Contract

Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works

  • THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-000547

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-036b54

Published 9 January 2023, 2:21pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter

Gateshead

NE8 3DF

Email

construction@nepo.org

Telephone

+44 1916380040

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKC - North East (England)

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.nepo.org

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works

Reference number

NEPO233

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

The Association of North East Councils Limited Trading As the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) have established a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement to provide Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works.

NEPO envision a Framework Agreement which is flexible in its approach, offering comprehensive access to Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works either as a package solution via Lot 1 - Retrofit and Decarbonisation Partner; or via individual installers Lots 2-15. All Lots 1-15, where applicable, will have sub-Lots for domestic and non-domestic provision.

It is NEPO's intention that the Framework Agreement will provide a compliant route to market for Contracting Authorities to appoint Suppliers under JCT and NEC Standard Form Contracts.

It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, BEIS, Homes England, Sustainable Warmth Competition (Home Upgrade Grant Phase (HUG) and Local Authority Delivery scheme (LAD)), Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), SALIX via the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) and UK Infrastructure Bank, other variants and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £300,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Retrofit and Decarbonisation Partner

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 09310000 - Electricity
  • 09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products
  • 09330000 - Solar energy
  • 42511110 - Heat pumps
  • 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 45400000 - Building completion work
  • 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of five suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Heat Pumps Air Source (ASHP) Installers

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42511110 - Heat pumps
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Heat Pumps Ground Source (GSHP) Installers

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42511110 - Heat pumps
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installations

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - Solar Thermal (ST) Installers

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 09330000 - Solar energy
  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - Battery Storage Domestic/Small and Large Systems

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31440000 - Batteries
  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of five suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 7 - Smart Home System (SHS) Installers

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 8 - External Wall Insulation (EWI) Installers

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 9 - Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) Installers

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 10 - Lighting Installers

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents.

The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement; Lot 10 has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 11 - Radiant Heating Installers

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents.

The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement; Lot 11 has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 12 - Cavity Wall Insulation Installers

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 13 - Loft Insulation Installers

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 14 - Under-Floor Heating Insulation Installers

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45300000 - Building installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents.

The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement; Lot 14 has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 15 - Energy Efficient Windows and Doors Installers

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
  • 45421110 - Installation of door and window frames
  • 45421111 - Installation of door frames
  • 45421112 - Installation of window frames
  • 45421131 - Installation of doors
  • 45421132 - Installation of windows

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-026829


Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

7 November 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 31

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 31

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Anelec Electrical Contractors

Stokesley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

09421455

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carbon Savings TA Warma UK

Cheshire

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

10059938

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

E.ON Energy Solutions Limited

Coventry

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

3407430

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EQUANS Regeneration Ltd

Newcastle

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

01738371

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ESH Construction Ltd

Durham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

02529939

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Leybourne Urwin Limited

Durham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

307258

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pacifica Home Services Ltd T/A 0800 Repair

Houghton Le Spring

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

04966472

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Phoenix Gas Services Ltd

Stoke-on-Trent

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

3830355

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Project Facilities Management Ltd

Cramlington

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

04652493

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rothwell Plumbing Services Ltd

Wigan

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

3382494

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tolent Living Ltd

Gateshead

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

9505052

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd

Lancashire

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

04050190

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blue Leaf Energy Services Ltd

Newcastle

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

13823584

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dyson Energy Services Ltd

Brighouse

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

01956726

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gas Call Services Ltd

Glasgow

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

SC163066

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kensa Contracting Ltd

Cornwall

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

8166502

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marshall and McCourt Plumbing & Heating Contractors

Stockton

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

06696717

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Solarcrown Commercial Ltd

Merseyside

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

08153771

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sovereign Group Ltd

Lancashire

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

1089940

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Westdale North Ltd

Doncaster

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

10398708

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

NEPO

Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter

Gateshead

NE8 3DF

Country

United Kingdom