Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
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.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The Energy Service framework 2023-2027
Reference number
F023/2022/2023
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Welsh Government invites tenders for a place on a four year framework, split into two lots. Lot 1 will cover Energy Services and Lot 2 will cover Carbon Emissions Reporting. Suppliers will have the opportunity to bid for one or more lots.
This is a replacement framework for the Energy Service Framework which was first established in March 2018. The aim of the new Energy Service Framework is to create a revitalised framework that builds in flexibility to incorporate additional decarbonisation actions in the future.
Lot 1 covers the Energy Service and will incorporate technical advice, financial guidance, grant management, and the sharing of best practice with public sector and community enterprises on the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, while building capacity and capability in others.
Lot 2 covers Carbon Emissions reporting and will support the carbon reporting obligations for the public sector, a supplier with relevant technical knowledge is needed to manage and support the public sector community of practice, regularly update the reporting tool and guidance, collate and report on annual data submissions and make recommendations to the Welsh Government based on data submitted by public sector bodies.
A four year no commitment framework will be awarded, with an annual call-off of varying value as needed. It is intended that a single supplier will be awarded to each lot.
Flexibility is needed to ensure the Energy Service is able to adapt to changing priorities and growth in the relevant Welsh Government policy areas, as well as innovation in low carbon technologies, and changing market conditions.
Call off requirements are to be agreed with the successful contractor annually, following their submission of a delivery plan, which should address the required outputs specified by the contracting authority.
The service will provide support to Welsh Government on development of policy and operational activities, linking in with other programmes, for example in health, local government and education.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
The Energy Service
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 – Energy Service:
This Lot is for the provision of the Energy Service. It provides technical advice, financial guidance, and grant management, as well as sharing of best practice with public sector and community enterprises on the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, while building capacity and capability in others. It will also provide wider technical and strategic advice on areas such as:
Regional energy planning, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, low carbon heat solutions, increasing capacity and capability, developing net zero plans, emissions reporting, decarbonising procurement, hydrogen, innovation, and other associated areas of work.
The service can be accessed by public sector organisations and community enterprises in Wales. There is potential for additional organisations to be added in the future, and bidders would need to remain flexible and adapt accordingly.
The successful supplier will be expected to work with other Welsh Government appointed suppliers and service providers, which includes a collaborative approach for the delivery of the Wales Funding Programme, Local Energy Fund, Invest to Save, and numerous non-repayable grants.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 75
Price - Weighting: 25
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Carbon Emissions Reporting
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – Carbon Emissions Reporting:
To support the carbon reporting obligations for the public sector, a supplier with relevant technical knowledge is needed to manage and support the public sector community of practice, regularly update the reporting tool and guidance, collate and report on annual data submissions and make recommendations to the Welsh Government based on data submitted by public sector bodies.
Based on results and stakeholder feedback, the appointed supplier will also be required to adapt and continue to improve the reporting process, including updating spreadsheets, guidance, calculations and emission factors for the next reporting cycle.
The service will be accessed by public sector organisations, universities and colleges in Wales. There is potential for additional organisations to be included in the future.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 75
Price - Weighting: 25
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 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
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: 2022/S 000-028746
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
The Energy Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Carbon Trust
4th Floor, Dorset House, 27-45 Stamford Street
London
SE19NT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Energy Saving Trust
2nd Floor, Ocean Point 1, 94 Ocean Drive
Edinburgh
EH66JH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £29,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £29,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Carbon Emissions Reporting
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Carbon Trust
4th Floor, Dorset House, 27-45 Stamford Street
London
SE19NT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
E-Tender Information:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation.
- In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password.
- Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation.
- Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform.
- Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration. Please contact the
Helpdesk to gain access to the Platform.
- Tenders must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 14:00. Late bids will not be accepted.
How To Find The ITT:
- Once logged in you must click on ‘ITT’s Open to all Suppliers’
- The e-tender references for this contract are: project_51044 and itt_97060
- Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the 'Express an Interest'
button. This will move the ITT from the ‘Open to all Suppliers’ area to the ‘My ITT’s’ on the home page.
- You will then see the full details of the ITT in the qualification and technical envelopes along with any relevant documents in the
‘Attachments’ area.
- Any questions on the ITT, please use the ‘Messages’ area to contact the buyer directly – Please do not contact the named person at the top
of this notice.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=107985
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. In relation to the Framework
the Client wants Bidders to focus on the following Community Benefits:
Training and recruitment opportunities for: apprentices
Bidders should consider opportunities for recruiting and training the above groups as part of the workforce delivering the Framework.
It is important to ensure that Framework delivery achieves Community Benefits over and above the Framework itself and also is clearly
linked to the successful Bidder’s expertise and the subject of the Framework. The expectation is that any Non-Core Community Benefits
proposal will be delivered on a cost neutral basis.
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
(WA Ref:130605)
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