Contract notice
Section I: Contracting 
        authority        
      
I.1) Name and addresses
  Fusion21 Members Consortium
  Unit 2 Puma Court, Kings Business Park
  Prescot
  L34 1PJ
  UK
  
            Contact person: Steffanie Swift
  
            Telephone: +44 8453082321
  
            E-mail: Tenders@fusion21.co.uk
  
            NUTS: UK
  Internet address(es)
  
              Main address: https://www.fusion21.co.uk/
  
              Address of the buyer profile: https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/
 
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://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Other: An association formed by one or more bodies governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
  II.1.1) Title
Fusion21 Heating, Renewables, and Electrical Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
  45232141
 
  II.1.3) Type of contract
  Works
  II.1.4) Short description
  Fusion21 is developing a Framework for the full provision of Heating, Renewables, and Electrical works for UK Public Sector public sector organisations to access.
  II.1.5) Estimated total value
  Value excluding VAT: 
			820 000 000.00 
			  GBP
  II.1.6) Information about lots
  
            This contract is divided into lots:
            
        Yes
      
  
                    Tenders may be submitted for maximum 8 lots
                  
  The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
  Please note that there is a restriction on the number of Lot(s) that can be bid for, specifically in relation to Lot 7, 8 and 10. Bidders may apply for Lot 7 or Lot 8 but not both, should a Bidder apply for both lots they will be required to withdraw one of the two bids. Bidders applying for Lot 10 may not apply for any other lot. This is to ensure the independence of the service.
 
II.2) Description
  
          Lot No: 1
  
    II.2.1) Title
    Domestic Heating (Combustibles)
    II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
    45331100
    45232141
    50720000
    50531200
    50531100
    42160000
    50721000
    09110000
    09133000
    II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UK
Main site or place of performance:
    UNITED KINGDOM
    II.2.4) Description of the procurement
    Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of domestic heating systems. 
    The scope of this lot includes a full range of heating systems including, but not limited to, gas, LPG, oil, solid fuel, electric and renewable technologies.
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Criteria below:
    
                    Quality criterion: Quality
                    / Weighting: 60
    
                    Cost criterion: Price
                    / Weighting: 40
    II.2.6) Estimated value
    Value excluding VAT: 
			200 000 000.00 
			  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
    To apply for this framework opportunity please complete the following:
    Selection Questionnaire: https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4
    Tender box (Quality & Price): https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/22BRW42R9D
   
  
          Lot No: 2
  
    II.2.1) Title
    Domestic Heating (Electric)
    II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
    45315000
    39715000
    39715200
    39715240
    50720000
    50721000
    II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UK
Main site or place of performance:
    UNITED KINGDOM
    II.2.4) Description of the procurement
    Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of domestic electrical heating systems and/or hot water systems, including but not restricted to electric storage heaters, , electric boilers, systems, panel heaters, infra-red radiant heaters, wall-mounted electric radiators and underfloor electric heating.
    This scope does not preclude non- domestic properties being included as part of a wider domestic portfolio.
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Criteria below:
    
                    Quality criterion: Quality
                    / Weighting: 60
    
                    Cost criterion: Price
                    / Weighting: 40
    II.2.6) Estimated value
    Value excluding VAT: 
			25 000 000.00 
			  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
    To apply for this framework opportunity please complete the following:
    Selection Questionnaire: https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4
    Tender box (Quality & Price): https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ESFSEU64N9
   
  
          Lot No: 3
  
    II.2.1) Title
    Domestic Heating (ASHP)
    II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
    42511110
    45310000
    45331100
    45232141
    50720000
    50721000
    II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UK
Main site or place of performance:
    UNITED KINGDOM
    II.2.4) Description of the procurement
    Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of air source heat pumps. 
    This scope does not preclude non- domestic properties.
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Criteria below:
    
                    Quality criterion: Quality
                    / Weighting: 60
    
                    Cost criterion: Price
                    / Weighting: 40
    II.2.6) Estimated value
    Value excluding VAT: 
			125 000 000.00 
			  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
    To apply for this framework opportunity please complete the following:
    Selection Questionnaire: https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4
    Tender box (Quality & Price): https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4PP4R3W63K
   
  
          Lot No: 4
  
    II.2.1) Title
    Domestic Heating (GSHP)
    II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
    42511110
    45262220
    45310000
    45331100
    45232141
    50720000
    50721000
    45232140
    09323000
    42515000
    II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UK
Main site or place of performance:
    UNITED KINGDOM
    II.2.4) Description of the procurement
    Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing of ground source heat pumps via closed loop horizontal loop / vertical boreholes for domestic properties, including works to dwellings and communal areas.
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Criteria below:
    
                    Quality criterion: Quality
                    / Weighting: 60
    
                    Cost criterion: Price
                    / Weighting: 40
    II.2.6) Estimated value
    Value excluding VAT: 
			50 000 000.00 
			  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
    To apply for this framework opportunity please complete the following:
    Selection Questionnaire: https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4
    Tender box (Quality & Price): https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/33C34Q4K3Y
   
  
          Lot No: 5
  
    II.2.1) Title
    Commercial Heating (GSHP)
    II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
    42511110
    45262220
    45310000
    45331100
    45232141
    50720000
    50721000
    45232140
    42515000
    09323000
    II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UK
Main site or place of performance:
    UNITED KINGDOM
    II.2.4) Description of the procurement
    Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing  of ground source heat pumps via closed loop horizontal loop / vertical boreholes for non- domestic properties
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Criteria below:
    
                    Quality criterion: Quality
                    / Weighting: 60
    
                    Cost criterion: Price
                    / Weighting: 40
    II.2.6) Estimated value
    Value excluding VAT: 
			100 000 000.00 
			  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
    To apply for this framework opportunity please complete the following:
    Selection Questionnaire: https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4
    Tender box (Quality & Price): https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B84UR22U53
   
  
          Lot No: 6
  
    II.2.1) Title
    Commercial Heating (All)
    II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
    45331100
    45232141
    50531100
    42160000
    50720000
    50531200
    45232140
    42515000
    45251200
    45315000
    45331000
    09323000
    II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UK
Main site or place of performance:
    UNITED KINGDOM
    II.2.4) Description of the procurement
    Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing  of commercial heating systems and other mechanical/electrical installations.
    The scope of this lot includes a full range of heating systems including, but not limited to, gas, LPG, oil, solid fuel, electric, district heating, HVAC, hot water generation plant, heat interface units or renewable technologies.
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Criteria below:
    
                    Quality criterion: Quality
                    / Weighting: 60
    
                    Cost criterion: Price
                    / Weighting: 40
    II.2.6) Estimated value
    Value excluding VAT: 
			50 000 000.00 
			  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
    To apply for this framework opportunity please complete the following:
    Selection Questionnaire: https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4
    Tender box (Quality & Price): https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R2ZS888T85
   
  
          Lot No: 7
  
    II.2.1) Title
    Electrical Testing
    II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
    50532400
    50711000
    51110000
    31500000
    45310000
    71600000
    II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UK
Main site or place of performance:
    UNITED KINGDOM
    II.2.4) Description of the procurement
    Testing, and associated remedial repair of electrical fixed wire systems.
    The scope of this lot includes: EICRs and associated remedial works, PAT testing, and Lightning conductor testing.
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Criteria below:
    
                    Quality criterion: Quality
                    / Weighting: 60
    
                    Cost criterion: 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: 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
    To apply for this framework opportunity please complete the following:
    Selection Questionnaire: https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4
    Tender box (Quality & Price): https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4D5KZAGEKZ
   
  
          Lot No: 8
  
    II.2.1) Title
    Electrical Works
    II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
    50532400
    50711000
    51110000
    31500000
    45310000
    71600000
    45311000
    71314100
    45210000
    45211000
    31610000
    31230000
    42520000
    45331210
    39717100
    II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UK
Main site or place of performance:
    UNITED KINGDOM
    II.2.4) Description of the procurement
    Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing  of electrical fixed wire systems and connected equipment.
    The scope of this lot includes: Partial and full rewires, LED lighting, Ventilation, Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCP)
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Criteria below:
    
                    Quality criterion: Quality
                    / Weighting: 60
    
                    Cost criterion: Price
                    / Weighting: 40
    II.2.6) Estimated value
    Value excluding VAT: 
			75 000 000.00 
			  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
    To apply for this framework opportunity please complete the following:
    Selection Questionnaire: https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4
    Tender box (Quality & Price): https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6MG2VE27H7
   
  
          Lot No: 9
  
    II.2.1) Title
    Solar PV and Battery Storage
    II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
    71600000
    45310000
    51110000
    50711000
    50532400
    09330000
    09331000
    09331200
    09332000
    45261215
    31422000
    II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UK
Main site or place of performance:
    UNITED KINGDOM
    II.2.4) Description of the procurement
    Design, Installation, Servicing, Maintenance and Testing  of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, Battery Storage and associated works.
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Criteria below:
    
                    Quality criterion: Quality
                    / Weighting: 60
    
                    Cost criterion: Price
                    / Weighting: 40
    II.2.6) Estimated value
    Value excluding VAT: 
			75 000 000.00 
			  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
    To apply for this framework opportunity please complete the following:
    Selection Questionnaire: https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4
    Tender box (Quality & Price): https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FJXUVZ77M3
   
  
          Lot No: 10
  
    II.2.1) Title
    Quality Assurance Audit
    II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
    71321300
    79212300
    71315200
    71315210
    71317210
    71600000
    71630000
    71800000
    80531200
    80500000
    II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UK
Main site or place of performance:
    UNITED KINGDOM
    II.2.4) Description of the procurement
    Independent quality assurance audits, technical consultancy/advice and training relating to gas, electric, fire, asbestos, and water hygiene. 
    Scope includes: Investigations, policy reviews, training, and data management.
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Criteria below:
    
                    Quality criterion: Quality
                    / Weighting: 60
    
                    Cost criterion: Price
                    / Weighting: 40
    II.2.6) Estimated value
    Value excluding VAT: 
			40 000 000.00 
			  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
    To apply for this framework opportunity please complete the following:
    Selection Questionnaire: https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4
    Tender box (Quality & Price): https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3XP9A8E8M3
   
 
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:
  As set out under the Mandatory criteria headings within each Lot specification.
  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
  Framework suppliers will be required to deliver social value outcomes through the delivery of call-off contracts in accordance with Clause 24 of the Framework Agreement.
 
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.
  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:
  2023/S 000-014501
  IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
  
              Date:
              30/10/2023
  
                Local time: 10:00
  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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
              
  IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
  
              Date:
              30/10/2023
  
              Local time: 10:01
  Place:
  Fusion21, Puma Court, Kings Business Park, Prescot, L34 1PJ
 
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
          This is a recurrent procurement:
          
        Yes
      
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Approximately 12 months before the end of the Framework term
VI.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The scope of this Framework includes any related services within the competence and capability of successful bidders and is not limited to the services as defined in these tender documents. 
The types of buildings covered by this Framework include, but are not limited to:
•Education – schools (nursery, primary, middle, secondary), colleges and universities
(including adult education, lecture theatres, research facilities, halls of residence)
•Health – Hospitals (including teaching centres), mental health facilities (including high
dependency units), health care surgeries (including primary care), nursing and other care
homes (including senior living)
•Housing – housing, accommodation, mixed developments (including mixed use, sheltered
accommodation and flats) and offices
•Wider Public Sector – civic buildings (council, town halls, courts), office buildings and
mixed use, retail (including markets and shopping centres), exhibition space (including
museums, planetarium), libraries (including record offices and archives), theatres (including
conference halls, concert halls and cinemas), community centres (including youth clubs and
visitor centres) and sports and recreation centres (including leisure centres, stadiums,
racecourses, pools) and blue light services (Ambulance, Fire and Police Authorities). 
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic
operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers
will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Where the contract notice states a maximum of 15 operators to be appointed to the
framework, this means up to 15 within each lot and geographical region.
Fusion21 reserves the right to vary this number and bidders accept this on submission of
their bid.
The permissible users able to access this framework can be clearly identified via the
following link:
https://www.fusion21.co.uk/permissible-users
To respond to this opportunity, please click here: 
https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4
 GO Reference: GO-20221220-PRO-21793422
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: 
<a href="https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Prescot:-Heating-works./348J2FKBQ4" target="_blank">https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Prescot:-Heating-works./348J2FKBQ4</a>
To respond to this opportunity, please click here: 
<a href="https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4" target="_blank">https://fusion21.delta-esourcing.com/respond/348J2FKBQ4</a>
 GO Reference: GO-2023929-PRO-24080675
VI.4) Procedures for review
  VI.4.1) Review body
  
    Royal Courts of Justice
    The Strand
    London
    WC2A 2LL
    UK
   
  VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
  
  VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
  
    Cabinet Office
    70 Whitehall
    London
    SW1A 2AS
    UK
   
 
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/09/2023