Periodic Indicative Utilities: UK-Warwick: industrial machinery

UK-Warwick: industrial machinery

2010/S 161-248869

PERIODIC INDICATIVE NOTICE - UTILITIES

Supplies

This notice is a call for competition Yes

This notice aims at reducing time-limits for receipt of tenders No

SECTION I: CONTRACTING ENTITY

• I.1)
  NAME, ADDRESSES AND CONTACT POINT(S)

  Attn: Tel. E-mail: National Grid
  Warwick Technology Park, Gallows Hill
  Stuart Alford
  CV34 6DAWarwick
  UNITED KINGDOM
  +44 1926656013
  stuart.alford@uk.ngrid.com

  Internet address(es)

  General address of the contracting entity www.nationalgrid.com

  Further information can be obtained at: As in above-mentioned contact point(s)

  Specifications and additional documents (including for a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained at: As in above-mentioned contact point(s)

  Tenders, requests to participate or expressions of interest must be sent to: As in above-mentioned contact point(s)

• I.2)
  MAIN ACTIVITY OR ACTIVITIES OF THE CONTRACTING ENTITY

  Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat

  Electricity

SECTION II: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT

• II.1)
  TITLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CONTRACT BY THE CONTRACTING ENTITY

  Mobile Degasser and Dryer Refit Project.

• II.2)
  TYPE OF CONTRACT

  Supplies

• II.3)
  SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTRACT OR PURCHASE(S)

  This specification is the refit of National Grid Mobile Degasser & Dryer.

  This document stipulates the key requirements which National Grid will expect the successful supplier to provide if proposing to bid for the above.

  1. General requirements.

  National Grid are looking to upgrade two existing processing units (MDD 3 and MDD4) to provide drying/degassing at a minimum of 7 500 litres per hour combined with oil reclamation through media filled columns.

  A statement confirming that the oil reclamation process supplied will remove potentially corrosive sulphur within five complete passes is required.

  The replacement processing unit skid must be fitted in existing trailers that contain a 275KVA and 100 KVA generators, with due regard to existing axle weight limitations and trailer size (site visit can be arranged to view units).

  Columns to have a maximum diameter of 14 inches and be heated by induction coils, not by direct heat, the burning / cooling air must be via vacuum not blown.

  Columns to work in two independent banks i.e. one bank processing whilst other bank regenerating, with a maximum change over time of 14hrs and a maximum column recharge temperature of 100 degrees centigrade.

  Buffer tank to be made in stainless steel with level gauges on both sides and inspection / cleaning hatches on both sides.

  The availability of space and axle weight will limit the number columns however all available space / weight to be used to maximise the number of columns.

  A vacuum capability down to 0.1 Torr with a flow rate greater than 2 500 m³/h.via a inches pipe connection with appropriate controls to be fitted.

  Online moisture meter fitted to incoming oil flow and transformer level to be monitored via transducer / P.L.C.

  All the processing equipment must be controlled via a P.L.C. controller using standard software via a laptop or touch screen.

  A 3G broadband satellite dish to be fitted to the roof of trailer to give full remote operation of all capabilities via a laptop, and the uploading of software patches / faulting finding via the broadband connection.

  Prices to include removal of existing skid, installation of new skid, fitting of 3G dish, supply of laptop for remote operation, any trailer modifications required, testing, commissioning, plus two days operative training on a National Grid site.

  Have minimum maintenance requirements. (ideally only a visual check of condition and function will be required).

  It should be noted that any of the above requirements may be varied during the lifetime of the contract in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

  As an option and priced separately - Remove existing generators, wiring and controls. Replace with one generator capable of running full load output of the processing unit. The preferred engine option is Cummins. The generators removed will remain the property of National Grid.

  Applicable industry standards.

  Please provide the appropriate certification to demonstrate compliance to all relevant industry standards.

  Maintenance.

  The supplier will be expected to provide a maintenance service to include the following:

  — full availability of all required spares,

  — service contact centre,

  — full training for our user and maintenance engineers,

  — all required service tools.

  4. Product specifications.

  The supplier shall maintain detailed documented specifications for each item used within the unit and to provide along with copies of the full specification when requested.

  The supplier will be expected to identify any required changes to specifications driven by legislative and/or National Grid requirements, and have a clear process in place for doing this that is embedded within its Quality Management System.

  5. Product disposal service.

  The supplier shall, if required, provide a service through which National Grid can dispose of products that have exceeded their useful life in an environment.

• II.4)
  COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV)

  42000000, 09000000, 24000000, 31000000, 51100000

• II.5)
  SCHEDULED DATE FOR AWARD PROCEDURES AND DURATION OF THE CONTRACT

  Duration in months: 12 (from the award of the contract)

• II.6)
  ESTIMATED COST AND MAIN TERMS OF FINANCING

II.6.1)
Initial estimated cost

II.6.2)
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them

• II.7)
  CONTRACT COVERED BY THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT (GPA)

  No

II.8)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECTION IV: PROCEDURE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

• IV.1)
  FILE REFERENCE NUMBER ATTRIBUTED BY THE CONTRACTING ENTITY

  WS10646416

SECTION VI: COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

• VI.1)
  CONTRACTS RELATED TO A PROJECT AND/OR PROGRAMME FINANCED BY EU FUNDS

  No

VI.2)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

VI.3)
ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CONTRACT(S)

• VI.4)
  DATE OF DISPATCH OF THIS NOTICE:

  18.8.2010

APPENDIX

PERIODIC INDICATIVE NOTICE BEING A CALL FOR COMPETITION OR AIMING AT REDUCING TIME-LIMITS FOR THE RECEIPT OF TENDERS

SECTION II: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT

• II.1)
  DESCRIPTION
• II.1.1)
  Title attributed to the contract by the contracting entity

  Mobile Degasser and Dryer Refit Project.

• II.1.2)
  Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance

  Supplies

• II.1.3)
  The notice involves

  A public contract

II.1.4)
Information on framework agreement

• II.1.5)
  Division into lots
  No
• II.2)
  QUANTITY OR SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT
• II.2.1)
  Total quantity or scope

  This specification is the refit of National Grid Mobile Degasser and Dryer.

  This document stipulates the key requirements which National Grid will expect the successful supplier to provide if proposing to bid for the above.

  1. General requirements.

  National Grid are looking to upgrade two existing processing units (MDD 3 and MDD4) to provide drying/degassing at a minimum of 7 500 litres per hour combined with oil reclamation through media filled columns.

  A statement confirming that the oil reclamation process supplied will remove potentially corrosive sulphur within five complete passes is required.

  The replacement processing unit skid must be fitted in existing trailers that contain a 275KVA and 100 KVA generators, with due regard to existing axle weight limitations and trailer size (site visit can be arranged to view units).

  Columns to have a maximum diameter of 14 inches and be heated by induction coils, not by direct heat, the burning / cooling air must be via vacuum not blown.

  Columns to work in two independent banks i.e. one bank processing whilst other bank regenerating, with a maximum change over time of 14 hrs and a maximum column recharge temperature of 100 degrees centigrade.

  Buffer tank to be made in stainless steel with level gauges on both sides and inspection / cleaning hatches on both sides.

  The availability of space and axle weight will limit the number columns however all available space / weight to be used to maximise the number of columns.

  A vacuum capability down to 0.1 Torr with a flow rate greater than 2 500 m³/h.via a inches pipe connection with appropriate controls to be fitted.

  Online moisture meter fitted to incoming oil flow and transformer level to be monitored via transducer / P.L.C.

  All the processing equipment must be controlled via a P.L.C. controller using standard software via a laptop or touch screen.

  A 3G broadband satellite dish to be fitted to the roof of trailer to give full remote operation of all capabilities via a laptop, and the uploading of software patches / faulting finding via the broadband connection.

  Prices to include removal of existing skid, installation of new skid, fitting of 3G dish, supply of laptop for remote operation, any trailer modifications required, testing, commissioning, plus two days operative training on a National Grid site.

  Have minimum maintenance requirements (ideally only a visual check of condition and function will be required).

  It should be noted that any of the above requirements may be varied during the lifetime of the contract in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

  As an option and priced separately - remove existing generators, wiring and controls. Replace with one generator capable of running full load output of the processing unit. The preferred engine option is Cummins. The generators removed will remain the property of National Grid.

  Applicable industry standards.

  Please provide the appropriate certification to demonstrate compliance to all relevant industry standards.

  Maintenance.

  The supplier will be expected to provide a maintenance service to include the following:

  — full availability of all required spares,

  — service contact centre,

  — full training for our user and maintenance engineers,

  — all required service tools.

  4. Product specifications.

  The supplier shall maintain detailed documented specifications for each item used within the unit and to provide along with copies of the full specification when requested.

  The supplier will be expected to identify any required changes to specifications driven by legislative and/or National Grid requirements, and have a clear process in place for doing this that is embedded within its Quality Management System.

  5. Product disposal service.

  The supplier shall, if required, provide a service through which National Grid can dispose of products that have exceeded their useful life in an environment.

• II.2.2)
  Options

  No

SECTION III: LEGAL, ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• III.1)
  CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE CONTRACT
• III.1.1)
  Deposits and guarantees required

  This will be detailed in the contract documents.

• III.1.2)
  Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded

  Any grouping of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on proffessional or trade registers.

• III.1.3)
  Other particular conditions to which the performance of the contract is subject

  No

• III.2)
  CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

III.2.1)
Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

III.2.2)
Economic and financial capacity

III.2.3)
Technical capacity

• III.2.4)
  Reserved contracts

  No

III.3)
CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO SERVICES CONTRACTS

III.3.1)
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession

III.3.2)
Legal entities should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service

SECTION IV: PROCEDURE

• IV.1)
  TYPE OF PROCEDURE
• IV.1.1)
  Type of procedure

  Negotiated

• IV.2)
  AWARD CRITERIA
• IV.2.1)
  Award criteria

  The most economically advantageous tender in terms ofthe criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to confirm interest or in the invitation to tender or to negotiate

• IV.2.2)
  An electronic auction will be used

  No

• IV.3)
  ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
• IV.3.1)
  Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents

  Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents 3.9.2010 - 12:00

  Payable documents no

• IV.3.2)
  Time-limit for receipt of expressions of interest

  3.9.2010

IV.3.3)
Time-limit for receipt of applications for an invitation to tender or to negotiate

• IV.3.4)
  Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up

  English.

SECTION VI: COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

• VI.1)
  THIS IS A RECURRENT PROCUREMENT

  No

VI.2)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• VI.3)
  PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL

VI.3.1)
Body responsible for appeal procedures

Precise information on deadline(s)
for lodging appeals:

VI.3.3)
Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained