Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Contact
STFC Procurement
Telephone
+44 1793442000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Pest-control-services./J9JAQ4Z492
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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-1446 - Pest Control at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Reference number
UKRI-1446
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90922000 - Pest-control services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Science and Technology Facilities Council, part of UK Research and Innovation are seeking proposals from suppliers to provide Pest Control Services at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
The contract to be let on a 3+1 year basis.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Science and Technology Facilities Council, part of UK Research and Innovation are seeking proposals from suppliers to provide Pest Control Services at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
SITE DETAILS
STFC is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation. Their research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale. For more information, please visit: www.stfc.ukri.org
a. The STFC estate comprises a portfolio of old and new buildings, comprising a diverse range of space/accommodation types including offices, reception, communal and amenity areas, laboratories and clean rooms.
b.The primary scope encompasses the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), which is at the heart of the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire, England. Approximately 1,200 staff at RAL support the work of more than 10,000 scientists and engineers, chiefly from the university research community. RAL’s pioneering research in areas such as energy, security, healthcare and the environment addresses important challenges facing society.
c.The RAL site is approximately 35 hectares and there are currently around 71 buildings on it. Please refer to Appendix D for details of the buildings site plan currently included in scope of the tender.
d.The contract should also provide services for Ridgeway House which is a 123 bedroom hotel at Rutherford Site (R87) and the Bright Horizons Nursery (Little Stars – R31). In addition, services should be provided for The Cosener’s House, Abingdon which is a 50 bedroom hotel and conference Centre set in grounds on the bank of the River Thames
e.There is a laboratory at Chilbolton near Stockbridge that consists of 8 buildings. Contractors should note that these areas are also in scope. Bidders should note, some buildings may change (be extended, removed or added)
General Service Requirement:
Internal and external rodent and insect control
Electric Fly killers
Rabbit control
Bed bug monitoring
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The estimated annual value of this contract is £60,000.00 however the total value of the contract has been uplifted to take into account any new buildings or ad-hoc call-outs which are to be agreed during the term of the contract.
This Contract is being let as a 3 year fixed term with the option to extend for a further 1 year.
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
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 August 2021
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
31 August 2021
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Pest-control-services./J9JAQ4Z492
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J9JAQ4Z492
GO Reference: GO-2021720-PRO-18597951
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