Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Property Services Ltd
99 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7NG
UK
Contact person: Dimitar Kafadarov
E-mail: dimitar.kafadarov@property.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.property.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Third-Party Intermediary to Procure Energy for NHS Property Services Ltd
Reference number: DN32
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71314000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of a Third-Party Intermediary (TPI) to procure energy for NHS Property Services Ltd (NHSPS).
NHSPS maintains a preference for a flexible contract over fixed price, whilst also distancing itself from a portfolio-type arrangement in favour of bespoke supply agreements that suit its appetite for risk.
The TPI will act on NHSPS’ behalf in all matters relating to the procurement and awarding of electricity and gas supply contracts, up to, but excluding the acceptance of offers and entering into contract, which will be undertaken by an employee of NHSPS.
The services to be provided shall cover the following:
— energy procurement,
— budget forecasting – annual with quarterly updates,
— data management for access to energy data,
— additional services,
— energy management services,
— MOP management,
— power purchase agreements,
— demand response/frequency response.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
65100000
65200000
65300000
71314100
71314200
71314300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This competition is open to all provider(s) who wish to offer expressions of interest and submit a proposal.
The key objective(s) of this competition are:
— to adopt a strategic UK partner to work with NHSPS for energy procurement,
— to source a competitive end-to-end managed service.
Provision of a Third-Party Intermediary (TPI) to procure energy for NHS Property Services Ltd (NHSPS).
NHSPS maintains a preference for a flexible contract over fixed price, whilst also distancing itself from a portfolio-type arrangement in favour of bespoke supply agreements that suit its appetite for risk.
The TPI will act on NHSPS’ behalf in all matters relating to the procurement and awarding of electricity and gas supply contracts, up to, but excluding the acceptance of offers and entering into contract, which will be undertaken by an employee of NHSPS.
The services to be provided shall cover the following:
— energy procurement,
— budget forecasting – annual with quarterly updates,
— data management for access to energy data,
— additional services,
— energy management services,
— MOP management,
— power purchase agreements,
— demand response/frequency response.
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: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The duration of the agreement for the provision of flexible electricity and gas supply shall be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 years. Extensions shall not be guaranteed and shall be confirmed by NHSPS according to market conditions, Provider performance and NHSPS requirements. A decision on the extension of the 3-year contract will be made at the end of year 2.
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
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
17/05/2019
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
17/05/2019
Local time: 17:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Cabinet Office
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/04/2019