Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Ofgem
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
UK
Contact person: Alfie Ellis
Telephone: +44 2079013089
E-mail: procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.ofgem.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10021
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:
www.mytenders.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.mytenders.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DRHI Statistical and Targeted Site Audits
Reference number: 2024-029
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79212000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This procurement is the provision of an audit contractor to perform technical site audits as part of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme programme on behalf of Ofgem.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 300 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79212000
79212200
90714000
90714300
09300000
65400000
71314000
71314200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Through the Delivery and Schemes division, Ofgem supports the delivery of government consumer and environmental and sustainability programmes. This division is the expert in operational design and delivery excellence. Ofgem is responsible for the efficient administration of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's environmental and sustainability Schemes and consumer and social programmes.
The Schemes Ofgem administer range from renewables incentives to energy efficiency and social programmes. Ofgem work with energy companies, consumer groups and other stakeholders including elected members to ensure that policy targets are met in the most economical and consumer conscious ways possible.
As part of Ofgem’s assurance work, the team undertake technical audit programmes to detect and deter non-compliance and fraud and ensure effective controls are in place in the administration of the Schemes. Ofgem’s audit programme represents an important second line of defence in ensuring the Schemes are administered in line with legislation and the agreed risk appetite.
The below sets out the Ofgem’s Requirements for Services to be provided for technical audits of generators and installations for the following Schemes:
- Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI)
On the Domestic scheme technical auditing of installations of the following technologies will be required (all installations are MCS certified and are <45kw in capacity, supplying heat to a single domestic property):
Heat Generating Technologies:
- Solid Biomass Boilers
Heat Transfer Technologies:
- Ground Source and Air Source Heat Pumps
- Solar Thermal
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/10/2024
End:
31/03/2029
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Up to 2 x 12 month periods until 31 March 2029
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
For further information, please see attached 2024-029 DRHI Statistical and Targeted Site Audits ITT document
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:
For further information, please see attached 2024-029 DRHI Statistical and Targeted Site Audits ITT document.
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
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please find further information in the invitation to tender document - ITT 2024-029 DRHI Statistical and Targeted Site Audits
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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:
26/06/2024
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
26/06/2024
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Following the end of the initial 18 month period or following any extension period utilised.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
For further information, please see attached 2024-029 DRHI Statistical and Targeted Site Audits ITT Document.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
UK
Telephone: +44 3450103503
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/05/2024