Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
UK
Telephone: +44 2072385921
E-mail: carol.caddick@environment-agency.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Ad-hoc Monitoring and Assessment of Radioactivity in the Environment
Reference number: 25690
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90711500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The objectives of the framework are to:
— provide the Environment Agency with information (monitoring/analytical results) pertaining to issues arising from its radiological/nuclear inspection work, possible radiation accidents and unforeseen radiation events,
— provide the Environment Agency with technical support to help determine and develop methods or guidance for sampling and analysis of radioactivity in the environment, or in wastes, also to aid in specialist tasks (for example monitoring investigations) where required,
— provide monitoring support in the event of a radiation emergency,
— provide the Environment Agency with resources with expertise in the provision of prospective radiological assessments and retrospective dose assessments for the public,
— provide additional resources to allow investigations of exposure of the public and other organisms from future discharges or past discharges, disposals, incidents and accidents involving radioactivity.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Ad-hoc Monitoring of Radioactivity in the Environment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90711500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objectives of lot 1 are to:
— provide the Environment Agency with information (monitoring/analytical results) pertaining to issues arising from its inspection work, possible accidents and unforeseen events,
— provide the Environment Agency with technical support to help determine and develop methods or guidance for sampling and analysis of radioactivity in the environment, or in wastes, also to aid in specialist tasks (for example monitoring investigations) where required,
— provide monitoring support in the event of a radiation emergency.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60 %
Price
/ Weighting:
40 %
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
Radiological Assessment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90711500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
— provide the Environment Agency with expertise for the provision of prospective radiological assessments and retrospective dose assessments for the public,
— provide additional resources to allow investigations of exposure of the public and wildlife from future discharges and past discharges, disposals, incidents and accidents involving radioactivity.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60 %
Price
/ Weighting:
40 %
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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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:
2019/S 090-216043
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: ecm-56847
Title: Ad-hoc Monitoring of Radioactivity in the Environment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Socotec UK Ltd
Burton Upon Trent
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:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: ecm-56846
Title: Ad-hoc Monitoring of Radioactivity in the Environment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Sterling
Stirling
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:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:
Specialist Radiological services will be sub-contracted as required to approved partners to fulfill requirements of individual work packages. The proportion of the contract that will be subcontracted cannot be determined at this time.
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: ecm-56848
Title: Radiological Assessment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Stirling
Stirling
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:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:
Specialist radiological services will be subcontracted via approved partners as necessary to complete individual work packages. Value and proportion of subcontracting that will be required cannot be determined at this time
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: ecm-56849
Title: Radiological Assessment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Public Health England
Didcot
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:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: ecm-56852
Title: Radiological Assessment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3T Safety Consultants Ltd
Warrington
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: ecm56850
Title: Radiological Assessment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eden Nuclear and Environment Ltd
Penrith
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: ecm-56851
Title: Radiological Assessment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/11/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cavendish Nuclear
Warrington
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:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Environment Agency
Bristol
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period following electronic notification(minimum of 15 calendar days for any other means of communication) to unsuccessful
applicants of the award decision. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the Authority as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful.
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages.
If the contract has been entered into the Court may, depending on the circumstances, award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order the authority to pay a fine, and/or order that the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.
The Environment Agency expressly reserves the right:
(i) not to award or enter into any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by the publication of this notice;
(ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition;
(iii) to award one or more public contract(s) in relation to part only of the requirements covered by this notice;and/or
(iv) to award a contract(s) in stages.
In no circumstances will the Environment Agency be liable for any costs incurred by the applicants/tenderers and their associated parties. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to
contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential applicants and the Environment Agency will not be responsible for any such expenditure.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/02/2020