Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
CPSProcurementadvice@gov.wales
Telephone
+44 3000257095
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Procurement of iDNO at Bro Tathan
Reference number
C299/2021/2022
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Note. This is a Works and Services contract.
The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an Independent Distribution Network Operator to carry out three workstreams at the Bro Tathan Business Park. The workstreams are:
(1) Design, Build, Finance and Operate a new High Voltage Power Connection to the Welsh Government owned Bro Tathan Site.
(2) Undertake works to design and construct HV and LV diversions within the Bro Tathan Business Park to provide electricity supply to existing and proposed development sites.
(3) Until such time that the private networks are replaced, provide ongoing maintenance, management and operation of the existing private wire network including management of commercial arrangements with onsite tenants.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
- 31321300 - High-voltage cable
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
- 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines
- 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines
- 45232220 - Substation construction work
- 45232221 - Transformer substation
- 51112100 - Installation services of electricity distribution equipment
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
- 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
Bro Tathan
St Athan
Vale of Glamorgan
CF62 4AF
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Note. This is a Works and Services contract.
The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an Independent Distribution Network Operator to carry out three workstreams at the Bro Tathan Business Park. The workstreams are:
(1) Design, Build, Finance and Operate a new High Voltage Power Connection to the Welsh Government owned Bro Tathan Site.
(2) Undertake works to design and construct HV and LV diversions within the Bro Tathan Business Park to provide electricity supply to existing and proposed development sites.
(3) Until such time that the private networks are replaced, provide ongoing maintenance, management and operation of the existing private wire network including management of commercial arrangements with onsite tenants.
Further detail is included within the procurement documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is an option to extend the Contract by a further 24 months
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Refer to Tender Documentation
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.2.14) Additional information
Further detail is included within the procurement documents.
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
A candidate eligible to participate must be an iDNO.
Further detail is included within 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 dialogue
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: 2021/S 001-006723
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
25 March 2022
Local time
4:00pm
Changed to:
Date
8 April 2022
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
14 April 2022
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 12 (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.3) Additional information
Further detail is included within the procurement documents.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118880
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Under the terms of this contract, the successful supplier will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Bidders are invited, in particular, to offer commitments in relation to new employment opportunities, opportunities for skills development and opportunities for SMEs and contributing to apprenticeships, training and education and promoting the circular economy through engagement with their supply chain and assuring supply chain payments.
(WA Ref:118880)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom