Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Red Kite Learning Trust
Harrogate Grammar School, Arthurs Avenue
Harrogate
HG2 0DZ
UK
E-mail: tenders@pagabo.co.uk
NUTS: UKE2
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.rklt.co.uk
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://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/home
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/home
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
National Framework for the Supply of Utilities
Reference number: AVP-RKLT-1004
II.1.2) Main CPV code
09310000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Added Value Portal Ltd, t/a Pagabo, on behalf of The Red Kite Learning Trust, wishes to appoint a number of organisations (Suppliers) across 3 lots to supply Utilities (electricity, gas and water) to premises throughout the whole of the UK for Public Sector organisations. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 1 year. This framework agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all Public-sector bodies (including Charities) in the UK (the full list is available in the tender synopsis on the In-Tend portal — https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo). Public sector bodies who wish to access this framework may approach the appointed Organisations and further compete their requirement. The procurement of this framework will involve a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000 000.00
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: Supply of Mains Electricity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09310000
65300000
65310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provision of OFGEM registered providers who are licenced to operate as an electricity supplier in the UK. Applicants to lot 1 must be OFGEM registered and licenced to operate as an electricity supplier in the UK. Suppliers must be able to offer electricity supply contracts covering the following:
• half hourly metered and non-half hourly metered supplies;
• all meter types and unmetered supplies;
• a range of supply contract durations from 1 year upwards;
• fixed, flexible and basket purchasing contract options;
• options for different supply mixes including green, renewable energy and CCL exempt supplies;
• the framework will allow scope for use of non-half hourly, half hourly and UMS, energy only, flexible, part fixed and fully fixed contracts, power purchase agreements, renewable energy and basket purchasing.
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:
360 000 000.00
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Supply of Mains Gas
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09121200
09123000
65210000
65200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provision of OFGEM registered providers who are licenced to operate as a gas supplier in the UK. Applicants to lot 2 must be OFGEM registered and licenced to operate as a gas supplier in the UK. Providers must be able to offer gas supply contracts covering the following:
• all meter types;
• a range of supply contract durations from 1 year upwards;
• fixed, flexible and basket purchasing contract options;
• options for different supply mixes including renewable and Biogas.
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:
240 000 000.00
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Supply of Mains Water
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
41100000
65110000
41120000
41110000
65100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of OFWAT registered providers who are licenced to operate as a water supplier in the UK. Applicants to lot 3 must be OFGWAT registered and licenced to operate as a water supplier in the UK. Suppliers must be able to offer water supply contracts covering the following:
• water supply and sewerage services including wastewater and drainage;
• all meter types;
• a range of supply contract durations from 1 year upwards.
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:
1 600 000.00
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
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:
Applicants to lot 1 must be OFGEM registered and licenced to operate as an electricity supplier in the UK. Applicants to lot 2 must be OFGEM registered and licenced to operate as a gas supplier in the UK. Applicants to lot 3 must be OFGWAT registered and licenced to operate as a water supplier in the UK.
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
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: 20
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: N/A
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:
18/08/2020
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:
18/08/2020
Local time: 12:01
Place:
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Added Value Portal Ltd, t/a Pagabo, on behalf of The Red Kite Learning Trust are looking to establish a framework of Suppliers for Utilities contracts within the UK. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Open Procedure. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 3 years from Oct 2020, with the option to extend for a further 1 year, at the discretion of the contracting authority and subject to satisfactory performance. The framework will be split in to 3 separate lots, which will operate with a maximum of 5 Suppliers per lot. This framework agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all Public-sector bodies, including Charities in the UK (the full list is available in the Tender synopsis on the In-Tend portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo). To view the tender advert and ITT documentation, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo The ITT documents can only be accessed when logged into in-tend. If you are an existing supplier, please log into the system. If you are a new supplier, please make sure you register your company as an initial step on the in-tend website. Select the tab ‘Tenders’ then select ‘Current’. Search for the reference number on the left-hand side of the page and press enter. The tender advert will now be visible. To view the ITT documents, click 'View Details'. This will take you to a new screen, please click 'Express Interest'. Once in the tender there are 5 tabs; 'Tender', 'ITT -documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the second tab (ITT docs) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. Opting In and out: Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My Tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring that you no longer wish to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing feedback and comments for this decision. You may amend your decision to ‘Opt In’ or ‘Opt Out’ at any time during the tender process. This procurement will be evaluated in accordance with the process set out in the bid pack documentation. Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority reserves the right to run all stages of the procurement concurrently. Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority reserves the right:
(i) not to award any framework agreement, as a result of the procurement process, commenced by publication of this notice;
(ii) in the event that there is a substantive challenge to the procurement, and such challenge is confined to a single lot, Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority, reserves the right to the extent that it is lawful to do so to conclude a framework agreement with the successful bidder(s) in respect of the lot(s) that have not been challenged; and
(iii) make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. In no circumstances will Pagabo or the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by the bidders.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
As set out in the Public Contracts Directive 2014/24/EU.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/07/2020