Re-tender - Framework agreement regarding Third-Party Verification and Certification of the Danish Hydrogen Backbone
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- Award
- CV and Organization 30% and 2 more
- Procedure
- With negotiationTwo stages
Brief
Energinet Brint A/S has entered into a framework agreement with Bureau Veritas Denmark A/S for the delivery of third-party verification and certification services for the Danish Hydrogen Backbone project, which aims to establish a hydrogen infrastructure in Denmark. The services will cover all phases of the DHB-1 project, from detailed design to testing and commissioning, and are intended to be used for the full backbone. The contract has a duration of 5 years and an estimated total maximum value of 26,000,000 EUR. Specific requirements included a detailed solution description, CVs for key personnel demonstrating relevant experience in hydrogen projects, pipeline, plant and process equipment review, Danish legislation, and relevant codes and standards, as well as a detailed project-specific organizational structure. Three bids were received for this contract.
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Result
- Bureau Veritas Denmark A/SWinner
- 3Number of bids
- €13,000,000Contract value
- Maximum framework agreement valueUp to €26,000,000
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Qualification requirements
Description
Egenkapital fra siste årsrapport må, på tidspunktet for prekvalifisering, være minst 2 000 000 EUR.
Documentation Requirement
Søkeren må bekrefte økonomisk evne i ESPD del IV.B med informasjon fra siste årsrapport angående egenkapital. Hvis søkeren baserer seg på kapasiteten til andre enheter (f.eks. et tilknyttet selskap eller en underleverandør) eller søkeren er en gruppe økonomiske aktører (f.eks. et konsortium), må informasjonen for ESPD del IV.B også gis i et separat ESPD fra hver av disse enhetene. Det er søkerens eget ansvar å sikre at minimumskravene er oppfylt basert på konsolidering når søkeren baserer seg på kapasiteten til andre enheter eller når søkeren er en gruppe økonomiske aktører.
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Description
Egenkapitalandelen fra siste årsrapport må, på tidspunktet for prekvalifisering, være minst 15 prosent.
Documentation Requirement
Søkeren må bekrefte økonomisk evne i ESPD del IV.B med informasjon fra siste årsrapport angående egenkapitalandel (egenkapital/totale eiendeler), oppgitt med to desimaler. Hvis søkeren baserer seg på kapasiteten til andre enheter (f.eks. et tilknyttet selskap eller en underleverandør) eller søkeren er en gruppe økonomiske aktører (f.eks. et konsortium), må informasjonen for ESPD del IV.B også gis i et separat ESPD fra hver av disse enhetene. Det er søkerens eget ansvar å sikre at minimumskravene er oppfylt basert på konsolidering når søkeren baserer seg på kapasiteten til andre enheter eller når søkeren er en gruppe økonomiske aktører.
Source
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Award Criteria
Description
The tenderer must enclose a detailed ‘Solution Description’ for the contract tendered in relation to all elements as requested in Enclosure D – Case description to “Solution Description”- doc. 25/15305-5. Responses in relation to the ‘Solution Description’ should be a general description of the interpretation of the Tenderer to the requested Scope of Services and contain as a minimum all information requested in Enclosure D. Reponses shall be discussed as a part of the negotiation and clarification meeting(s). The response can be otherwise unconstrained but must be a maximum of twenty (20) A4 pages, including 2,400 characters spaced per A4 page or a total number of characters of 48,000 distributed over the twenty (20) pages. If the scope of the response exceeds the maximum number of pages, only the first twenty (20) pages will be considered in the assessment, or if the number of characters exceeds 48,000 characters, then only the material within this impact limit will be evaluated. Front page and table of contents do not count. For the sub‐criteria “Solution description” it is a minimum requirement that the tenderers reach a minimum score of four (4), cf. section 3.7.1.
Evaluation Method
The evaluation of the “Solution description” will depend upon the content and level of detail of the proposed solution description in relation to fulfilment of the Scope of Services.
It will be evaluated highly positively if:
- The description demonstrates a high level of ability to identify relevant activities and challenges in relation to the topics raised in Enclosure D
- The description proposes appropriate and specific methods, tools and processes for managing verification and certification services
An overall evaluation of this sub criterion will be made.
