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Published 5 Jul 2021, 16:15 BST

Official UK procurement notice

OPA T430/0000 HSEQ Assurance Professional Services Framework

Official notice

Authority: The Oil and Pipelines Agency

Framework agreement10 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,400,000total for 10 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 16 Aug 2021awarded 13 Oct 2021
Lots 10see the lot list below

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The requirement of this Procurement is to procure a NEC3 Framework of HSEQ Assurance Professional Services to provide services to the various activities associated with the Operation and Maintenance at the locations listed in the Instructions to Tenderers and supporting tender documents. This framework is to provide Ad-Hoc Process Safety Support / Consultancy services to the Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) on a per project basis, in order to allow OPA to fulfil its requirements as a COMAH Operator for Oil Fuel Depots (OFDs) on behalf of the MoD.

CPV: Professional services for the oil industry

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
11 bids on the busiest of 9 lots · 20 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure

10 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 10 lots carries the same published figure, £140,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Process SafetyAwardedRenewalceiling above

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 1 table Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2F366N4EAF ↗

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA. The OPA reserve the right to change the terms of this Framework as a result of the forthcoming White Paper following the announcement in the Queens Speech of a New Procurement Bill due in the last quarter of 2021Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Environmental Risk Assessment, Monitoring & ModellingAwardedRenewalceiling above

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 2 table Appendix 4. These services may form part of the COMAH safety report and as such tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q79269J5HZ ↗

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA. The OPA reserve the right to change the terms of this Framework as a result of the forthcoming White Paper following the announcement in the Queens Speech of a New Procurement Bill due in the last quarter of 2021Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Environmental Audits, Investigations & CBAAwardedRenewalceiling above

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 3 table Appendix 4. The services outlined for this Lot are not required on a regular basis but arise as requirements either from Capital Project work or as requests from the Competent Authority. As such, timelines can often be restrictive, and a turnaround of a month is not unusual when the request has come from the Competent Authority. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5529996V98 ↗

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Term: Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA. The OPA reserve the right to change the terms of this Framework as a result of the forthcoming White Paper following the announcement in the Queens Speech of a New Procurement Bill due in the last quarter of 2021.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4QualityCancelledRenewalceiling above

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 4 table Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/989QCNJ746 ↗

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA. The OPA reserve the right to change the terms of this Framework as a result of the forthcoming White Paper following the announcement in the Queens Speech of a New Procurement Bill due in the last quarter of 2021Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Occupational Health & SafetyAwardedRenewalceiling above

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 5 table Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6X9Z7J945E ↗

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA. The OPA reserve the right to change the terms of this Framework as a result of the forthcoming White Paper following the announcement in the Queens Speech of a New Procurement Bill due in the last quarter of 2021Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Human FactorsAwardedRenewalceiling above

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 6 table Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A4287T79C4 ↗

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA. The OPA reserve the right to change the terms of this Framework as a result of the forthcoming White Paper following the announcement in the Queens Speech of a New Procurement Bill due in the last quarter of 2021.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Fire Risk AssessmentsAwardedRenewalceiling above

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 7 table Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QU367T9S62 ↗

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA. The OPA reserve the right to change the terms of this Framework as a result of the forthcoming White Paper following the announcement in the Queens Speech of a New Procurement Bill due in the last quarter of 2021.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Legionella AssessmentsAwardedRenewalceiling above

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 8 table Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ETDBYX8895 ↗

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA. The OPA reserve the right to change the terms of this Framework as a result of the forthcoming White Paper following the announcement in the Queens Speech of a New Procurement Bill due in the last quarter of 2021.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Asbestos SurveysAwardedRenewalceiling above

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 9 table Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QSB58642SK ↗

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA. The OPA reserve the right to change the terms of this Framework as a result of the forthcoming White Paper following the announcement in the Queens Speech of a New Procurement Bill due in the last quarter of 2021.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Hazardous Area ClassificationsAwardedRenewalceiling above

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 10 table Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TF24FR487H ↗

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA. The OPA reserve the right to change the terms of this Framework as a result of the forthcoming White Paper following the announcement in the Queens Speech of a New Procurement Bill due in the last quarter of 2021.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “OPA T430/0000 HSEQ Assurance Professional Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
5 Jul 2021, 16:15 BST
Last source update
15 Nov 2021, 09:15 GMT
Award evaluation window
16 Aug 2021 – …
Authority reference
OPA T430/0000
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-028426
Classification (CPV)
Professional services for the oil industry
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c3a0 Find a Tender

Publisher note: 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. To view this notice, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=642557225 GO Reference: GO-20211115-PRO-19234623

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
16 Aug 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
16 Aug 2021, 12:00 BST

Timeline

16 Aug 2021 → 15 Nov 2021 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    16 Aug 2021, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    16 Aug 2021, 12:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    15 Nov 2021, 09:15 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    15 Nov 2021, 09:15 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 20admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 11busiest of 9 lots
Contracts signed 9latest 13 Oct 2021

9 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 9 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £140,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Process Safety

    Signed
    13 Oct 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Hazardous Area Classifications

    Signed
    13 Oct 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Environmental Risk Assessment Monitoring & Modelling

    Signed
    13 Oct 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Environmental Audits

    Signed
    13 Oct 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Occupational Health & Safety

    Signed
    13 Oct 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Human Factors

    Signed
    13 Oct 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Fire Risk Assessments

    Signed
    13 Oct 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Legionella Assessments

    Signed
    13 Oct 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Asbestos Surveys

    Signed
    13 Oct 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Process Safety11bids———
2 · Environmental Risk Assessment, Monitoring & Modelling7bids———
3 · Environmental Audits, Investigations & CBA4bids———
5 · Occupational Health & Safety2bids———
6 · Human Factors6bids———
7 · Fire Risk Assessments4bids———
8 · Legionella Assessments4bids———
9 · Asbestos Surveys7bids———
10 · Hazardous Area Classifications7bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The Oil and Pipelines Agency

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawfuel storage and distribution The Oil and Pipelines Agency, Clive House, 6th Floor, London, UK, SW1H 9EXContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Oil and Pipelines AgencyMediation bodyReview body LondonContact email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

22 commercial parties on the notice
Show 12 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria