FM18156 Development of a Solar Carpark and Associated Works

UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting on behalf of the Contracting Authority is putting in place a contract to facilitate the development of a solar car park and associated works. The development of a solar car park and associated works project is considered an important project that will assist in achieve the energy and environmental targets and increase the renewable energy generation in the BAS energy mix. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. See Section I.3 for access to procurement documentation. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting on behalf of the Contracting Authority is putting in place a contract to facilitate the development of a solar car park and associated works. The project will bring forward a spend to save initiative that would enable BAS to reduce carbon emissions by the use of renewable energy systems, would provide for charging points for electrical vehicles visiting the site, would enhance car park for security, provide a new car park surface, and enable a secure bike shed to be provided within the car park perimeter. The project will be delivered in 2 stages. During phase 1 the Contractor shall design, supply, install, test and commission the solar carports for the 4 double bays of the existing car park area, the electrical vehicle charging points, the exterior lighting system and control for the car park and the swipe control barriers at the entrance and exit of the car park. During phase 2 the Contractor shall remove the current bicycle shed and shall design, supply, install, test and commission a new secure bicycle shed (swipe control) with a solar roof/canopy. In addition, during phase 2, the contractor will remove the existing car park surface and provide a new one. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's eSourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link “Supplier eSourcing Registration”. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registrations and use of the system can be found at www.gov.uk becomea-crown-commercial-service-supplier registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd): Freephone: 0345010 3503 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any Supplier. If the Contracting..