United Kingdom-Belfast: Natural gas

Type of document: Contract Awards
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2017/S 058-107663/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: EU – with participation by GPA countries
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Contract award notice
Supplies
Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Department of Finance
Postal address: 303 Airport Road West
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT3 9ED
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: mark2.mckennafinance-ni.gov.uk
Email: mark2.mckenna@finance-ni.gov.uk
Nuts code: UK
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Collaborative Supply of Natural Gas to Public Sector Buildings 2017 / 2018.
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 09123000
II.1.3) Type of contract Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: This procurement is on behalf of the NI Public sector and is being progressed in conjunction with the Department of Finance, Energy Unit (EU). The current contract for the supply of Natural gas will expire on 31.3.2017. This procurement will establish a 2-year framework through which arrangements for the supply of Natural gas will be entered into. This procurement exercise involves collaboration across a number of public sector organisations and the framework arrangement will be open to all bodies covered by the NI Public Procurement Policy (NIPPP). Furthermore, the framework will be open for the Ministry of Justice as they operate a number of sites within Northern Ireland. Further information is contained in the tender documents.
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement(excluding VAT)
Value:32000000.00
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Lot 1 — Greater Belfast and Larne distribution licensed area
Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 09121000
Main CPV code: 09121200

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is on behalf of the NI Public sector and is being progressed in conjunction with the Department of Finance, Energy Unit (EU). The current contract for the supply of Natural gas will expire on 31.3.2017. This procurement will establish a 2-year framework through which arrangements for the supply of Natural gas will be entered into. This procurement exercise involves collaboration across a number of public sector organisations and the framework arrangement will be open to all bodies covered by the NI Public Procurement Policy (NIPPP). Furthermore, the framework will be open for the Ministry of Justice as they operate a number of sites within Northern Ireland. Further information is contained in the tender documents.

II.2.5)Award criteria

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.2.1) Title: Lot 2 — 10 towns distribution licensed area.
Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 09121000
Main CPV code: 09121200

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is on behalf of the NI Public sector and is being progressed in conjunction with the Department of Finance, Energy Unit (EU). The current contract for the supply of Natural gas will expire on 31.3.2017. This procurement will establish a 2-year framework through which arrangements for the supply of Natural gas will be entered into. This procurement exercise involves collaboration across a number of public sector organisations and the framework arrangement will be open to all bodies covered by the NI Public Procurement Policy (NIPPP). Furthermore, the framework will be open for the Ministry of Justice as they operate a number of sites within Northern Ireland. Further information is contained in the tender documents.

II.2.5)Award criteria

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.2.1) Title: Lot 3 — Greater Belfast and Larne distribution licensed area and 10 towns distribution licensed area — Fixed commodity price
Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 09121000
Main CPV code: 09121200

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is on behalf of the NI Public sector and is being progressed in conjunction with the Department of Finance, Energy Unit (EU). The current contract for the supply of Natural gas will expire on 31.3.2017. This procurement will establish a 2-year framework through which arrangements for the supply of Natural gas will be entered into. This procurement exercise involves collaboration across a number of public sector organisations and the framework arrangement will be open to all bodies covered by the NI Public Procurement Policy (NIPPP). Furthermore, the framework will be open for the Ministry of Justice as they operate a number of sites within Northern Ireland. Further information is contained in the tender documents.

II.2.5)Award criteria

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.2.1) Title: Lot 4 — Greater Belfast and Larne distribution licensed area and 10 towns distribution licensed area — Variable commodity price
Lot No:4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 09121000
Main CPV code: 09121200

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is on behalf of the NI Public sector and is being progressed in conjunction with the Department of Finance, Energy Unit (EU). The current contract for the supply of Natural gas will expire on 31.3.2017. This procurement will establish a 2-year framework through which arrangements for the supply of Natural gas will be entered into. This procurement exercise involves collaboration across a number of public sector organisations and the framework arrangement will be open to all bodies covered by the NI Public Procurement Policy (NIPPP). Furthermore, the framework will be open for the Ministry of Justice as they operate a number of sites within Northern Ireland. Further information is contained in the tender documents.

II.2.5)Award criteria

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.2.1) Title: Lot 5 — West distribution licensed area
Lot No:5
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 09121000
Main CPV code: 09121200

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is on behalf of the NI Public sector and is being progressed in conjunction with the Department of Finance, Energy Unit (EU). The current contract for the supply of Natural gas will expire on 31.3.2017. This procurement will establish a 2-year framework through which arrangements for the supply of Natural gas will be entered into. This procurement exercise involves collaboration across a number of public sector organisations and the framework arrangement will be open to all bodies covered by the NI Public Procurement Policy (NIPPP). Furthermore, the framework will be open for the Ministry of Justice as they operate a number of sites within Northern Ireland. Further information is contained in the tender documents.

II.2.5)Award criteria

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 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
IV.1.8) Information about the 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:2017/S 017-027201
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 — Greater Belfast and Larne distribution licensed area

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2017-03-13
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: SSE Airtricity Energy Supply NI Limited
Postal address: 3Rd Floor Millennium House
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT2 7AF
Country: Ireland
Nuts code: IE
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: LCC Power Ltd
Postal address: 16 Churchtown Road
Town: Cookstown
Postal code: BT80 9XD
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: DCC Energy Ltd
Postal address: Airport Road West, Belfast Harbour Estate
Town: BELFAST
Postal code: BT3 9ED
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Firmus Energy Supply Limited
Postal address: 5 Kilbegs Road, Fergusons Way
Town: Antrim
Postal code: BT41 4LZ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 700000.00
Total value of the contract/lot:700000.00
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 — 10 towns distribution licensed area.

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2017-03-16
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: LCC Power Ltd
Postal address: 16 Churchtown Road
Town: Cookstown
Postal code: BT80 9XD
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: DCC Energy Ltd
Postal address: Airport Road West, Belfast Harbour Estate
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT3 9ED
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Firmus Energy Supply Limited
Postal address: 5 Kilbegs Road, Fergusons Way
Town: Antrim
Postal code: BT41 4LZ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 4000000.00
Total value of the contract/lot:4000000.00
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3 — Greater Belfast and Larne distribution licensed area and 10 towns distribution licensed area — Fixed commodity price

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2017-03-16
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: SSE Airtricity Energy Supply NI Limited
Postal address: 3rd Floor Millennium House
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT2 7AF
Country: Ireland
Nuts code: IE
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: LCC Power Ltd
Postal address: 16 Churchtown Road
Town: Cookstown
Postal code: BT80 9XD
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: DCC Energy Ltd
Postal address: Airport Road West, Belfast Harbour Estate
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT3 9ED
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Firmus Energy Supply Limited
Postal address: 5 Kilbegs Road, Fergusons Way
Town: Antrim
Postal code: BT41 4LZ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 7000000.00
Total value of the contract/lot:7000000.00
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 4
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4 — Greater Belfast and Larne distribution licensed area and 10 towns distribution licensed area — Variable commodity price

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2017-03-16
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: SSE Airtricity Energy Supply NI Limited
Postal address: 3Rd Floor Millennium House
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT2 7AF
Country: Ireland
Nuts code: IE
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: LCC Power Ltd
Postal address: 16 Churchtown Road
Town: Cookstown
Postal code: BT80 9XD
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: DCC Energy Ltd
Postal address: Airport Road West, Belfast Harbour Estate
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT3 9ED
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Firmus Energy Supply Limited
Postal address: 5 Kilbegs Road, Fergusons Way
Town: Antrim
Postal code: BT41 4LZ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 13000000.00
Total value of the contract/lot:13000000.00
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 5
Lot No: 5
Title: Lot 5 — West distribution licensed area

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2017-03-16
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: SSE Airtricity Energy Supply NI Limited
Postal address: 3Rd Floor Millennium House
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT2 7AF
Country: Ireland
Nuts code: IE
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: DCC Energy Ltd
Postal address: Airport Road West, Belfast Harbour Estate
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT3 9ED
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Firmus Energy Supply Limited
Postal address: 5 Kilbegs Road, Fergusons Way
Town: Antrim
Postal code: BT41 4LZ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: LCC Power Ltd
Postal address: 16 Churchtown Road
Town: Cookstown
Postal code: BT80 9XD
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UK
Internet address:
The contractor is an SME yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 1.00
Total value of the contract/lot:1.00
Currency:GBP

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information:
Contract Monitoring. The successful contractor’s performance on the contract will be regularly monitored. Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional misconduct and they may be issued with a Certificate of Unsatisfactory Performance and the contract may be terminated. The issue of a Certificate of Unsatisfactory Performance will result in the contractor being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by Centres of Procurement Expertise on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy for a period of 12 months from the date of issue of the certificate. The Framework Agreement is being let by Central Procurement Directorate on behalf of any public sector organisations requiring services in Northern Ireland including: Government Departments; Agencies; Non-departmental Public Bodies; or other Contracting Authority (including subsidised bodies or other grant recipients). A list of potential organisations is included in the tender documents.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures.
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Official name: The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures.
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
CPD will comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and, where appropriate, will incorporate a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. This provides time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
2017-03-22