Construction Contract Leads
South East
Category Services
Type
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 16th Sep 2024
Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-049b3f |
Common Procurement Vocabulary | Composition and purity testing and analysis services |
Procurement Method | Open procedure |
Value | £1,440,000 |
South East
Category Services
Type
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 16th Sep 2024
Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-049b3f |
Common Procurement Vocabulary | Composition and purity testing and analysis services |
Procurement Method | Open procedure |
Value | £1,440,000 |
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 2FL
STFCprocurement [at] ukri.org
Telephone
+44 1793442000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research and Innovation
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
UKRI-3601 STFC Closed Water Systems - maintenance, reactive, remedial, sampling and project works
Reference number
UKRI-3601
II.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The aim of this procurement is to contract with a Supplier to complete all Planned, Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive, remedial and project works pertaining to across STFC Estates . We are seeking to contract the services on a longer term to build a partnership with a supplier, put in place key performance indicators and provide value for money. This contract is for 2 years, starting from approximately November 2024 and the agreement shall be in place until 2026. Further a one year optional extension may be utilised. We are looking to contract with Specialist a Water Systems Compliance Supplier who has extensive technical and commercial capability to deliver all aspects of the services. Please refer to the full set of documents to see the full scope of services required.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 拢1,440,000
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
UKRI are looking to contract with Specialist a Water Systems Compliance Supplier who has extensive technical and commercial capability to deliver all aspects of the services. Please refer to the full set of documents to see the full scope of services required. The scope of work includes; Maintaining water quality, minimising corrosion and scaling, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Responsibilities entail routine sampling using sterile techniques, chemical analysis, and adjusting treatment protocols as needed. Deliverables include quarterly reports on sampling results and treatment activities, alongside documentation of corrective actions and system maintenance. Health, safety, and environmental considerations are paramount, with adherence to regulations and continuous quality assurance measures in place.
The estimated value of the opportunity is 拢480,000 GBP ex VAT per year, of which 拢300,000 GBP is Planned Preventative Maintenance. The remainder of the yearly value is anticipated reactive, remedial or project work. This in turn leads to an estimation of 拢960,000.00 GBP ex VAT for the minimum two year contract. For the full potential duration of 3 years this is estimated at up to 拢1,440,000.00 GBP ex VAT. It should be noted that the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is the only service that is guaranteed through this contract. All other services stated in the specification shall be utilised as and when required and are not guaranteed.
Site Tour: UKRI STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) will be holding a site tour for this requirement. It is recommended that potential suppliers attend the site tour at RAL in order to gain complete clarity of the requirements and the environment. A site tour will be held on Tuesday 24th September 2024 at 10:00hrs GMT and will last no more than 2 hours. The visit is not mandated and the written tender documentation is sufficient in order to Bid. To book on to the site tour, please submit the names, email addresses and vehicle registration numbers of those attending to UKRI via the message function on the Delta eSourcing Portal. Please confirm your attendance. Please ensure you bring photo ID for your admission on to site.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 拢1,440,000
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
1 year extension to the services may be taken up by UKRI.
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.2.14) Additional information
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Section IV. Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.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
22 October 2024
Local time
2:00pm
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
22 October 2024
Local time
2:00pm
Section VI. Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
VI.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
GO Reference: GO-2024916-PRO-27719471
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
UK Research & Innovation
Science & Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell
Oxford
OX11 0QX
Telephone
+44 1235446553
Country
United Kingdom