Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Contact
Kevin Griffiths
Telephone
+44 1793442000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research and Innovation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-1842 – STFC Furniture (Design, Supply, Install and Recycle) Framework
Reference number
UKRI-1842
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Science and Technology Facilities Council are looking to create a framework for furniture at all of its sites, the following disciplines will all be covered:
•Space Planning (Layout)
•Supply of furniture
•Installing furniture (delivery and placement, no construction, to requested destination)
•Move management and re-configuration
•Removal and recycling of furniture
The requirements covered by this procurement exercise have been sub-divided into Lots as follows:
Lot 1 - South of UK
Lot 2 - North of UK
STFC are looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers and a maximum three suppliers per lot to deliver the Framework. Bidders are permitted to bid for one or multiple lots.
We are seeking to contract the services on a 2-year initial contract with two potential extension options of 12 months.
Full details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender and supporting appendices uploaded to Delta and available on the above link.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South of UK
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39100000 - Furniture
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 of the framework will cover the South of UK including the following STFC sites:
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire
The Cosener's House, Abingdon
Chilbolton Observatory, Hampshire
Full details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender and supporting appendices uploaded to Delta and available on the above link.
STFC are looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers and a maximum three suppliers per lot and Bidders are permitted to bid for one or multiple lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to four years. The estimated spend is based on a four year duration.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for.
The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 1: South of UK - Access Code: 83BSVE6J33
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North of UK
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39100000 - Furniture
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Main site or place of performance
Cheshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 of the framework will cover the North UK including the following STFC sites:
Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire
UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh
Boulby Underground Laboratory, North Yorkshire
Full details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender and supporting appendices uploaded to Delta and available on the above link.
STFC are looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers and a maximum three suppliers per lot and Bidders are permitted to bid for one or multiple lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This Framework has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to four years. The estimated spend is based on a four year duration.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for.
The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 2: North of UK - Access Code: BK563KP757
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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: 2022/S 000-007343
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 June 2022
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 June 2022
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
The Tender for the Framework will be hosted here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/ . In order to submit a response for the Tender, you will need to register on the Portal. Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access codes are provided here:
Please note that should you wish to apply for both Lots of the Framework, you must complete all of the information on both Tenderboxes otherwise your bid will be marked as incomplete.
Lot 1: South of UK - Access Code: 83BSVE6J33
Lot 2: North of UK - Access Code: BK563KP757
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83BSVE6J33
GO Reference: GO-2022513-PRO-20134297
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Country
United Kingdom