Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Crown Building, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3007900170
E-mail: warmhomesprogramme.procurement@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://gov.wales/public-sector-procurement
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge 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
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://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
Welsh Government Warm Homes Programme
Reference number: C286/2022/2023
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71314000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this notice is to inform the market that of a contract opportunity for advisory services, delivery agent and independent quality assurance services for delivery of the Warm Homes Programme.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
225 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for one lot only
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Advice Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71314300
72253100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Pan Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a free to access Advice service that will be available to all households in Wales. It will offer impartial advice and support on energy efficiency (and bill reduction), water efficiency (and bill reduction), income maximisation, emissions reduction, how to best use any unfamiliar energy related technologies including heat pumps and to offer basic information and advice to those looking to install their own insulation, energy efficiency or renewable energy measures.
The Advice service will also assess a householder’s eligibility to receive Welsh Government support to plan and install energy efficiency and low carbon heating measures. In addition, they will advise on alternative support which may be relevant to a caller .
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
14 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 88
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
The Project and ITT details for this within eTenderWales are as follows:
Project Number: 53590
Itt_103000: Qualification Questionnaire
Itt_103353: Lot 1 – Advice Services
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Delivery Agent
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39715200
39715210
39721000
44621220
45331000
45331100
50721000
42511110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Pan Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service is targeted at owner occupiers and privately rented homes. Households will be eligible for support if they are on low incomes or in receipt of specified means tested benefits and living in dwellings with an EPC rating of E, F and G. Additionally, people with specified health conditions living in dwellings with an EPC of D will also be eligible.
The Delivery Agent will scope, design and deliver energy efficiency measures to dwellings resulting in benefits of reduced energy costs and/ or improved comfort and wider outcomes for householders and carbon savings for Wales.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
210 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 88
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
The Project and ITT details for this within eTenderWales are as follows:
Project Number: 53590
Itt_103000: Qualification Questionnaire
Itt_103357: Lot 2 – Delivery Agent
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Independent Quality Assurance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72225000
79212000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Pan Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An Independent Quality Assurance supplier will provide the Client with assurance along all stages of the Customer journey to ensure the scheme delivers its objectives and customer complaints are minimised.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 470 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 88
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
The Project and ITT details for this within eTenderWales are as follows:
Project Number: 53590
Itt_103000: Qualification Questionnaire
Itt_103358: Lot 3 – Independent Quality Assurance
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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:
2023/S 000-004057
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
25/09/2023
Local time: 12:00
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
25/09/2023
Local time: 15:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Please note that the contract value provided in this notice is based on the estimated potential contract value over the contract duration. This figure has been provided as guide only and is subject to future funding decisions.
The Welsh Government has adopted UKG PPN 06/21 requiring the inclusion of a Carbon Reduction Plan at the selection stage of the procurement. The Carbon Reduction Plan requirements this contract are detailed in the specification. Further guidance can be found at Welsh Procurement Policy Note WPPN 06/21: Decarbonisation through procurement - Taking account of Carbon Reduction Plans [HTML] | GOV.WALES
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=131851
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:
There will a range of Social Value indicators used to provide a quantitative measure of social value to be delivered through the life of the contract. Each bidder will be required to complete a social value response template for the lot they are bidding for. The social value response will be evaluated as part of the technical evaluation stage.
(WA Ref:131851)
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
24/08/2023