Prior information notice
This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
National Procurement Service (Welsh Government)
T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road
Caerphilly
CF83 8WT
UK
Telephone: +44 3007900170
E-mail: NPSProfessionalServices@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://npswales.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Scheme Manager to Manage and Deliver an All-Wales Area Based Energy Efficiency Scheme - Arbed
II.1.2) Main CPV code
70333000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Welsh Government Warm Homes Programme, which currently includes the demand-led Nest and area-based Arbed schemes, supports work to tackle fuel poverty, improve the energy efficiency of the existing housing stock in Wales, reduce carbon emissions, and deliver jobs and growth in the energy efficiency sector. Schemes are designed to enable maximum funding to be levered from other sources, such as the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and European funding.
Working with the National Procurement Service, the Welsh Government wishes to procure the services for an Area-based Scheme Manager (Arbed. Arbed is focused on delivering area-based energy efficiency schemes. 1.2 Warm Homes Arbed levers in and co-ordinates investment into the energy performance of Welsh homes, targeting homes in the most disadvantaged areas where householders are more likely to be in fuel poverty.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
70333000
71314300
45300000
45400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Arbed is focused on delivering area-based energy efficiency schemes and maximising the number of homes improved by levering in funding from other sources, including EU funding, energy supplier obligations and funding from Local Authorities and social housing providers.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Warm Homes Wales Programme
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/10/2017
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=71268.
(WA Ref:71268)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
National Procurement Service (Welsh Government)
T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road
Caerphilly
CF83 8WT
UK
Telephone: +44 3007900170
Internet address(es)
URL: http://npswales.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/09/2017