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Contract notice

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Published

Expire date: 08/11/2024

External Reference: 2024-507820

FTS Reference: 2024-031449

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
N/A
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Calum Stead
Telephone: +44 1235466971
E-mail: Calum.stead@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=86310&B=UKAEA
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=86310&B=UKAEA
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

Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF)
Reference number:  T/CS054/24
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71320000  -  Engineering design services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This ITT covers The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (“the Client's”) requirement for the Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF) which will support UKAEA deliver improved value for money for taxpayers, access to a broad range of engineering and technical skills in multiple technology and study fields. The EERF seeks to support the creation of a culture that is more open to innovation by helping to identify the barriers to creative thinking.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 9900000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF)
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31682210  -  Instrumentation and control equipment
71000000  -  Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71312000  -  Structural engineering consultancy services
71314100  -  Electrical services
71321000  -  Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
71323100  -  Electrical power systems design services
71334000  -  Mechanical and electrical engineering services
71631400  -  Technical inspection services of engineering structures
72242000  -  Design-modelling services
72253200  -  Systems support services
73100000  -  Research and experimental development services
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73300000  -  Design and execution of research and development
98391000  -  Decommissioning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Culham Campus
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This ITT covers The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (“the Client's”) requirement for the Embedded Engineering Resource Framework (EERF) which will support UKAEA deliver improved value for money for taxpayers, access to a broad range of engineering and technical skills in multiple technology and study fields. The EERF seeks to support the creation of a culture that is more open to innovation by helping to identify the barriers to creative thinking.
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: 9900000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/04/2025  /  End: 31/03/2029
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
May be renewed after the framework expires or if the maximum value under the framework is reached.
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 4  /  Maximum number: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
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: no

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

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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

Restricted procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  30
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: 2024/S 000-026117
IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  01/11/2024
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

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