Contract notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/04/2021

Expire date: 12/05/2021

External Reference: 2021-298676

TED Reference: 2021/S 071-182176

Contract notice - utilities

[NoticeContractUtilities]

[Services]

[Directive201425]

[Section1]: [Ce]

I.1)

[NameAddressContact]

Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
N/A
2 Gateway
Dublin 3
East Wall Road
IE
[Contactpoint]: Jason Weldon
[AddressEmail]: jason.weldon@esb.ie
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[Internets]:
[UrlGeneral]: http://www.esb.ie

I.3)

[InfoTendering]

[AddressObtainDocs]:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=186377&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:  
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.6)

[Mainactivity]

[MainactivElectricity]

[Section2]: [Object]

II.1)

[QuantityScopeContract]

II.1.1)

[TitleContract]

Power Systems Studies Professional Services
[Fileref]:  SS CON 5569
II.1.2)

[CpvMain]

71335000  - 
II.1.3)

[TypeContract]

[Services]
II.1.4)

[DescrShort]

The Contracting Entity intends to procure Power Systems Studies Services to appoint a single supplier framework member for each of the three lots below;
• Lot1 Power System Studies
• Lot2 Substation Earth Grid Design and Testing Services
• Lot3 Protection Studies
More details are provided in the PQQ document.
II.1.6)

[LotsInfo]

[DivisionLots]: [Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]  [LotsAll]
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Lot1 Power System Studies
[LotNumber]:  1
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

71300000  - 
71323100  - 
71400000  - 
71600000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Lot1 Power System Studies
Development of practical solutions for clients based on power system analysis.
• Transmission system planning studies: load-flow and short-circuit analysis, contingency analysis, dynamic stability analysis, insulation-coordination and power quality studies
• Distribution system planning studies, electricity demand forecast, master-planning and spatial load forecasting, distribution loss adjustment factor calculations.
• Grid connection studies: fault ride-through studies, reactive power capability studies, power quality studies and Rate of Change of Frequency studies.
• Active distribution system management studies: network analysis and the effect of active network solutions on the capacity of the distribution system, to include the congestion analysis and a cost-benefit analysis of different active solutions to support 2030 targets of renewable generation and low carbon technologies.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 36
[RenewalsSubject]: [No]
II.2.9)

[LimitOperators]

[EnvisagedNumber]: 5
[CriteriaChoosingLimited]:
Provided that a sufficient number of Applicants are qualified to be considered for shortlisting, following application of the procedures set out in section A.9(Evaluation of PQQ responses), it is anticipated that at least the 5 highest-scored Applicants for each lot will be shortlisted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the procurement process.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The duration of the framework agreements will be for three(3) years duration with an option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend up to a further 48 months in one or more increments.
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Lot2 Substation Earth Grid Design and Testing Services
[LotNumber]:  2
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

71300000  - 
71323100  - 
71400000  - 
71600000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Lot2 Substation Earth Grid Design and Testing Services
• Consultancy support service: investigating earthing related incidents, either on site or from information provided; written professional comment on documents, reports or proposals supplied to ESB by a third party.
• Earthing design: earthing system re-design from findings of substation assessment or as part of substation upgrade; design earthing for new substations based on ESB earthing policies and applicable standards; all computer modelling should be undertaken using SES Tech CDEGS software.
• Substation assessment - earthing survey: carry out visual inspection of the above ground earth conductors, measure the resistance of a sample of joints, check the integrity of the bonding of the main plant items to the substation earth grid, establish the location and the installed depth of the significant parts of the electrode system installed, provide digital copy of the drawing on the completion of the survey.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 36
[RenewalsSubject]: [No]
II.2.9)

[LimitOperators]

[EnvisagedNumber]: 5
[CriteriaChoosingLimited]:
Provided that a sufficient number of Applicants are qualified to be considered for shortlisting, following application of the procedures set out in section A.9(Evaluation of PQQ responses), it is anticipated that at least the 5 highest-scored Applicants for each lot will be shortlisted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the procurement process.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The duration of the framework agreements will be for three(3) years duration with an option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend up to a further 48 months in one or more increments.
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Lot3 Protection Studies
[LotNumber]:  3
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

71300000  - 
71323100  - 
71400000  - 
71600000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Lot3 Protection Studies
• Consultancy support service: investigating protection related incidents, either on site or from information provided; written professional comment on documents, reports or proposals supplied to ESB by a third party; assistance in designing specific or generic protection systems for high voltage and medium voltage plant, assistance in providing professional comment on parts of protection policies.
• Protection setting calculations for transmission and distribution system, for utility and industrial clients.
• Provide protection settings calculation in accordance with client policy. Protection coordination studies to be carried out using PSS CAPE or PowerFactory software.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 36
[RenewalsSubject]: [No]
II.2.9)

[LimitOperators]

[EnvisagedNumber]: 5
[CriteriaChoosingLimited]:
Provided that a sufficient number of Applicants are qualified to be considered for shortlisting, following application of the procedures set out in section A.9(Evaluation of PQQ responses), it is anticipated that at least the 5 highest-scored Applicants for each lot will be shortlisted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the procurement process.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The duration of the framework agreements will be for three(3) years duration with an option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend up to a further 48 months in one or more increments.
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]

[Section3]: [InfoLegal]

III.1)

[ConditionsParticip]

III.1.1)

[SituationPersonalIncl]

[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:  As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 187918
III.1.2)

[EconomicFinancialStanding]

[InfoEvaluatingWethRequir]:  
As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 187918
III.1.3)

[TechnicalCapacity]

[InfoEvaluatingWethRequir]:  
As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 187918
III.1.4)

[ParticipationRules]

[DescrBriefRules]: As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 187918
III.1.7)

[FinancingConditions]

As per the tender documents.
III.1.8)

[LegalFormTaken]

Where a grouping of service providers express interest in this process, it is a requirement of ESB that one member of the group accepts full contractual responsibility for the delivery of services. Where appropriated the intended contractually responsible member of any grouping or consortium must be identified in responding to this notice.
III.2)

[ConditionsContract]

III.2.3)

[StaffResponsible]

[StaffResponsibleIndicate]

[Section4]: [Procedure]

IV.1)

[Description]

IV.1.1)

[TypeProcedure]

[ProctypeNegotWCall]
IV.1.3)

[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]

[FrameworkSingle]
IV.1.4)

[ReductionDuringDialogue]

[ReductionRecourse]
IV.1.8)

[GpaInfo]

[GpaCovered] : [No]
IV.2)

[InfoAdmin]

IV.2.2)

[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]

[Date]:  12/05/2021
[Time]:  12:00
IV.2.4)

[LanguagesAllowed]

[Language_EN]

[Section6]: [InfoComplement]

VI.1)

[RecurrenceInfo]

[RecurrentProcurement]:  [No]
VI.2)

[InfoEworkflow]

[EorderingUsed]
[EinvoicingUsed]
[EpaymentUsed]
VI.3)

[InfoAdditional]

Interested parties must register their interest on the e-Tenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting entity will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting entity will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the framework agreement, the contracting entity reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and/or deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting entity is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
10) At Section II.2.9 we have indicated that 5 applicants will be invited to tender, please note that the contracting entity reserves the right to invite at least 5 applicants subject to that number qualifying.
VI.4)

[AppealsProcedure]

VI.4.1)

[AppealsBody]

Chief Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 18886000