- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Combined Liability Insurance
- Lot 2. 1st Excess Layer - Public Liability
- Lot 3. 2nd Excess Layer - Public Liability
- Lot 4. Motor Fleet Insurance
- Lot 5. Management Liability
- Lot 6. Excess Management Liability
- Lot 7. Insurance against Crime
- Lot 8. Business Interruption Insurance
- Lot 9. Cyber Insurance
Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Phoenix Natural Gas Ltd
c/o Marsh Limited, Bedford House, Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7DX
Belfast
BT3 9ED
Contact
Mary McCourt
Telephone
+44 2890556167
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.phoenixnaturalgas.com
Buyer's address
https://www.phoenixnaturalgas.com
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolutions.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Marsh Ltd
Bedford House, Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7DX
Contact
Mary McCourt
Telephone
+44 2890556167
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.marsh.com/uk/home.html
Buyer's address
https://www.phoenixnaturalgas.com/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the following address:
Marsh Ltd
Bedford House, Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7DX
Contact
Mary McCourt
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.marsh.com/uk/home.html
Buyer's address
https://www.phoenixnaturalgas.com/
one.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Various Insurance Policies for Natural Gas Network Operator - '22
Reference number
Project Ref_26542
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66510000 - Insurance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Utility requires a number of insurance policies to cover the various aspects of it's business operations.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Combined Liability Insurance
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66516400 - General liability insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Insurance Cover for both Employers and Public Liability.
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: £100,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term shall be 18 months albeit this may be extended subject to renewal.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Experience in marketplace and ability to provide level of cover required.
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: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
1st Excess Layer - Public Liability
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66516000 - Liability insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Excess Public Liability Insurance Cover - 1st Layer
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: £55,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term shall be for 18 months albeit this may be extended subject to agreement.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Experience in marketplace and ability to provide the required level of cover.
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: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
2nd Excess Layer - Public Liability
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66516000 - Liability insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Insurance required for Excess Public Liability - 2nd Layer.
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: £40,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial terms shall be 18 months albeit this may be extended subject to agreement.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Experience in marketplace and ability to provide required level of cover.
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: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Motor Fleet Insurance
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Insurance cover required for a commercial fleet of vehicles consisting of - on average - 42 light commercial vehicles and 38 cars.
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: £80,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term shall be 18 months albeit this may be subject to renewal.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Experience in marketplace and ability to provide required level of cover.
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: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Management Liability
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66516400 - General liability insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Insurance cover required to cover Management Liability.
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: £99,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial terms shall be 18 months albeit this may be extended subject to agreement.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Experience in marketplace and ability to provide level of cover.
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: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Excess Management Liability
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66516400 - General liability insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Insurance cover required to cover Excess Management (Directors and Officers) Liability.
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: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term shall be for 18 months albeit this may be extended subject to agreement.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Experience in marketplace and ability to provide level of cover.
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: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Insurance against Crime
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66516400 - General liability insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Insurance cover required in consideration of the impact of a criminal event.
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: £25,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term shall be 18 months albeit this may be extended subject to agreement.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Experience in marketplace and ability to provide level of cover required.
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: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Business Interruption Insurance
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66516000 - Liability insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Insurance cover in respect of an event, or series of events, that result in an interruption to general business activity.
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: £500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term shall be for 18 months albeit this may be extended subject to agreement.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Experience in marketplace and ability to provide level of cover required.
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: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cyber Insurance
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66516400 - General liability insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Insurance cover required in consideration of the impact of a cyber related event.
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: £25,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term shall be 18 months albeit this may be extended through subsequent agreement.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Experience in marketplace and ability to provide level of cover required.
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: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
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
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
Parties who wish to obtain further information on the project may access the tender summary document on e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk — project_26542. Those interested parties that then wish to be considered for inclusion in the tender process must first express their interest by writing to Mary.McCourt@marsh.com stating which particular lot (one or more) that they wish to be considered for. Expressions of interest must be received by no later than 16:00hrs on the 29.10.2021.
A tender process shall follow for each insurance category (lot) from which the most economically advantageous offer shall be determined. This determination shall be based upon the tender return and subsequent negotiations — albeit not all tendering organisations shall be invited to proceed to the negotiation stage.
three.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required
Not applicable.
three.1.7) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them
Payment rems shall be agreed with the successful Tenderer(s).
three.1.8) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
Offers from consortia are welcome.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated in the tender documentation and/ or agreed through subsequent negotiations.
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
29 October 2021
Local time
4:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
1 November 2021
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Contract(s) is/ are being procured competitively in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended). The procedure to be followed for this procurement is the negotiated procedure. The costs of responding to this notice and participation in the process will be borne by each participating entity. All discussions and correspondence will be deemed strictly subject to contract until a formal contract is entered into. Any subsequent formal contract(s) shall not be binding until they have been signed and dated by the duly authorised representatives of each of the participating Parties.
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 3JF
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Phoenix will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to all participating entities. The standstill period provides time for
unsuccessful participating entities to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (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).