Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
Contact
Mrs Catherine Lawson
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