CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Feasibility Study for the Upper Llynfi Valley Heat Network Project

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Bridgend County Borough Council is looking to appoint a consultant/partnership or consortium with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to deliver a feasibility study for the Upper Llynfi Valley Geo-thermal Heat Network Project. The study will include a geo-technical survey of ground conditions to assess suitability of the study area and a full assessment of the most appropriate heat generation and distribution system for the project.

In addition the appointed organisation/s will be expected to undertake a full financial assessment of the scheme to understand all costs and revenues associated with the scheme and assess likely rates of return, compile a comprehensive risk analysis for the project and consider appropriate delivery structures and business models for the scheme.

The feasibility study will also need to assess a sample of representative housing for the area to assess its suitability for connection to a heat network and develop an innovative engagement strategy for hard to reach communities.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=51348

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Please refer to the Tender Documentation.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

As per Tender Documents

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

B477

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

Welsh

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Weightings as follows:

Quality: 60% (600-points:

Breakdown on Quality (Sub-criteria):

a) Understanding the Specification - 150-points.

b) Delivery Method - 150-points.

c) Team and Staff Expertise - 150-points.

d) Previous Project Experience - 150-points

Price: 40% (400-points)

Total Price / Quality Weighting: 100% (1000-points)

(WA Ref:51348)

Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:

Although there are no direct community benefits in terms of jobs and training opportunities generated through this tender ideas for involving local schools and community groups are welcome and should be incorporated wherever possible as part of the broader engagement activities.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice