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Contract Award Notice

Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works

  • First published: 10 January 2023
  • Last modified: 10 January 2023

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-036b54
Published by:
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Authority ID:
AA80995
Publication date:
10 January 2023
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of five suppliers.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter

Gateshead

NE8 3DF

UK

Telephone: +44 1916380040

E-mail: construction@nepo.org

NUTS: UKC

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.nepo.org

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works

Reference number: NEPO233

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45300000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

The Association of North East Councils Limited Trading As the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) have established a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement to provide Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works.

NEPO envision a Framework Agreement which is flexible in its approach, offering comprehensive access to Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works either as a package solution via Lot 1 - Retrofit and Decarbonisation Partner; or via individual installers Lots 2-15. All Lots 1-15, where applicable, will have sub-Lots for domestic and non-domestic provision.

It is NEPO's intention that the Framework Agreement will provide a compliant route to market for Contracting Authorities to appoint Suppliers under JCT and NEC Standard Form Contracts.

It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, BEIS, Homes England, Sustainable Warmth Competition (Home Upgrade Grant Phase (HUG) and Local Authority Delivery scheme (LAD)), Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), SALIX via the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) and UK Infrastructure Bank, other variants and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 300 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Retrofit and Decarbonisation Partner

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09310000

09320000

09330000

42511110

45260000

45300000

45400000

51110000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of five suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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

Lot 2 - Heat Pumps Air Source (ASHP) Installers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

42511110

45300000

51110000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 3

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Heat Pumps Ground Source (GSHP) Installers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

42511110

45300000

51110000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 4

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installations

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09331200

45300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 5

II.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - Solar Thermal (ST) Installers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09330000

45300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 6

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - Battery Storage Domestic/Small and Large Systems

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31440000

45300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of five suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 7

II.2.1) Title

Lot 7 - Smart Home System (SHS) Installers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

51110000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 8

II.2.1) Title

Lot 8 - External Wall Insulation (EWI) Installers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 9

II.2.1) Title

Lot 9 - Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) Installers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 10

II.2.1) Title

Lot 10 - Lighting Installers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31000000

45300000

51110000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents.

The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement; Lot 10 has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 11

II.2.1) Title

Lot 11 - Radiant Heating Installers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

51110000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents.

The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement; Lot 11 has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 12

II.2.1) Title

Lot 12 - Cavity Wall Insulation Installers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 13

II.2.1) Title

Lot 13 - Loft Insulation Installers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 14

II.2.1) Title

Lot 14 - Under-Floor Heating Insulation Installers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents.

The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement; Lot 14 has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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: 15

II.2.1) Title

Lot 15 - Energy Efficient Windows and Doors Installers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45300000

45421100

45421110

45421111

45421112

45421131

45421132

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.

NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 35%

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

Open procedure

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:

2022/S 000-026829

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

07/11/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 31

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 31

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Anelec Electrical Contractors

09421455

Stokesley

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carbon Savings TA Warma UK

10059938

Cheshire

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

E.ON Energy Solutions Limited

3407430

Coventry

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EQUANS Regeneration Ltd

01738371

Newcastle

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ESH Construction Ltd

02529939

Durham

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Leybourne Urwin Limited

307258

Durham

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pacifica Home Services Ltd T/A 0800 Repair

04966472

Houghton Le Spring

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Phoenix Gas Services Ltd

3830355

Stoke-on-Trent

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Project Facilities Management Ltd

04652493

Cramlington

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rothwell Plumbing Services Ltd

3382494

Wigan

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tolent Living Ltd

9505052

Gateshead

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd

04050190

Lancashire

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blue Leaf Energy Services Ltd

13823584

Newcastle

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dyson Energy Services Ltd

01956726

Brighouse

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gas Call Services Ltd

SC163066

Glasgow

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kensa Contracting Ltd

8166502

Cornwall

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marshall and McCourt Plumbing & Heating Contractors

06696717

Stockton

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Solarcrown Commercial Ltd

08153771

Merseyside

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sovereign Group Ltd

1089940

Lancashire

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Westdale North Ltd

10398708

Doncaster

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 300 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

NEPO

Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter

Gateshead

NE8 3DF

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

09/01/2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Construction and Real Estate
31440000 Batteries Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries
45400000 Building completion work Construction work
45300000 Building installation work Construction work
31000000 Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting Technology and Equipment
09310000 Electricity Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
42511110 Heat pumps Heat-exchange units and machinery for liquefying air or other gases
45421110 Installation of door and window frames Joinery work
45421111 Installation of door frames Joinery work
45421131 Installation of doors Joinery work
45421100 Installation of doors and windows and related components Joinery work
45421112 Installation of window frames Joinery work
45421132 Installation of windows Joinery work
51110000 Installation services of electrical equipment Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
45260000 Roof works and other special trade construction works Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
09330000 Solar energy Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
09331200 Solar photovoltaic modules Solar panels
09320000 Steam, hot water and associated products Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
construction@nepo.org
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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