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United States-New York: C40 Cities: Climate Action Planning Programme — Technical Assistance Framework

Type of document: Contract Awards
Country: United States
OJEU Ref: (2019/S 117-288636/EN)
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Restricted procedure
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Contract award notice
Services

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Inc.
Postal address: 120 Park ave, Floor 23
Town: New York
Postal code: 10017
Country: United States
Telephone: +1 6463249209
Email: lkim@c40.org
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.c40.org
Address of the buyer profile:

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type: non-profit organisation (non-regulated)
I.5) Main activity
Environment

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: C40 Cities: Climate Action Planning Programme — Technical Assistance Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 90712100
II.1.3) Type of contract Services
II.1.4) Short Description: C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Inc. (C40) is a non-profit organisation which supports international cities to collaborate effectively, share knowledge and drive sustainable action on climate change. C40 received funding support from the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Danish Government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to fund the delivery of climate action plans in 14 cities located across South America and South East Asia. Through 2 procurement processes, C40 intended to procure high-quality consultancy services. This procurement sought to secure a panel of specialist consultants, ‘Framework Consultants’ to deliver technical expertise to collaborate with ‘City Consultants’. City consultants were appointed pursuant to an alternative procurement exercise, and their role is to deliver support locally utilising their experience of working with relevant key stakeholders within those cities.
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement(excluding VAT)
Value:3600000
Currency:USD
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Technical Assistance Framework Agreement – Buenos Aires, Quito, Lima, Guadalajara and Medellin
Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 90712100
Main CPV code: 90700000
Main CPV code: 90711000
Main CPV code: 90711300
Main CPV code: 90711400
Main CPV code: 90712000
Main CPV code: 90720000
Main CPV code: 71314300
Main CPV code: 71351200
Main CPV code: 71600000
Main CPV code: 71621000
Main CPV code: 72224000
Main CPV code: 73200000
Main CPV code: 73210000
Main CPV code: 73220000
Main CPV code: 71356200
Main CPV code: 71356000
Main CPV code: 90713000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: 00
Main site or place of performance:Buenos Aires, Quito, Lima, Guadalajara and Medellin.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the development of a climate action plan that is aligned with the requirements of C40’s climate action planning framework, C40 procured a panel of 4 consultants to work with C40 and city consultants in the above cities to deliver the climate action planning programme which will encompass the following work packages:
Work package 1: strategic climate action planning appraisal;
Work package 2: GHG emissions and climate risk assessment;
Work package 3: action and plan development;
Work package 4: climate action plan review;
Work package 5: coordination and knowledge sharing.
C40 reserves the right to award call-off contracts directly to the framework consultants via direct awards or by undertaking a mini-competition as presented in the ITT and specification documents.
Further details on the scope of each work package can be found in the specification document which is available via the Box Link at Particularly for work packages 2, 3, and 5, C40 procured technical consultants with deep technical expertise on the topic of climate change planning within the context of mitigation, adaptation and inclusivity with some geographic and context-specific experience. Consultancies are required to undertake specific technical modules of support for cities ranging from climate risk assessment and GHG scenario modelling to stakeholder engagement and inclusivity analysis. In addition, consultancies have the opportunity to also bid for the production and development of a set of strategic tools and resources on inclusive climate action and climate action impact assessment, as listed in Lot 4 of this Contract Notice. Consultancies will need to ensure effective coordination and knowledge sharing with the city consultants (procured via a separate procurement process) amongst C40, the C40 city adviser, and the city. Overall, the consultancies will work closely with the City Consultants who will work on work packages 1-5 in terms of being the coordinating partner for a city. The city consultants will demonstrate broad expertise across the climate action planning agenda combined with a strong understanding of the local political, institutional, socio-economic and cultural context.

