Tender

PS21140 - Operating Agent for an IEA Annex on Retrofitting Heat Pumps in Large Non-Domestic Buildings

THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Tender

09 Nov 2021 at 19:01

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Ltd is facilitating a public procurement process for the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, titled "PS21140 - Operating Agent for an IEA Annex on Retrofitting Heat Pumps in Large Non-Domestic Buildings." This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on market and economic research. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 15th December 2021 at 11:00. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically via the Delta eSourcing Portal, where registration is required. The contract period is expected to commence on 25th January 2022 and run until 31st December 2024, with a total contract value of £145,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, technology, or engineering, particularly those specialising in energy efficiency and renewable technologies. Companies with expertise in electric heat pump systems, market research, or project management services will be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The overarching goal of the project is to support the UK’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, making this a compelling opportunity for businesses aiming to contribute to sustainability efforts while expanding their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Title

PS21140 - Operating Agent for an IEA Annex on Retrofitting Heat Pumps in Large Non-Domestic Buildings

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 15th December 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The UK has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. To achieve this, the Department expects that emissions from all buildings, including non-domestic buildings, will have to be all but eliminated. The challenge of decarbonising energy use in non-domestic buildings is considered one of the most complex policy areas for the department. With the commitment to decarbonise the supply of electricity, electrically driven heat pump systems provide a great potential to achieve reductions in CO2 emissions and transition buildings to a net zero ready future. The key aims of the project are: * To bring together, and manage, a diverse range of experts from many different countries to contribute information and insight from their own knowledge and experience, in a timely manner to help achieve the objectives of the project. * To build on existing tools and evidence to make best use of time and resources to deliver the objectives of the project. 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' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code 29G8YA34YF

Lot Information

Lot 1

The final date and time for bidders to request the RFP documents is Wednesday, 15th December 2021 at 09:00. The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 15th December 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The UK has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. To achieve this, the Department expects that emissions from all buildings, including non-domestic buildings, will have to be all but eliminated. The challenge of decarbonising energy use in non-domestic buildings is considered one of the most complex policy areas for the department. With the commitment to decarbonise the supply of electricity, electrically driven heat pump systems provide a great potential to achieve reductions in CO2 emissions and transition buildings to a net zero ready future. The key aims of the project are: * To bring together, and manage, a diverse range of experts from many different countries to contribute information and insight from their own knowledge and experience, in a timely manner to help achieve the objectives of the project. * To build on existing tools and evidence to make best use of time and resources to deliver the objectives of the project. 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' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code 29G8YA34YF Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). 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. Closing date and time for Bidder to request RFP documents: 15th December 2021 at 09:00 Closing date and time for Bidder to submit their response ('the deadline'): 15th December 2021 at 11:00 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

Options: There may be a requirement for additional adhoc activities outside of the scope of this specification which would be agreed between BEIS and the contractor. The additional adhoc activities include but is not limited to:- * additional programme meetings/workshops for Task 1 (maximum PS10,000.00) but volumes are not guaranteed for this additional work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f531
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028100-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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