Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Ofgem
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
UK
Telephone: +44 2079017000
E-mail: procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.ofgem.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10021
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:
www.mytenders.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.mytenders.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
Gas Quality Testing and Monitoring Services
Reference number: 2024-080
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This procurement is for the appointment of a supplier to perform gas testing and quality monitoring services on behalf of the Authority as provided for under Sections 12 & 13 of the Gas Act 1986 and the Regulations (Gas Calculation of Thermal Energy) Regulations 1996 and Gas (Calculation of Thermal Energy) (Amendment) Regulations 1997) made pursuant to sections 12 & 13 of the Gas Act.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71630000
71632000
38432100
38500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Gas Quality Testing and Monitoring Services required under this procurement fall into the following broad areas:
Gas Quality Examining and Approvals
Calibration of Testing Equipment
Quality Assurance Certification
Provision of Technical Advice
Relevant Industry Participation
Full details of the requirement are set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
28/11/2024
End:
27/11/2029
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Up to 2 x 12-month periods until 27 October 2029
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
For further information, please see attached 2024-080 Gas Testing and Quality Monitoring Services ITT document
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:
For further information, please see attached 2024-080 Gas Testing and Quality Monitoring Services ITT document
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:
2010/S 053-078971
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
05/09/2024
Local time: 12:00
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
05/09/2024
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Following the end of the initial 36-month period or following any extension period utilised.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
For further information, please see attached 2024-080 Gas Testing and Quality Monitoring Services ITT document
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
UK
Telephone: +44 3450103503
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
UK
Telephone: +44 345010503
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/08/2024