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.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
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
C023/2022/2023
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.
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.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
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) 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.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 July 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please note there will be an event held for this opportunity.
This will be an Open briefing for bidders - details follows:
12 July 2022 at 14:00 to 16:00 via Microsoft Teams.
Up to 2 individuals per company. RSVP – angharad.simmonds@gov.wales by 4 July 2021.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at
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