Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road, Colchester
Essex
CO3 3LL
UK
Telephone: +44 3456349500
E-mail: andrew.curry@tridentutilities.co.uk
NUTS: UKH3
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://tridentutilities.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA32010
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://www.mytenders.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Trident Utilities Ltd
Unit 1 & 3 , Amy Johnson House, Amy Johnson Way
Blackpool
FY4 2FG
UK
Contact person: Gemma Williams
Telephone: +44 3456349500
E-mail: gemma.williams@tridentutilities.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.tridentutilities.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.tridentutilities.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.mytenders.co.uk
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
Trident Energy Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
09000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Colchester Institute, the Contracting Authority, has commissioned Trident Utilities as their Framework Manager to undertake a procurement to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework to enable public sector bodies and bodies governed by public law to access electricity, gas and water purchasing solutions via a competitive call off process.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
645 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Electricity Fixed Price Supply Contracts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09310000
09000000
71314000
71314200
09300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An unlimited number of Suppliers (anticipated to be no more than 10) will be appointed to this Lot. Suppliers must hold a UK electricity Supply Licence and are tendering for appointment to Lot 1, which is to supply fixed price electricity for half hourly, non-half hourly and unmetered supply points and to the contracting authorities authorised to use this Framework agreement. Based on the interest already expressed in the Framework and an estimated take up, our best estimated for the value of the Call-Off Contracts to be awarded over the lifetime of the Framework agreement for this lot is GBP200,000,000. As detailed, however, no guarantee of business is implied by appointment to the Lot.
For the purposes of this tender, fixed price electricity will be defined as electricity which is supplied based on a price which is predominantly fixed for the term of the Call-Off Contract at the point when the Call-Off Contract is awarded and the associated supply agreement entered into with the Framework Supplier.
Awarded Suppliers will be required to demonstrate their ability to supply complex multiple site portfolios
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
200 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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
Once awarded to the framework, suppliers will be contracted and future energy supply contracts will be awarded by way of mini competition. The criteria for award of both the framework lot and subsequent mini competitions are detailed in the procurement documents and framework agreement
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Electricity Flexible Priced Supply Contracts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09310000
09000000
09300000
71314000
71314200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An unlimited number of Suppliers (anticipated to be no more than 10) will be appointed to this Lot. Suppliers must hold a UK electricity Supply Licence and are tendering for appointment to Lot 2, which is to supply flexible priced electricity* for half hourly, non-half hourly and unmetered supply points and to the contracting authorities authorised to use this Framework agreement. Based on the interest already expressed in the Framework and an estimated take up, our best estimated for the value of the Call-Off Contracts to be awarded over the lifetime of the Framework agreement for this lot is GBP150,000,000. As detailed, however, no guarantee of business is implied by appointment to the Lot.
For the purposes of this tender, flexible priced electricity will be defined as electricity where the energy element of the price often referred to as the commodity price can be purchased after the Call-Off Contract has been awarded and the Supplier contract entered with the Framework Supplier. It is anticipated that a flexible priced electricity contract will provide for the purchase of the commodity element of the price in tranches or ‘clips’. Such clips may potentially be purchased on a seasonal, quarterly, monthly and daily basis and will be subject to OTC (Over The Counter) pricing which is reflective of the traded futures market.
Awarded Suppliers will be required to demonstrate their ability to supply complex multiple site portfolios
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
150 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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
Once awarded to the framework, suppliers will be contracted and future energy supply contracts will be awarded by way of mini competition. The criteria for award of both the framework lot and subsequent mini competitions are detailed in the procurement documents and framework agreement.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Natural Gas Fixed Price Supply Contracts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09123000
71314000
71314200
09000000
09121200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An unlimited number of Suppliers (anticipated to be no more than 10) will be appointed to this Lot. Suppliers must hold a UK natural gas Supply Licence and are tendering for appointment to Lot 3, which is to supply fixed price natural gas various supply points and to the contracting authorities authorised to use this Framework agreement. Based on the interest already expressed in the Framework and an estimated take up, our best estimated for the value of the Call-Off Contracts to be awarded over the lifetime of the Framework agreement for this lot is GBP150,000,000. As detailed, however, no guarantee of business is implied by appointment to the Lot.
For the purposes of this tender, fixed price natural gas will be defined as natural gas which is supplied based on a price which is predominantly fixed for the term of the Call-Off Contract at the point when the Call-Off Contract is awarded and the associated supply agreement entered into with the Framework Supplier.
Awarded Suppliers will be required to demonstrate their ability to supply complex multiple site portfolios
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
150 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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
Once awarded to the framework, suppliers will be contracted and future energy supply contracts will be awarded by way of mini competition. The criteria for award of both the framework lot and subsequent mini competitions are detailed in the procurement documents and framework agreement
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Natural Gas Flexible Priced Supply Contracts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09123000
71314200
71314000
09121200
09000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An unlimited number of Suppliers (anticipated to be no more than 10) will be appointed to this Lot Suppliers must hold a UK natural gas Supply Licence and are tendering for appointment to Lot 4, which is to supply flexible priced natural gas* for various supply points and to the contracting authorities authorised to use this Framework agreement. Based on the interest already expressed in the Framework and an estimated take up, our best estimated for the value of the Call-Off Contracts to be awarded over the lifetime of the Framework agreement for this lot is GBP100,000,000. As detailed, however, no guarantee of business is implied by appointment to the Lot.
