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
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
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
Telephone
+447 890604982
Country
United Kingdom