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DN762135 Competitive Dialogue Process for Peterborough Integrated Renewable Infrastructure (PIRI) Project

Peterborough City Council · compiled

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Opportunity overview

The Council is seeking a long-term Development Partner to enter into a golden share corporate special purpose vehicle (Project Co) with the Council for the development and delivery of the PIRI heat and power network. Project Co shall own, operate and delver the PIRI network. The Development Partner / Project Co will be required to provide: - Investment - Design and build of: o a new district heat (DH) network across the City o a new private wire (PW) network across the City o new PERF heat offtake facility and expansion or modification of existing power offtake facility o a new back up energy centre for the heat network - Manage and maintain the assets - Operate the new energy networks - Manage the retailing of heat and electricity sales Following completion of the procurement process, the Council will enter into a Development Agreement with the Development Partner. Under the Development Agreement the Development Partner will commercialise the PIRI network. The Development Period is intended to be a relatively short period of time that includes the following activity: • negotiation and agreement with the Council of the offtake of heat and power from the Peterborough energy recovery facility; • negotiation and agreement of the heat and / or power supply agreements with a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in [x] of the Descriptive Document); • developing the financial model for the project; • securing finance for the delivery of the PIRI network • developing the design of the PIRI network; • securing the necessary consents and land rights required to deliver the PIRI network; and • procuring the contractors required to deliver the PIRI network. If it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the project is to be delivered by the Development Partner, the Development Agreement shall terminate, and the parties shall enter into a Shareholders' Agreement. The Shareholders Agreement shall govern the control of the parties in respect of Project Co. Under the Shareholders' Agreement the Council's rights of control will be limited to specific reserved matters. It is anticipated that the network will provide heat and / or power to a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in the Descriptive Document) by way of contractual arrangements at the conclusion of the Development Period. Where it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the Development Partner will implement the PIRI network it is the Council's intention to enter into the connection and supply arrangements (in respect of both heat and power) with Project Co without undertaking a separate procurement. The Contract Value is derived only from the existing TEM and therefore does not include expansion of the network. The area of the PIRI network is within a prospective heat network zone (Heat network zoning maps - GOV.UK) and the Council is developing the project based on the Department of Energy Security and Network Zero's AZP model documentation.

Classification

  • CPV65000000 — Public utilities
  • CPV71314000 — Energy and related services

Lots

  • The Council is seeking a long-term Development Partner to enter into a golden share corporate special purpose vehicle (Project Co) with the Council for the development and delivery of the PIRI heat and power network. Project Co shall own, operate and delver the PIRI network. The Development Partner / Project Co will be required to provide: - Investment - Design and build of: o a new district heat (DH) network across the City o a new private wire (PW) network across the City o new PERF heat offtake facility and expansion or modification of existing power offtake facility o a new back up energy centre for the heat network - Manage and maintain the assets - Operate the new energy networks - Manage the retailing of heat and electricity sales Following completion of the procurement process, the Council will enter into a Development Agreement with the Development Partner. Under the Development Agreement the Development Partner will commercialise the PIRI network. The Development Period is intended to be a relatively short period of time that includes the following activity: • negotiation and agreement with the Council of the offtake of heat and power from the Peterborough energy recovery facility; • negotiation and agreement of the heat and / or power supply agreements with a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in [x] of the Descriptive Document); • developing the financial model for the project; • securing finance for the delivery of the PIRI network • developing the design of the PIRI network; • securing the necessary consents and land rights required to deliver the PIRI network; and • procuring the contractors required to deliver the PIRI network. If it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the project is to be delivered by the Development Partner, the Development Agreement shall terminate, and the parties shall enter into a Shareholders' Agreement. The Shareholders Agreement shall govern the control of the parties in respect of Project Co. Under the Shareholders' Agreement the Council's rights of control will be limited to specific reserved matters It is anticipated that the network will provide heat and / or power to a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in the Descriptive Document) by way of contractual arrangements at the conclusion of the Development Period. Where it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the Development Partner will implement the PIRI network it is the Council's intention to enter into the connection and supply arrangements (in respect of both heat and power) with Project Co without undertaking a separate procurement. The estimated value of electricity and heat income received by Project Co will be approximately £436m over a 40 year operating period. This includes variable, standing and connection charges and excludes inflation. The Project Company will continue to own the PIRI network following this period" Capex Value: £82m which is before the assumed £13.5 GHNF capital. The area of the PIRI network is within a prospective heat network zone (Heat network zoning maps - GOV.UK) and the Council is developing the project based on the Department of Energy Security and Network Zero's AZP model documentation.£436m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN762135
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
5

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Short Description
Section
ll.1.4

New Value

Text
The Council is seeking a long-term Development Partner to enter into a golden share corporate special purpose vehicle (Project Co) with the Council for the development and delivery of the PIRI heat and power network. Project Co shall own, operate and delver the PIRI network. The Development Partner / Project Co will be required to provide: - Investment - Design and build of: o a new district heat (DH) network across the City o a new private wire (PW) network across the City o new PERF heat offtake facility and expansion or modification of existing power offtake facility o a new back up energy centre for the heat network - Manage and maintain the assets - Operate the new energy networks - Manage the retailing of heat and electricity sales Following completion of the procurement process, the Council will enter into a Development Agreement with the Development Partner. Under the Development Agreement the Development Partner will commercialise the PIRI network. The Development Period is intended to be a relatively short period of time that includes the following activity: • negotiation and agreement with the Council of the offtake of heat and power from the Peterborough energy recovery facility; • negotiation and agreement of the heat and / or power supply agreements with a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in [x] of the Descriptive Document); • developing the financial model for the project; • securing finance for the delivery of the PIRI network • developing the design of the PIRI network; • securing the necessary consents and land rights required to deliver the PIRI network; and • procuring the contractors required to deliver the PIRI network. If it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the project is to be delivered by the Development Partner, the Development Agreement shall terminate, and the parties shall enter into a Shareholders' Agreement. The Shareholders Agreement shall govern the control of the parties in respect of Project Co. Under the Shareholders' Agreement the Council's rights of control will be limited to specific reserved matters. It is anticipated that the network will provide heat and / or power to a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in the Descriptive Document) by way of contractual arrangements at the conclusion of the Development Period. Where it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the Development Partner will implement the PIRI network it is the Council's intention to enter into the connection and supply arrangements (in respect of both heat and power) with Project Co without undertaking a separate procurement. The Contract Value is derived only from the existing TEM and therefore does not include expansion of the network. The area of the PIRI network is within a prospective heat network zone (Heat network zoning maps - GOV.UK) and the Council is developing the project based on the Department of Energy Security and Network Zero's AZP model documentation.

Old Value

Text
The Council is seeking a long-term Development Partner to enter into a golden share corporate special purpose vehicle (Project Co) with the Council for the development and delivery of the PIRI heat and power network. Project Co shall own, operate and delver the PIRI network. The Development Partner / Project Co will be required to provide: - Investment - Design and build of: o a new district heat (DH) network across the City o a new private wire (PW) network across the City o new PERF heat offtake facility and expansion or modification of existing power offtake facility o a new back up energy centre for the heat network - Manage and maintain the assets - Operate the new energy networks - Manage the retailing of heat and electricity sales Following completion of the procurement process, the Council will enter into a Development Agreement with the Development Partner. Under the Development Agreement the Development Partner will commercialise the PIRI network. The Development Period is intended to be a relatively short period of time that includes the following activity: • negotiation and agreement with the Council of the offtake of heat and power from the Peterborough energy recovery facility; • negotiation and agreement of the heat and / or power supply agreements with a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in [x] of the Descriptive Document); • developing the financial model for the project; • securing finance for the delivery of the PIRI network • developing the design of the PIRI network; • securing the necessary consents and land rights required to deliver the PIRI network; and • procuring the contractors required to deliver the PIRI network. If it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the project is to be delivered by the Development Partner, the Development Agreement shall terminate, and the parties shall enter into a Shareholders' Agreement. The Shareholders Agreement shall govern the control of the parties in respect of Project Co. Under the Shareholders' Agreement the Council's rights of control will be limited to specific reserved matters. It is anticipated that the network will provide heat and / or power to a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in the Descriptive Document) by way of contractual arrangements at the conclusion of the Development Period. Where it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the Development Partner will implement the PIRI network it is the Council's intention to enter into the connection and supply arrangements (in respect of both heat and power) with Project Co without undertaking a separate procurement. The Contract Value is derived only from the existing TEM and therefore does not include expansion of the network. The area of the PIRI network is within a prospective heat network zone (Heat network zoning maps - GOV.UK) and the Council is developing the project based on the Department of Energy Security and Network Zero's AZP model documentation.
Entry 2

Where

Label
Description of the Procurement
Section
11.2.4

New Value

Text
The Council is seeking a long-term Development Partner to enter into a golden share corporate special purpose vehicle (Project Co) with the Council for the development and delivery of the PIRI heat and power network. Project Co shall own, operate and delver the PIRI network. The Development Partner / Project Co will be required to provide: - Investment - Design and build of: o a new district heat (DH) network across the City o a new private wire (PW) network across the City o new PERF heat offtake facility and expansion or modification of existing power offtake facility o a new back up energy centre for the heat network - Manage and maintain the assets - Operate the new energy networks - Manage the retailing of heat and electricity sales Following completion of the procurement process, the Council will enter into a Development Agreement with the Development Partner. Under the Development Agreement the Development Partner will commercialise the PIRI network. The Development Period is intended to be a relatively short period of time that includes the following activity: • negotiation and agreement with the Council of the offtake of heat and power from the Peterborough energy recovery facility; • negotiation and agreement of the heat and / or power supply agreements with a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in paragraph 3.5 of the Descriptive Document); • developing the financial model for the project; • securing finance for the delivery of the PIRI network • developing the design of the PIRI network; • securing the necessary consents and land rights required to deliver the PIRI network; and • procuring the contractors required to deliver the PIRI network. If it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the project is to be delivered by the Development Partner, the Development Agreement shall terminate, and the parties shall enter into a Shareholders' Agreement. The Shareholders Agreement shall govern the control of the parties in respect of Project Co. Under the Shareholders' Agreement the Council's rights of control will be limited to specific reserved matters. It is anticipated that the network will provide heat and / or power to a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in the Descriptive Document) by way of contractual arrangements at the conclusion of the Development Period. Where it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the Development Partner will implement the PIRI network it is the Council's intention to enter into the connection and supply arrangements (in respect of both heat and power) with Project Co without undertaking a separate procurement. The Contract Value is derived only from the existing TEM and therefore does not include expansion of the network. The area of the PIRI network is within a prospective heat network zone (Heat network zoning maps - GOV.UK) and the Council is developing the project based on the Department of Energy Security and Network Zero's AZP model documentation.

Old Value

Text
The Council is seeking a long-term Development Partner to enter into a golden share corporate special purpose vehicle (Project Co) with the Council for the development and delivery of the PIRI heat and power network. Project Co shall own, operate and delver the PIRI network. The Development Partner / Project Co will be required to provide: - Investment - Design and build of: o a new district heat (DH) network across the City o a new private wire (PW) network across the City o new PERF heat offtake facility and expansion or modification of existing power offtake facility o a new back up energy centre for the heat network - Manage and maintain the assets - Operate the new energy networks - Manage the retailing of heat and electricity sales Following completion of the procurement process, the Council will enter into a Development Agreement with the Development Partner. Under the Development Agreement the Development Partner will commercialise the PIRI network. The Development Period is intended to be a relatively short period of time that includes the following activity: • negotiation and agreement with the Council of the offtake of heat and power from the Peterborough energy recovery facility; • negotiation and agreement of the heat and / or power supply agreements with a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in paragraph 3.5 of the Descriptive Document); • developing the financial model for the project; • securing finance for the delivery of the PIRI network • developing the design of the PIRI network; • securing the necessary consents and land rights required to deliver the PIRI network; and • procuring the contractors required to deliver the PIRI network. If it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the project is to be delivered by the Development Partner, the Development Agreement shall terminate, and the parties shall enter into a Shareholders' Agreement. The Shareholders Agreement shall govern the control of the parties in respect of Project Co. Under the Shareholders' Agreement the Council's rights of control will be limited to specific reserved matters. It is anticipated that the network will provide heat and / or power to a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in the Descriptive Document) by way of contractual arrangements at the conclusion of the Development Period. Where it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the Development Partner will implement the PIRI network it is the Council's intention to enter into the connection and supply arrangements (in respect of both heat and power) with Project Co without undertaking a separate procurement. The estimated value of electricity and heat income received by Project Co will be approximately £436m over a 40 year operating period. This includes variable, standing and connection charges and excludes inflation. The Project Company will continue to own the PIRI network following this period" Capex Value: £82m which is before the assumed £13.5 GHNF capital. The area of the PIRI network is within a prospective heat network zone (Heat network zoning maps - GOV.UK) and the Council is developing the project based on the Department of Energy Security and Network Zero's AZP model documentation.
Entry 3

Where

Label
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Section
ll.2.7

New Value

Text
Duration in months: 480

Old Value

Text
Duration in months: 12
Entry 2
Id
6

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Section
ll.2.7

New Value

Text
480

Old Value

Text
12

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Tender Period

Ends
10 Mar 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
27 Nov 2024, 00:00

Classification

Id
65000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public utilities

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
360

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
The Council is seeking a long-term Development Partner to enter into a golden share corporate special purpose vehicle (Project Co) with the Council for the development and delivery of the PIRI heat and power network. Project Co shall own, operate and delver the PIRI network. The Development Partner / Project Co will be required to provide: - Investment - Design and build of: o a new district heat (DH) network across the City o a new private wire (PW) network across the City o new PERF heat offtake facility and expansion or modification of existing power offtake facility o a new back up energy centre for the heat network - Manage and maintain the assets - Operate the new energy networks - Manage the retailing of heat and electricity sales Following completion of the procurement process, the Council will enter into a Development Agreement with the Development Partner. Under the Development Agreement the Development Partner will commercialise the PIRI network. The Development Period is intended to be a relatively short period of time that includes the following activity: • negotiation and agreement with the Council of the offtake of heat and power from the Peterborough energy recovery facility; • negotiation and agreement of the heat and / or power supply agreements with a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in [x] of the Descriptive Document); • developing the financial model for the project; • securing finance for the delivery of the PIRI network • developing the design of the PIRI network; • securing the necessary consents and land rights required to deliver the PIRI network; and • procuring the contractors required to deliver the PIRI network. If it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the project is to be delivered by the Development Partner, the Development Agreement shall terminate, and the parties shall enter into a Shareholders' Agreement. The Shareholders Agreement shall govern the control of the parties in respect of Project Co. Under the Shareholders' Agreement the Council's rights of control will be limited to specific reserved matters It is anticipated that the network will provide heat and / or power to a number of private and public sector customers (including the Council) (as further detailed in the Descriptive Document) by way of contractual arrangements at the conclusion of the Development Period. Where it is determined in accordance with the Development Agreement that the Development Partner will implement the PIRI network it is the Council's intention to enter into the connection and supply arrangements (in respect of both heat and power) with Project Co without undertaking a separate procurement. The estimated value of electricity and heat income received by Project Co will be approximately £436m over a 40 year operating period. This includes variable, standing and connection charges and excludes inflation. The Project Company will continue to own the PIRI network following this period" Capex Value: £82m which is before the assumed £13.5 GHNF capital. The area of the PIRI network is within a prospective heat network zone (Heat network zoning maps - GOV.UK) and the Council is developing the project based on the Department of Energy Security and Network Zero's AZP model documentation.

Value

Amount
436,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Extension of agreements at the discretion of the contracting authority

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
3
Minimum Candidates
3

Contract period

Duration In Days
360

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
65000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public utilities
Entry 2
Id
71314000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Energy and related services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic2
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-15047
Name
Peterborough City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Peterborough
Postal Code
PE2 8TY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sand Martin House, Bittern Way

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Peterborough City Council

Contact

Name
Mrs Helga Kendall
Telephone
+44 1733384593
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-137194
Name
High Court of England and Wales

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
E4A 1NL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
7 The Rolls Building, Fetter Lane

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court of England and Wales

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Peterborough · UK · PE2 8TY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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