Contract award notice

Information

Published

External Reference: 2024-594670

FTS Reference: 2024-009591

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

National Nuclear Laboratory
GB927282900
Chadwick House, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6AE
UK
Contact person: Emma Kirkpatrick
NUTS code:  UKD61 -  Warrington
Internet address(es):
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Nuclear

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Supply of Heat Treatment Furnaces
Reference number:  NNLC497.03
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

42300000  -  Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The National Nuclear Laboratory are awarding a contract for the supply of heat treatment furnaces.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  901150.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Carbonising Furnace
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45262630  -  Construction of furnaces
51135000  -  Installation services of furnaces
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD45 -  Mid Lancashire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The National Nuclear Laboratory are awarding a contract for a carbonising furnace.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Safety  /  Weighting:  18
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Lead Time  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Process Parameters and Controls  /  Weighting:  12
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Manufacturing  /  Weighting:  12
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Furnace Operations and Training  /  Weighting:  6
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Maintenance and Repair  /  Weighting:  5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality Plan  /  Weighting:  2
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Social Value  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  20
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Annealing Furnace
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45262630  -  Construction of furnaces
51135000  -  Installation services of furnaces
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD45 -  Mid Lancashire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The National Nuclear Laboratory are awarding a contract for an annealing furnace.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Safety  /  Weighting:  18
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Lead Time  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Process Parameters and Controls  /  Weighting:  12
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Manufacturing  /  Weighting:  12
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Furnace Operations and Training  /  Weighting:  6
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Maintenance and Repair  /  Weighting:  5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality Plan  /  Weighting:  2
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Social Value  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  20
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Sintering Furnace
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45262630  -  Construction of furnaces
51135000  -  Installation services of furnaces
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD45 -  Mid Lancashire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The National Nuclear Laboratory are awarding a contract for a sintering furnace.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Safety  /  Weighting:  18
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Lead Time  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Process Parameters and Controls  /  Weighting:  12
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Manufacturing  /  Weighting:  12
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Furnace Operations and Training  /  Weighting:  6
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Maintenance and Repair  /  Weighting:  5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality Plan  /  Weighting:  2
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Social Value  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  20
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Combined Annealing and Sintering Furnace
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45262630  -  Construction of furnaces
51135000  -  Installation services of furnaces
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD45 -  Mid Lancashire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The National Nuclear Laboratory are NOT awarding a contract for a combined annealing and sintering furnace.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Safety  /  Weighting:  18
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Lead Time  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Process Parameters and Controls  /  Weighting:  12
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Manufacturing  /  Weighting:  12
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Furnace Operations and Training  /  Weighting:  6
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Maintenance and Repair  /  Weighting:  5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality Plan  /  Weighting:  2
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Social Value  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  20
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Combined Carbonising and Annealing Furnace
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45262630  -  Construction of furnaces
51135000  -  Installation services of furnaces
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD45 -  Mid Lancashire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The National Nuclear Laboratory are NOT awarding a contract for a combined carbonising and annealing furnace.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Safety  /  Weighting:  18
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Lead Time  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Process Parameters and Controls  /  Weighting:  12
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Manufacturing  /  Weighting:  12
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Furnace Operations and Training  /  Weighting:  6
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Maintenance and Repair  /  Weighting:  5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality Plan  /  Weighting:  2
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Social Value  /  Weighting:  10
Price  -  Weighting:  20
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: no

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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2023/S 000-035713

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Supply of Heat Treatment Furnaces (Carbonising)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

18/03/2024
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Nabertherm GmbH
DE2642818
20 Bahnhofstrasse
Lilienthal
28865
DE
NUTS code:  DE501 -  Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  187470.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  187470.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 2

Title: Supply of Heat Treatment Furnace (Annealing)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

18/03/2024
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Nabertherm GmbH
DE2642818
20 Bahnhofstrasse
Lilienthal
28865
DE
NUTS code:  DE501 -  Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  396070.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  396070.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 3

Title: Supply of Heat Treatment Furnace (Sintering)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

18/03/2024
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Nabertherm GmbH
DE2642818
20 Bahnhofstrasse
Lilienthal
28865
DE
NUTS code:  DE501 -  Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  317610.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  317610.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 4

Title: Supply of Heat Treatment Furnace (Combined annealing & sintering)

A contract/lot is awarded: no
V.1)

Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 5

Title: Supply of Heat Treatment Furnace (Combined carbonising & annealing)

A contract/lot is awarded: no
V.1)

Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

Lots 1, 2 & 3 have been awarded, Lots 4 & 5 have not been awarded.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

National Nuclear Laboratory Limited
Chadwick House, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6AE
UK
Internet address: https://www.nnl.co.uk

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

The Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

National Nuclear Laboratory
Chadwick House, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6AE
UK
Internet address: https://www.nnl.co.uk