United Kingdom-DURHAM: Framework Agreement for the provision of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and White Diesel

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2022/S 000-020460/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
National registration number: 02366703
Postal address: Northumbria House,Abbey Road, Pity Me
Town: DURHAM
Postal code: DH15FJ
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Philippa Longstaff
Telephone: +44 7516587560
Email: philippa.longstaff@nwl.co.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.nwl.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:
Water

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: Framework Agreement for the provision of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and White Diesel
Reference number: NW2465
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 09100000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description:
NWL require a Framework agreement for the provision of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and White Diesel.
There will be four lots on this Framework:
• Lot 1: Supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to Commercial Fleet
• Lot 2: Supply of White Diesel to Commercial Fleet
• Lot 3: Supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to NWL Locations
• Lot 4: Supply of White Diesel to NWL Locations
NWL requires HVO to meet BS EN 15940 fuel specifications standards.
Currently NWL uses white diesel in various business areas. To support our Net Zero aspirations, we are now looking at non-fossil fuel alternatives.
In addition to this to ensure business continuity we are also looking for framework partners for the provision of white diesel.
For details on our net zero targets you can review: Emission Possible: The Race is on as Northumbrian Water joins the UN’s Net Zero push and publishes 2027 plan (nwg.co.uk)
There is no guaranteed spend with each vendor. NWL also cannot guarantee volumes for each lot and are based on historic data.
Tenderers may apply for just one, some or all lots, however, you must be able to supply HVO/White Diesel to all sites listed against each lot.

II.1.6) Information about lots
The contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted forall lots
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to Commercial Fleet

Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 09100000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
NWL are looking for alternative to white/red diesel supply for our commercial fleet in a form of a Framework Agreement.
To supply HVO initially to two drop sites in the North East of England. At these two sites, there will be a 30,000 litre tank for fuel with an automatic re-ordering system in place.
There is no guaranteed spend with each vendor. NWL also cannot guarantee volumes for each lot and are based on historic data.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: yes
Description of options:
After the initial 36 months, an optional 24 months extension will be available.

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: Supply of White Diesel to Commercial Fleet

Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 09100000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
To supply white diesel to two drop sites in the North East of England. At these two sites, there will be a 30,000 litre tank for fuel with an automatic re-ordering system in place. In 2021, these vehicles used 1.3 million litres of white diesel.
There is no guaranteed spend with each vendor. NWL also cannot guarantee volumes for each lot and are based on historic data.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: yes
Description of options:
After the initial 36 months, an optional 24 months extension will be available.

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: Supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to NWL Locations

Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 09100000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
To supply HVO to NWL sites across North East England, Essex and Suffolk. This will be used on Plant, Generators and other machinery.
Over a 14 month period (Jan 2021-28 Feb 2022), these sites used 598,507 litres of white diesel in 193 separate deliveries. Minimum delivery will be 500 litres.
There is no guaranteed spend with each vendor. NWL also cannot guarantee volumes for each lot and are based on historic data.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: yes
Description of options:
After the initial 36 months, an optional 24 months extension will be available.

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: Supply of White Diesel to NWL sites

Lot No:4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 09100000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
To supply White Diesel to NWL sites.
This Lot will only be utilised if Lot 1 and/or Lot 3 is not viewed as commercially viable for NWL. This lot has been split into two parts:
• Lot 4.1 Supply of White Diesel- Northern Operating Sites
• Lot 4.2 Supply of White Diesel- Southern Operating Sites
There is no guaranteed spend with each vendor. NWL also cannot guarantee volumes for each lot and are based on historic data.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: yes
Description of options:
After the initial 36 months, an optional 24 months extension will be available.

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
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity,including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:As stated in the procurement documents

List and brief description of selection criteria:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.

List and brief description of selection criteria:Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.

III.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required:
If the Dun and Bradstreet credit rating returns a rating of ‘above average risk’ or ‘high risk’, the contracting entity will request further financial information for review and a parent company guarantee may be required.

III.1.7) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
Please see the terms and conditions in the procurement documents.

III.1.8) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
These will be set out in the tender documents

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: no
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:2022-08-10 Local time:12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: EN

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:no
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conducted electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water eSourcing Spend Management portal called ‘Ariba’.
Expressions of interest for this tender must be sent to the e-mail address expressions@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of 10 August 2022 at 12 noon. Once expression of interest has been received that contains the details below, applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request. This portal will contain all the tender documents associated with this procurement that are available at the time. An email link will also be provided to the email address you provide to access the portal. The deadline for return of the completed RFP is 17 August 2022 at 12 noon. When sending expression of interest, applicants must provide the following information: 1) Full company name 2) Main contact details of the person who will be given access to the Ariba portal – Name, job title, E mail address and telephone, and the Lot numbers you will be bidding on.

VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: NWL Legal Department
Postal address: Northumbrian Water LIMITED, Abbey Road, Pity Me
Town: Durham
Postal code: DH1 5FJ
Country: United Kingdom

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
2022-07-27