Source
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Description
For the evaluation of this sub-criteria the following should be enclosed: * One (1) CV for the Project Manager * One (1) CV for the discipline lead for the WP “Detailed design” * One (1) CV for the discipline lead for the WP “Fabrication and manufacture” * One (1) CV for the discipline lead for the WP “Installation and construction” * One (1) CV for the discipline lead for the WP “Testing and pre-commissioning” Only category 1 and category 2 shall be presented within the requested five (5) CVs above. As a minimum requirement there shall be submitted one (1) CV for category 1 and one (1) CV for category 2, the remaining three (3) CVs shall be either category 1 or category 2. The above submitted CVs demonstrated will be recognized as the key personnel offered to the Client for the period of the framework agreement and the Agreement under the Framework Agreement incl. CTRs. Further the Client requests two (2) CVs. The two (2) CVs shall be represented by one (1) CV within category 3 and one (1) CV within category 4. The submitted above CVs for category 3 and 4 are considered as a frame of reference for experience and competences that will be complied to under the duration of the framework agreement and for evaluation purpose. A CV is not to be reused, and the Client therefore requests seven (7) independent CVs. All submitted CVs shall be numbered from 1-7 and this number must be referred and transferred to as a reference in Enclosure C – Price List (doc. 25/15305-6). No CVs shall be submitted in category 5. The CVs should include a detailed description of experience and competences of relevancy to the tendered assignment considering the position for which the CV is proposed (e.g. experience within that position, experience with similar assignments etc.). Max. number of pages per CV is limited to three (3) pages, if the CV contains more than three (3) pages only the first three (3) pages will be evaluated. The tenderer should furthermore enclose a detailed description of the project specific organizational structure which will be allocated to major phases of the assignment (detailed design, fabrication & manufacture, construction, installation and testing), including: * Level of involvement of the key personnel and how the competences of the key personnel will be used for the specific assignment * How the key personnel complement each other within the organization structure * How external interfaces are administrated, including how subcontractors (if any) will be involved and administrated. * The availability and structure of additional expert or ‘second line’ support * How lines of communication internally and externally will be handled appropriately and efficiently The description “Organization” must not exceed six (6) A4 pages. If the scope of the response goes beyond the maximum number, only the first six (6) pages will be considered in the assessment of each sub-agreement. The front page and table of contents do not count. Further to the detailed description of “Organization”, the tenderer should include a visual chart illustrating the organizational structure. This is not a part of the six (6) pages. For all other sub‐criteria than “Price” it is a minimum requirement that the tenderers reach a minimum score of four (4) to be compliant, cf. section 3.7.1
Evaluation Method
The evaluation of “CVs” will be based on the demonstrated competences and experiences in the included CVs with respect to the tendered assignment and the specific role of the key person, including to which degree the individual key personnel will be involved in the fulfillment of the assignment and how they complement each other.
It will be evaluated highly positively if the CV demonstrates:
- Relevant experience with hydrogen projects or equivalent
- Relevant experience, competencies and expertise regarding review of project documentation within all elements of pipeline, plant and process equipment
- Relevant experience and familiarity with working within Danish legislation and working practices
- Relevant experience with Codes, Standards, Guidelines and Industry Practices of relevancy with respect to gas transport, storage and processing, including (for example) ATEX, LVD, PED, fire-safety.
The evaluation of “Organization” will be based on whether the proposed organizational structure is operationally efficient and has clear lines of communication taking into consideration the scope of the assignment.
It will be evaluated highly positively if the description of organization demonstrates:
- An organizational structure, which demonstrates the ability to provide the requested verification and certification services throughout the period of contract
- An active, accredited, integrated risk, safety and quality management system
- Accreditation to as many of the relevant directives, executive orders, codes, standards and guidelines, as possible e.g. Accreditation to: PED module G (EU), Danish Executive Order 99 (DK) and/or Danish Executive Order 498 (DK)
- Demonstrated ‘Organizational Readiness’ through active participation with research or joint-industry projects related to this assignment.
An overall evaluation will be made of this sub-criterion.
Source
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Description
Prices must be stated in the attached Enclosure E - Price List (Doc. 25/15305-6) and the defined price elements must be completed herein. Prices must be stated exclusive of VAT but inclusive of all other expenses associated with the purchase. Prices must be stated in EUR.
Evaluation Method
When evaluating 'Price', the Contracting Authority will evaluate the total weighted hourly rates (for evaluation purposes), cf. the Price List item 500.
Source
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Description
The tenderer must as part of the sub-criterion “Contract Terms” include the following (if applicable): * A list of proposed deviations to the attached contractual terms, cf. legal documents: the Framework Agreement (doc.no. 25/15305-10), the Agreement under the Framework Agreement (doc.no. 25/15305-11) and the General terms and Conditions for Verification and Certification Services (doc.no. 25/15305-12), which shall be stated in the “Clarification List” under the sheet “Legal”. The proposed deviations should be explicit and with explanation as to why they are made. For all other sub‐criteria than “Price” it is a minimum requirement that the tenderers reach a minimum score of four (4) to be compliant, cf. section 3.7.1
Evaluation Method
The tendered assignment must be performed on the basis of the attached Contract Terms. With the exception of the following sections in:
- The legal conditions stated in the Framework Agreement (doc.no. 25/15305-10)
- Clause 2 (Documents forming the Agreement)
- Clause 14 (Disputes and Applicable Law)
- The legal conditions stated in the Agreement under the Framework Agreement (doc.no. 25/15305-11)
- Clause 2 (Documents forming the Agreement)
- The legal conditions stated in the General terms and Conditions for Verification and Certification Services (doc.no. 25/15305-12)
- Sub-clause 6.13 (Invoicing)
- Sub-clause 6.14 and 6.15 (Final date for payment and late payment)
- Clause 25 (Disputes and applicable law)
which is not part of the evaluation of “Contract terms”, as these terms are mandatory, and it is therefore not possible for the tenderer to have deviations to these sections.
It is contrary possible for the tenderer to make explicit and well explained deviations to the other sections.
Any deviation will be included in the evaluation of the sub criterion "Contract terms" and it is noted that any deviations may lead to a reduction to the score depending on the content, clarity and consequence. In this regard it is explicitly noted that deviations which intend to limit liability and shift the financial risk in favor of the tenderer will be of particular importance in the evaluation. No deviations, and thereby absolute fulfillment of the contract terms, will result in a maximum score of ten (10).
An overall evaluation will be made of this sub-criterion.
Source
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- The legal conditions stated in the Framework Agreement (doc.no. 25/15305-10)
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From the notice
The Danish Hydrogen Backbone project (DHB) is a comprehensive effort to establish a hydrogen infrastructure in Denmark, connecting planned large-scale hydrogen production in Denmark, produced from renew-able energy sources such as wind and solar, with the German and European hydrogen markets. The project is part of the European hydrogen infrastructure and significantly contributes to the EU's goals of climate neutrality and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The full backbone is planned to extend all the way from underground storage in the northern part of Denmark (Lille Torup) to the German border (Frøslev), but a political decision has been made to initially focus on building the southern part of the system (DHB1) and thereby having this part operational by the end of 2030. The scope of services for the framework agreement has an intention of describing all phases of the DHB-1 project from detailed design to testing and commissioning for the purpose of taking the hydrogen transmission asset into operation, thus the framework agreement is also intended to be used for the remaining part of the Danish Hydrogen Backbone project and therefore covering the full backbone. For further information please see Scope of services – Appendix 2, sec. 2.1. The Contracting Authority wants to purchase verification and certification services from an independent, third-party agency in order to satisfy those verification and certification requirements laid down under the compliance plan. For further details regarding the tender, reference is made to the tender documents. The value of the framework agreement is expected to amount to 13.000.000 EURO with the possibility of extension with 100% which amounts to the total value of 26.000.000 EUR.Main features of the procedureThe tenders submitted must be valid for a period of six (6) months as from the specified time limit for the submission of tenders. If the tenderer during the negotiation phase, prepares and submits revised tenders, such tenders must also be valid for the period of six (6) months from the specified time limit for these revised tenders.
Contact
Procurement - Sprocurement@energinet.dk- Result · Framework agreement · PrequalificationType
- 71000000Main codeArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71631000Technical inspection services79132000Certification services