Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
British Antarctic Survey, Highcross, Madingley Rd
Cambridge
CB3 0ET
Contact
Laura Ross
Telephone
+44 1223221400
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/project/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cambridge:-Solar-panels./89M422BMY7
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research and Innovation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-2006 Photovoltaic System Components for Bird Island, Antarctica
Reference number
UKRI-2006
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 09331000 - Solar panels
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
As part of The British Antarctic Survey’s commitment to achieving Net Zero, there is a requirement to reduce the use of Marine Gas Oil (MGO) at all of its research stations. At present Bird Island Research Station’s electricity is generated soley by 25kW three phase MGO generating sets (one operating and one on standby).
This project is for the design and supply of a photovoltaic (PV) system covering the majority of suitable, existing roof space.
The PV system must be compatible with SMA’s grid forming battery inverters (Sunny Islands)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £340,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of photovoltaic arrays and associated inverters for Bird Island Research Station
Lot No
UKRI-2006a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09331000 - Solar panels
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Main site or place of performance
Cambridgeshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As part of The British Antarctic Survey’s commitment to achieving Net Zero, there is a requirement to reduce the use of Marine Gas Oil (MGO) at all of its research stations. At present Bird Island Research Station’s electricity is generated soley by 25kW three phase MGO generating sets (one operating and one on standby).
This project is for the design and supply of a photovoltaic (PV) system covering the majority of suitable, existing roof space.
The PV system must be compatible with SMA’s grid forming battery inverters (Sunny Islands)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
6
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
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P528QCJC96
alternatively log into Delta and use the access code P528QCJC96
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
The provision of Battery Storage and grid forming inverters for Bird Island Research Station
Lot No
2006b
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31422000 - Battery packs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Main site or place of performance
Cambridgeshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of Battery Storage and grid forming inverters for Bird Island Research Station
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £239,300
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
6
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
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/96B78PRW7S
Alternatively log into Delta and use Access code 96B78PRW7S
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
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.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Details can be found in the ITT and Specification 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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
4 May 2022
Local time
12:00pm
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
4 May 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Delta E-Tendering
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To access this tender consisting of two lots, please use this access code: 4J2KKT2EG8
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=669151851
GO Reference: GO-2022323-PRO-19845542
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UKRI Legal Dept
Polaris House, North Star Ave
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Country
United Kingdom