United Kingdom-BRISTOL: Internal Work Management System (WMS)

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2022/S 000-003701/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Periodic indicative notice with call for competition
Supplies
This notice is a call for competition

Section I: Contracting entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: WESTERN POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
Postal address: Avonbank,Feeder Road
Town: BRISTOL
Postal code: BS20TB
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Rachel Drake
Telephone: +44 1179332383
Email: rdrake@westernpower.co.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.westernpower.co.uk

I.3)Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:
I.6) Main activity:
Electricity

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: Internal Work Management System (WMS)

Reference number: 304204

II.1.2) Main CPV code: 48000000
II.1.3) Type of contract Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description:
WPD is seeking to procure a WMS for use across their East Midlands, West Midlands, South West and South Wales licence areas. The proposed WMS shall improve the coordination and management of WPD’s workforce.
WPD is undergoing significant change as it prepares to become a key facilitator in the net zero transition. The electricity network will see an acceleration in the uptake of Low Carbon Technologies (LCTs) as transport and heating decarbonises. In addition, there is also a requirement to efficiently manage an ageing asset base. In both cases, there is a need for WPD to drive operational changes to maintain and improve the high level of network reliability and cost-effectiveness for their customers.
The new WMS and the implementation of the system in WPD’s business shall aim to meet the following goals and priorities:
• User Experience – the new system shall be designed to be easy to use for all staff across the business from directors through to field staff. The data in the system shall allow users to see metrics, obtain detailed task information and make changes fast and efficiently.
• Integration – the system shall integrate seamlessly with WPD’s existing systems used for managing assets, finances, people etc.
• Delivery – the system shall be designed and deployed in close coordination with WPD using an agile and phased approach to ensure it meets the requirements of this functional specification.
• Future Development – the system shall have the capacity to be expanded and developed over time as WPD’s requirements evolve over time with the ever-changing energy market.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 3000000 Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement :
The WMS will ultimately be deployed across each of WPD’s licence areas and will become the primary solution to forecast, plan and manage workflow and resources. The WMS will therefore be used by office-based team managers and administration staff as well as field-based operatives carrying out the day-to-day jobs and tasks that constitute the management and maintenance of the electricity distribution network.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:60
This contract is subject to renewal
Description of renewals:The initial contract of 60 months is for the creation, implementation and support and maintenance. The renewal is anticipated to be for on-going support and maintenance of the then existing software.

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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
II.1.5) Information about reserved contracts
III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of applications for an invitation to tender or to negotiate
Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:2022-03-11 Local time:12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: High Court of England & Wales
Town: London
Country: United Kingdom
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2022-02-09