Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Science & Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell
Oxford
OX11 0QX
Contact
Sarah Grant
Telephone
+44 1235446553
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-2342 CNC Machining Centre
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42623000 - Milling machines
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
STFC require the purchase of a 5 axis simultaneous, conversational CNC milling machine. This is to increase the simultaneous 5 axis CNC machine tool capacity within the ISIS mechanical workshop to enable us to meet the demand of the current and forthcoming projects. This upgrade is to ensure that the CNC machine tools to run smoothly and efficiently with as little disruption as possible.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £215,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is for a Large area, high accuracy, 5 axis simultaneous, conversational CNC milling machine which is compatible with existing machinery within the ISIS department at STFC. This upgrade is to ensure that the CNC machine tools to run smoothly and efficiently with as little disruption as possible.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
The contract was awarded without prior publication due in accordance with PCR 2015 Regulation 32.(2) (b)The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases: (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons.
The supplier selected for this contract has been identified that they are the only one who can meet exact technical specification requirements. In addition STFC have existing machinery in place in which will only work with this suppliers existing and current software.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hurco Europe Ltd
12 The Merlin Centre, Lancaster Road, Cressex Business Park
High Wycombe
HP12 3TB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01628880
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £215,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=713053858
GO Reference: GO-2022812-PRO-20785266
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Country
United Kingdom