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Published 9 Feb 2021, 22:56 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

S1132 (2020) Security Services

Official notice

Authority: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (Public body)

Framework agreement4 lotsServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Awarded 19 Jan 2021
Lots 4see the lot list below

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into either separate Framework Agreements for the provision of Security Services across three (3) separate Lots or lot 4. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years.

CPV: Access control system · Access gates · Alarm-monitoring services · Electrical-system repair services · Guard services · Identification badge release services · Investigation and security services · Patrol services · Preventive maintenance services · Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations · Repair and maintenance services of security equipment · Surveillance services · +1 more

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1S1132 (2020) Lot 1 - Alarm Receiving & Monitoring CentreAwarded

All Works and Services as per the key activities below:

  • Establish, maintain and monitor the integrity of the security at specified NIE Networks sites using CCTV, PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems, Dual Security and Fire Alarms and other technical and physical security measures to protect NIE Networks' physical assets, critical infrastructure and material at specified sites.
  • Control and supervise access to each designated site by pedestrians and vehicular traffic, managing access of approved staff, visitors and contractors. The Economic Operator shall provide NIE Networks with an instruction of procedures for each site prior to the commencement of the contract.
  • Monitor and report all equipment failures, incidents and any other event necessary to ensure the protection of NIE property and assets.

If this Lot is awarded the Contracting Entity will enter into a Framework Agreement with one Economic Operator for this Lot (in the form attached at Appendix M of the Tender Documents) with Call-off Contracts allocated on a direct award basis, as set out in the Call-off Procedure (in Appendix C of the Tender Documents).

Delivery: Northern Ireland · NORTERN IRELAND
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years.
Lot #2S1132 (2020) Lot 2 - Maintenance of Equipment and Design InstallationAwarded

Description: All Works and Services as per the key activities below:

  • Maintenance of existing CCTV, PIDS(Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems) and other technical and physical security measures in order to aid NIE Networks keep secure its' physical assets, critical infrastructure and material at specified sites as agreed with NIE Networks to meet current and emerging threats.
  • Installation of new CCTV, (Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems) PIDS and other technical and physical security measures in order to aid NIE Networks keep secure its' physical assets, critical infrastructure and material at specified sites as agreed with NIE Networks to meet current and emerging threats

If this Lot is awarded the Contracting Entity will enter into a Framework Agreement with one Economic Operator for this Lot (in the form attached at Appendix M of the Tender Documents) with Call-off Contracts allocated on a direct award basis, as set out in the Call-off Procedure (in Appendix C of the Tender Documents)

Delivery: Northern Ireland · NORTHERN IRELAND
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years. The Contracting Entity will not award a Framework Agreement for all four (4) Lots. It is the Contracting Entity's intention, following conclusion of the procurement process, to award either: (1) a Framework Agreement to the successful Economic Operator(s) for each of Lot 1 and Lot 2 and 3; or (b) a Framework Agreement to the successful Economic Operator for Lot 4. The procurement documents detail the criteria and process to be adopted to determine whether the Contracting Entity awards separate Framework Agreements for Lots 1 and 2 and 3 or a single Framework Agreement for Lot 4. The choice between Lots will be based on the basis of both the quality and price proposals put forward by Economic Operators
Lot #3S1132 (2020) Lot 3 - Guarding Manned & MobileAwarded

Description: All Works and Services as per the key activities below:

  • Provision of manned guarding for two NIE Networks sites at Hannahstown and Craigavon.

o Hannahstown - 2 guards 24/7hrs, 365 days per annum

o Craigavon - 1 guard 07:00 to 18:30, Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 17:30 Friday, excluding bank and public holidays.

  • On occasion the use of mobile patrols to visit designated sites in a specific geographic area and short notice deployment of guards to designated sites for a short period.

If this Lot is awarded the Contracting Entity will enter into a Framework Agreement with one Economic Operator for this Lot (in the form attached at Appendix M of the Tender Documents) with Call-off Contracts allocated on a direct award basis, as set out in the Call-off Procedure (in Appendix C of the Tender Documents)

Delivery: Northern Ireland · NORTHERN IRELAND
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years The Contracting Entity will not award a Framework Agreement for all four (4) Lots. It is the Contracting Entity's intention, following conclusion of the procurement process, to award either: (1) a Framework Agreement to the successful Economic Operator(s) for each of Lot 1 and Lot 2 and 3; or (b) a Framework Agreement to the successful Economic Operator for Lot 4. The procurement documents detail the criteria and process to be adopted to determine whether the Contracting Entity awards separate Framework Agreements for Lots 1 and 2 and 3 or a single Framework Agreement for Lot 4. The choice between Lots will be based on the basis of both the quality and price proposals put forward by Economic Operators
Lot #4S1132 (2020) Lot 4 - Combined Lots 1 to 3, Alarm Receiving and Monitoring Centre, Maintenance of Equipment and Design Installation, Guarding - Manned and MobileCancelled

Description: All Works and Services as per the key activities below:

  • Establish, maintain and monitor the integrity of the security at specified NIE Networks sites using CCTV, PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems, Dual Security and Fire Alarms and other technical and physical security measures to protect NIE Networks' physical assets, critical infrastructure and material at specified sites.
  • Control and supervise access to each designated site by pedestrians and vehicular traffic, managing access of approved staff, visitors and contractors. The Economic Operator shall provide NIE Networks with an instruction of procedures for each site prior to the commencement of the contract.
  • Monitor and report all equipment failures, incidents and any other event necessary to ensure the protection of NIE property and assets.
  • Maintenance of existing CCTV, PIDS(Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems) and other technical and physical security measures in order to aid NIE Networks keep secure its' physical assets, critical infrastructure and material at specified sites as agreed with NIE Networks to meet current and emerging threats.
  • Installation of new CCTV, (Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems) PIDS and other technical and physical security measures in order to aid NIE Networks keep secure its' physical assets, critical infrastructure and material at specified sites as agreed with NIE Networks to meet current and emerging threats
  • Provision of manned guarding for two NIE Networks sites at Hannahstown and Craigavon.

o Hannahstown - 2 guards 24/7hrs, 365 days per annum

o Craigavon - 1 guard 07:00 to 18:30, Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 17:30 Friday, excluding bank and public holidays.

  • On occasion the use of mobile patrols to visit designated sites in a specific geographic area and short notice deployment of guards to designated sites for a short period.

If this Lot is awarded the Contracting Entity will enter into a Framework Agreement with one Economic Operator for this Lot (in the form attached at Appendix M of the Tender Documents) with Call-off Contracts allocated on a direct award basis, as set out in the Call-off Procedure (in Appendix C of the Tender Documents)

Delivery: Northern Ireland · NORTHERN IRELAND
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years The Contracting Entity will not award a Framework Agreement for all four (4) Lots. It is the Contracting Entity's intention, following conclusion of the procurement process, to award either: (1) a Framework Agreement to the successful Economic Operator(s) for each of Lot 1 and Lot 2 and 3; or (b) a Framework Agreement to the successful Economic Operator for Lot 4. The procurement documents detail the criteria and process to be adopted to determine whether the Contracting Entity awards separate Framework Agreements for Lots 1 and 2 and 3 or a single Framework Agreement for Lot 4. The choice between Lots will be based on the basis of both the quality and price proposals put forward by Economic Operators

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
  • Price carries 70 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 7 points.
  • “S1132 (2020) Security Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

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
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
9 Feb 2021, 22:56 GMT
Last source update
9 Feb 2021, 22:56 GMT
Authority reference
S1132 (2020)
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-002667
Classification (CPV)
Access control systemAccess gatesAlarm-monitoring servicesElectrical-system repair servicesGuard servicesIdentification badge release servicesInvestigation and security servicesPatrol servicesPreventive maintenance servicesRepair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
+3 moreRepair and maintenance services of security equipmentSurveillance services
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0291d2 Find a Tender

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

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

Contracts

  • Alarm Receiving and Monitoring Centre

    Signed
    19 Jan 2021
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Maintenance of Equipment and Design Installation

    Signed
    19 Jan 2021
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Guarding Manned and Mobile

    Signed
    19 Jan 2021
    Value
    £1,210,000
    Status
    active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyElectricity 120 Malone Road,, Belfast,, Northern Ireland, BT9 5HTContact email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of Justice in Northern IrelandMediation body Belfast

Framework contractors & participating bidders

3 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.