- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 – Construction and Engineering (Contentious and Non-Contentious)
- Lot 2 - Corporate
- Lot 3 - Procurement, Subsidy Control, and Competition Law
- Lot 4 - Commercial and Intellectual Property Litigation
- Lot 5 - Commercial and Technology (Non-contentious)
- Lot 6 - Property Law (Non-contentious and Contentious)
- Lot 7 - Employment (Non-contentious and Contentious)
- Lot 8 - Safety Health Environment and Operational Regulatory
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Centre for Process Innovation
Discovery 2, William Armstrong Way, NETPark
Sedgefield
TS21 3FH
Telephone
+44 01740625716
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
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Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Legal Services Framework
Reference number
3097
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
CPI are looking to appoint several suitably experienced Contractor’s to a Framework to assist our internal legal team, in giving advice across the organisation on various matters when they arise. CPI’s legal team works across highly complex and evolving areas of technology. At times of increased workload, in specialist or in higher risk areas external legal assistance may be required. The Framework will consist of 8 lots, which are listed below. CPI are looking to appoint a minimum of 1 Contractor up to a maximum of 3 Contractors per lot. The lots are as follows: Lot 1 – Construction and Engineering (Contentious , Non-Contentious) Lot 2 – Corporate Lot 3 – Procurement, Subsidy Control and Competition Law Lot 4 – Commercial and Intellectual Property Litigation Lot 5 – Commercial and Technology (Non-Contentious) Lot 6 – Property Law (Contentious, Non-Contentious) Lot 7 – Employment (non-contentious) Lot 8 – Safety, Health, Environment, Operational Regulation
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Construction and Engineering (Contentious and Non-Contentious)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CPI may require external advice on specialist forms of engineering contracts, for example in relation to the design and/or build of industrial and/or process plant under the NEC/JCT suite of contracts and/or similar industry standard forms. This includes legal advice in relation to practical aspects of their management, which is key to how such forms of contract work. A practical understanding of the day-to-day operation of these specialist standard forms of agreement "on the ground" and in an engineering context is key, as is a pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving and dispute avoidance / resolution. CPI is often engaged with large infrastructure projects with elements of construction which range from alteration or refit to current premises (for example converting offices to laboratory space) to full New Build of industrial and research facilities. We regularly use JCT and NEC standard forms of contract. As such we may require advice relating to construction and engineering works.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
3097
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Corporate
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CPI may sometimes require legal input into corporate matters for example relating to its group structure. CPI’s subsidiary CPI Enterprises Limited invests in SMEs in complementary areas and advice on the legal construct of those investments may also be sought.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
3097
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Procurement, Subsidy Control, and Competition Law
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As a part publicly funded organisation CPI is subject to the public procurement and subsidy control regimes. It has dedicated legal, procurement and compliance teams whose roles are to ensure regulatory compliance in these areas and to ensure that grant funding obligations are complied with. CPI may require specialist assistance with advice on public procurement law and subsidy control matters from time to time, including providing formal opinions on grant funded projects and dealing with any challenges or issues. CPI may also require specialist external advice on entering certain arrangements and/or agreements with collaborative partners to ensure that we comply with UK and EU Competition Law.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
3097
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Commercial and Intellectual Property Litigation
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Whilst CPI tries to avoid litigation wherever possible, CPI requires advice and representation from time to time on commercial litigation matters. Because CPI often works on very complex scientific and technical research collaboration projects, there may be occasions where a partner’s desired outcomes are not possible for technical or scientific reasons, as such we may require external legal advice in relation to any resulting concerns and/or withheld payments. CPI also needs to guard and protect both its partners’, and its own, IP and confidential information, and may use external providers to robustly enforce and protect such rights and information where necessary to do so. Please note that this lot specifically excludes property disputes and litigation under Lot 6 and employment disputes and litigation under Lot 7.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
3097
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Commercial and Technology (Non-contentious)
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CPI may from time to time require external legal support in relation to the drafting and negotiation of business contracts, collaboration agreements and technology and IP licensing arrangements with industry, academia, and other research institutions, nationally and internationally. However, most of this work is dealt with day-to-day by CPI’s in-house lawyers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
3097
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Property Law (Non-contentious and Contentious)
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CPI currently owns premises at NETpark, Sedgefield, Central Park, Darlington and Glasgow, Scotland and leases and licenses property at Wilton, Newton Aycliffe, Newcastle, Manchester and Liverpool. There is a realistic likelihood of further sites or adjustments to existing sites coming on stream during the framework. CPI also licenses and leases space in some of its premises to customers and guidance may be sought on these matters from time to time. We may require legal input on all property related matters.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
3097
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Employment (Non-contentious and Contentious)
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CPI’s HR department and in-house legal team deal with the majority of employment matters within the business but may from time to time require external legal support in relation to reviewing standard employment documents and procedures, in conducting employee related procedures (such as disciplinary, grievance and redundancy), in dealing with TUPE and related transfer issues, and in avoiding, settling or defending Employment Tribunal claims. A pragmatic and commercial approach is required.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
3097
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Safety Health Environment and Operational Regulatory
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CPI operates technical facilities in a diverse range of industrial areas including production facilities and may from time to time need advice on environmental and regulatory matters, such as novel food, feed and alcohol production regulation, production of medical devices, GMP requirements and other guidance for pharmaceutical production facilities, regulation around the Human Tissue Act, advice relating to testing devices and other substances on humans and animals, and general health and safety matters. CPI may require advice and support on non-contentious health and safety matters and may require external legal advice and representation in respect of any contentious or regulatory enforcement matters. CPI also from time to time may require legal advice and support on non-contentious, contentious, and regulatory environmental matters; and on legislative and regulatory matters relating to the day-to-day operations of its facilities including for example legislation around pharmaceutical and food production.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
3097
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-003764
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3097
Lot No
1
Title
Construction and Engineering (Contentious & Non-Contentious)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Muckle LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ward Hadaway LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hill Dickinson LLP
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3097
Lot No
2
Title
Corporate
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Muckle LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ward Hadaway LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hill Dickinson LLP
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3097
Lot No
3
Title
Procurement, Subsidy Control, and Competition Law
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Muckle LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hill Dickinson LLP
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DWF Law LLP
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3097
Lot No
4
Title
Commercial and Intellectual
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Muckle LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ward Hadaway LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hill Dickinson LLP
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3097
Lot No
5
Title
Commercial and Technology (Non-Contentious)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ward Hadaway LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Muckle LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hill Dickinson LLP
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3097
Lot No
6
Title
Property Law (Non-Contentious and Contentious)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ward Hadaway LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Muckle LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Davitt Jones Bould
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3097
Lot No
7
Title
Employment (Non-Contentious and Contentious)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ward Hadaway LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Muckle LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hill Dickinson LLP
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3097
Lot No
8
Title
Safety Health Environent and Operational Regulatory
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ward Hadaway LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hill Dickinson LLP
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clarke Willmott LLP
Southampton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
CPI
The Wilton Centre
Wilton
Country
United Kingdom