--- title: "Services Concession Contract for the Operation of Northumberland Energy Park Dock" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0354fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0354fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0354fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0354fc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND LIMITED" published: "2022-08-01" --- # Services Concession Contract for the Operation of Northumberland Energy Park Dock Buyer: ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0354fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0354fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0354fc.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the Services Concession Contract for the Operation of Northumberland Energy Park Dock, initiated by Advance Northumberland Limited. This project falls within the "Port operation services" industry category and is located in Northumberland, UK. Currently, the procurement is in the Tender stage, with an important deadline for submissions extended to 3 August 2022. The process will be structured in several stages, commencing with the Combined Qualification and Invitation to Submit Initial Tenders (ISIT), followed by a dialogue phase for shortlisted bidders, and culminating in the award of the contract. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in port operations, logistics, and maritime services. Companies with expertise in the management of docks, cargo handling, and equipment provision are well-suited to compete, particularly those equipped to support the priority needs of businesses at the Northumberland Energy Park. The expected duration of the concession is ten years, with potential extensions, making it an attractive proposition for firms looking to expand their market presence in the region. ## Notice ANCL is undertaking a procurement for the provision of services relating to the operation, equipping, promotion, management and maintenance of the newly created 2.5 HA Northumberland Energy Park Dock. The Concessionaire shall provide services relating to the import/export of goods by vessel at the Dock to those businesses/customers operating from Northumberland Energy Park. This includes a manufacturer of subsea cables who shall be granted priority use of the Dock. The Contract will be structured as a services concession. An overview of the intended procurement process (which includes the option to have dialogue with shortlisted Bidders) is as follows: Stage 1 - Combined Qualification and Invitation to Submit Initial Tenders Stage (ISIT Stage) Stage 2 - Dialogue Stage 3 - Invitation to Submit Final Tenders Stage 4 - Preferred Bidder Stage Stage 5 - Contract Award ANCL intends to invite a maximum of three (3) Bidders to participate in Dialogue following the ISIT Stage. Please see the procurement documents for further details ### Lot Information Lot 1 ANCL is undertaking a procurement for the provision of services relating to the operation, equipping, promotion, management and maintenance of the newly created 2.5 HA Northumberland Energy Park Dock. The Concessionaire shall provide services relating to the import/export of goods by vessel at the Dock to those businesses/customers operating from Northumberland Energy Park. This includes a manufacturer of subsea cables who shall be granted priority use of the Dock. The Contract will be structured as a services concession. An overview of the intended procurement process (which includes the option to have dialogue with shortlisted Bidders) is as follows: Stage 1 - Combined Qualification and Invitation to Submit Initial Tenders Stage (ISIT Stage) Stage 2 - Dialogue Stage 3 - Invitation to Submit Final Tenders Stage 4 - Preferred Bidder Stage Stage 5 - Contract Award ANCL intends to invite a maximum of three (3) Bidders to participate in Dialogue following the ISIT Stage. Please see the procurement documents for further details Additional information: The contracts entered into as a result of this concession notice shall be subject to English law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. ANCL reserves the right not to enter into any contract or award any contract as a result of this concession notice and to vary or change or not to proceed with this competition at any stage of the procurement process. ANCL shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by any potential bidder responding to this concession notice. Please refer to the procurement documentation for important notices in respect of commercially sensitive information and the application of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. ANCL reserves the right to require potential bidders to enter into a parent company guarantee and/or performance bond. Options: The contract will be for an initial term of ten (10) years with the option to extend for a further five (5) years resulting in a maximum fifteen (15) year term Renewal: The contract will be for an initial term of ten (10) years with the option to extend for a further five (5) years resulting in a maximum fifteen (15) year term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021008-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | Lots value | £25,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND LIMITED | | Additional buyers | ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND (COMMERCIAL) LIMITED | | Locality | ASHINGTON | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE63 8QZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill | | Westminster constituency | North Northumberland | | Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services - 63721000 - Port and waterway operation services and associated services - 63721200 - Port operation services - 63723000 - Berthing services - 98362000 - Port management services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2022 at 15:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021008-2022 - 29 Jul 2022 at 11:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020806-2022 - 29 Jul 2022 at 10:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020776-2022 - 22 Jul 2022 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020052-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.advancenorthumberland.co.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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