Southern Water Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Framework

9 Lots. Lot 1: Terrestrial Ecological Surveys and Assessments; Lot 2: Marine Ecological Species Surveys and Assessments.

United Kingdom-Worthing: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

2019/S 129-317617

Contract notice – utilities

Services

Legal Basis:

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)Name and addresses

Southern Water Services Ltd
Southern House
Worthing
BN13 3NX
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1903274444
E-mail: richard.struthers@southernwater.co.uk
NUTS code: UK

Internet address(es):Main address: www.southernwater.co.uk

I.2)Information about joint procurement

I.3)Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the abovementioned address

I.6)Main activity

Water

Section II: Object

II.1)Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)Title:

Environmental Monitoring, Assessment + Implementation Framework

Reference number: prj_1564

II.1.2)Main CPV code

71000000

II.1.3)Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)Short description:

The scope of this ITT covers the environmental monitoring, assessment and implementation requirements to support Southern Water in delivering deliver its programme for AMP 7. Specific areas of work include:

Lot 1: Terrestrial Ecological Surveys and Assessments;

Lot 2: Marine Ecological Species Surveys and Assessments;

Lot 3: Freshwater Ecological Surveys and Assessments;

Lot 4: Ecological Mitigation Installation and Monitoring;

Lot 5: Application of natural & social capital approaches;

Lot 6: Provision of Archaeological Services;

Lot 7: Town and Country Planning services;

Lot 8: Environmental Impact Assessments;

Lot 9: Hydrometric monitoring.

II.1.5)Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 25 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6)Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 9

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 1: Terrestrial Ecological Surveys and Assessments

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

The consultant will carry out assessments and reports to inform ecological assessments of terrestrial habitats, for schemes of all sizes and locations throughout Southern Water’s operational area.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 5 000 000.00 GBP

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 48 months.

II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 2: Marine Ecological Species Surveys and Assessments

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

The consultant will carry out studies, assessments and reports to inform ecological assessments of marine habitats, for schemes of all sizes and locations throughout Southern Water’s operational area.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)Estimated value

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 48 months

II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 3: Freshwater Ecological Surveys and Assessments

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

The consultant will carry out studies, assessments and reports to inform ecological assessments of freshwater habitats, for schemes of all sizes and locations throughout Southern Water’s operational area.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)Estimated value

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 48 months.

II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 4: Ecological Mitigation Installation and Monitoring

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

The consultant will carry out the design and installation (light civil engineering) of river enhancement measures along selected reaches of rivers, for schemes of all sizes and locations throughout Southern Water’s operational area.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)Estimated value

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 48 months.

II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 5: Application of Natural and Social Capital Approaches

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

The consultant will carry out the design and application of natural and social capital approaches to support Southern Water.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)Estimated value

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 48 months.

II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 6: Provision of Archaeological Services

Lot No: 6

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

The consultant will carry out the provision of archaeological services to support SW activities.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)Estimated value

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 48 months.

II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 7: Town and Country Planning services

Lot No: 7

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

The consultant will carry out the provision of Town and Country Planning Services to guide project development and obtain planning permission for SW projects as appropriate: Including services in support of GDPO development; environmental impact assessment (EIA) development; and/or, in support of NSIP projects.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)Estimated value

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 48 months.

II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 8: Environmental Impact Assessments

Lot No: 8

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

The consultant will carry out the provision of specialist services to deliver environmental impact assessments in relation to SW projects.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)Estimated value

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 48 months.

II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)Additional information

II.2)Description

II.2.1)Title:

Lot 9: Hydrometric monitoring

Lot No: 9

II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

II.2.3)Place of performance

NUTS code: UK

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

The consultant will carry out the provision of hydrometric (groundwater, surface water and climate station) monitoring for various studies and investigations.

II.2.5)Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6)Estimated value

II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

48 months.

II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

II.2.11)Information about options

Options: no

II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13)Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)Additional information

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)Conditions for participation

III.1.1)Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

III.1.2)Economic and financial standing

III.1.3)Technical and professional ability

III.1.4)Objective rules and criteria for participation

III.1.5)Information about reserved contracts

III.1.6)Deposits and guarantees required:

III.1.7)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:

III.1.8)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:

III.2)Conditions related to the contract

III.2.1)Information about a particular profession

III.2.2)Contract performance conditions:

III.2.3)Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)Description

IV.1.1)Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

IV.1.4)Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue

IV.1.6)Information about electronic auction

IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no

IV.2)Administrative information

IV.2.1)Previous publication concerning this procedure

IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 17/09/2019

Local time: 09:00

IV.2.3)Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:

English

IV.2.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 31/01/2020

IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tenders

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: no

VI.2)Information about electronic workflows

VI.3)Additional information:

VI.4)Procedures for review

VI.4.1)Review body

Southern Water
Worthing
United Kingdom

VI.4.2)Body responsible for mediation procedures

VI.4.3)Review procedure

VI.4.4)Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:

04/07/2019