Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ofgem
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Contact
Natasha Woollams
Telephone
+44 2079017000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10021
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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
Econometrics and Economic Analysis for the ED-2 Price Control and ongoing support to the Gas and Transmission Price Controls.
Reference number
2021-010
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This tender is for a team of consultants to provide support throughout the preparation of the work for ED RIIO-2. Ofgem are looking for econometric and economic technical advice and guidance and input, leading up to the Final Determinations, implementation and as required. It is anticpated that for the first year post-implementation support will also be required for with any challenges that may arise.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £995,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
London - UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This tender is for a team of consultants to provide support throughout the preparation of the work for ED RIIO-2. Ofgem are looking for econometric and economic technical advice and guidance and input, leading up to the Final Determinations, implementation and as required.
It is anticpated that for the first year post-implementation support will also be required for with any challenges that may arise.
"Please refer to the 2021-010 ITT document and Annex A Tender Specification for further information"
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £995,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
26 July 2021
End date
25 January 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract will be for an initial two year period. From the 26th of July 2021 to the 25th July 2023, with the option to extend for up to an additional 6 months until 25th January 2024, at the discretion of Ofgem.
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.1.2) 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
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
1 June 2021
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
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
Suppliers are requested to register on www.mytenders.co.uk in order to participate and access procurement documents.
All additional information can be found within the 'Additional Documents' area of this notice, where you will find the Scope of Work document, technical submission document and commercial submission document.
Please note,
Deadline for questions/clarifications is the 24/05/2021 BEFORE Noon and submission return deadline is the 1st of June 2021 BEFORE Noon
Any requests received after this deadline will not be accepted. Any questions should be directed via the messaging facility within this notice.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=222651.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit