Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)
One Friargate
Coventry
CV1 2GN
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG - West Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=18a5cd4f-8350-ed11-811a-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=18a5cd4f-8350-ed11-811a-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Homes England York Central ICP/IDNO - York, North Yorkshire
Reference number
DN639063
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Homes England is seeking to appoint a Independent Connection Provider (ICP) and Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) to provide, own and operate a new electrical network to provide power to the York Central Development.
The contract is estimated to end in 2026/27 - subject to programme of build-out, completion of novated agreements for development connections and energisation. The Contract End date is subject to the phasing and novation of the IDNO agreements to the developer(s). The contract duration included in this notice is an estimate only.
It is expected that the contract value will be between £6,000,000 and £9,700,000 depending on the solution proposed by the successful supplier.
A full suite of documents can be found on ProContract.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Independent Connection Provider (ICP) and Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) must provide, own and operate a new electrical network to provide power to the York Central Development.
Scope of works (this is not an exhaustive list)
- Identifying the required demand of electrical network
- Design of the networks to facilitate future YC development
- Sizing of duct banks (no. of ducts) and chamber requirements to accommodate future on-plot electrical network requirements
- Production of a network design and delivery which is suitable for adoption by DNO/iDNO
- Offsite works to provide YC with sufficient electrical power to facilitate full build-out of the YC development
- On site primary infrastructure works, as necessary
- Onsite 11kV network and HV/LV substations
- LV feeds to YC customers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30%
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Refer to procurement documents available on ProContract
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
28 November 2022
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
28 November 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The opportunity can be accessed via Home England’s e-Tendering system. Tenderers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through our e-Tendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
All discussions, meetings, and communications will be conducted in English.
The contract will be subject to English law. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP.
This procurement and award are subject to the transparency arrangements being adopted by the UK Government. These arrangements include the publication of tender documentation issued by Homes England and our contract with the supplier.
Bidders should highlight any areas they consider commercially sensitive in order for Homes England to be able to honour our transparency obligations without undermining the bidder's commercial interests.
Candidates are advised that Homes England is subject to the freedom of information Act 2000 (‘The Act’). If a candidate considers that any of the information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidential or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. Homes England shall take such statements into consideration in the event that it receives a request pursuant to the act which relates to the information provided by the interested party. Please note, it is insufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response.
Homes England takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and sets high standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity in relation to the stewardship of public funds and the management of its activities. The principles contained within this policy apply to both internal and external audiences, including anyone wishing to undertake business or engage with Homes England.
Please refer to our anti-bribery and corruption policy by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy for further information.
Homes England (the trading name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. Details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter
All dates in this notice are indicative and may be amended.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom