Tender

UKRI-4453 BAU Professional Services Framework

  • UK Research and Innovation

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-018135

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-050a95

Published 30 April 2025, 4:06pm



Scope

Description

UKRI-STFC wish to establish a framework agreement to provide professional services to enable the Business-as-Usual capital delivery programme for STFC. To complete the works for the Client safely for all those involved in accordance with the Scope, Contract Programme and within the agreed total of the Prices. Key objectives: Reduction in procurement and on boarding timescales in order to enable project delivery in line with project constraints; Streamline the process of engagement, creating an agile framework; Maximise quality of service and delivery; Consistency of terms.

Lot 1 Project & Programme Management

Lot 2 Cost Management/Quantity Surveying

Lot 3 Lead Designer BSA PD & CDM PD

Lot 4 Architectural

Lot 5 Civil and Structural

Lot 6 Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health

Lot 7 Sustainability and Carbon

Lot 8 NEC Supervisor

There will be a maximum of 3 suppliers appointed per Lot, ranked in the order of their final submission scores. Call offs shall be determined by the process stated in the tender documenttion (all of which is held in the Delta eSourcing Portal. Suppliers may bid for any number of Lots. Please note that there is no guaranteed spend or volume of orders against each Lot.

Bidders should complete and submit a separate submission per Lot they wish to apply for. The specific Tenderbox link is stated in the following Lot descriptions.

A PCR 2015 PIN was previously published and pre-market engagement was undertaken in 2024 (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037886-2024?)

To view this notice, please click here:

https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=940000603

Total value (estimated)

  • £9,500,000 excluding VAT
  • £11,400,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Main procurement category

Services

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.


Lot 1. Lot 1 Project & Programme Management

Description

The Project Manager is responsible directly to the Client for his actions and will act independently of, but collaboratively with, all other consultants, the Contractor and Tier1-3 supply chain and provide all services appropriate to the role, with expertise and responsibilities including but not limited to those listed herein and will include compliance with latest Cabinet Office initiatives using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Government Soft Landings (GSL). The Project Manager will support the procurement the surveys, full design team, Contractor and any additional services that are required to deliver this project complete and operational. The design team disciplines will contract directly with STFC for RIBA Stages 2 to 7. The PM will coordinate meetings, prepare, and circulate project meeting agendas and minutes, prepare reports and supporting documents, track actions, assemble monthly construction board papers, prepare internal monthly Project Reports (PRC report) as directed by UKRI/STFC. They will also coordinate the production and presentation of information for the Client to use at Commercial Assurance Board Gateways, SRO Gateway Reviews and RIBA Stage Gateway Reviews to enable the project to be signed off and funding approved by the Government.

To bid please visit the Lot specific link below;

Lot 1 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UQAZMN2VQN

Lot 2 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H6R2WVBP4Z

Lot 3 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/49Q3VBRBUX

Lot 4 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N2G5263X7V

Lot 5 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A796WQZFS3

Lot 6 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W45VAS96TB

Lot 7 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TUPUQ57X95

Lot 8 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7H56C4T248

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1,425,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 4 August 2025 to 4 August 2027
  • Possible extension to 4 August 2029
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

optional 3rd and 4th year, released individually.

CPV classifications

  • 71541000 - Construction project management services

Lot 2. Lot 2 Cost Management/Quantity Surveying

Description

The Cost Manager is responsible directly to the Client for his actions and will act independently of, but collaboratively with, all other consultants. The Cost manager will be responsible for keep record of all transactions / orders on the project and to work with STFC finance to obtain records and track monthly spend and yearly cashflow projections up to date on all project related costs, both build and client costs. The Project Budget includes everything related to delivering the project. Provide cashflow/ draw down schedules for all RIBA Stages/ month end against the agreed programme and agree with the Project Manager.  The Cost Manager shall act as the Cost Manager and provide all services appropriate to the role, with expertise and responsibilities including but not limited to those listed herein and will include compliance with latest Cabinet Office initiatives using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Government Soft Landings (GSL).

To bid please visit the Lot specific link below;

Lot 1 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UQAZMN2VQN

Lot 2 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H6R2WVBP4Z

Lot 3 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/49Q3VBRBUX

Lot 4 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N2G5263X7V

Lot 5 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A796WQZFS3

Lot 6 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W45VAS96TB

Lot 7 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TUPUQ57X95

Lot 8 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7H56C4T248

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1,425,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 4 August 2025 to 4 August 2027
  • Possible extension to 4 August 2029
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

optional 3rd and 4th year, released individually.

CPV classifications

  • 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Lot 3. Lot 3 Lead Designer BSA PD & CDM PD

Description

Lead on developing the design responsibility matrix (DRM) with input from the other consultants. With the other consultants, review and update the DRM to incorporate the design outputs of the Contractor and the specialist subcontractors. Provide cashflow/ draw down schedules for all RIBA Stages/month end against the agreed programme and agree with the Project Manager. 

To bid please visit the Lot specific link below;

Lot 1 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UQAZMN2VQN

Lot 2 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H6R2WVBP4Z

Lot 3 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/49Q3VBRBUX

Lot 4 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N2G5263X7V

Lot 5 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A796WQZFS3

Lot 6 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W45VAS96TB

Lot 7 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TUPUQ57X95

Lot 8 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7H56C4T248

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1,425,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 4 August 2025 to 4 August 2027
  • Possible extension to 4 August 2029
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

an optional 3rd and 4th year, released individually.

CPV classifications

  • 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Lot 4. Lot 4 Architectural

Description

Together with the Lead Designer, provide input and agree to the project's BIM execution plan and clash detection strategy. As a minimum: Produce (2D/3D) data models within the specified BIM/authoring software as agreed with the project team

Utilise the PM instructed central data repository eg. Common Data Environment (CDE) or SharePoint website for the sharing of models, drawings, specifications and key project information.

Conduct regular clash detection workshops, in accordance with the agreed clash detection strategy, every 2 to 4 weeks (to be agreed with the client), and providing reports to the client demonstrating resolution.

Each consultant must carry out their own clash detection of their design against other consultants' models, to the same frequency.

Major clashes need to be highlighted to the client to discuss for changes.

For radiation designated projects, full coordination of penetrations within these zones must be coordinated with the client team, and the client's radiation protection advisor. 

Client is to receive PDF and .dwg files of all drawings upon completion of each RIBA work stage. The .dwg files are to be provided (or exported if necessary) with drawing layers formatted in compliance with ISO 13567 (as noted in ISO 19650-2) and are to be fully compatible with AutoCAD.

To bid please visit the Lot specific link below;

Lot 1 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UQAZMN2VQN

Lot 2 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H6R2WVBP4Z

Lot 3 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/49Q3VBRBUX

Lot 4 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N2G5263X7V

Lot 5 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A796WQZFS3

Lot 6 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W45VAS96TB

Lot 7 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TUPUQ57X95

Lot 8 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7H56C4T248

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1,425,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 4 August 2025 to 4 August 2027
  • Possible extension to 4 August 2029
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

an optional 3rd and 4th year, released individually.

CPV classifications

  • 71210000 - Advisory architectural services

Lot 5. Lot 5 Civil and Structural

Description

The Structural and Civil Engineer along with the Lead Designer, the Project Manager, Client and their representatives, other consultants and all stakeholders will work closely together to foster a highly collaborative culture. The culture will embody the principles of mutual trust and co-operation with an overall aim of delivering outcomes specified in the Project Brief and consequently a successful project on time and to budget.

Assist with the creation and maintenance of relevant project tools, project directory, responsibilities matrices, risk registers, project execution plan, stakeholder mapping, change control procedures, master project programme etc.  

Assist with the development of a phasing strategy, if required.  

Provide cashflow/ draw down schedules for all RIBA Stages/month end against the agreed programme and agree with the Project Manager. 

Where the Client has indicated the possibility of a change to the agreed brief during the design phase, inform the Client of the cost and programme implications and obtain the Client's instructions.  Carry out any redesign work as instructed by the Project Manager.

With the other members of the Project Team, consider the most suitable options for the procurement of the Works, make recommendations to the Client. 

With the other consultants, advise the Project Manager of the cost and programme effects of any subsequent design changes. 

To bid please visit the Lot specific link below;

Lot 1 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UQAZMN2VQN

Lot 2 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H6R2WVBP4Z

Lot 3 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/49Q3VBRBUX

Lot 4 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N2G5263X7V

Lot 5 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A796WQZFS3

Lot 6 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W45VAS96TB

Lot 7 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TUPUQ57X95

Lot 8 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7H56C4T248

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1,425,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 4 August 2025 to 4 August 2027
  • Possible extension to 4 August 2029
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

an optional 3rd and 4th year, released individually.

CPV classifications

  • 71311100 - Civil engineering support services

Contract locations

  • UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Lot 6. Lot 6 Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health

Description

The MEPH Consultant shall provide a monthly progress and status report throughout all stages. As a minimum this will include progress, information required, decisions taken, documentation reviewed, documentation issued.

The MEPH consultant along with the Lead Consultant, the Project Manager, Client and their representatives, other consultants and all stakeholders will work closely together to foster a highly collaborative culture. The culture will embody the principles of mutual trust and co-operation with an overall aim of delivering outcomes specified in the 'Strategic Outline Case' and consequently a successful project on time and to budget. 