II.2.5)Award criteria

II.2.11) Information about options
Options no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.1) Title: Technical Assistance Framework Agreement – Strategic Resources Production (Inclusive Climate Action)
Lot No:4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 90712100
Main CPV code: 90700000
Main CPV code: 90711000
Main CPV code: 90711300
Main CPV code: 90711400
Main CPV code: 90712000
Main CPV code: 90720000
Main CPV code: 71314300
Main CPV code: 71351200
Main CPV code: 71600000
Main CPV code: 71621000
Main CPV code: 72224000
Main CPV code: 73200000
Main CPV code: 73210000
Main CPV code: 73220000
Main CPV code: 71356200
Main CPV code: 71356000
Main CPV code: 90713000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: 00
Main site or place of performance:Buenos Aires
Quito
Lima
Guadalajara
Medellin
Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Curitiba
Kuala Lumpur
Quezon City
Jakarta
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the development of a climate action plan that is aligned with the requirements of C40’s climate action planning framework, C40 procured a panel of 2 strategic consultants. C40 reserves the right to award call-off contracts directly to the framework consultants via direct awards or by undertaking a mini-competition as presented in the ITT and specification documents.
The strategic tools and resources to be procured as part of the Lot 4 Framework will form a significant piece of C40’s flagship inclusive climate action initiative. The ultimate aim is to offer cities in the C40 network (including those in South America and Southeast Asia named above) a customised roadmap with hands-on support, collaborative training and assessments, best practice exchange, thought leadership guidance and innovative partnerships to plan, build consensus for and deliver bold climate action that is equitable and beneficial for all. To assist the provision of these resources, the indicative tasks and services have been divided into 2 key components.
— Component 1: inclusivity Guidelines,
— Component 2: benefits Guidelines and tools.
Further details on the scope of each work package can be found in the specification which is available via the Box Link at
C40 estimates that the total potential value of Lot 4 will be approximately 600 000 USD (note that C40 has an initial budget of 320 000 USD. C40 is currently seeking to secure further funding, however C40 is not able to guarantee any minimum volume of work, or that its budget will increase).
Bangkok was removed for although the CAP programme had progressed at a good pace it would not be possible to conclude the necessary arrangements prior to contract award in Bangkok. Bangkok was removed ahead of the city consultant ITT procurement stage (which was noted through a separate procurement process and Contract Notice).

II.2.5)Award criteria

II.2.11) Information about options
Options no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.1) Title: Technical Assistance Framework Agreement – Kuala Lumpur, Quezon City, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi
Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 90712100
Main CPV code: 90700000
Main CPV code: 90711000
Main CPV code: 90711300
Main CPV code: 90711400
Main CPV code: 90712000
Main CPV code: 90720000
Main CPV code: 71314300
Main CPV code: 71351200
Main CPV code: 71600000
Main CPV code: 71621000
Main CPV code: 72224000
Main CPV code: 73200000
Main CPV code: 73210000
Main CPV code: 73220000
Main CPV code: 71356200
Main CPV code: 71356000
Main CPV code: 90713000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: 00
Main site or place of performance:Kuala Lumpur, Quezon City, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the development of a climate action plan that is aligned with the requirements of C40’s climate action planning framework, C40 procured a panel of 4 consultants to work with C40 and city consultants in the above cities to deliver the climate action planning programme which will encompass the following work packages:
Work package 1: strategic climate action planning appraisal;
Work package 2: GHG Emissions and climate risk assessment;
Work package 3: action and plan development;
Work package 4: climate action plan review;
Work package 5: coordination and knowledge sharing.
C40 reserves the right to award call-off contracts directly to the framework consultants via direct awards or by undertaking a mini-competition as presented in the ITT and specification documents.
Further details on the scope of each work package can be found in the specification document which is available via the Box Link at Particularly for work packages 2, 3, and 5, C40 procured technical consultants with deep technical expertise on the topic of climate change planning within the context of mitigation, adaptation and inclusivity with some geographic and context-specific experience. Consultancies are required to undertake specific technical modules of support for cities ranging from climate risk assessment and GHG scenario modelling to stakeholder engagement and inclusivity analysis. In addition, consultancies have the opportunity to also bid for the production and development of a set of strategic tools and resources on inclusive climate action and climate action impact assessment, as listed in Lot 4 of this Contract Notice. Consultancies will need to ensure effective coordination and knowledge sharing with the city consultants (procured via a separate procurement process) amongst C40, the C40 city adviser, and the city. Overall, the consultancies will work closely with the city consultants who will work on work packages 1-5 in terms of being the coordinating partner for a city. The city consultants will demonstrate broad expertise across the climate action planning agenda combined with a strong understanding of the local political, institutional, socio-economic and cultural context.
Bangkok was removed for although the CAP programme had progressed at a good pace it would not be possible to conclude the necessary arrangements prior to contract award in Bangkok. Bangkok was removed ahead of the city consultant ITT procurement stage (which was noted through a separate procurement process and Contract Notice).

II.2.5)Award criteria

II.2.11) Information about options
Options no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.1) Title: Technical Assistance Framework Agreement – Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Curitiba and Salvador
Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 90712100
Main CPV code: 90700000
Main CPV code: 90711000
Main CPV code: 90711300
Main CPV code: 90711400
Main CPV code: 90712000
Main CPV code: 90720000
Main CPV code: 71314300
Main CPV code: 71351200
Main CPV code: 71600000
Main CPV code: 71621000
Main CPV code: 72224000
Main CPV code: 73200000
Main CPV code: 73210000
Main CPV code: 73220000
Main CPV code: 71356200
Main CPV code: 71356000
Main CPV code: 90713000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: 00
Main site or place of performance:Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Curitiba and Salvador

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the development of a climate action plan that is aligned with the requirements of C40’s climate action planning framework, C40 procured a panel of 4 consultants to work with C40 and City Consultants in the above cities to deliver the climate action planning programme which will encompass the following work packages:
Work package 1: strategic climate action planning appraisal;
Work package 2: GHG emissions and climate risk assessment;
Work package 3: action and plan development;
Work package 4: climate action plan review;
Work package 5: coordination and knowledge sharing.
C40 reserves the right to award call-off contracts directly to the framework consultants via direct awards or by undertaking a mini-competition as presented in the ITT and specification documents.
Further details on the scope of each work package can be found in the specification document which is available via the Box Link at Particularly for work packages 2, 3, and 5, C40 procured technical consultants with deep technical expertise on the topic of climate change planning within the context of mitigation, adaptation and inclusivity with some geographic and context-specific experience. Consultancies are required to undertake specific technical modules of support for cities ranging from climate risk assessment and GHG scenario modelling to stakeholder engagement and inclusivity analysis. In addition, consultancies have the opportunity to also bid for the production and development of a set of strategic tools and resources on inclusive climate action and climate action impact assessment, as listed in Lot 4 of this Contract Notice. Consultancies will need to ensure effective coordination and knowledge sharing with the city consultants (procured via a separate procurement process) amongst C40, the C40 city adviser, and the city. Overall, the consultancies will work closely with the city consultants who will work on work packages 1-5 in terms of being the coordinating partner for a city. The city consultants will demonstrate broad expertise across the climate action planning agenda combined with a strong understanding of the local political, institutional, socio-economic and cultural context.

II.2.5)Award criteria

II.2.11) Information about options
Options no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:2018/S 125-287060
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Technical Assistance Framework Agreement – Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Curitiba and Salvador

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2019-03-25
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: I Care and Consult
Postal address: 28 rue du 4 Septembre
Town: Paris
Postal code: 75002
Country: France
Telephone: +33 644048590
Nuts code: FR1
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: ICLEI — Local Governments for Sustainability e.V.
Postal address: Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 7
Town: Bonn
Postal code: 53113
Country: Germany
Telephone: +49 22897629900
Nuts code: DEA22
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture SAU
Postal address: Avenida Zarandoa Nº 23
Town: Bilbao
Postal code: 48015
Country: Spain
Telephone: +34 944797600
Nuts code: ES
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Ramboll Danmark A/S
Postal address: Hannemanns Alle 53
Town: Copenhagen S
Postal code: 2300
Country: Denmark
Telephone: +45 51614893
Nuts code: DK011
The contractor is an SME no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 800000
Total value of the contract/lot:800000
Currency:USD
Lot No: 1
Title: Technical Assistance Framework Agreement – Buenos Aires, Quito, Lima, Guadalajara and Medellin

