Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Hackney
Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street
London
E8 1DY
Contact
Ms. Marta Kolinska
Telephone
+44 2083562483
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.londontenders.org/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Colville Heat Network - DBOM Contract
Reference number
DN758497
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45232142 - Heat-transfer station construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Procurement of a Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain (DBOM) contractor to deliver a low-carbon heat network for the Colville development in Hackney. This project aims to connect over 1,300 homes, public buildings, and commercial spaces to the network, meeting planning and sustainability targets to save 100,000t CO2e over 40 years.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £23,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09323000 - District heating
- 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Main site or place of performance
Colville Development site, Hoxton, London UK.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hackney Council seeks a Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain (DBOM) contractor to deliver critical components of the Colville Heat Network (CHN). This contract focuses on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the network's infrastructure, excluding metering and billing services, which will be tendered separately.
The scope of the DBOM contract includes:
1. Design and Build (D&B):
- Development of a low-carbon energy centre employing modern technologies such as air-source heat pumps to meet the stringent carbon reduction requirements for the Colville and Britannia developments.
- Installation of an efficient heat distribution system, including primary and secondary pipework to connect over 1,300 homes, a leisure centre, schools, and commercial premises.
- Integration with existing heat systems where necessary to ensure seamless supply continuity.
- Compliance with planning conditions, noise regulations, and environmental standards, ensuring minimal impact on residents and the surrounding area.
2. Operation and Maintenance (O&M):
- Comprehensive operation of the heat network for 15 years, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with performance and regulatory standards.
- Lifecycle maintenance, including routine inspections, system optimization, and replacement of components as required to maintain operational standards.
- Provision of a responsive customer support mechanism in collaboration with the Council and future Metering & Billing contractor.
The CHN is a vital component of Hackney Council’s Climate Action Plan, aiming to deliver substantial carbon savings of approximately 100,000 tonnes CO2e over 40 years. This procurement aligns with the Council’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and supporting affordable and sustainable heat delivery for residents and businesses.
This contract, to be procured under the negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition (per the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016), emphasizes value for money, technical excellence, and alignment with long-term sustainability goals.
The DBOM contractor will work closely with Hackney Council to meet the project’s strategic objectives, ensuring timely delivery of the heat network and compliance with all statutory obligations and planning conditions. The contract has an initial term of 15 years, with an optional extension of 10 years to ensure long-term operational and financial sustainability.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: .Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £23,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
300
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract will have an initial term of 15 years, during which the Design, Build, Operate and Maintain components will be delivered. There is an optional 10-year extension for the Operate and Maintain components of the contract.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
The number of candidates to be invited has been explicitly set in the tender documents. As per the negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition (Regulation 47, Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016), up to five bidders will be shortlisted following the selection stage. This limit ensures a manageable and competitive tendering process.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Yes. The DBOM contract includes an option to extend the operation and maintenance phase for an additional 10 years. This ensures long-term stability and value for money while maintaining high operational standards.
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.5) Information about negotiation
The contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without conducting negotiations
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
17 February 2025
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
administrativecourtoffice.generaloffice@hmcts.x.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Challenges must comply with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, requiring legal action within 30 days of the date when the claimant knew or ought to have known of the alleged breach.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
High Court of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom