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)
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
Electronic access to information
Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate
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.