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Published 27 Apr 2021, 07:15 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Renewable Energy Framework - Wind

Official notice

Authority: Associated British Ports

Framework agreementServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 21 May 2021awarded 28 Sept 2021

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This Framework Contract is for Wind technology only. Two main stages of delivery to be catered under the framework: (1) Feasibility: the services to include, but will not be limited to, likelihood of planning consent, outline design considerations including grid connection informal discussions with DNO, location, scale, surveys, capex, opex, likely components (annual yield MWh (ac) outline delivery plan, re-validation of Development phase costs, potential tip height, hub height and machine size that balances commercial value with likelihood of planning consent, etc.; (2) Development: the services to include, but will not be limited to, many of the above and in more detail, planning consent, grid connection application, Design (in enough detail for others to price against), delivery plan, etc.

CPV: Engineering design services · Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 4 suppliers · 6 bids received (1.5 per place) · 3 appointed

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1ABP currently has 26 MW of operational onshore wind and solar generation as of Q1…Awarded

ABP currently has 26 MW of operational onshore wind and solar generation as of Q1 2021, with installations in 17 of its 21 UK ports. By Q3 2021 the installed capacity is expected to be approximately 29 MW given construction projects already contracted. ABP’s objective is to significantly increase its renewable asset base over the next five years above this initial 29MW. In order to achieve this, ABP are seeking Developer Partners to assist with the development of the projects. ABP key objective in appointing Developer Partners is:(1) The selected Developer Partners to take projects through the feasibility, development stages, gaining planning consent and preparing the project for construction.(2) The selected Developer Partner will lead the development activity and will essentially be working for a fee; they will not hold any equity stakes in the projects or assets.Two main stages of delivery to be catered under the framework:(A) Feasibility: the services to include, but will not be limited to, likelihood of planning consent, outline design considerations including grid connection informal discussions with DNO, location, scale, surveys, capex, opex, likely components (annual yield MWh (ac) outline delivery plan, re-validation of Development phase costs, potential tip height, hub height and machine size that balances commercial value with likelihood of planning consent, etc.(B) Development: the services to include, but will not be limited to, many of the above and in more detail, planning consent, grid connection application, Design (in enough detail for others to price against), delivery plan, etc.

Delivery: UK
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
  • “Renewable Energy Framework - Wind” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 4 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/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
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
27 Apr 2021, 07:15 BST
Last source update
11 Oct 2021, 09:24 BST
Authority reference
GRP-FRA-21/009
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-025316
Classification (CPV)
Engineering design servicesProject and design preparation, estimation of costs
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aa6e Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Appointment period ends
21 May 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
document
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

21 May 2021 → 11 Oct 2021 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    21 May 2021, 12:00 BST
  2. Invitations to tender expected
    7 Jun 2021, 00:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    11 Oct 2021, 09:24 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    11 Oct 2021, 09:24 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 3admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 6
Contracts signed 1latest 28 Sept 2021

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

Contracts

  • Wind - Feasibility & Development

    Signed
    28 Sept 2021
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Associated British Ports

Contracting authorityPort-related activities Port House, Northern Gateway, Hull, UK, HU9 5PQContact email Published organisation website ↗

Framework contractors & participating bidders

3 commercial parties on the notice
  • Aecom LimitedFramework contractor01846493 Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, London, London, E1 8FA
  • Green Cat Renewables LimitedFramework contractorSC277156 Stobo House, Midlothian Innovation Centre, Roslin, Midlothian,, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH25 9RE
  • Locogen Consulting LtdFramework contractorSC521030 4 West Silvermills Lane, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 5BD

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