Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2017-11-29
Buyer: The University of Manchester
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 71313000: Environmental engineering consultancy services | 71313420 | 71313430 | 71313440 | 71313450
Estimated value: 1500000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2018-01-12
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: We wish to appoint six (6) consultants to this framework to deliver Environmental Sustainability Advisory Services to the University of Manchester.
The University with to appoint 6 consultants to a Framework to delivery Environmental Sustainability Advisor services, the initial length of the framework will be 2 years with a further 2 x 12 month extensions possible, to give a total maximum length of 4 years.
In support, the University would like to assemble a framework of specialist Environmental Sustainability Advisors (ESAs) who would manage sustainability on projects from inception to operation to ensure sustainability is embedded. The Head of Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Sustainability Project Officer and Internal Project Managers will have access to the framework and will approach specialist organisations/advisors on the list. Where there is a specific requirement, for example labs or refurbishment of teaching space, those advisors on the list with skills and expertise in the area would be approached for the relevant specialist area.
The initial period of the contract will be 24 months, this is subject to 2 x 12 month renewals at the discretion of the University.
The University intends to invite 12 candidates to participate in the ITT on the basis of the ranking of candidates at SQ stage at which the criteria referred to in Regulation 65 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, as amended will be assessed and marked.
In the event that candidates' scores are tied resulting in the maximum number to be shortlisted (12) being exceeded, a tiebreaker exercise will be conducted by the University. Those candidates who are tied will be separated by their scores received in the following (in order of precedence):
Candidates who are tied will be first separated by the scores they received for Question 7.7 if candidates are still tied, this process will be repeated for the other sections in order as laid out above. This process will continue until the maximum number of candidates to be shortlisted has been reached with no ties.
II.1.5) Estimated total value — the value of the entire length of the Framework Agreement is to be between 1 000 000 GBP and 1 500 000 GBP taking in to account the expected workload and any anticipated extra projects. Please note, this value is indicative only and no work is guaranteed under the framework.
The Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the Authority as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the Applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales, and Northern Ireland). Any such action must generally be brought within three months. If a declaration of ineffectiveness is sought, any such action must be brought within 30 days where the Authority has communicated the award of the contract and a summary of reasons to tenderers, or otherwise within 6 months of the contract being entered into. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the Court may, depending on the circumstances, award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order the Authority to pay a fine, and/or order that the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.

Eligibility requirements: Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.

Award value: 1500000