CONTRACT NOTICE - UTILITIES

Section I: Contracting Entity

I.1)

Name, Address and Contact Point(s)

I.2)

Main activity or activities of the contracting entity

	Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
	Electricity
	Exploration and extraction of gas and oil
	Exploration and extraction of coal and other solid fuels
	Water
	Postal services
	Railway services
	Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services
	Port-related activities
	Airport-related activities

Section II: Object of the Contract

II.1)

Description

II.1.1)

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting entity

Specialised HVDC and power system modelling, simulation and technology consultancy services.

II.1.2(a))

Type of works contract

II.1.2(b))

Type of supplies contract

II.1.2(c))

Type of service contract

II.1.2)

Site or location of works, place of delivery or performance

II.1.3)

This notice involves

A public contract
The setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System
The establishment of a framework agreement

II.1.4)

Information on framework agreement (if applicable)

Framework agreement with a single operator
Framework agreement with several operators

Number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged

Duration of the framework agreement

Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement

Frequency of the contracts to be awarded

II.1.5)

Short description of the contract or purchase(s)

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (SHET) plc is the licence holder for the transmission system in the North of Scotland. This license encompasses areas with significant potential for the development of renewable generation. SHET has received connection applications for large numbers of generation projects and, as a consequence, is currently engaged in a major programme of system reinforcements on both its mainland and island networks. The application of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology is seen as a key enabler for several of SHET's system reinforcements and its integration into the existing system must be carefully studied.

SHET plc is looking to enter into Framework Agreements(s) with 1 or more suppliers for the provision of specialised HVDC and power system modelling, simulation and technology consultancy services. Successful Consultant's must demonstrate competence across the range of HVDC technologies (in particular VSC) and the development of multi-terminal schemes. The services required by SHET include, but are not limited to: small-signal stability, sub-synchronous interaction, dynamic performance and power quality studies; development of bespoke user models for PSS/E, Power Factory, Matlab/Simulink and PSCAD; development of real-time simulation models; review of manufacturer's study reports; and the witnessing of tests both during manufacturing and commissioning.

II.1.6)

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

II.1.7)

Contract covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

II.1.8)

Division into lots

II.1.9)

Will variants be accepted

II.2)

Quantity or Scope of the Contract

II.2.1)

Total quantity or scope

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (SHET) plc is the licence holder for the transmission system in the North of Scotland. This license encompasses areas with significant potential for the development of renewable generation. SHET has received connection applications for large numbers of generation projects and, as a consequence, is currently engaged in a major programme of system reinforcements on both its mainland and island networks. The application of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology is seen as a key enabler for several of SHET's system reinforcements and its integration into the existing system must be carefully studied.

SHET plc is looking to enter into Framework Agreements(s) with 1 or more suppliers for the provision of specialised HVDC and power system modelling, simulation and technology consultancy services. Successful Consultant's must demonstrate competence across the range of HVDC technologies (in particular VSC) and the development of multi-terminal schemes. The services required by SHET include, but are not limited to: small-signal stability, sub-synchronous interaction, dynamic performance and power quality studies; development of bespoke user models for PSS/E, Power Factory, Matlab/Simulink and PSCAD; development of real-time simulation models; review of manufacturer's study reports; and the witnessing of tests both during manufacturing and commissioning.

II.2.2)

Options

Provisional timetable for recourse to these options

Number of possible renewals

In the case of renewable contracts, estimated time frame for subsequent calls for competition:

II.3)

Duration of the contract or limit for completion

Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial and Technical Information

III.1)

Conditions relating to the contract

III.1.1)

Deposits and guarantees required

To be advised during a Pre-qualification or Tender exercise.

III.1.2)

Main Terms of financing and payment and/or reference to the relevant provisions

To be advised during a Pre-qualification or Tender exercise.

III.1.3)

Legal form to be taken by the grouping of suppliers, contractors or service providers to whom the contract is to be awarded

Individual companies, joint ventures, partnerships or other incorporated or unincorporated entities approved by SHET plc as applicable.

III.1.4)

Other particular conditions to which the performance of the contract is subject

III.2)

Conditions for Participation

III.2.1)

Personal situation of suppliers,contractors or service providers

III.2.2)

Economic and financial capacity

III.2.3)

Technical capacity

III.2.4)

Reserved contracts

The contract is restricted to sheltered workshops
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes

III.3)

Conditions Specific to Service Contracts

III.3.1)

Is provision of the service reserved to a specific profession?

III.3.2)

Will legal entities be required to state the names and professional qualifications of the personnel responsible for executing the contract?

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Type of Procedure

Open		Restricted
Negotiated		Have candidates already been selected?	No

IV.2)

Award Criteria

IV.2.2)

An electronic auction will be used

IV.3) Administrative Information

IV.3.1)

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting entity

IV.3.2)

Previous publication concerning the same contract

Periodic indicative notice
Notice on a buyer profile

Other previous publications

IV.3.3)

Conditions for obtaining contract document and additional documents

IV.3.4)

Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

IV.3.5)

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

IV.3.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain its tender 

IV.3.7)

Conditions for opening tenders

Section VI: Complementary Information

VI.1)

Indicate whether this Procurement is a Recurrent one and the estimated timing for further notices to be published

VI.2)

Does the contract relate to a Project/Programme financed by Community Funds?

VI.3)

Additional Information

VI.4)

Procedures for appeal

VI.4.1)

Body responsible for appeal procedures

Body responsible for mediation procedures

VI.4.2)

Lodging of appeals

VI.4.3)

Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained

VI.5)

Dispatch date of this Notice