Off-Grid Power Services Framework

A Tender Notice
by DIGITAL MOBILE SPECTRUM LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£40M
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
15 Jul 2022
Delivery
To 14 Aug 2027 (est.)
Deadline
09 Sep 2022 11:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

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Description

DMSL is managing a tender on behalf of the mobile network operators (EE, Telefonica, Three and Vodafone, collectively the "Contracting Organisations") to appoint a supplier who is able to provide off-grid power services for mobile telecoms base station sites. Each of the Contracting Organisations will be a signatory to the Off-Grid Power Services framework. Neither DMSL nor the Contracting Organisations are contracting authorities. This tender is being conducted voluntarily under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR") as call-offs awarded under the framework will be contracts subsidised by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) within the meaning of Regulation 13 of the PCR. The aim of the procurement is to appoint suppliers who are able to deliver remote power services to TNS base stations which are unable to connect to the electrical grid. The Off-Grid Power Services framework may be used by each of the Contracting Organisations and each of their Build companies: Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited (CTIL) and Mobile Broadband Network Limited (MBNL).

Total Quantity or Scope

DMSL is managing a tender, on behalf of the Contracting Organisations, to appoint suppliers on an Off-Grid Power framework, to provide an off-grid power solution to SRN TNS sites. The aim of the procurement is to appoint suppliers who are able to deliver remote power services to TNS base stations which are unable to connect to the electrical grid. The solution to provide the service could consist of, but not be limited to, generators, wind, solar, any other form of electricity generating technology and supporting equipment that would manage and control the solution. The scope also includes the project management, survey, installation and on-going fuelling and maintenance of the service.

Renewal Options

Option to extend the Off-Grid Power Services framework for 1 extra period of 24 months.

CPV Codes

  • 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment
  • 50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators
  • 51111200 - Installation services of generators
  • 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Expressions of interest to participate in this procurement should be made online on the SRN Procurement Portal at https://award.bravosolution.co.uk/srn/web/project/d04a6331-fcf0-4e0d-a34d-50495f... Instructions on how to register your interest on the SRN Procurement Portal can be found here https://srn.org.uk/procurement-portal-guidance . If you have any difficulties registering then please contact the Award support team on support@commercedecisions.com or 08456 52 02 52 (open Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm, excluding public and bank holidays). NOTE that, if an applicant has previously registered on the SRN Procurement Portal for an earlier procurement, it will not have to register the company again on the Portal and should follow the guidance in the document mentioned in the previous paragraph in order to get access to this procurement. Applicants will be required to agree to the Non-Disclosure Agreement and Conflict of Interest Declaration before being granted access to the procurement documents. The procurement will be run as an Open procedure to select four suppliers for a framework. All selection criteria will be stated in the procurement documents. Variant bids will not be accepted. Tenders will need to be open for acceptance for 12 months from time of submission. DMSL considers that this Off-Grid Power Services framework may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises. Any selection of suppliers will be based solely on the criteria set out for this Off-Grid Power Services procurement. The Contracting Organisations wish to award contracts to suppliers who will take sole responsibility for delivery of all services contracted for under this Off-Grid Power Services framework. For clarity, applicants may use sub-contractors to deliver the services. Parent company guarantees may be required at DMSL and the Contracting Organisations' discretion. Further details will be provided in the procurement documents. Neither DMSL nor the Contracting Organisations will accept multiple applications for this procurement from the same entity / economic operator. DMSL and the Contracting Organisations expressly reserve the right not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of the Contract Notice. In no circumstances will DMSL or the Contracting Organisations be liable for any costs, expenses, fees or charges (including third party costs) incurred by those expressing interest in and/or participating in dialogue and/or tendering for this opportunity. No contract (whether implied or otherwise) for the Off-Grid Power Services framework or call-off contract for off-grid power services shall exist between any applicant and the Contracting Organisations until such time as such Off-Grid Power Services framework or call off is executed with a supplier. No minimum volume or purchase value is guaranteed for any supplier. DMSL and the Contracting Organisations reserve the right to make any changes to the procurement as they may require at any time with no liability on their part (including to change, suspend, stop or terminate the process and not award a contract and/or to reject any or all bids at any time).

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