Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
1 Eversholt Street
London
NW1 2DN
UK
Contact person: Megan Stirrup
E-mail: Megan.Stirrup@networkrail.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://networkrail.co.uk
I.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
IP-SNE CP6 Geotechnical Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45112000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
IP SNE framework for control period 6, containing two (2) lots for the delivery of geotechnical renewals and enhancements works, primarily across the Scotland and North East Region (which is divided into the Scotland and LNE&EM routes). The frameworks are nil-value NR13C Framework Commission Agreements. Each lot includes the opportunity for the re-opening of competition between the framework Suppliers in respect of works within the scope of the framework which are not directly awarded to a framework supplier.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
450 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
IP SNE CP6 Geotechnical Framework (Lot 1)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45111200
45111212
45111220
45111230
45111240
45111250
45111260
45112000
45112440
45112441
45112500
45200000
45220000
45221213
45232450
45232451
45232452
45232453
45243000
45243100
45243110
45243200
45243300
45243500
45243510
45246400
45246410
71320000
71332000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 of the IP SNE CP6 Geotechnical Works Framework engages a contractor for delivery of geotechnical requirements within the Scotland and North East region, which is divided into the Scotland, London North East (LNE) and East Midlands (EM) routes, or any successor or Department of Network Rail. Lot 1 will focus primarily on LNE/EM requirements but is not restricted as such.
The framework is nil value. However, whilst there is no committed value of works to be delivered, the indicative value of Lot 1 is 47 000 000 GBP. The maximum indicative value for Lot 1 is 150 000 000 GBP. However, in the event of exceptional circumstances, including but not limited
To the insolvency of a Framework Contractor or termination of a framework contract for one of the other lots, Network Rail may award further works under lot 1 (i.e. with a value beyond 150 000 000 GBP) provided that the total indicative framework value of 450 000 000 GBP is not exceeded.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: HSQE
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Resource
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Collaboration
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Schedule 1 (uplift model)
/ Weighting: 2
Cost criterion: Schedule 2 (schedule of rates)
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Schedule 3 (overhead and profit)
/ Weighting: 4
Cost criterion: Schedule 4 (efficiencies)
/ Weighting: 4
Cost criterion: Model pricing exercises (A, B, C)
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Each workbank shall be reviewed at least annually or more frequently if required. During the term of the framework, Network Rail may amend the workbank for each lot by adding or removing works of a similar size, type and complexity to those set out in the initial indicative workbank for the particular lot. Each framework contract shall contain provision for the re-opening of competition between the framework suppliers in respect of contracts within the scope of this framework which are not allocated to a workbank.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
IP SNE CP6 Geotechnical Framework (Lot 2)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45111200
45111212
45111220
45111230
45111240
45111250
45111260
45112000
45112440
45112441
45112500
45200000
45220000
45221213
45232450
45232451
45232452
45232453
45243000
45243100
45243110
45243200
45243300
45243500
45243510
45246400
45246410
71000000
71320000
71332000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 of the IP SNE CP6 Geotechnical Works Framework engages a contractor for delivery of geotechnical requirements within the Scotland and North East region, which is divided into the Scotland, London North East (LNE) and East Midlands routes, or any successor or Department of Network Rail. Lot 2 will focus primarily on Scotland requirements but is not restricted as such.
The framework is nil value. However, whilst there is no committed value of works to be delivered, the indicative value of Lot 2 is 100 000 000 GBP. The maximum indicative value for Lot 2 is 300 000 000 GBP. However, in the event of exceptional circumstances, including but not limited to the insolvency of a Framework Contractor or termination of a framework contract for one of the other lots, Network Rail may award further works under Lot 2 (i.e. with a value beyond 300 000 000 GBP) provided that the total indicative framework value of 450 000 000 GBP is not exceeded.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: HSQE
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Resource
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Collaboration
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Schedule 1 (uplift model)
/ Weighting: 2
Cost criterion: Schedule 2 (schedule of rates)
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Schedule 3 (overhead and profit)
/ Weighting: 4
Cost criterion: Schedule 4 (efficiencies)
/ Weighting: 4
Cost criterion: Model pricing exercise (A, D, E)
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Each workbank shall be reviewed at least annually or more frequently if required. During the term of the framework, Network Rail may amend the workbank for each lot by adding or removing works of a similar size, type and complexity to those set out in the initial indicative workbank for the particular lot. Each framework contract shall contain provision for the re-opening of competition between the framework suppliers in respect of contracts within the scope of this framework which are not allocated to a workbank.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 052-115934
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1
Contract No: IP-NE-0215- Geotech Lot 1
Title: IP SNE CP6 Geotechnical Framework (Lot 1)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/01/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Story Contracting Ltd
3709861
Carlisle
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 450 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: IP-NE-0215- Geotech Lot 2
Title: IP SNE CP6 Geotechnical Framework — Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/01/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QTS Group Ltd
SC346116
Drumclog
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 450 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/01/2019