Contract notice
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: CPSProcurementadvice@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.gov.wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Procurement of iDNO at Bro Tathan
Reference number: C299/2021/2022
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45231400
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Note. This is a Works and Services contract.
The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an Independent Distribution Network Operator to carry out three workstreams at the Bro Tathan Business Park. The workstreams are:
(1) Design, Build, Finance and Operate a new High Voltage Power Connection to the Welsh Government owned Bro Tathan Site.
(2) Undertake works to design and construct HV and LV diversions within the Bro Tathan Business Park to provide electricity supply to existing and proposed development sites.
(3) Until such time that the private networks are replaced, provide ongoing maintenance, management and operation of the existing private wire network including management of commercial arrangements with onsite tenants.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
30 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
65000000
65300000
31000000
31320000
31321300
45315400
45231400
45232200
45232220
45232221
51112100
65310000
65320000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL22
Main site or place of performance:
Bro Tathan
St Athan
Vale of Glamorgan
CF62 4AF
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Note. This is a Works and Services contract.
The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an Independent Distribution Network Operator to carry out three workstreams at the Bro Tathan Business Park. The workstreams are:
(1) Design, Build, Finance and Operate a new High Voltage Power Connection to the Welsh Government owned Bro Tathan Site.
(2) Undertake works to design and construct HV and LV diversions within the Bro Tathan Business Park to provide electricity supply to existing and proposed development sites.
(3) Until such time that the private networks are replaced, provide ongoing maintenance, management and operation of the existing private wire network including management of commercial arrangements with onsite tenants.
Further detail is included within the procurement documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is an option to extend the Contract by a further 24 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Refer to Tender Documentation
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Further detail is included within the procurement documents.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
A candidate eligible to participate must be an iDNO.
Further detail is included within the procurement documents.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 001-006723
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
25/03/2022
Local time: 16:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
14/04/2022
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Further detail is included within the procurement documents.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118880
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:
Under the terms of this contract, the successful supplier will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Bidders are invited, in particular, to offer commitments in relation to new employment opportunities, opportunities for skills development and opportunities for SMEs and contributing to apprenticeships, training and education and promoting the circular economy through engagement with their supply chain and assuring supply chain payments.
(WA Ref:118880)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/02/2022