TC473 - Supply of Gas

Concepts

• gas distribution
• manchester
• c.487 gas supplies
• associated electricity supplies
• licensed gas suppliers
• gas
• their gas supply requirements
• a framework supply agreement
• tc473
• energy and fuel

Location

Manchester

Description

The purpose of this tender is to appoint multiple suppliers to form a framework supply agreement, initially with MCC. The framework agreement will also be made available on the same basis to other AGMA local authorities and any North West and other Greater Manchester based Public Sector organisations. Licensed gas suppliers are invited to tender for the supply of gas for Manchester City Council operational building stock, plus associated electricity supplies to all Manchester schools, and to affiliated independent organisations that secure their gas supply requirements through Manchester City Council. The framework will comprise of c.487 gas supplies with an approximate total load of 120 GWh p.a

Total Quantity or Scope

Further details are set out in the procurement documents

Renewal Options

Initial contract period will be 1 year with a 3 year extension (1+1+1)

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 65200000 - Gas distribution and related services
• 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
• 65000000 - Public utilities

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 24th November 2023 as referred to in IV.2.2. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 24th November 2023 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contracts will be for 1 years, expected to commence 12th February 2024 with option to extend for up to an additional 3 years. The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the framework, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed framework. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling. Please note that although quantities and descriptions in the framework are those used and required by Manchester City Council this framework is open to and may be used by other Authorities and Manchester Partners - this includes the following Councils - Bolton, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Trafford, Rochdale, Bury, Salford, Wigan, Blackburn Darwen BC, Blackpool, Cheshire East, Warrington, Manchester Central Convention Complex, Commission for New Economy, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM),Greater Manchester Transport Unit, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Integrated Transport Authority, Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire Authority, Manchester International Airport, and any other public authority, National Health Service (NHS) organisation or companies / partners owned by or part of any contracting body