Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Nottingham
Park Campus
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF14 - Nottingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
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
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
1729 / ITT / SC Framework Biochar Soil Amendment
Reference number
1729 / ITT / SC
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 14212400 - Soil
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Brief: The University of Nottingham (UoN) is conducting the most ambitious and comprehensive biochar demonstration programme to date involving arable fields, grass and woodland, contaminated land, and where soil erosion control is required. The programme, using over 200 tonnes of biochar, will address uncertainties regarding the extent and scope of deployment and its stability with respect to carbon sequestration, together with quantifying effects on ecosystem services. The framework will allow UoN to secure compliant supply chains and call off materials. Tender Technical Specification: Starting in summer of 2022, UoN will be deploying 100-150 tonnes of biochar to arable lands across farms in the UK, for which we require biochar of EBC (European Biochar Certificate) Agro II specification. The biochar required must be suitable for application using agricultural spreaders with minimal dust production, which in practice means particle sizes of 1-5 mm. Over the following 3 years we may
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
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
Framework Agreement for Biochar as a Soil Amendment: Virgin Material
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14212400 - Soil
- 14212420 - Subsoil
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Varied across the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Starting in summer of 2022, UoN will be deploying 100-150 tonnes of biochar to arable lands across farms in the UK, for which we require biochar of EBC (European Biochar Certificate) Agro II specification. The biochar required must be suitable for application using agricultural spreaders with minimal dust production, which in practice means particle sizes of 1-5 mm. Over the following 3 years we may also require tonne quantities (1-10 tonnes) of biochar for smaller trials on an ad hoc basic, with the potential for larger quantities dependant on research demands. See tender documents https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
See tender documents https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Must have EBC (European Biochar Certificate) Agro II specification - See tender documents https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
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
Framework Agreement for Biochar as a Soil Amendment: Biproduct Material
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14212400 - Soil
- 14212420 - Subsoil
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Multiple Sites across the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Nottingham (UoN) is conducting the most ambitious and comprehensive biochar demonstration programme to date involving arable fields, grass and woodland, contaminated land, and where soil erosion control is required. The programme, using over 200 tonnes of biochar, will address uncertainties regarding the extent and scope of deployment and its stability with respect to carbon sequestration, together with quantifying effects on ecosystem services.Information on Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
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
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
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
Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
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
Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Compatibility
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
2 May 2022
Local time
1:48pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
4 May 2022
Local time
12:00am
Place
nottingham
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
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
Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Strand
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
In accordance with Regulation 86 and 87 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the contracting authority has incorporated a minimum 10 calendar days standstill period starting from the day when contract award was notified to the bidders. Unsuccessful bidders will be provided with a debrief in the award decision at the start of the standstill period including details of their bid in relation to the winning bid comprising the reasons for the decision, the characteristics and relative advantages of the successful tender, the score of the economic operator and the name of the economic operator to be awarded the contract. Tenderers have a right to appeal provided for within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any such proceedings must be brought in the High Court of England and Wales.