UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 03/08/2023

External Reference: 2023-528051

FTS Reference: 2023-020990

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: Guy Wells
Telephone: +44 0123546
E-mail: guy.wells@ukaea.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
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=70850&B=UKAEA
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

IT Managed Service
Reference number:  T/GW/095/23
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72222300  -  Information technology services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) carries out fusion research in the UK on behalf of the government at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE). UKAEA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. CCFE is one of the world’s leading fusion research laboratories. Our scientists and engineers are working with partners around the globe to develop fusion as a new source of clean energy for tomorrow’s power stations.
UKAEA Computing Division are looking to form a collaborative working relationship with the selected contractor to provide IT Managed Services and whilst carrying out any work it is expected that the supplier will transfer knowledge to the IT support teams.
The contract will be in place for a maximum of 3 years with 2 annual extensions possible. 3 +1+1 = 5 Years
All values in this notice are excluding VAT.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72220000  -  Systems and technical consultancy services
72222000  -  Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72222100  -  Information systems or technology strategic review services
72222200  -  Information systems or technology planning services
72223000  -  Information technology requirements review services
72600000  -  Computer support and consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The UKAEA is looking to form a collaborative working relationship with the selected supplier to provide IT Managed Services during peak demand.
UKAEA will expect the IT Managed Service supplier to provide IT support for services to the UKAEA Computing Division enabling it to support existing ‘business as usual’ activities and project work as required.
All IT Managed Services work will follow industry standard and Computing Division best practices & where required project management best practices.
This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to advertise a supplier event to be held on Monday the 7th August virtually by Zoom. The event will involve a short webinar detailing UKAEA's requirements with the opportunity to ask questions which will be answered during the session via the chat function.
If you wish to attend this session, please contact Guy Wells - Procurement Business Partner by the email below to register your interest. Please do this by mid-day (12) of the 3 August 2023.
All information regards the supplier event will be published with the tender so any supplier unable to attend can still bid.
II.2.14)

Additional information

As above, the supplier event will be held virtually:
Monday 7 August
14:30 to 16:00
guy.wells@ukaea.uk
If you do not express interest by the above date you will not receive an invite and so will not be able to attend.
Date of publishing tender is an estimate and subject to change.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

02/10/2023

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

Notice to advertise supplier event only.