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Prior information notice - Call for competition

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Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 04/06/2020

Expire date: 22/06/2020

External Reference: 2020-451571

TED Reference: 2020/S 109-265804

Prior information notice - Call for competition

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Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is a call for competition

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Direct Rail Services
3020822
Calder Bridge
Seascale
CA20 1PG
UK
Contact person: Tom Crowe
Telephone: +44 1925802065
E-mail: Tom.crowe@innuserv.com
NUTS code:  UKD1 -  Cumbria
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)

Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:  
https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12662&B=SELLAFIELD
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12662&B=SELLAFIELD
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Nuclear Decommissioning

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Provision of Crane Maintenance and Lifting Operations Support
Reference number:  TC04062020
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

50531400  -  Repair and maintenance services of cranes
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

There is a requirement to replace an existing contract with a fully compliant replacement to deliver crane maintenance and lifting operations across multiple Direct Rail Services (DRSL) locations within the UK.
The successful contractor will be required to deliver inspection, maintenance and operation of the fixed gantry cranes at seven sites across the UK, with a range in sizes of 55 tonne lifting capacity.
All cranes require monthly planned maintenance inspections with additional, in depth, quarterly inspections which captures the inspection of the crane requiring MWEP access.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 7500000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

50531400  -  Repair and maintenance services of cranes
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

There is a requirement to replace an existing contract with a fully compliant replacement to deliver crane maintenance and lifting operations across multiple Direct Rail Services (DRSL) locations within the UK.
The successful contractor will be required to deliver inspection, maintenance and operation of the fixed gantry cranes at seven sites across the UK, with a range in sizes of 55 tonne lifting capacity.
All cranes require monthly planned maintenance inspections with additional, in depth, quarterly inspections which captures the inspection of the crane requiring MWEP access.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 7500000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
This will be an ongoing requirement post this contract.
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.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
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 expressions of interest

Date:  22/06/2020
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.5)

Scheduled date for start of award procedures

15/07/2020

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
London
UK
Internet address: http://www.justice.gov.uk

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
London
UK
Internet address: http://www.justice.gov.uk

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Any appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in Section I above, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Contracting Authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Royal courts of Justice
Strand
London
UK