Comply with and maintain project management procedures, hierarchy of responsibility and lines of communication for the exchange of information between the Client and respective Consultants, Contractor, sub-contractors, and others concerned in the project to allow them to work closely as a team. This will include producing or inputting into common documentations maintained by the Project Manager such as risk registers, CDM compliance trackers, Building Regulations trackers, RFIs, Early warnings and any other trackers deemed necessary to manage the projects design, compliance and risks.

Participate in the operation of an Early Warning system whereby the Project Manager shall notify all others as soon as the Project Manager is aware of a matter adversely affecting the Project or its own performance.

To bid please visit the Lot specific link below;

Lot 1 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UQAZMN2VQN

Lot 2 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H6R2WVBP4Z

Lot 3 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/49Q3VBRBUX

Lot 4 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N2G5263X7V

Lot 5 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A796WQZFS3

Lot 6 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W45VAS96TB

Lot 7 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TUPUQ57X95

Lot 8 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7H56C4T248

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1,425,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 4 August 2025 to 4 August 2027
  • Possible extension to 4 August 2029
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

an optional 3rd and 4th year, released individually.

CPV classifications

  • 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Contract locations

  • UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Lot 7. Lot 7 Sustainability and Carbon

Description

Advise the Client as to the need for any specialist consultants in relation to health or safety. Provide cashflow/ draw down schedules for all RIBA Stages/ month end against the agreed programme and agree with the Project Manager. Take account of, and incorporate where applicable, the ESMAPS and SHE Codes produced by STFC that describe the required health and safety standards for our estate. Take account of, and incorporate where applicable, the fire safety regulations and statutory processes described in the Building Safety Act 2022. Operate a quality management system that follows the guidance set out in ISO 9001. Operate an environmental management system that follows the guidance set out in ISO 14001.

To bid please visit the Lot specific link below;

Lot 1 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UQAZMN2VQN

Lot 2 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H6R2WVBP4Z

Lot 3 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/49Q3VBRBUX

Lot 4 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N2G5263X7V

Lot 5 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A796WQZFS3

Lot 6 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W45VAS96TB

Lot 7 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TUPUQ57X95

Lot 8 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7H56C4T248

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1,425,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 4 August 2025 to 4 August 2027
  • Possible extension to 4 August 2029
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

optional 3rd and 4th year, released individually.

CPV classifications

  • 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction

Contract locations

  • UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Lot 8. Lot 8 NEC Supervisor

Description

Where internal STFC Clerk of Works (CoW) support is in place: Lead inspections and reporting, with CoW attending for additional discipline or Estates assurance.

Coordinate sharing of witnessing schedules and site access logistics.

Agree a unified defects list at handover and during the defect correction period.

Ensure that all inspection activities are clearly distinguished by role (e.g. NEC vs. Estates client duties) and follow contract communication protocols.

CoW observations may support Supervisor reporting but do not replace the formal inspection or notification procedures defined under the NEC contract.

Provide timely updates to the Project Manager to ensure the health of the quality on the project is clearly understood. Ensure this is reported to the Client by contributing to the monthly progress meeting reports.

To bid please visit the Lot specific link below;

Lot 1 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UQAZMN2VQN

Lot 2 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H6R2WVBP4Z

Lot 3 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/49Q3VBRBUX

Lot 4 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N2G5263X7V

Lot 5 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A796WQZFS3

Lot 6 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W45VAS96TB

Lot 7 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TUPUQ57X95

Lot 8 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7H56C4T248

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1,425,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 4 August 2025 to 4 August 2027
  • Possible extension to 4 August 2029
  • 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

optional 3rd and 4th year, released individually.

CPV classifications

  • 71520000 - Construction supervision services

Contract locations

  • UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Lot 1 Project & Programme Management

Lot 2. Lot 2 Cost Management/Quantity Surveying

Lot 3. Lot 3 Lead Designer BSA PD & CDM PD

Lot 4. Lot 4 Architectural

Lot 5. Lot 5 Civil and Structural

Lot 6. Lot 6 Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health

Lot 7. Lot 7 Sustainability and Carbon

Lot 8. Lot 8 NEC Supervisor

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Tender submission deadline

12 June 2025, 3:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

11 July 2025


Award criteria

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Description Type Weighting
Criterion 2

Long criteria description

Quality 70%
Criterion 1

Long criteria description

Price 30%

Other information

Applicable trade agreements

  • Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
  • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Contracting authority

UK Research and Innovation

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG

Polaris House, North Star Avenue

Swindon

SN2 2FL

United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 1793442000

Email: STFCprocurement@ukri.org

Region: UKK14 - Swindon

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government