For the purposes of this tender, flexible priced natural gas will be defined as natural gas where the energy element of the price often referred to as the ‘commodity price’ can be purchased after the Call-Off Contract has been awarded and the Supplier contract entered with the Framework Supplier. It is anticipated that a flexible priced gas contract will provide for the purchase of the commodity element of the price in tranches or ‘clips’. Such clips may potentially be purchased on a seasonal, quarterly, monthly and daily basis and will be subject to OTC (Over The Counter) pricing which is reflective of the traded futures market.
Awarded Suppliers will be required to demonstrate their ability to supply complex multiple site portfolios
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
100 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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
Once awarded to the framework, suppliers will be contracted and future energy supply contracts will be awarded by way of mini competition. The criteria for award of both the framework lot and subsequent mini competitions are detailed in the procurement documents and framework agreement.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 – Water “Wholesale Plus” Supply Contracts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
41110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A single Supplier will be appointed to this Lot Suppliers must hold a Water Supply and or Sewerage License (WSSL) as issued by OFWAT and are tendering for appointment to Lot 5, which is to supply fixed priced water for various supply points and to the contracting authorities authorised to use this Framework agreement. Based on the interest already expressed in the Framework and an estimated take up, our best estimated for the value of the Call-Off Contracts to be awarded over the lifetime of the Framework agreement for this lot is GBP25,000,000. As detailed, however, no guarantee of business is implied by appointment to the Lot.
For the purposes of this tender, fixed price water will be defined as water supplied on a fully fixed basis with only market led amendments allowed. Evidence must be made available to support any change.
The awarded Supplier will be required to demonstrate their ability to supply complex multiple site portfolios
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
25 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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 criteria for award of both the framework lot and subsequent mini competitions are detailed in the procurement documents and framework agreement.
This is a single supplier Lot, therefore call-offs will be without opening competition.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 – Ancillary Energy Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50411200
38554000
50411300
71314000
71314200
71314300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Meter Operator, install, manage, maintain and upgrade electricity & gas meter
Data Collector/Data Aggregator – retrieve, validate and aggregate metering data
An unlimited number of Suppliers (anticipated to be no more than 3) Suppliers must ensure adherence to current licensing and accreditation. Based on the interest already expressed in the Framework and an estimated take up, our best estimated for the value of the Call-Off Contracts to be awarded over the lifetime of the Framework agreement for this lot is GBP 20,000,000. As detailed, however, no guarantee of business is implied by appointment to the Lot.
The awarded Suppliers will be required to demonstrate their ability to supply complex multiple site portfolios
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
20 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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
Once awarded to the framework, suppliers will be contracted and ancilliary services contracts will be awarded by way of mini competition. The criteria for award of both the framework lot and subsequent mini competitions are detailed in the procurement documents and framework agreement.
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:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Lot 1&2- Suppliers must hold a UK electricity Supply Licence
Lot 3&4 Suppliers must hold a UK natural gas Supply Licence
Lot 5 Suppliers must hold a Water Supply and or Sewerage License (WSSL) as issued by OFWAT
Lot 6 Suppliers must ensure adherence to current licensing and accreditation for Ancilliary Energy Services
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.2.2) Contract performance conditions
as per performance KPIs in the procurement documents and framework agreement
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 44
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:
17/01/2025
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
17/01/2025
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
The Framework Buyers authorised to use the Framework Agreement fit into the following categories and can be identified by following the relevant links that follow:
Schools, academies, colleges, universities and other educational bodies
England & Wales
Get Information about Schools - GOV.UK
Addresses and phone numbers for schools and pupil referral units | GOV.WALES
http://www.uk-universities.net/Colleges/Wales.html
Scotland
https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/find-a-school/
http://www.scotlandforvisitors.com/colleges.php
http://www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/member-universities/
Housing associations and those involved in public funded social housing
England
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
Wales
http://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/publications/registered-social-landlords-in-wales/?lang=en
Scotland
http://www.sfha.co.uk/component/option,com_membersdir/Itemid,149/view,membersdir/
Local and regional authorities
England & Wales
https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online
Scotland
http://www.gov.scot/About/Government/councils
NHS Bodies including Acute Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Primary Care trusts, Care Trusts, NHS Hospital. Trusts, Strategic Health Authorities, Mental Health Trusts, Special Health Authorities
England
http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/caretrustlisting.aspx
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-foundation-trust-directory
http://www.general-practitioners-uk.co.uk/
Wales
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/
http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/localservices/searchlocalservices.aspx?s=GPSurgeries
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
Scotland
https://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/
British Monarchy
http://www.royal.gov.uk
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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
Trident Utilities Ltd
Units 1 & 3 Amy Johnson House, Amy Johnson Way
Blackpool
FY4 2FG
UK
E-mail: josie.medforth@phplaw.co.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://tridentutilities.co.uk/
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Trident Utilities Ltd
Units 1 & 3 Amy Johnson House, Amy Johnson Way
Blackpool
FY4 2FG
UK
E-mail: josie.medforth@phplaw.co.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://tridentutilities.co.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/12/2024