Scope
Reference
P2025-195
Description
SmartNanoNI is a project supported by UKRI through the Strength In Places Fund. It covers photonics, advanced engineering, data analytics and smart manufacturing across all of Northern Ireland. The SmartNanoNI project partners are:
• Seagate
• Analytics Engines
• Causeway Sensors
• Cirdan
• Yelo
• Digital Catapult
• Ulster University
• Queens University Belfast
• North West Regional College
The project has a number of specific KPIs it wishes to engage external support to help develop and improve. These KPIs are KPI2) Number REF Case Studies, KPI4) GVA per Employee, KPI8) Number of Companies Upskilling or Reskilling.
An external supplier is sought who will be able to operate network or cluster that will support SmartNanoNI's activities and goals. It will be predominantly focused on the North West Region of Northern Ireland but it will have some level of engagement across all of Northern Ireland. It is anticipated the work contracted will allow a range of companies to engage with skills development programmes, that impacts will be collected and reported on and that there will be introductions made bringing Northern Ireland companies into contact with SmartNanoNI partners.
Digital Catapult shall retain ownership of all images and footage shot and developed on our behalf. At the end of the contract, all code, assets, documentation and files will be handed over to and owned by Digital Catapult.
The main location to be serviced under this Agreement is within the Northern Ireland area, and there may be a need for meetings there as appropriate.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Participation
Conditions of participation
Suppliers are required to complete the Supplier Information Questionnaire.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 May 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall quality and delivery of Northern Ireland commercial ecosystems | Bidders must show strong evidence of their familiarity of the Northern Ireland commercial ecosystem, especially with regard to the companies in the photonics, advanced engineering, data analytics and... |
Quality | 30.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% | |
| Relevant track record & experience | Bidders must detail and provide evidence of their track record of promoting and raising the profile of the photonics, advanced engineering, data analytics or smart manufacturing sectors and the... |
Quality | 20.00% |
| Project management and communication approach (including project timeline) and Bidder's process of managing complex projects | Bidders should demonstrate their project management and communication approach: in particular, they must be able to demonstrate their experience of managing business interaction events (approx. 9 per... |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Event Attendance & Innovation | Bidders must outline how they have encouraged innovation and the ability to promote and facilitate collaboration between Northern Ireland companies and the SmartNanoNI partners. |
Quality | 5.00% |
| Social Value | Digital Catapult wants to purchase services that deliver wider benefits to people, the environment and the economy within their sphere of operation. The social value priority theme for this... |
Quality | 5.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=598258
ITT
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=598259
Appendix A - Commercial Pricing Schedule
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=598260
Appendix B - SIQ
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=598261
Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
Contracting authority
Digital Catapult
- Companies House: 07964699
101 Euston Road
London
NW1 2RA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Department
Email: procurement@digicatapult.org.uk
Website: https://www.digicatapult.org.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)