Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Ulster
Block X Room X031, Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
Telephone
+44 2870123013
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
National registration number
NIC100166
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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, Build Operate Contract for FASTER Project NI
Reference number
project_27676
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Design, Build Operate Contract for FASTER Project NI
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
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Design Build and Operate EV Chargers at or near sites across Northern Ireland. Sites outlined in Procurement
Documents
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Twenty Four (24) site locations have been identified by a vigorous methodology. All sites have sufficient
electrical capacity for a behind the meter connection (confirmed by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIEN).
In this Competition the University is seeking to appoint on behalf of itself and the Clients a suitably qualified and
3 / 5
experienced Design Build Operate Economic Operator for the complete design, construction and operation of
up to 24 EV Chargers on separate sub-meters at the locations below (the “Sites”):-
Main Sites
1. Bangor Sportsplex, 292 Old Belfast Rd, Bangor BT19 1LU (1 Single Charger)
2. Londonderry Park, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8SG (1 Single Charger)
3. Bangor Aurora, 3 Valentine Rd, Bangor BT20 4TH (1 Double Charger)
4. Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Centre, 1 Dairy Hall Lane, Newtownards, BT23 4DB (1 Double
Charger)
5. Templemore Leisure Centre, Buncrana Road, Londonderry, BT48 7QL (1 Single Charger)
6. Foyle Arena, Limavady Rd, Londonderry, BT47 6JY (1 Single Charger)
7. Meadowbank Indoor Sports, Magherafelt, Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6EH (1 Single Charger)
8. Greenvale Leisure Centre, 19a Market St, Magherafelt BT45 6EE (1 Double Charger)
9. Bawnacre Centre, Castle St, Irvinestown, Enniskillen, BT94 1EE (1 Single Charger)
10. Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh BT78 1BL (1 Single Charger)
11. Newry Leisure Centre, 60 Cecil St, Newry BT35 6AU (1 Double Charger)
12. Down Leisure Centre, 114 Market St, Downpatrick BT30 6LZ (1 Double Charger)
13. Downshire Civic Centre, Downshire Civic Centre, Ardglass Rd, Downpatrick BT30 6RA (1 Double Charger)
14. Avoniel Leisure Centre, Avoniel Road, Belfast, BT5 4SF (1 Single Charger)
15. Brook Leisure Centre, 32 Summerhill Rd, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 0RP (1 Double Charger)
16. Ballysillan Leisure Centre, Ballysillan Road, Belfast, BT14 7QP (1 Single Charger)
17. Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6EG (1 Single Charger)
Total 10 Single Chargers and 7 Double Chargers – 24 EV Chargers total
Reserve Sites
1. Grove Well-Being Centre 120 York Rd, Belfast BT15 3HF (1 Double Charger)
2. Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre, Montgomery Rd, Castlereagh, Belfast BT6 9HS (1 Double Charger)
3. Whiterock Leisure Centre, Whiterock Close, Whiterock Road, Belfast, Antrim BT12 7RJ (1 Double Charger)
4. Ballymote 96 Glebetown Dr, Downpatrick BT30 6PX (1 Single Charger)
5. Newry Leisure Centre, 60 Cecil St, Newry BT35 6AU (1 Double Charger) (Site has capacity for 2 double
chargers – 1 main and 1 reserve)
6. Newcastle Visitor Information Centre,10-14 Central Promenade, Newcastle, BT33 0AA (1 Single Charger)
7. Down Leisure Centre, 114 Market St, Downpatrick BT30 6LZ (1 Double Charger) (Site has capacity for 2
double chargers – 1 main and 1 reserve)
8. Bangor Aurora, 3 Valentine Rd, Bangor BT20 4TH (1 Double Charger) (Site has capacity for 2 double
chargers – 1 main and 1 reserve)
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: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
7 September 2023
End date
28 November 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Faster Project. A project supported by the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, managed by the special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
two.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers note that the previous competition for these services was abandoned - see (OJ S: 2023/S 101-310221 and FTS reference: 2023/S 000-014539). This is therefore a retender process. Due to the emerging nature of the energy market & the impact of COVID on workloads, the University considers it appropriate to revisit the minimum annual turnover requirement set for the previous competition.
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
As stated in the Procurement Documents.
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
25 July 2023
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
25 July 2023
Local time
3:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3 JY
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The University will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public
Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (Northern Ireland).