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Prior information notice - Call for competition

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 14/09/2020

Expire date: 12/10/2020

External Reference: 2020-442937

TED Reference: 2020/S 182-440785

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

International Nuclear Services
1144352
Hinton House, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6GR
UK
Contact person: Mark Lehmann
Telephone: +44 1925802717
E-mail: Mark.Lehmann@innuserv.com
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12945&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=12945&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 Transport Services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

The Provision for Worldwide Port Agency Services
Reference number:  ML/11/09/2020
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

63523000  -  Port and forwarding agency services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Provision for Worldwide Port Agency Services
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

63720000  -  Support services for water transport
63722000  -  Ship-piloting services
63723000  -  Berthing services
98360000  -  Marine services
98362000  -  Port management services
98362100  -  Marine-base support services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The purpose of this PIN is to to canvass the opinion and understanding of the market to ensure that we offer an opportunity that is of interest and one that you feel you could bid for in the future.
The future contract will be an enabling arrangement for the provision of Port Agency Services.
The enabled support services required include but are not limited to the following goods and services:
• Supply of quotations / local agent tariffs;
• Berthing allocation;
• Provision of pilots, tugs and moorings;
• Provision of lock and canal transit support;
• Provision of gangways, booms, pontoons and fenders;
• Facilitation of Customs clearance for the Ship / Crew / Cargo;
• Provision of services relating to the cargo e.g. Stevedores / lashing gangs;
• Facilitation of Customs clearance of goods inwards and outwards;
• Collection, delivery and safe stowage of goods inwards/outwards;
• Facilitation of crew changes when required;
• Assist with sourcing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service providers;
• Assist with sourcing/delivering ship stores;
• Assist with sourcing/delivering ship spares;
• Assist with provision of cash to Master;
• Distribution of Shipping documents;
• Provision of Customs advice and Guidance ahead of voyages, as required;
• Advise INS of regulatory changes to Customs requirements.
The Port Agent will be required to have a full understanding of UN Class 7 shipments and their responsibilities under Security Nuclear Categories I, II & III whilst facilitating these support services within the supply chain network.
If you wish to view the draft scope of works and express your interest and partake in this engagement event please register your details on the CTM portal, link provided
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.2.14)

Additional information

During this market engagement the authority may at its sole discretion invite a cross selection of suppliers to explore the feedback in more detail.
If you wish to express your interest and partake in this engagement event, please register your details on the CTM portal to access the documents.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

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:  12/10/2020
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

Participation in this RFI exercise is not a pre-requisite for the future procurement process nor does it guarantee selection in a future procurement process.
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.