Awarded contract

Borderlands Strategic Low Carbon Energy Master Plan V2

  • Northumberland County Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-003554

Published 23 February 2021, 10:44am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Northumberland County Council

County Hall

Morpeth

NE61 2EF

Contact

Mrs Catherine Lawson

Email

Catherine.Lawson@northumberland.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1670622351

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKC21 - Northumberland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

Buyer's address

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

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

Borderlands Strategic Low Carbon Energy Master Plan V2

Reference number

DN493514

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Borderlands Partnership brings together the five cross-border local authorities of Carlisle City Council, Cumbria County Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Northumberland County Council and Scottish Borders Council to promote the economic growth of the area that straddles the Scotland-England border.

Ministers of the UK and Scottish Governments and the Leaders of the five councils of the Borderlands Partnership signed off the ‘Heads of Terms’ for the total £394.5million Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. This deal encompasses:

● Place

● Infrastructure

● Innovation and Skills

● Green Growth

The long-term benefits of the Deal will reach all parts of the Borderlands area, driving inclusive growth and delivering significant and lasting benefits for individuals, businesses and communities.

The Contract is being let in the following Lots, as detailed in the Specification and Summarised follows;

Lot 1: Data Collection

To undertake a data collection exercise to include a consistent, transparent methodology and structure for the development of the BSLCEMP for data collection and modelling of current and future energy statuses to facilitate Lot 2; this will include both demand side and supply side, as well as infrastructure. To support and facilitate individual Local Area Energy Plans.

Lot 2: Prioritisation Exercise

To provide a Strategic financial investment priorities report aligned to the strategic objectives that will drive change and deliver our vision of low cost, low carbon localised energy and transport to support both the UK and Scottish Government's ambitions for inward investment, economic clean growth and decarbonisation. This prioritisation exercise will support and facilitate individual Local Area Energy Plans.

Lot 3: Engagement Plan

To develop an effective Methodology for the Engagement needed to both deliver the BSLCEMP and Foster a Shared Value and Acceptance/Adoption of the BSLCEMP. The plan will support and facilitate individual Local Area Energy Plans.

Lot 4 is split into 2 parts :

Lot 4 (a) Social and Economic Improvement Plan

Provide a report that identifies a methodology and context to support the justification of strategic investment decisions made in the BSLCEMP in relation to social and economic equalities improvements.

Lot 4 (b) Social and Economic Improvements Benefit analysis

To define and report a Methodology to measure the potential social, economic impacts from the investment choices once they have been set to a project level and follow up measurement with ‘as delivered’ once the projects are completed.

Bidders may Apply for one, more or all Lots

All Lots are intended to fully realise the strategic objectives and benefits of the project. However it is important to note there are obvious synergies between Lots for example data from Lot 1 will support Lot 2, a willingness to partner and or a capacity to carry out both Lots with clear objectivity will be required

Further details of the Contracting Authority’s requirements under the contract and other relevant information are given in the draft Specification at Schedule 2 and accompanying Supporting Data for Outputs document.

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: £274,126

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1: Data Collection

To undertake a data collection exercise to include a consistent, transparent methodology and structure for the development of the BSLCEMP for data collection and modelling of current and future energy statuses to facilitate Lot 2; this will include both demand side and supply side, as well as infrastructure. To support and facilitate individual Local Area Energy Plans.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80

Price - Weighting: 20

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2: Prioritisation Exercise

To provide a Strategic financial investment priorities report aligned to the strategic objectives that will drive change and deliver our vision of low cost, low carbon localised energy and transport to support both the UK and Scottish Government's ambitions for inward investment, economic clean growth and decarbonisation. This prioritisation exercise will support and facilitate individual Local Area Energy Plans.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80

Price - Weighting: 20

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3: Engagement Plan

To develop an effective Methodology for the Engagement needed to both deliver the BSLCEMP and Foster a Shared Value and Acceptance/Adoption of the BSLCEMP. The plan will support and facilitate individual Local Area Energy Plans.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80

Price - Weighting: 20

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4 is split into 2 parts :

Lot 4 (a) Social and Economic Improvement Plan

Provide a report that identifies a methodology and context to support the justification of strategic investment decisions made in the BSLCEMP in relation to social and economic equalities improvements.

Lot 4 (b) Social and Economic Improvements Benefit analysis

To define and report a Methodology to measure the potential social, economic impacts from the investment choices once they have been set to a project level and follow up measurement with ‘as delivered’ once the projects are completed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80

Price - Weighting: 20

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

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: 2020/S 162-395334


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

7 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Carbon Trust

4th Floor, Dorset House 27-45 Stamford Street

London

SE1 9NT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - LONDON
The contractor is an SME

No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £112,163


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

7 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Buro Happold

Camden Mill Lower Bristol Road

Bath Somerset

BA2 3DQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
The contractor is an SME

No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £56,600


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

7 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Carbon Trust

4th Floor, Dorset House 27-45 Stamford Street

London

SE1 9NT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - LONDON
The contractor is an SME

No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £49,863


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

7 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Buro Happold

Camden Mill Lower Bristol Road

Bath Somerset

BA2 3DQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
The contractor is an SME

No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £55,500


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Procurement Shared Service

County Hall

Morpeth Northumberland

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Procurement Shared Service

County Hall

Morpeth

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

as per contact detail above

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Procurement Shared Service

County Hall

Morpeth

Country

United Kingdom