more than 99% of all fixed addresses in the county have access to superfast broadband;
(b)complete the rollout by December 2021;
(c)make effective use of project savings and external funding sources to avoid the need for new ECC capital funding.
This procurement is split into 3 lots comprising Epping Forest District, Basildon District and Braintree District.
The estimated total value of Phase 4a across all three lots is between £2 m and £5.5 m.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 5,500,000       
      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: 3
      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: Epping Forest District       
      Lot No: 1       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      64200000 - Telecommunications services.
      32412000 - Communications network.
      32412100 - Telecommunications network.
      32412110 - Internet network.
      32420000 - Network equipment.
      32424000 - Network infrastructure.
      32425000 - Network operating system.
      32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies.
      32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system.
      32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment.
      32521000 - Telecommunications cable.
      32522000 - Telecommunications equipment.
      32523000 - Telecommunications facilities.
      32524000 - Telecommunications system.
      32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment.
      32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission.
      32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables.
      32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission.
      32570000 - Communications equipment.
      32571000 - Communications infrastructure.
      32572000 - Communications cable.
      45000000 - Construction work.
      45231600 - Construction work for communication lines.
      45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines.
      45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications.
      45232340 - Mobile-telephone base-stations construction work.
      45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment.
      45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure.
      45314310 - Installation of cable laying.
      50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment.
      50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services.
      50334400 - Communications system maintenance services.
      51000000 - Installation services (except software).
      51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment.
      64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services.
      64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services.
      65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services.
      71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services.
      72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services.
      72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services.
      72315000 - Data network management and support services.
      72400000 - Internet services.
      79340000 - Advertising and marketing services.
      79342000 - Marketing services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKH3 Essex
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This lot comprises the geographical area within the administrative boundaries of Epping Forest district. The district is situated on the border between Essex and Greater London and contains a mixture of semi-urban and rural areas. The district also includes a large part of Epping Forest, a former royal forest now managed by the City of London Corporation, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
      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: 1,900,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 120       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      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: Please note the value stated against this lot is an estimated value only.       
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
      
      II.2.1) Title: Basildon District       
      Lot No: 2       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      64200000 - Telecommunications services.
      32412000 - Communications network.
      32412100 - Telecommunications network.
      32412110 - Internet network.
      32420000 - Network equipment.
      32424000 - Network infrastructure.
      32425000 - Network operating system.
      32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies.
      32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system.
      32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment.
      32521000 - Telecommunications cable.
      32522000 - Telecommunications equipment.
      32523000 - Telecommunications facilities.
      32524000 - Telecommunications system.
      32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment.
      32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission.
      32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables.
      32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission.
      32570000 - Communications equipment.
      32571000 - Communications infrastructure.
      32572000 - Communications cable.
      45000000 - Construction work.
      45231600 - Construction work for communication lines.
      45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines.
      45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications.
      45232340 - Mobile-telephone base-stations construction work.
      45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment.
      45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure.
      45314310 - Installation of cable laying.
      50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment.
      50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services.
      50334400 - Communications system maintenance services.
      51000000 - Installation services (except software).
      51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment.
      64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services.
      64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services.
      65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services.
      71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services.
      72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services.
      72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services.
      72315000 - Data network management and support services.
      72400000 - Internet services.
      79340000 - Advertising and marketing services.
      79342000 - Marketing services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKH3 Essex
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This lot comprises the geographical area with in the administrative boundaries of Basildon district. Located on the border between Greater London and Essex, and neighbouring Epping Forest District – the area covered by Lot 1, Basildon district is a largely urban or semi-urban area with a high concentration of business premises.
      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: 1,800,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 120       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      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: Please note the value stated against this lot is an estimated value only.       
II.2) Description Lot No. 3
      
      II.2.1) Title: Braintree District       
      Lot No: 3       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      64200000 - Telecommunications services.
      32412000 - Communications network.
      32412100 - Telecommunications network.
      32412110 - Internet network.
      32420000 - Network equipment.
      32424000 - Network infrastructure.
      32425000 - Network operating system.
      32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies.
      32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system.
      32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment.
      32521000 - Telecommunications cable.
      32522000 - Telecommunications equipment.
      32523000 - Telecommunications facilities.
      32524000 - Telecommunications system.
      32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment.
      32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission.
      32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables.
      32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission.
      32570000 - Communications equipment.
      32571000 - Communications infrastructure.
      32572000 - Communications cable.
      45000000 - Construction work.
      45231600 - Construction work for communication lines.
      45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines.
      45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications.
      45232340 - Mobile-telephone base-stations construction work.
      45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment.
      45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure.
      45314310 - Installation of cable laying.
      50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment.
      50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services.
      50334400 - Communications system maintenance services.
      51000000 - Installation services (except software).
      51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment.
      64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services.
      64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services.
      65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services.
      71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services.
      72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services.
      72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services.
      72315000 - Data network management and support services.
      72400000 - Internet services.
      79340000 - Advertising and marketing services.
      79342000 - Marketing services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKH3 Essex
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This lot comprises the geographical area within the administrative boundaries of Braintree district. The district is situated at the border between Essex and Suffolk. Outside the district town of Braintree and the surrounding area, the district contains many rural areas. Its key positioning between the M11 and Stansted airport in the neighbouring district of Uttlesford to the West and port of Harwich in the eastern Essex district of Tendring makes it an attractive business and employment location.
      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: 1,800,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 120       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      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: Please note the value stated against this lot is an estimated value only.       


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          
      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 - 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: No       
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: 2017/S 145 - 299397       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 04/01/2018 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): 4
      
      IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
         Date: 04/01/2018
         Time: 12:00
         Place:
         Essex County Council, Chelmsford
      

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 Yes       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes       
   Electronic payment will be used Yes       
   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 this procurement exercise Essex County Council will be using the BIP Delta eSourcing portal https://www.delta-esourcing.com and all communications with Essex County Council relating to this procurement exercise must be via the portal message facility. It is recommended that any bidder not already registered with BIP Delta eSourcing should register at the earliest opportunity.

Further information on Superfast Essex can be found on the programme website www.superfastessex.org

The following deadlines apply to this tender exercise:
Expression of Interest submission: 17/11/2017
Code of Conduct submission: 17/11/2017
Tender submission: 12.00 noon on 04/01/2018 (see section IV.2.2 of this Contract Notice)
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Telecommunications-services./98TR82597E

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/98TR82597E
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             High Court
       Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 2079476000
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
             High Court
          Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
          Tel. +44 2079476000
   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: 13/10/2017

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