Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
Contact
Guy Wells
Telephone
+44 0123546
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
N/A
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70850&B=UKAEA
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Fusion Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
IT Managed Service
Reference number
T/GW/095/23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) carries out fusion research in the UK on behalf of the government at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE). UKAEA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. CCFE is one of the world’s leading fusion research laboratories. Our scientists and engineers are working with partners around the globe to develop fusion as a new source of clean energy for tomorrow’s power stations.
UKAEA Computing Division are looking to form a collaborative working relationship with the selected contractor to provide IT Managed Services and whilst carrying out any work it is expected that the supplier will transfer knowledge to the IT support teams.
The contract will be in place for a maximum of 3 years with 2 annual extensions possible. 3 +1+1 = 5 Years
All values in this notice are excluding VAT.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
- 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The UKAEA is looking to form a collaborative working relationship with the selected supplier to provide IT Managed Services during peak demand.
UKAEA will expect the IT Managed Service supplier to provide IT support for services to the UKAEA Computing Division enabling it to support existing ‘business as usual’ activities and project work as required.
All IT Managed Services work will follow industry standard and Computing Division best practices & where required project management best practices.
This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to advertise a supplier event to be held on Monday the 7th August virtually by Zoom. The event will involve a short webinar detailing UKAEA's requirements with the opportunity to ask questions which will be answered during the session via the chat function.
If you wish to attend this session, please contact Guy Wells - Procurement Business Partner by the email below to register your interest. Please do this by mid-day (12) of the 3 August 2023.
All information regards the supplier event will be published with the tender so any supplier unable to attend can still bid.
two.2.14) Additional information
As above, the supplier event will be held virtually:
Monday 7 August
14:30 to 16:00
If you do not express interest by the above date you will not receive an invite and so will not be able to attend.
Date of publishing tender is an estimate and subject to change.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 October 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Notice to advertise supplier event only.