Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
London Universities Purchasing Consortium
N/A
Shropshire House, 179 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia
London
W1T 7NZ
UK
Contact person: Justin Mc Loughlin
Telephone: +44 2073077623
E-mail: J.McLoughlin@lupc.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lupc.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/81165
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69177&B=LUPC
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69177&B=LUPC
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for Fixed Term Energy Contracts
Reference number: TECPROC028
II.1.2) Main CPV code
09000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
PLEASE NOTE: LUPC IS RUNNING THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ENERGY CONSORTIUM WHO WILL ACT AS THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY. The contracting authority (The Energy Consortium (TEC)) is seeking to create a framework agreement for the Supply of Mains Gas, Electricity and related services primarily under a flexible, risk managed, portfolio approach that maximises the benefit of aggregation. Requirement to provide a variety of services and data provision to the Authority and its Members in all aspects of energy from trading (covering short, medium and long term energy risk management options including energy from renewable sources via direct and indirect arrangements), delivery, invoicing, administration and analytics in support of accurate use, measurement and Member initiatives in reducing carbon.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 2 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Flexible Mains Gas
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful tenderers will enter into a Framework Agreement with the Authority and, pursuant to the terms of the Framework Agreement, will subsequently contract with the Authority’s Members as identified in the Contract Notice. The successful tenderer(s) shall contract directly with the Authority’s Members for the provision of energy. Full details are available in the tender pack.
Please download "Further Information..." document for more information on the tender.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Due to the complexity of the requirements, the Authority is seeking a single supplier for each lot with which it will enter into a Framework Agreement.
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Flexible Electricity (HH/NHH/UMS)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful tenderers will enter into a Framework Agreement with the Authority and, pursuant to the terms of the Framework Agreement, will subsequently contract with the Authority’s Members as identified in the Contract Notice. The successful tenderer(s) shall contract directly with the Authority’s Members for the provision of energy. Full details are available in the tender pack.
Please download "Further Information..." document for more information on the tender.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Due to the complexity of the requirements, the Authority is seeking a single supplier for each lot with which it will enter into a Framework Agreement.
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 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:
Tenderers must meet the following conditions:
1. OFGEM supply licences for the Lots you wish to apply for.
2. The ability to receive forward trades made via another counter-party as well as energy procured under direct long-term arrangements with other third parties
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
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
11/09/2023
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
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
London Universities Purchasing Consortium
2nd Flr, Shropshire House, 179 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 7NZ
UK
E-mail: j.mcloughlin@lupc.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.lupc.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/08/2023