Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000257095
E-mail: angharad.simmonds@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://wales.gov
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
The Energy Service framework 2023-2027
Reference number: C023/2022/2023
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71314300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Welsh Government invites tenders for a place on a four year framework, split into two lots. Lot 1 will cover Energy Services and Lot 2 will cover Carbon Emissions Reporting. Suppliers will have the opportunity to bid for one or more lots.
This is a replacement framework for the Energy Service Framework which was first established in March 2018. The aim of the new Energy Service Framework is to create a revitalised framework that builds in flexibility to incorporate additional decarbonisation actions in the future.
Lot 1 covers the Energy Service and will incorporate technical advice, financial guidance, grant management,and the sharing of best practice with public sector and community enterprises on the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, while building capacity and capability in others.
Lot 2 covers Carbon Emissions reporting and will support the carbon reporting obligations for the public sector, a supplier with relevant technical knowledge is needed to manage and support the public sector community of practice, regularly update the reporting tool and guidance, collate and report on annual data submissions and make recommendations to the Welsh Government based on data submitted by public sector bodies.
A four year no commitment framework will be awarded, with an annual call-off of varying value as needed.
Flexibility is needed to ensure the Energy Service is able to adapt to changing priorities and growth in the relevant Welsh Government policy areas, as well as innovation in low carbon technologies, and changing market conditions.
Call off requirements are to be agreed with the successful contractor annually, following their submission of a delivery plan, which should address the required outputs specified by the contracting authority.
The service will provide support to Welsh Government on development of policy and operational activities, linking in with other programmes, for example in health, local government and education.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
25 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
The Energy Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71314300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 – Energy Service:
This Lot is for the provision of the Energy Service. It provides technical advice, financial guidance, and grant management, as well as sharing of best practice with public sector and community enterprises on the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, while building capacity and capability in others. It will also provide wider technical and strategic advice on areas such as:
Regional energy planning, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, low carbon heat solutions, increasing capacity and capability, developing net zero plans, emissions reporting, decarbonising procurement, hydrogen, innovation, and other associated areas of work.
The service can be accessed by public sector organisations and community enterprises in Wales. There is potential for additional organisations to be added in the future, and bidders would need to remain flexible and adapt accordingly.
The successful supplier will be expected to work with other Welsh Government appointed suppliers and service providers, which includes a collaborative approach for the delivery of the Wales Funding Programme, Local Energy Fund, Invest to Save, and numerous non-repayable grants.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Carbon Emissions Reporting
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71314300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – Carbon Emissions Reporting:
To support the carbon reporting obligations for the public sector, a supplier with relevant technical knowledge is needed to manage and support the public sector community of practice, regularly update the reporting tool and guidance, collate and report on annual data submissions and make recommendations to the Welsh Government based on data submitted by public sector bodies.
Based on results and stakeholder feedback, the appointed supplier will also be required to adapt and continue to improve the reporting process, including updating spreadsheets, guidance, calculations and emission factors for the next reporting cycle.
The service will be accessed by public sector organisations, universities and colleges in Wales. There is potential for additional organisations to be included in the future.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
29/07/2022
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please note there will be an event held for this opportunity.
This will be an Open briefing for bidders - details follows:
12 July 2022 at 14:00 to 16:00 via Microsoft Teams.
Up to 2 individuals per company. RSVP – angharad.simmonds@gov.wales by 4 July 2021.
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VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/06/2022