Tender

FM21120 - Assessment of CfD AR4 Supply Chain Plans

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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07 Jul 2021 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement titled "FM21120 - Assessment of CfD AR4 Supply Chain Plans" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, England. This tender falls within the energy efficiency consultancy services sector and is currently in the tender stage. The submission deadline for bids was on 4th August 2021 at 11:00 AM, and the contract period is set from 1st September 2021 to 1st January 2022. This procurement process was an open procedure and aimed at selecting suitable independent expertise to evaluate supply chain plans related to the government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme for renewable energy projects.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to energy efficiency and renewable energy. Companies with expertise in supply chain assessment, particularly those that can manage projects with electric generation capacities of 300MW or more, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buyer values innovative solutions to improve operational efficiencies within the public sector. Participation could not only enable businesses to secure a contract but also foster growth within the burgeoning renewable energy market in Great Britain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FM21120 - Assessment of CfD AR4 Supply Chain Plans

Notice Description

***The procurement procedure did not result in a contract award as no suitable tenders were submitted in response to an open competition*** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 4th August 2021 at 11:00 AM. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement: The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is the government's main mechanism for supporting new renewable electricity generation projects in Great Britain. Contracts are awarded in a series of competitive auctions. The next auction will be the 4th and referred to as Allocation Round 4 (AR4). This will be held in late 2021 and be open to low carbon electricity generating projects deploying established and less well-established technologies. Applicants with projects that have a capacity of 300MW or more wishing to enter a CfD Allocation Round require a Supply Chain Plan approved by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The government is currently consulting on proposals for a new Supply Chain Plan questionnaire for CfD Applicants to complete. The questionnaire will form the basis of the initial assessment before an allocation round and ongoing monitoring, review, and assessment after a CfD contract has been awarded. BEIS is seeking to use external independent expertise as part of a highly rigorous exercise to undertake the initial assessment of Applicant's Supply Chain Plans that are submitted as part of the 4th CfD Allocation Round and advise BEIS on whether a Supply Chain Plan should "pass" or "fail" the assessment. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply: UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' This procurement will be managed electronically via the Delta eSourcing Portal. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/ by following the link 'Register'. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: J7G945EV99. Additional information: *** DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER *** All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx The sourcing documents can be accessed at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com. The Access Code for this procurement is: J7G945EV99

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6064009e-502c-4741-b520-293f4f066295
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5b2d3f-99a2-46ee-bc4e-80ea4336dd51
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 1 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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