Tender

Notting Dale Heat Network Operation and Management (O&M)- Heat distribution and charging - Ref 269

  • Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

F05: Contract notice – utilities

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-027735

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-031719

Published 3 October 2022, 4:17pm



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

Email

mo.ajibola@rbkc.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.rbkc.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.wearew11.org

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.capitalesourcing.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54983

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.capitalesourcing.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54983

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://www.capitalesourcing.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54983

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.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
  • UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
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.2.5) 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

Start date

9 June 2023

End date

9 June 2027

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: 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


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

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

21 November 2022

Local time

5:00pm

four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

3 October 2022

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

Tender must be valid until: 9 June 2023


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

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea of The Town Hall, Hornton Street, London

W8 7NX

London

W8 7NX

Country

United Kingdom