UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 09/07/2021

External Reference: 2021-565391

FTS Reference: 2021-012916

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

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: Rukhsar Samnani
Telephone: +44 1235467082
E-mail: rukhsar.samnani@ukaea.uk
NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
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=38215&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
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

Communications and Design Services
Reference number:  T/RA/067/21
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79000000  -  Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

United Kingdom Atomic Energy (UKAEA) is looking to engage with potential suppliers for capabilities in both communications and design services to support the STEP team through to the end of its current phase of work in 2024. The scope of work may include provision of communications and design services for the STEP programme, designed to build profile of the programme with a range of key stakeholder groups and the media. To design and produce communications materials for use with a range of internal and external audiences. The design package of work will include the development of a brand for STEP and items such as exhibition stands, brochures and development of web presence. In addition to that, provide support to the external communications work on the STEP programme. Currently, there are three main packages of work where the design and communication services will be required.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 240000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30000000  -  Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
32000000  -  Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
79413000  -  Marketing management consultancy services
79415200  -  Design consultancy services
79822500  -  Graphic design services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

United Kingdom Atomic Energy (UKAEA) is looking to engage with potential suppliers for capabilities in both communications and design services to support the STEP team through to the end of its current phase of work in 2024. The scope of work may include provision of communications and design services for the STEP programme, designed to build profile of the programme with a range of key stakeholder groups and the media. To design and produce communications materials for use with a range of internal and external audiences. The design package of work will include the development of a brand for STEP and items such as exhibition stands, brochures and development of web presence. In addition to that, provide support to the external communications work on the STEP programme. Currently, there are three main packages of work where the design and communication services will be required.
II.2.14)

Additional information

UKAEA wishes to engage with prospective suppliers to answer the questions in Appendix 1: Questionnaire, all feedback may be used to inform the future project and subsequent procurement activities.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

30/12/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

UKAEA wishes to engage with prospective suppliers to answer the questions in Appendix 1: Questionnaire, all feedback may be used to inform the future project and subsequent procurement activities.