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NEX22/48 Zero Value Framework for Environment and Sustainability Consultancy Support

NEXUS

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13 Dec 2023 at 10:21

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15 Mar 2023 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Nexus seeking Environment and Sustainability Consultancy Support through a tender titled "NEX22/48 Zero Value Framework". The procurement is in the services category, with the main focus on environmental services. Nexus aims to implement its new strategy with the help of appointed consultants for various tasks such as Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting, Planning Studies, Biodiversity surveys, and Waste Management. The procurement method is "selective" under a "Restricted procedure". The contract was awarded on 5th December 2023.

This tender by Nexus offers significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specializing in environmental services. Businesses adept at providing consultancy support for areas like greenhouse gas reporting, biodiversity surveys, waste management, and environmental impact assessments are well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method ensures that participants are qualified experts in the field, enhancing competition and quality of service delivery. The deadline for tender submission was 10th May 2023, inviting bids for various Lots comprising specific environmental consultancy services.

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Notice Title

NEX22/48 Zero Value Framework for Environment and Sustainability Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Nexus has recently published its Environment and Sustainability Strategy and is seeking a framework of support to assist with the implementation of this strategy and to allow project teams and other areas of the organisation to call off specialist advice, feasibility and guidance when required. Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): Lot 1 - Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting * Embodied carbon; * Project emissions; * Lifecycle emissions, including negative emissions from modal shift. Lot 2 - Planning Studies (Feasibility studies) * Environmental feasibility work for all Scope 1 and Scope 2 assets (i.e. boilers, HVAC, solar, energy saving projects). Lot 3 - Planning Requirements * Assessment of projects ensuring that they comply with 2021 Environment Act (i.e. 10% biodiversity net gain); * Providing specialist advice to ensure compliance with planning regulations and environmental legislation; * Development of environmental frameworks to allow Nexus to assess projects; * Assist in the development of planning submissions. Lot 4 - Biodiversity * Physical surveys to establish level of biodiversity on each site; * Recommendations to improve biodiversity; * Undertake biodiversity net gain calculations. Lot 5 - Recycling and Waste Management * Assessment of projects or elements of projects to increase recycling and minimise waste, including assessment of novel and innovative solutions. Lot 6 - Business Cases * Cost/benefit and return on investment analysis, specifically relating to environmental impacts; * Options appraisals for specialist environmental appraisals. It is envisaged that no more than three organisations will be appointed to each Lot.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting

Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): * Embodied carbon; * Project emissions; * Lifecycle emissions, including negative emissions from modal shift.

Renewal: The framework will be let for an initial period of three years and include the option for an extension of up to one year plus up to a further one year at Nexus' discretion.

Planning Studies (Feasibility studies)

Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): * Environmental feasibility work for all Scope 1 and Scope 2 assets (i.e. boilers, HVAC, solar, energy saving projects).

Renewal: The framework will be let for an initial period of three years and include the option for an extension of up to one year plus up to a further one year at Nexus' discretion.

Planning Requirements

Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): * Assessment of projects ensuring that they comply with 2021 Environment Act (i.e. 10% biodiversity net gain); * Providing specialist advice to ensure compliance with planning regulations and environmental legislation; * Development of environmental frameworks to allow Nexus to assess projects; * Assist in the development of planning submissions.

Renewal: The framework will be let for an initial period of three years and include the option for an extension of up to one year plus up to a further one year at Nexus' discretion.

Biodiversity

Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): * Physical surveys to establish level of biodiversity on each site; * Recommendations to improve biodiversity; * Undertake biodiversity net gain calculations.

Renewal: The framework will be let for an initial period of three years and include the option for an extension of up to one year plus up to a further one year at Nexus' discretion.

Recycling and Waste Management

Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): * Assessment of projects or elements of projects to increase recycling and minimise waste, including assessment of novel and innovative solutions.

Renewal: The framework will be let for an initial period of three years and include the option for an extension of up to one year plus up to a further one year at Nexus' discretion.

Business Cases

Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): * Cost/benefit and return on investment analysis, specifically relating to environmental impacts; * Options appraisals for specialist environmental appraisals.

Renewal: The framework will be let for an initial period of three years and include the option for an extension of up to one year plus up to a further one year at Nexus' discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b311
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036603-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEXUS
Contact Name
Julie Warnett
Contact Email
tenders@nexus.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7879667318

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4AX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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