Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Property Services
London
EC2V 7NG
UK
Contact person: Hal Chapman-Daws
Telephone: +44 1772674189
E-mail: Hal.Chapman-Daws@inspiredenergy.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://inspiredplc.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA40809
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
http://www.mytenders.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Inspired Energy plc
Unit 29, Progress Business Park
Kirkham
PR4 2TZ
UK
Contact person: Hal Chapman-Daws
E-mail: ojeu.tenders@inspiredenergy.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.inspiredenergy.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
http://www.mytenders.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply of Electricity and Mains Gas
Reference number: NHSPS/09/2019/IE
II.1.2) Main CPV code
65000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Supply of gas and electricity to NHS Property Services Ltd (NHSPS).
NHSPS maintains a preference for flexible contracts with bespoke supply agreements that suit its appetite for risk.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000 000.00
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
Supply of Half Hourly and Non-Half Hourly Electricity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
London.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of half-hourly and non-half hourly electricity to metered supply points owned by NHS Property Services Ltd.
Flexible purchasing strategy employing both buys and sells on a forward and prompt basis, indicatively with the option for a cash out approach.
The preferred risk management strategy to be agreed following tender evaluation but the contract should enable the option for a provisional price to be communicated to the customer ahead of consumption, followed by a cash reconciliation payment (annual or monthly) where purchasing continues into the delivery period (price within period).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
170 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Up to 2 years after the current proposed contract end date.
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Supply of Mains Gas
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09121200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
London.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of mains gas to metered supply points owned by NHS Property Services Ltd.
Flexible purchasing strategy employing both buys and sells on a forward and prompt basis, indicatively with the option for a cash out approach.
The preferred risk management strategy to be agreed following tender evaluation but the contract should enable the option for a provisional price to be communicated to the customer ahead of consumption, followed by a cash reconciliation payment (annual or monthly) where purchasing continues into the delivery period (price within period).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
80 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Up to 2 years extension from the current proposed contract end date.
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
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:
This procurement is offered in 2 lots: electricity (both half-hourly and non-half hourly) and mains gas.
Tenderers may submit proposals for either or both lots.
Tenderers must appear on the OFGEM public register and hold up to date licence to supply mains gas or power.
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 see specification and the key performance indicators outlined in the tender documents.
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
- Accelerated procedure
Justification:
Procurement route chosen by NHSPS in order to provide maximum possible trading time once the October window opens.
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:
15/10/2019
Local time: 16:00
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
Tender must be valid until:
15/11/2019
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/10/2019
Local time: 16:30
Place:
Inspired Energy, Unit 29 Progress Business Park, Orders Lane, Kirkham, PR4 2TZ.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Note: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders website at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=217525
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Inspired Energy Plc
29 Progress Business Park, Orders Lane
Kirkham Preston
PR4 2TZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1772674189
Internet address(es)
URL: http://inspiredplc.co.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/09/2019