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Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 31/07/2020

Expire date: 02/09/2020

External Reference: 2020-501243

TED Reference: 2020/S 150-369113

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
N/A
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Guy Wells
Telephone: +44 0123546
E-mail: guy.wells@ukaea.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34022&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34022&B=UK
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Fusion Research

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Development and Delivery of Software and Graphic Design for the New Fusion Expo
Reference number:  T/JS057/20
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

92521100  -  Museum-exhibition services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

EUROfusion Wishes to build a new version of its outreach activity to both fix the previous “Fusion Expo” weaknesses and align with the European Commission’s “Horizon 2020” recommendations.
A design company is therefore required to develop and deliver the exhibition’s Software & graphic design of the new Fusion Expo (working title; Power to the people) and bring unity and coherence to the interpretation prototyped by our team. The exhibition is planned to open in May 2021.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 280000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48190000  -  Educational software package
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72421000  -  Internet or intranet client application development services
79822500  -  Graphic design services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

EUROfusion used a travelling exhibition Called “Fusion Expo” as its main outreach tool. The main objective was to exhibit fusion energy research to the public with the aim of educating the public and explaining the problems with fusion power,the research that has currently been completed and the future goals.
EUROfusion Wishes to build a new version of its outreach activity to both fix the previous “Fusion Expo” weaknesses and align with the European Commission’s “Horizon 2020” recommendations.
A design company is therefore required to develop and deliver the exhibition’s Software & graphic design of the new Fusion Expo (working title; Power to the people) and bring unity and coherence to the interpretation prototyped by our team.
The exhibition is planned to open in May 2021
It is important to note in this context that the Software production and design tender service requested in this exhibition is an extensive production based on a prototyping phase. Meaning, that the awarded contractor will start collaboration based on an existing content and solution options. The overall function of the Service provider in this project is: The finalisation of all the content to a level of quality that allows a public display and proper UX and fit all the finalisation into the assigned budget. On-going maintenance is expected for a period of five years after installation but is subject to on-going funding decsions.
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: 280000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 8
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Ongoing maintenance contract for maximum of five years.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
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: yes
Identification of the project: EUROfusion

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:  Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Refer to Procurement Documents for information.

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:  02/09/2020
Local time:  12:00
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

Tender must be valid until:  31/10/2020
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  02/09/2020
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Internet address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Internet address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
VI.4.2)Body responsible for mediation procedures
VI.4.3)Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers.
This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the authority before a contract is entered into applicants have 2 working days from the notification of the award decision to request. Additional debriefing and that information have to be provided within a minimum of 3 working days before the expiry of the standstill period. Such additional information should be sought from the contact named in this notice.
If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Any such action must be brought promptly.
(generally within 3 months).
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Internet address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority