Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF - East Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Design and Build Contractor to provide Heat Energy Network at De Montfort University
Reference number
2247
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The University requires a contractor to design, build and install a 2.5MW air source heat pump heat energy network (the Heat Energy Network) to service the University’s campus buildings at De Montfort University. The contractor will be required to provide an Energy Centre building which will be capable of containing all equipment for a 3.5MWth system (allowing for future expansion). The HV transformer shall be sized to provide 2500kVA. Full details of the University’s requirements can be found in the Employer’s Requirements documentation provided as part of the procurement documents.It is anticipated the works will commence in October 2024 and that the construction works will be completed by October 2026 with a further 2 years to undertake required seasonal commissioning and completion
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
De Montfort University is undertaking the development of a new Energy Centre on the university’s estate which will house a 2.5MWth air source heat pump array providing an 80 / 65◦C flow and return temperature respectively feeding into a new District Heat Network serving 17 existing buildings on the central campus
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
In order to be considered for this tender you are required to register on the University`s e procurement site at http://in tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home . All relevant documentation will be available to download from the In-tend website. All correspondence associated with this tender MUST be sent via In-tend. The University will not accept hard copy, email or telephone expressions of interest.
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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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
9 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
9 August 2024
Local time
2:00pm
Place
electronic
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The University reserves the right to discontinue or delay the procurement process and may decide not to award a contract as a result of this call for competition. The University shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in considering and/or responding to the procurement process. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments made under the contract will be in pounds sterling, unless otherwise advised.The estimated contract value may be in the range of 13,000,000 – 20,000,000 GBP (excluding VAT). The figure inserted in Section II.1.5 is the maximum figure in this range.The University will incorporate a standstill period at the point the decision in relation to the award of the contract is notified to bidders. The standstill period, which will be a minimum of ten (10) calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful bidders to lodge an appeal in regards to the award decisions, before the contract is entered into.Tenderers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to submit the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court , Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
LE1 9BH
Country
United Kingdom