Contract

Notting Dale Heat Network Operation and Management (O&M)- Heat distribution and charging - Ref 269

  • Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

F06: Contract award notice – utilities

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-015807

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-031719

Published 20 May 2024, 10:55am



Section one: Contracting entity

one.1) Name and addresses

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington Town Hall , Horton Street, Kensington

London

W8 7NX

Contact

Mo Ajibola -Procurement Manager

Email

mo.ajibola@rbkc.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.rbkc.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.wearew11.org

one.6) Main activity

Other activity

Public Sector Services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Notting Dale Heat Network Operation and Management (O&M)- Heat distribution and charging - Ref 269

Reference number

Ref 269: Contract for Design and Build (Secondary and Tertiary Networks)

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45232141 - Heating works

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

The Lancaster West Estate in North Kensington is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment of its social housing and landscaping with a deep energy retrofit to improve its energy performance.

The Notting Dale Heat Network is to be delivered and operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) wholly owned by the Council, Notting Dale Heat Network Ltd. It is RBKC's ambition that it will be the most reliable and proactively maintained heat network in the UK.

The initial phase of the Project is to serve the Lancaster West Estate (LWE) for which the intended heat users include around 800 residential units, a school, a large Council-owned leisure centre and business units for SMEs (Baseline Studios). This project forms the second part of the Procurement strategy to support the Heat Network delivery.

The Authority is conducting procurement for the design and construction of the Tertiary Networks and all internal (above ground) sections of the Secondary Networks within the Notting Dale Heat Network.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £12,679,881.48

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 09323000 - District heating
  • 45232141 - Heating works
  • 45350000 - Mechanical installations
  • 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

North Kensington

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Lancaster West Estate in North Kensington is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment of its social housing and landscaping with a deep energy retrofit to improve its energy performance.

The Notting Dale Heat Network is to be delivered and operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) wholly owned by the Council, Notting Dale Heat Network Ltd. It is RBKC's ambition that it will be the most reliable and proactively maintained heat network in the UK.

The initial phase of the Project is to serve the Lancaster West Estate (LWE) for which the intended heat users include around 800 residential units, a school, a large Council-owned leisure centre and business units for SMEs (Baseline Studios). This project forms the second part of the Procurement strategy to support the Heat Network delivery.

The Authority is conducting procurement for the design and construction of the Tertiary Networks and all internal (above ground) sections of the Secondary Networks within the Notting Dale Heat Network.

The D&B works for this contract package will comprise:

1. Installation of the above-ground pipework that forms the Secondary Networks serving residential blocks, including the heat interface unit (HIUs) that serve each flat, together with strip out and disposal as appropriate of existing communal heating supply systems.

2. Installation of the Tertiary Networks serving each flat comprising: thermostatic controls, radiators, valves and small diameter distribution pipework; and strip out and disposal of the existing heating systems.

3. On completion of the above works to each block, a permanent connection to the Heat Network is required as soon as the latter has become operational, and undertake test & commissioning.

The D&B Contract period is for 4 years from 9 June 2023 to 9 June 2027. Flexibility in delivering these works within this 4-year period is key, with at least 4 months’ notice of work commencement to be given to the D&B Contractor.

Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on Capital Esourcing. If not already registered on Capital Esourcing, please register at the following link: https://www.capitalesourcing.com

Suppliers will then be granted access to the tender documentation.

Please note that registering on Capital Esourcing and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the tender documentation.

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

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-004221


Section five. Award of contract

Title

Notting Dale Heat Network - Contract for Design and Build (Secondary and Tertiary Networks) - Ref 269

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 December 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CENERGIST LIMITED

8 Bede House Tower Road, Glover Industrial Estate, Washington, England, NE37 2SH

Washington

NE37 2SH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

08191364

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases

Value excluding VAT: £12,679,881.48


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea

Town Hall Hornton Street

LONDON

W8 7N

Email

hm-procurement@rbkc.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.rbkc.gov.uk

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea of The Town Hall, Hornton Street, London

W8 7NX

London

W8 7NX

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Royalm Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

London

W8 7NX

Email

mo.ajibola@rbkc.gov.uk

Telephone

+447 890604982

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.rbkc.gov.uk