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Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2021/S 211-557703/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: QED Naval Ltd
Postal address: 2nd Floor Office (2/4), 11 Castle Street
Town: Edinburgh
Postal code: EH2 3AH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1312020362
Email: Tenders@qednaval.co.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.qednaval.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile:

I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
to the above mentioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
European institution/agency or international organisation
I.5) Main activity
Other activity: Tidal Energy related to Interreg Tiger Project

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Fast-Tracking the Commercialisation and Scale up of QED’s Next Generation, Subhub and Tocardo Tidal Turbine Technology

Reference number: QED/S-ID/34
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 42110000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: QED Naval is inviting tenders to an exciting opportunity to be a strategic partner in the high value supply chain to design, manufacture and deploy QED’s next generation tidal technology at Industrial scale as a penultimate step to demonstrate the cost reduction potential and performance of their ‘Subhub’ tidal platform and Tocardo turbines. This partnership is key to unlocking the potential of a rapidly growing global $76Bn market and making a significant contribution to net zero carbon targets.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 3000000 Currency: GBPII.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Design, manufacture and deliver 1 off Industrial Scale Subhub unit with modular buoyancy

Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42100000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKJ34
Main site or place of performance:The Channel Manche area of the South East Coast of England as per Interreg project.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
QED Naval is seeking a guaranteed maximum price for the delivery of an Industrial Scale Subhub based on 150t steelwork fabrication and 350t ballast unit.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 1500000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:After project completion, QED may look to renew the contract.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Participation and engagement in the tender process is subject to endorsement through a signed NDA with businesses which QED deem to have the appropriate level of scalability experience, business resources as well as project delivery capability.

II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: Whilst the tender is not 100% prescriptive, QED expects the tenderer to engage in the process of designing, developing and manufacturing as well as providing alternative propositions which may bring an additional benefit or value to this tender and welcomes suggestions accordingly.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:Interreg – France (Channel) England Region Project Tidal Stream Industry Energiser (TIGER)
II.2.1) Title: Develop the design of next generation tidal turbines and associated technology

Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42110000, 42112000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKJ34
Main site or place of performance:The Channel Manche area of the South East Coast of England as per Interreg project.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
QED wishes to develop, design and manufacture the existing Tocardo T2 / T3 turbines and associated technology in the following areas, with reliability and performance forming the basis of design.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 1000000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:After project completion, QED may look to renew the contract.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Participation and engagement in the tender process is subject to endorsement through a signed NDA with businesses which QED deem to have the appropriate level of scalability experience, business resources as well as project delivery capability.

II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: Whilst the tender is not 100% prescriptive, QED expects the tenderer to engage in the process of designing, developing and manufacturing as well as providing alternative propositions which may bring an additional benefit or value to this tender and welcomes suggestions accordingly.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:Interreg – France (Channel) England Region Project Tidal Stream Industry Energiser (TIGER)
II.2.1) Title: Design, manufacture and supply electrical infrastructure (cabling)

Lot No:3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42112400, 31224400, 31320000, 31321400, 31311000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKJ34
Main site or place of performance:The Channel Manche area of the South East Coast of England as per Interreg project.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
QED wishes to consider proposals, with the right supply chain partner, to deliver the following areas of work which could be integrated as part of this project and as may be tendered at later date separately.
-Manufacture power cabling and controls
-Design and implement platform, turbine and environmental control systems
-Assembly and integration yards for volume manufacture of different products
-Commissioning and full system testing
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 500000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:After project completion, QED may look to renew the contract.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Participation and engagement in the tender process is subject to endorsement through a signed NDA with businesses which QED deem to have the appropriate level of scalability experience, business resources as well as project delivery capability.

II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: Whilst the tender is not 100% prescriptive, QED expects the tenderer to engage in the process of designing, developing and manufacturing as well as providing alternative prop
ositions which may bring an additional benefit or value to this tender and welcomes suggestions accordingly.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:Interreg – France (Channel) England Region Project Tidal Stream Industry Energiser (TIGER)

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity,including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:See due diligence section of scope of work for details.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions: See tender document.

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Competitive procedure with negotiation
IV.1.4) Information about the reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
IV.1.5) Information about negotiation
The contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without conducting negotiationsIV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2021-11-26 Local time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date: 2021-12-27
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tender must maintain the tender
Duration in months:4(from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at
(SC Ref:665824)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Postal address: Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Town: Edinburgh
Postal code: EH1 1LB
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1312252525
E-mail: edinburghcommercial@scotcourts.gov.uk
Internet address:

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Official name: Royal Courts of Justice
Postal address: Strand
Town: London
Postal code: WC2A 2LL
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 2079476000
Internet address:

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
In the first instance, all appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in section I) above and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the contracting authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.
As the UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures in public procurement competitions, any challenges will be dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Official name: Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Postal address: Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Town: EDINBURGH
Postal code: EH1 1LB
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1312252525
E-mail: edinburghcommercial@scotcourts.gov.uk
Internet address:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2021-10-27