Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness Energy from Waste Facility

Location

Aberdeen City

Description

Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council and Moray Council (together hereinafter referred to as the "Partner Councils") are seeking to procure Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness EfW Facility for up to 25 years.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Ness EfW Facility is a single line moving grate waste combustion plant with an operational capacity of 150,000 tonnes of waste per year, with a waste CV of 9.3 MJ/kg, equating to a thermal capacity of 49.1 MW(th) per hour. The facility is permitted to accept source segregated municipal solid waste and commercial and industrial waste of a similar nature. The Facility has a gross power generation capacity of 14 MW(e). The Facility operates in Combined Heat and Power (CHP) mode, exporting approx. 12 MW(e) net. The O&M Services required to be provided under this Contract include: - The receipt of all Contract Waste delivered by or on behalf of the Lead Authority and the Partner Councils, up to 150,000 tpa; - The treatment of the Contract Waste to comply with the Scottish landfill diversion legislation; - Recovery and export of up to 14 MW(e) gross and 10 MW(th); - The management, operation and planned, reactive and preventative maintenance activities as required to ensure reliable operation of the Facility to achieve the treatment and energy export requirements stated above; - The management, storage, marketing and transportation of all byproducts/recyclates, rejects and process residues from the treatment processes; - Compliance with the Planning Permission and Environmental Authorisation; - The provision of contingency arrangements if the Facility is not available to fulfil any aspect of the O&M Services; - The handback of the Facility at the end of the Contract Period including all required documentation and training with a residual life of a minimum of 5 years.

Renewal Options

The Partner Councils shall have the option to extend for up to five years. This option shall be subject to: the Contractor's satisfactory performance; continuing operational, strategic and value-for-money requirements and all necessary governance requirements of the Partner Councils having been satisfied. The Authorities reserve the right not to exercise the extension option.

CPV Codes

• 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
• 42320000 - Waste incinerators
• 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
• 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations
• 65410000 - Operation of a power plant
• 90530000 - Operation of a refuse site
• 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
• 45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
• 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers
• 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
• 50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators
• 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
• 90513300 - Refuse incineration services
• 71300000 - Engineering services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The value at II.1.5 is an estimate and may vary dependent on factors such as the exact term, waste arisings and indexation. The Partner Councils reserve the right to reject or disqualify a Bidder where the Bidder or any Bidder is an economic operator excluded under Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 at any stage of the selection process. Any change in Consortium Members or Reliance Entities after SPD response deadline must have prior agreement of the Partner Councils. Appendix C of the SPD Instructions provides guidance on the sections of the SPD requiring completion by each Consortium Member and Reliance Entity. When answering Question 2.A.3 in the SPD Bidders should detail their Company Number or alternative EU Registration Number (if applicable). The Contract will not be divided into lots due to its complexity. A Competitive Procedure with Negotiation is being used because of the complexity, the legal and financial makeup of the Facility and the risks which are attached to these; and the technical specifications of the contract cannot be established with reference to a standard common technical specification. Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the SPD. Relevant evidence and certificates, which support the declarations made in the SPD, shall be provided by the Bidder at ITT stage. When completing the SPD, Bidders must have regard for the specific selection requirements detailed in Section III of this Notice. Following assessment of SPD Submissions we intend to invite 3 Bidders to submit a tender. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 31998. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: A number of Community Benefits will be derived from this procurement in accordance with the requirements set out in the procurement documents, including the recruitment of apprentices, provision of work placements, site visits, lectures and workshops. In addition, the Contractor shall be committed to supporting equality and seeking living wage employer accreditation. (SC Ref:835521)