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Title:B-Doel: construction work for nuclear reactors
Solicitation No.:66852-2010
Posted Date:Mar 05, 2010
Due Date:Mar 24, 2010
Nation:Belgium

Bid Description

05/03/2010 S45 European Communities € Water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors € Negotiated procedure

B-Doel: construction work for nuclear reactors

2010/S 45-066852

CONTRACT NOTICE € UTILITIES

Supplies

SECTION I: CONTRACTING ENTITY

I.1) NAME, ADDRESSES AND CONTACT POINT(S):

Electrabel S.A. € Kerncentrale Doel, Haven 1800, Scheldemolenstraat, 9130 Doel, BELGIUM.

Internet address(es):

General address of the contracting entity: www.electrabel.be.

Further information can be obtained at: Tractebel Engineering SA, Avenue Ariane, 7, Attn: M. Lennert Van Damme, 1200 Brussels, BELGIUM. Tel. +32 27738285. E-mail: lennert.vandamme@gdfsuez.com. Fax +32 27738900. URL: www.tractebel-engineering-gdfsuez.com.

Specifications and additional documents (including documents for a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained at: Tractebel Engineering SA, Avenue Ariane, 7, Attn: M. Lennert Van Damme, 1200 Brussels, BELGIUM. Tel. +32 27738285. E-mail: lennert.vandamme@gdfsuez.com. Fax +32 27738900. URL: www.tractebel-engineering-gdfsuez.com.

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: Tractebel Engineering SA, Avenue Ariane, 7, Attn: M. Lennert Van Damme, 1200 Brussels, BELGIUM. Tel. +32 27738285. E-mail: lennert.vandamme@gdfsuez.com. Fax +32 27738900. URL: www.tractebel-engineering-gdfsuez.com.

I.2) MAIN ACTIVITY OR ACTIVITIES OF THE CONTRACTING ENTITY:
Electricity.

SECTION II: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT

II.1) DESCRIPTION
II.1.1) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting entity:
P.000625/2: Modification of the load block € polar crane at the Doel nuclear power plant.
II.1.2) Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance:
Supplies.
Purchase.
Main place of delivery: Electrabel S.A. € Kerncentrale Doel.
Haven 1800, Scheldemolenstraat,
B-9130 Doel.
Belgium.
II.1.3) The notice involves:
II.1.4) Information on framework agreement:
II.1.5) Short description of the contract or purchase(s):
Study, design, fabrication, delivery, factory testing and on site installation of a partial or complete load block for the polar crane at the Doel 4 nuclear power plant.
II.1.6) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV):

45251111, 42410000.

II.1.7) Contract covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
No.
II.1.8) Division into lots:
Yes.
Tenders should be submitted for: one or more lots.
II.1.9) Variants will be accepted:
No.
II.2) QUANTITY OR SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT
II.2.1) Total quantity or scope:
Lot 1: Fabrication and provision of a package composed of: crossbeam, lifting eye, nut, bearings and connection pieces compatible with the currently installed load block.
Delivery includes:
Applicable for the lower part of the load block: nut, lifting eye, crossbeam, axial bearing, 2 lifting eye bearings, connection pieces:
€ Design (based on original plans, components are to be compatible with the rest of the load block and must be in compliance with American nuclear regulations),
€ Study, every component must be able to withstand to a 1,15x6x170t = 1173 ton load,
€ Fabrication, transport, packaging and acceptance by a Belgian control commission,
€ If necessary, the fabrication of certain secondary components needed to carry out static-type factory testing to provide similar loading conditions as seen in reality (pressure, friction, contact),
€ Static overload test at 400 % of the MCL = 4x170ton = 680ton on the entire package of crossbeam € nut € lifting eye € bearings,
€ Testing of the raw materials (mechanical and chemical),
€ Full documentation reports with respect to design, studies, material testing and static load testing.
For more information on the load block, see documentation Lot 2.
Lot 2: Fabrication of a complete 170ton Single Failure Proof load block compatible with the currently installed trolley.
Delivery includes:
€ Design (based on original plans, the load block is to be compatible with the currently installed trolley and must be in compliance with American nuclear regulations),
€ Studies, the loading block is to be Single Failure Proof for 170tons which means it has to be able to support a charge of 1,15 x 6 x 170t = 1173 tons at the lifting eye, 1,15 being the dynamic coefficient and 6 the safety factor for non-redundant components,
€ Fabrication, packaging, transport, delivery and assembly,
€ Static load test of the components at 2x200 % = 4x170t = 680 tons,
€ Testing of the raw materials (mechanical and chemical),
€ Full documentation reports with respect to design, studies, material testing, static load testing.
The polar crane at Doel 4 is used for the following manipulations:
€ Assembly mode: concerns the manipulation of loads without risk of releasing radioactive isotopes:
€ € Mounting of the steam generators,
€ € Mounting of the reactor vessel,
€ € Mounting of various other components.
The load capacity for this case is established at 525T.
Exploitation mode (nuclear): concerns the manipulation of loads where there is a risk of releasing radioactive products when the charge is dropped. An example of this is the hoisting of the reactor lid for the replacement of the reactor fuel. During nuclear exploitation the load capacity is set to 170T at the central eye.
The crane has to be designed Single Failure Proof (SFP) according to the NUREG554 standards which means all components have to be redundant with a safety factor of 3 OR are not redundant but with a safety factor of 6. Safety factors are to include a dynamic coefficient of 1,15 and the maximum allowable stress is set at the elastic limit of the material.
The rough dimensions of the currently installed load block are 3120mm x 2450 mm x 1600mm: from center eye to upper two-blocking x width in transverse direction x width of the supporting plates. The load block is connected to the trolley with 12 cable pullies, which means 24 cable parts. Dimensions and calibration of these pullies must be compatible with the currently installed trolley.
The charge is connected to the lifting eye which passes through the center of the crossbeam and is connected through a nut and an axial bearing. The crossbeam is connected to the upper cable pullies through eight supporting plates. A structure is mounted above the cable pullies to attach the two-blocking. This functionality also summarizes the most important components of the structure. Because of the high load rating of the polar crane, certain components (e.g. crossbeam, lifting eye € ) will have to be fabricated from high strength steels involving forged components.
Lot 3: On-site assembly inside the reactor building of the package crossbeam-lifting eye-nut-bearings [Lot 1] or, in extremis, mounting of the complete load block [Lot 2].
This lot can be either of the following both cases, depending on the success of the first case.
Case 1:
€ Dismantling of the currently installed package crossbeam-lifting eye-nut-bearings,
€ Design and fabrication of the necessary equipment needed for (dis-)mounting these components,
€ Mounting of the newly fabricated package crossbeam-lifting eye-nut-bearings into the existing load block.
Should the dismantling of one of the individual parts composing the load block not be possible (e.g. due to a cold welding of the traverse to the load bearing plates over the years) one is to proceed with the replacement of the total load block:
€ Dismantling/removal of the currently installed load block,
€ Mounting of the newly fabricated load block as described in Lot 2.
O Options (if applicable): no.
O Duration of the contract or time limit for completion:
Starting 1.5.2010 (tender request).
Completion 1.2.2011 (delivery).
On-site installation: March/April 2011.
II.2.2) Options:
No.
II.3) DURATION OF THE CONTRACT OR TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETION:
Starting: 1.6.2010. Completion: 1.4.2011.

INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS

1) SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Short description: design, studies, fabrication, and on-site delivery of some components for the load block installed in the polar crane of Doel 4 that are to be compatible with the currently installed load block. Design of these components has to ensure they possess sufficient strength in order for the load block to be 170ton Single Failure Proof (according to the NUREG554 standard). Testing includes a static type load test at 2x200 % of the nominal load = 4x170t = 680t and inspection of the raw materials.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV):

45251111, 42410000.

3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE:
4) INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACTOR STARTING/COMPLETION:
Starting 1.6.2010 Completion 2.2.2011.
LOT NO 1
TITLE Fabrication and provision of a package composed of: crossbeam, lifting eye, nut, bearings and connection pieces compatible with the currently installed load block.
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Short description: design, studies, fabrication, and on-site delivery of a complete load block for the polar crane of Doel 4 that is compatible with the currently installed trolley and with a capacity of 170ton Single Failure Proof (according to the NUREG554 standard). Testing includes a static type load test at 2x200 % of the nominal load = 4x170t = 680t and inspection of the raw materials.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV):

42410000, 45251111.

3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE:
4) INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACTOR STARTING/COMPLETION:
Starting 1.6.2010 Completion 2.2.2011.
LOT NO 2
TITLE Fabrication of a complete 170ton Single Failure Proof load block compatible with the currently installed trolley.
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Short description: If possible, the currently installed load block is to be overhauled with the newly fabricated and furnished components: crossbeam, lifting eye, nut and axial bearings. Should dismantling of the currently installed components not be possible one is to proceed with the complete replacement of the load block with the newly fabricated one.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV):

45251111, 42410000.

3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE:
4) INDICATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACTOR STARTING/COMPLETION:
Starting 1.8.2010 Completion 2.4.2011.
LOT NO 3
TITLE On-site assembly of the package crossbeam-lifting eye-nut-axial bearings [Lot 1] or, in extremis, mounting of the complete load block [Lot 2].

SECTION III: LEGAL, ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

III.1) CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE CONTRACT
III.1.1) Deposits and guarantees required:
The contract will include the deposit of a "bank guarantee".
III.1.2) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions regulating them:
The scheduled terms of payment are defined in the contract so as to be roughly in line with the main project phases.
III.1.3) Legal form to be taken by the grouping of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
Yes, the number of candidates that will be invited to tender may be limited to 6.
III.1.4) Other particular conditions to which the performance of the contract is subject:
No.
III.2) CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
III.2.1) Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers:
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: The Tenderers who are interested in this project have to submit a pre-qualification file containing requested information regarding the "personal situation" ( III.2.1), the "economic and financial capacity" ( III.2.2) and the "technical capacity" ( III.2.3). This pre-qualification file shall be strictly organized in separate subsections clearly identified and presented in the same order as the list of items below. Please note that not complying with this requirement might lead to disregard for the request to participate.
€ Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: Legal form, date of foundation, Registration number in the register of commerce (or equivalent),
€ Registration number VAT,
€ Registration number social security,
€ Documentary evidence, not older than 6 months, delivered by qualified authorities, concerning the situation of the candidate in the matter of social security contribution, payment of taxes (VAT), and payment of Inland Revenue,
€ Documentary evidence that the candidate is not subject of a bankruptcy, judicial arrangement, preventive judicial concordat or any other procedure of the same kind that exists in the national law € and rules.
III.2.2) Economic and financial capacity:
€ Presentation of Tenderer € s company in terms of business, turnover and workforce. The information will be given for the whole company as well as for the division(s) concerned by the project,
€ Information regarding possible subcontracted services (description of the services and estimated percentage of the amount to contract should be detailed),
€ Copy of the 3 last annual reports,
€ Functional chart of the company as well as of the division(s) concerned by the project,
€ Statement delivered and signed by a first class financial company (with good reputation), not older than 6 months that concludes that the company has enough financial capacity to fulfill the contract. This statement shall mention that the financial company has put credit lines at the disposal of the company and/or is prepared to possibly investigate a credit request for the execution of this assignment.
III.2.3) Technical capacity:
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: Lot 1:
Candidates are to be specialized in the manufacturing of nuclear cranes;
Candidates shall supply a reference list in similar executions, and particularly with the required high-strength materials exploited in polar crane components;
Candidates shall have capabilities on the design, manufacture, supply, transport and tests of such components;
Candidates have an adequate quality system according to ISO 9001 or equivalent;
Candidates shall be able to prove that he used a HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) management system;
Candidates shall supply with its list of references works some pictures of erection works, details of its customer and dates of the commissioning.
Lot 2:
Candidates are to be specialized in the manufacturing of nuclear cranes;
Candidates shall supply a reference list in similar executions, and particularly with the required high-strength materials exploited in polar crane components;
Candidates shall have capabilities on the design, manufacture, supply, transport and tests load blocks for use with cranes in nuclear regime;
Candidates have an adequate quality system according to ISO 9001 or equivalent;
Candidates shall be able to prove that he used a HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) management system;
Candidates shall supply with its list of references works some pictures of erection works, details of its customer and dates of the commissioning.
Lot 3:
Candidates shall supply a reference list in similar executions in nuclear power plants;
Candidates should have enough staff availability being able to carry out team works (24h/24);
Candidates shall have personnel familiarized with the requirements relating to work on a nuclear site;
Candidates shall have a certificate of approval VCA (safety and hygiene) or equivalent;
Candidates have an adequate quality system according to ISO 9001 or equivalent;
Candidates shall be able to prove that he used a HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) management system;
Candidates shall supply with its list of references works some pictures of erection works, details of its customer and dates of the commissioning.
III.2.4) Reserved contracts:
No.
III.3) CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO SERVICES CONTRACTS
III.3.1) Execution of the service is reservedto a particular profession:
III.3.2) Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service:

SECTION IV: PROCEDURE

IV.1) TYPE OF PROCEDURE
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Negotiated
Candidates have already been selected: no.
IV.2) AWARD CRITERIA
IV.2.1) Award criteria:
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications or in the invitation to tender or to negotiate.
IV.2.2) An electronic auction will be used:
No.
IV.3) ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
IV.3.1) File reference number attributed by the contracting entity:
0150-P.000625/2.
IV.3.2) Previous publication concerning the same contract:
No.
IV.3.3) Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents:
IV.3.4) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
24.3.2010 - 14:00.
IV.3.5) Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up:
English. French. Dutch.
IV.3.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
IV.3.7) Conditions for opening tenders:

SECTION VI: COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

VI.1) THIS IS A RECURRENT PROCUREMENT:
No.
VI.2) CONTRACT(S) RELATED TO A PROJECT AND/OR PROGRAMME FINANCED BY COMMUNITY FUNDS:
No.
VI.3) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
VI.4) PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL
VI.4.1) Body responsible for appeal procedures:
VI.4.2) Lodging of appeals:
VI.4.3) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
VI.5) DATE OF DISPATCH OF THIS NOTICE:
4.3.2010.
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TI Title B-Doel: construction work for nuclear reactors
ND Document number 66852-2010
PD Publication date 20100305
OJ OJ S 45
TW Place Doel
AU Authority name Electrabel S.A. € Kerncentrale Doel
OL Original language EN
HD Heading 2540 - European Communities € Water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors € Negotiated procedure
CY Country BE
AA Type of authority 4 - Utilities
DS Document sent 20100304
DR Document received 20100304
DT Deadline 20100324
NC Contract 2 - Supply contract
PR Procedure 4 - Negotiated procedure
TD Document 3 - Contract notice
RP Regulation 4 - European Communities
TY Type of bid 3 - Global or partial tender
AC Award criteria 2 - The most economic tender
PC CPV code 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
45251111 - Construction work for nuclear reactors
OC Original CPV code 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
45251111 - Construction work for nuclear reactors
IA Internet address (URL) www.electrabel.be
MA Main activity N - Electricity
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