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2019-05-17
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Ove Arup and Partners Ltd
Postal address: 13 Fitzroy Street
Town: London
Postal code: W1T 4BQ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1212133602
Nuts code: UK
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: AECOM Technical Services Inc
Postal address: 300 California St
Town: San Francisco, CA
Postal code: 94104
Country: United States
Telephone: +1 4157968100
Nuts code: 00
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: ICLEI — Local Governments for Sustainability e.V.
Postal address: Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 7
Town: Bonn
Postal code: 53113
Country: Germany
Telephone: +49 22897629900
Nuts code: DEA22
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture SAU
Postal address: Avenida Zarandoa Nº 23
Town: Bilbao
Postal code: 48015
Country: Spain
Telephone: +34 944797600
Nuts code: ES
The contractor is an SME no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 1000000
Total value of the contract/lot:1000000
Currency:USD
Lot No: 3
Title: Technical Assistance Framework Agreement – Kuala Lumpur, Quezon City, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2019-03-29
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Mott MacDonald Singapore Pte Ltd
Postal address: 152 Beach Road, #35-00
Town: Gateway East, Singapore
Postal code: 189721
Country: Singapore
Telephone: +44 1223463438
Nuts code: 00
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Navigant Europe Ltd
Postal address: 100 New Bridge Street
Town: London
Postal code: EC4V6JA
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +31 306623075
Fax: +31 306623301
Nuts code: UKI
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Sweco Nederland BV
Postal address: De Holle Bilt 22
Town: De Bilt
Postal code: 3732HM
Country: Netherlands
Telephone: +31 622934068
Nuts code: NL
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Nordic Consulting Group
Postal address: Jemtelandsgade 1, 2300
Town: Copenhagen S
Postal code: 2300
Country: Denmark
Telephone: +45 43716200
Nuts code: DK011
The contractor is an SME yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 1200000
Total value of the contract/lot:1200000
Currency:USD
Lot No: 4
Title: Technical Assistance Framework Agreement – Strategic Resources Production (Inclusive Climate Action)

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2019-03-06
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Dalberg Consulting US LLC
Postal address: 155 West 23rd Street, 6th Floor
Town: New York
Postal code: 10011`
Country: United States
Telephone: +1 4152796588
Nuts code: 00
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: World Resources Institute
Postal address: 10 G Street NE Suite 800
Town: Washington DC
Postal code: 20002
Country: United States
Telephone: +86 15010594050
Nuts code: 00
The contractor is an SME no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 600000
Total value of the contract/lot:600000
Currency:USD

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information:
C40 is not subject to the public procurement rules in the UK, Denmark or elsewhere and is voluntarily advertising this opportunity in the Official Journal. However, in accordance with the terms of its grant agreements, C40 intended to run an open, fair and transparent process in order to appoint a panel of consultants to deliver technical support.
C40 intended to conduct this procurement by following the restricted procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the ‘Regulations’). In doing so, C40 is not to be taken as acknowledging that it is a Contracting Authority within the meaning of the Regulations, or as accepting any legal obligation to follow those procedures in the case of this or any other procurement.
Any reference to ‘Local time’ in this notice refers to the British Summer Time zone (BST).
Furthermore, the ‘Total final value of Contract/Lot’ fields in Section V.2.4 ‘Information on the value of the Contract/Lot (excluding VAT)’ of Lots 1-4
Were populated with the maximum total contract value as the contract value for the different workstreams of each lot is finalised as
Workstreams are being completed.
According to the details provided in the ITT and specification documents in the Box link, C40 reserves the right to award call-off contracts directly to framework consultants via direct awards or by undertaking a mini-competition as presented.
(MT Ref:215137).
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Inc.
Postal address: 120 Park ave, Floor 23
Town: New York
Postal code: 10017
Country: United States
Telephone: +1 6463249209
Internet address: www.c40.org