Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Southern Gas Networks plc
St Lawrence House,, Station Approach
Horley
RH6 9HJ
Contact
Diane Pirie
Telephone
+44 1313654112
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ - South East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Gas Networks plc
Axis House
Edinburgh
EH
Contact
Diane Pirie
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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-Horley:-Light-vans./7QNTF4A42V
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply and delivery of light commercial vehicles
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34136100 - Light vans
- MA11 - For vehicles
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Scotland Gas Networks plc (“ScGN & SoGN”) and Southern Gas Networks plc (SoGN)ScGN & SoGN are a gas distribution utility regulated by the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (“Ofgem”). ScGN & SoGN and SoGN is seeking Suppliers/Manufacturers to assist in the delivery of the replacement fleet programme for light commercial vehicles.
The replacement programme covers the following fleet profile:
i.Double cab 4 x 4
ii.Small panel van, FWD
iii.Medium panel van, FWD
iv.Large panel van, FWD & RWD
v.Long wheelbase chassis base for drop side conversion
vi.Electric Commercial fleet options
vii.Commercial fleet with alternative fuel options
The intention is to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under which the vehicles will be procured.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34136000 - Vans
- 34136200 - Panel vans
- 34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles
- 34144700 - Utility vehicles
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 34210000 - Vehicle bodies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
SCOTLAND,SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
”). ScGN & SoGN and SoGN is seeking Suppliers/Manufacturers to assist in the delivery of the replacement fleet programme for light commercial vehicles.
The replacement programme covers the following fleet profile:
i.Double cab 4 x 4
ii.Small panel van, FWD
iii.Medium panel van, FWD
iv.Large panel van, FWD & RWD
v.Long wheelbase chassis base for drop side conversion
vi.Electric Commercial fleet options
vii.Commercial fleet with alternative fuel options
The intention is to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under which the vehicles will be procured.
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: £30,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The DPS will be in place for a period of 4 years with an optional extension period of 12 months. Details of the renewal will be made available via Achilles UVDB and/or Find a Tender.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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
There will be no limit on the number of candidates who achieve the criteria set out in the PQQ. All Applicants approved onto the DPS will be invited to participate in all mini competitions.
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.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
Applicants are required to complete and submit the online PQQ and meet the minimum selection requirements. Those who meet the minimum requirements will be approved onto the DPS. Details for accessing the DPS can be found a VI.3.
three.1.7) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them
Payment will be made by BACS.
three.1.8) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
SGN will accept expressions of interest and tenders from single entities or consortia. SGN does not require those consortia who intend to form a single legal entity to do so at the prequalification stage. SGN will consider contracting with a consortium, providing always that the participants in any joint venture are jointly and severally liable for all of the obligations of the supplier under the framework agreement.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
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
18 May 2022
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
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
SGN reserves the right to disqualify any economic operator who:
-Provides information or confirmations which later prove to be untrue or incorrect; does not supply the information required by this contract notice or by the PQQ a, or as otherwise required by SGN during the award process; or
-Fails by reference to Regulation 80 of the UK Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 any one or more of the criteria detailed in Regulation 57 of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
SGN reserves the right to require the submission of any additional, supplementary or clarification information as it may, in its absolute discretion, consider appropriate.
Suppliers shall be solely responsible for and liable for all costs associated with and arising out of or in connection with responding to this notice and any prequalification questionnaire and with submitting any tender, howsoever incurred.
Suppliers can request to participate in the DPS at any point during the 4 year period and it is anticipated that the first mini competition will be issued May 22.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Horley:-Light-vans./7QNTF4A42V
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7QNTF4A42V
GO Reference: GO-2022428-PRO-20046256
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
TBC
tbc
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
SGN will incorporate a standstill period of a minimum of ten (10) calendar days at the point that information on the award of the framework agreement and the reasons for the decision is communicated to suppliers.