Tender

Dstl Engineering Services Framework Agreement (Ref: 1000155758)

  • Ministry of Defence

F17: Contract notice for contracts in the field of defence and security

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-004205

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0297ce

Published 2 March 2021, 10:56pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

one.1) Name, addresses and contact point(s)

Ministry of Defence

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

Porton Down

SP4 0JQ

Contact

Commercial Services

For the attention of

Carlisle Suzanne

Email(s)

scarlisle@dstl.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

General address of the contracting authority/entity

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory

Address of the buyer profile

https://www.contracts.mod.uk

Electronic access to information

https://www.contracts.mod.uk

Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate

https://www.contracts.mod.uk

Further information

Further information can be obtained from the above mentioned contact point(s)

Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from

The above-mentioned contact point(s)

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to

The above-mentioned contact point(s)


Section two: Object of the contract

two.1) Description

two.1.1) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority

Dstl Engineering Services Framework Agreement (Ref: 1000155758)

two.1.2) Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance

Services

Service category No 17: Architectural services; engineering services and integrated engineering services; urban planning and landscape engineering services; related scientific and technical consulting services; technical testing and analysis services

Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance

Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JQ

NUTS code

  • UKK15 - Wiltshire CC

two.1.3) Information on framework agreement

The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement

two.1.4) Information on framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 8

Duration of the framework agreement

Duration in years: 7

Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement

Estimated value excluding VAT:

Range: between £3,000,000 and £5,000,000

two.1.5) Short description of the contract or purchase(s)

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of engineering services.

Dstl undertake a variety of Machining, Fabrication and Electro-Mechanical engineering activities in support of Tasks placed on the organisation within a dynamic Defence environment.

The range of Tasks dictates the type, scale and sensitivity of requirements on a case-by-case basis, and is often requested within very tight timescales.

To fulfil these Tasks, Dstl adopts a flexible, responsive and adaptable approach to each, which requires working closely with its supply base; building a strong working relationship is key to achieving the desired outcomes.

This Framework Agreement (FA) is to provide a range of Engineering Services and Support, delivering prototypes, small batch projects and trials support across the full breadth of Dstl programmes of work, managed through the Dstl Engineering Capability.

The majority of requirements will involve bespoke services, however goods, services and on occasion off the shelf items may be requested.

The Framework Agreement is divided into three Lots:

- Lot 1: Machining

- Lot 2: Fabrication

- Lot 3: Electro-Mechanical

Bidders may submit a DSPQQ response in relation to one or more of these three Lots.

two.1.6) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

  • 71300000 - Engineering services

Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71320000 - Engineering design services
  • 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
  • 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
  • 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
  • 71336000 - Engineering support services

two.1.7) Information about subcontracting

The tenderer has to indicate in the tender any share of the contract it may intend to subcontract to third parties and any proposed subcontractor, as well as the subject-matter of the subcontracts for which they are proposed

The tenderer has to indicate any change occurring at the level of subcontractors during the execution of the contract

The successful tenderer is obliged to specify which part or parts of the contract it intends to subcontract beyond the required percentage and to indicate the subcontractors already identified

two.1.8) Lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots

two.1.9) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2) Quantity or scope of the contract

two.2.1) Total quantity or scope

The estimated total value of this Framework Agreement (all Lots), including the 2-year extension period, is in the region of £3,000,000 - £5,000,000 (excl. VAT)

This is based on an estimated value for all Lots of £420,000 - £720,000 (excl. VAT) per annum.

Estimated value excluding VAT:

Range: between £3,000,000 and £5,000,000

two.2.3) Information about renewals

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

In the case of renewable supplies or service contracts, estimated timeframe for subsequent contracts:

In months: 84 (from the award of the contract)

two.3) Duration of the contract or time limit for completion

Start date: 1 August 2021

End date: 31 July 2028

Information about lots

Lot No

1

Lot title

Lot 1: Machining

1) Short description

Details of the service requirements under this Lot can be found in the Statement of Requirement (SoR)

2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

  • 71300000 - Engineering services

CPV additional

  • 71320000 - Engineering design services
  • 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
  • 71336000 - Engineering support services

Estimated value excluding VAT

Range: between £1,300,000 and £2,000,000

5) Additional information about lots

The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Lot No

2

Lot title

Lot 2: Fabrication

1) Short description

Details of the service requirements under this Lot can be found in the Statement of Requirement (SoR)

2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

  • 71300000 - Engineering services

CPV additional

  • 71320000 - Engineering design services
  • 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
  • 71336000 - Engineering support services

Estimated value excluding VAT

Range: between £500,000 and £1,230,000

5) Additional information about lots

The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Lot No

3

Lot title

Lot 3: Electro-Mechanical

1) Short description

Details of the service requirements under this Lot can be found in the Statement of Requirement (SoR)

2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

  • 71300000 - Engineering services

CPV additional

  • 71320000 - Engineering design services
  • 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
  • 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
  • 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
  • 71336000 - Engineering support services

Estimated value excluding VAT

Range: between £1,200,000 and £1,900,000

5) Additional information about lots

The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.


Section four: Procedure

four.1) Type of procedure

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted

four.1.2) Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate

Envisaged number of operators: 14

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: It is the Authority's intention to arrive at a shortlist for invitation to tender stage of:

Lot 1: Machining - 6 bidders

Lot 2: Fabrication - 4 bidders

Lot 3: Electro-Mechanical - 4 bidders

The number of bidders will be based on the top 6 or 4 (as appropriate) weighted scores for each Lot.

Where more than the stated number of bidders achieve a score within the top 6 or 4 (as appropriate) weighted scores - i.e. a tie - all suppliers achieving a top 6 or 4 weighted score would be invited to invitation to tender stage.

four.3) Administrative information

four.3.3) Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document

Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 1 April 2021 - 12:00pm

Payable documents: no

four.3.4) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

1 April 2021 - 12:00pm

four.3.5) Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

15 April 2021

four.3.6) Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up

English


Section six: Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: It is envisaged that this framework agreement will be subject to renewal in 2028.

six.3) Additional information

The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.