Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)
1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
Contact
Procurement Team
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD7 - Merseyside
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
Mersey Tidal Power Project - Front-End Engineering Design Services (FEED Services) - Phase 4
Reference number
DN764733
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking to progress a Front-End Engineering Design Services (FEED Services) Contract to further develop the Mersey Tidal Power Project (Project).
The Specification details the scope of the FEED Services, across a combination of project, commercial and technical aspects to enable a full technoeconomic development study of all aspects of the Project.
The FEED Services contract is to be performed as part of the Phase 4a Development activity on the Project, and in parallel with the Development Consent Order (DCO) Consenting activity, (performed by others)
The FEED Services contract will improve the specification of the scope of works through multi-discipline outline design and deliver a comprehensive approach to future contracting of the detail engineering and construction including a full cost estimate and schedule based on the configuration, scope, method and approach to Phase 5 Engineering and Phases 6-9 Construction, Testing and Commissioning.
The Specification is to be read in conjunction with other documents identified in the Tender Return.
It is important that the Tenderer (Consultant) recognises the breadth and depth of activity within the FEED Services Contract scope and is able to evidence that the extent of work is within their competence and capability.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD7 - Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking to progress a Front-End Engineering Design Services (FEED Services) Contract to further develop the Mersey Tidal Power Project (Project).
The Specification details the scope of the FEED Services, across a combination of project, commercial and technical aspects to enable a full technoeconomic development study of all aspects of the Project.
The FEED Services contract is to be performed as part of the Phase 4a Development activity on the Project, and in parallel with the Development Consent Order (DCO) Consenting activity, (performed by others)
The FEED Services contract will improve the specification of the scope of works through multi-discipline outline design and deliver a comprehensive approach to future contracting of the detail engineering and construction including a full cost estimate and schedule based on the configuration, scope, method and approach to Phase 5 Engineering and Phases 6-9 Construction, Testing and Commissioning.
The Specification is to be read in conjunction with other documents identified in the Tender Return.
It is important that the Tenderer (Consultant) recognises the breadth and depth of activity within the FEED Services Contract scope and is able to evidence that the extent of work is within their competence and capability.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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
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
Details of requirements can be located within the specification document via www.the-chest.org.uk
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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
14 April 2025
Local time
11:00am
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
14 April 2025
Local time
11:00am
Place
The electronic seal will be broken via the online portal, The Chest.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
The seal will be broken by a member of the LCRCA / Merseytravel procurement team, after the deadline has passed.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom