Re-tendering - Framework agreement: Purchase of fittings for glass insulator strings 26/17723

Maximum value is EUR 6.442.953,00 euro. Tenders can be submitted for all Lots. Tenderers are not required to submit a tender for both lots Offers can be submitted for all partial agreements The estimated consumption during the term of the framework agreement is expected to amount to be divided into lots. The consumption figures are estimates only and are consequently not binding for the Contract-ing Authority. During the specified period, the Contracting Authority has the right to purchase the services and/or goods comprised by the framework agreement from the selected tenderer but is not obligated to do so cf. the framework sec. 1.3.

Delaftaler (2):

• •Lot 1: Complete glass insulator strings for powerlines: The Contracting Authority wants to purchase complete glass insulator strings. For further details regarding the purchase, reference is made to the tender documents: Appendix 2A scope of works for powerlines and 2B Scope of work for substations. The tendered framework agreement has a duration of four (4) years. The framework agree-ment can be extended two (2) times for two (2) years each time. The framework agreement is divided into the following lots: • Lot 1: Complete glass insulator strings for powerlines. Expected consumption to be: EUR 10.000.000. Maximum value is EUR 24.000.000 Offers can be submitted for all partial agreements The estimated consumption during the term of the framework agreement is expected to amount to be divided into lots. The consumption figures are estimates only and are consequently not binding for the Contract-ing Authority. During the specified period, the Contracting Authority has the right to purchase the services and/or goods comprised by the framework agreement from the selected tenderer but is not obligated to do so cf. the framework sec. 1.3.
• •Lot 2 Complete glass insulator strings for substations: The Contracting Authority wants to purchase complete glass insulator strings. For further details regarding the purchase, reference is made to the tender documents: Appendix 2A scope of works for powerlines and 2B Scope of work for substations. The tendered framework agreement has a duration of four (4) years. The framework agree-ment can be extended two (2) times for two (2) years each time. The framework agreement is divided into the following lots: • Lot 2: Complete glass insulator strings for substations. Expected consumption to be: EUR: 2.684.563,75. Maximum value is EUR 6.442.953,00 euro. Tenders can be submitted for all Lots. Tenderers are not required to submit a tender for both lots Offers can be submitted for all partial agreements The estimated consumption during the term of the framework agreement is expected to amount to be divided into lots. The consumption figures are estimates only and are consequently not binding for the Contract-ing Authority. During the specified period, the Contracting Authority has the right to purchase the services and/or goods comprised by the framework agreement from the selected tenderer but is not obligated to do so cf. the framework sec. 1.3.

Yderligere oplysninger: The 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. It should be noted that this is a negotiated procedure. With the exception of basic elements, changes may be made to tender documents and their contents as a consequence as part of the negotiation process. The tenderer's legal form is not required. If you wish to apply to participate in this tender process, the corresponding ESPD must be filled in.

The ESPD for this tender process can be found in Comdia. The ESPD must be filled in in Comdia, after which it is submitted via "Save and Send". Guidelines for completing the ESPD can be found on the website of the Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen, www.kfst.dk (The contracting entity does not take responsibility for the content of the guidance). Please note the following:

• •An applicant who participates alone, but relies on the capacity of one or more other entities (e.g. a parent company or sister company or subcontractor) shall ensure that the application is accompanied by both the applicant's own ESPD and a separate ESPD for each entity on which it wishes to rely, with a completed Part II "Information on the economic operator" and Part III "Grounds for exclusion" as well as relevant information concerning Part IV "Selection criteria" and Part V: "Limiting the number of qualified applicants". The attached ESPD from those other entities should be duly completed and signed. In addition, the submission of final evidence must also be accompanied by evidence of the commitment of these entities/subcontractors in this respect in the form of a statement of support. - Where groups of economic operators, including temporary associations, apply together, a full ESPD shall be filled in separately for each participating economic operator containing the required information. The final documentation must also be accompanied by a Consortium Declaration, by which the parties declare to be a consortium or other form of association jointly and severally, unconditionally, and directly liable for the fulfilment of the contract tendered.

The 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. It should be noted that this is a negotiated procedure. With the exception of basic elements, changes may be made to tender documents and their contents as a consequence as part of the negotiation process. The tenderer's legal form is not required. If you wish to apply to participate in this tender process, the corresponding ESPD must be filled in.

The ESPD for this tender process can be found in Comdia. The ESPD must be filled in in Comdia, after which it is submitted via "Save and Send". Guidelines for completing the ESPD can be found on the website of the Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen, www.kfst.dk (The contracting entity does not take responsibility for the content of the guidance). Please note the following:

• •An applicant who participates alone, but relies on the capacity of one or more other entities (e.g. a parent company or sister company or subcontractor) shall ensure that the application is accompanied by both the applicant's own ESPD and a separate ESPD for each entity on which it wishes to rely, with a completed Part II "Information on the economic operator" and Part III "Grounds for exclusion" as well as relevant information concern-ing Part IV "Selection criteria" and Part V: "Limiting the number of qualified applicants". The attached ESPD from those other entities should be duly com-pleted and signed. In addition, the submission of final evidence must also be accompanied by evidence of the commitment of these entities/subcontractors in this respect in the form of a statement of support. - Where groups of economic operators, including temporary associations, apply together, a full ESPD shall be filled in separately for each participatng economic operator containing the required information. The final documentation must also be accompanied by a Consortium Declaration, by which the parties declare to be a consortium or other form of association jointly and severally, unconditionally, and directly liable for the fulfilment of the contract tendered.

Tildeling: Pris 30 %, Kvalitet 50 %, Kvalitet 20 %.

Prices must be stated in the attached Price List 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. When evaluating 'Price', the Contracting Authority will evaluate the total cost (for evaluation purpose), cf. the Price List.

Solution description The tenderer must include documentation of fulfillment and a list of reservations to appendix 2A and 2B. The clarification should be explicit and with explanation as to why the clarification is made. In the evaluation of 'Solution description', Energinet will emphasize the following: Considering the scope and content of the tendered contract the Contracting Authority will focus on to what extend the submitted ensures delivery of high performing, well designed and robust.

Besides, Specifications in the technical requirements, the elements listed below are of particular importance: • Visual impact from the insulator string design (Drawings of each string type) • The proposed complete string design shall be based on proven design solutions with documented long-term operational experience. • Examples of documented results from design tests, type tests, and sample tests. • Document with handling instructions • Example of labeling of all parts • Description of outside storage in all weather conditions. • Report demonstrating the strings meet the requirement for a minimum corona extinction voltage of 300 kV, based on the voltage gradient method. • It will impact the evaluation positively to the extent the technical description/solution including supporting documents are detailed, thorough and precise.

An overall evaluation will be made of the solution description.

Delivery time Delivery time must be stated in the attached tender list. When evaluating 'Delivery time', Energinet will evaluate the delivery time in the tender list. The Tenderer shall state the lead time, expressed in calendar weeks, for a typical order consisting of: • 300 suspension strings; and • 30 tension strings. The stated lead time shall be used for evaluation purposes. Evaluation Method Lead time will be evaluated using a linear scoring model, where: • 20 weeks = 10 points • 40 weeks = 5 points • 60 weeks = 0 points Scores for lead times between 20 and 60 weeks will be calculated by linear interpolation.

Lead times shorter than 20 weeks will receive the maximum score of 10 points, while lead times longer than 60 weeks will receive 0 points.

Varighed: 8 år, forventet start 17. februar 2027.

Optioner: 2 x 24 måneder

Krav til tilbudsgiver:

The applicant must confirm the economic ability in the ESPD part IV.B with information from the latest annual report regarding the following economic indicators: 1. Equity (total equity incl. share capital, reserves, revaluation, retained earning etc.) 2. Equity ratio (equity/total assets). This must be stated with two decimals. If the applicant relies on the capacities of other entities or the applicant is a group of economic operators the information for the ESPD part IV.B must also be given in a separate ESPD from each of these entities.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to secure that the minimum requirements are reached based on consolidation when the applicant is relying on the capacity of other entities or when the applicant is a group of economic operators. Minimum requirement: Lot 1: Equity from the latest annual report must at the time limit for receipt of tenders be at least EUR EUR 2.500.000 Equity ratio from the latest annual report must, at the time of prequalification, be at least 20 pct. If the equity ratio is between 15 pct. and 20 pct. the applicant can qualify if Equity exceeds EUR 7.500.000

The suitability of applicants fulfilling the minimum requirements to economic and financial standing will be assessed based on technical and professional ability. The ability will be assessed based on references which can be filled in ESPD part IV.C. The applicant shall submit three (3) to five (5) most comparable and relevant references un-dertaken in the five (5) years as part of the application. By "undertaken in the past 5 years” implies that the reference must not have been completed prior to the date reached when counting five (5) years backwards from the submission date for prequalification. References older than this will not be taken into consideration.

References which have not yet been fully completed can be included as part of the application, however the applicant must describe the parts which have not yet been delivered, and this may affect the evaluation of the applicant, cf. section 2.3.

The references may include a description of the work involving glass insulators and indicate whether the supply covered the complete insulator string (glass insulators and fittings) or whether the glass insulators and fittings were supplied separately, and include - Quantity: Comparable to the quantities specified in Appendix 3A– Pricelist Substations and Appendix 3B – Pricelist Power Lines. - Contract Value: Approximately equivalent to the value of the current contract, where possible. - Weather Conditions: The reference projects should be located in areas with weather and environmental conditions comparable to those in Denmark.

Please describe the relevant conditions where applicable. - Country: Specify the country in which the reference project was carried out. - Customer Reference: Name of the recipient/customer, including the name of the contact person and their contact details (e-mail address and telephone num-ber).Project Timeline: Date of contract award/initiation and date of final delivery (day, month, year). Glass insulators are supposed to be delivered in both of the lots why demands for references are applicable for both lots. Any ambiguities and/or incomprehensibilities may have a negative effect on the selection of applicants.

Please note the “description” box in ESPD part IV.C. can contain more text than is visible and it is possible to copy paste text into the box. The number of references should not surpass a maximum of the five (5) most comparable and relevant references. If the applicant is relying on the capacity of other entities or the applicant is a group of economic operators the maximum number of references to be submitted must still be respected and cannot exceed five (5) when combined. If more than five (5) references are submitted, the Contracting Authority will ask the applicant to clarify which five (5) refer-ences should be included.

If the applicant relies on other entities capacity or is part of a group of economic operators, the information concerning ESPD part IV.C must be submitted in separate ESPD’s for each entity. Minimum requirement: These minimum requirements both regard Lot 1: Complete glass strings for powerlines and Lot 2: Complete glass strings for substations:

• •At least one reference must demonstrate the supply of glass insulators for use in a transmission network with a voltage level of at least 132 kV.

The applicant must confirm the economic ability in the ESPD part IV.B with information from the latest annual report regarding the following economic indicators: 1. Equity (total equity incl. share capital, reserves, revaluation, retained earning etc.) 2. Equity ratio (equity/total assets). This must be stated with two decimals. If the applicant relies on the capacities of other entities or the applicant is a group of economic operators the information for the ESPD part IV.B must also be given in a separate ESPD from each of these entities.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to secure that the minimum requirements are reached based on consolidation when the applicant is relying on the capacity of other entities or when the applicant is a group of economic operators. Minimum requirement: Lot 2: Equity from the latest annual report must at the time limit for receipt of tenders be at least EUR 675.000 Equity ratio from the latest annual report must, at the time of prequalification, be at least 20 pct. If the equity ratio is between 15 pct. and 20 pct. the tenderer can qualify if Equity exceeds EUR 2.025.000