Tender

Engineering Design Services Framework

  • United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-023273

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03c835

Published 9 August 2023, 4:21pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

Culham Science Centre

Abingdon

OX14 3DB

Contact

Colette McKernan

Email

colette.mckernan@ukaea.uk

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=71298&B=UKAEA

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71298&B=UKAEA

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

Fusion Research


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Engineering Design Services Framework

Reference number

T/CMK011/23

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71320000 - Engineering design services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Engineering Design Services Framework will support delivery of a broad range of engineering and technical skills in multiple technology and study fields. A requirement for multiple professional design services is required in various areas of our research and development as we continue to strive towards creating fusion energy.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £9,900,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Engineering Design Services Framework

Lot No

1 Mechanical Engineering

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
  • 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Engineering Design Services Framework will support delivery of a broad range of engineering and technical skills in multiple technology and study fields. A requirement for multiple professional design services is required in various areas of our research and development as we continue to strive towards creating fusion energy.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

22 December 2023

End date

22 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Engineering Design Services Framework

Lot No

2 Process Engineering

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71320000 - Engineering design services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Engineering Design Services Framework will support delivery of a broad range of engineering and technical skills in multiple technology and study fields. A requirement for multiple professional design services is required in various areas of our research and development as we continue to strive towards creating fusion energy.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

22 December 2023

End date

28 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Engineering Design Services Framework

Lot No

3 Electrical Control & Instrumentation

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
  • 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
  • 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Engineering Design Services Framework will support delivery of a broad range of engineering and technical skills in multiple technology and study fields. A requirement for multiple professional design services is required in various areas of our research and development as we continue to strive towards creating fusion energy.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

22 December 2023

End date

22 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Engineering Design Services Framework

Lot No

4 Computer Based Modelling & Simulation

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72242000 - Design-modelling services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Engineering Design Services Framework will support delivery of a broad range of engineering and technical skills in multiple technology and study fields. A requirement for multiple professional design services is required in various areas of our research and development as we continue to strive towards creating fusion energy.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

22 December 2023

End date

22 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Engineering Design Services Framework

Lot No

5 Systems Engineering

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71320000 - Engineering design services
  • 72253200 - Systems support services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Engineering Design Services Framework will support delivery of a broad range of engineering and technical skills in multiple technology and study fields. A requirement for multiple professional design services is required in various areas of our research and development as we continue to strive towards creating fusion energy.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

22 December 2023

End date

22 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Engineering Design Services Framework

Lot No

6 Specialist Nuclear Services

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71320000 - Engineering design services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Engineering Design Services Framework will support delivery of a broad range of engineering and technical skills in multiple technology and study fields. A requirement for multiple professional design services is required in various areas of our research and development as we continue to strive towards creating fusion energy.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

22 December 2023

End date

22 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Refer to Procurement Documents for information.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

Refer to Procurement Documents for information.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Refer to Procurement Documents for information.

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

Refer to Procurement Documents for information.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Refer to Procurement Documents for information.

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Refer to Procurement Documents for information.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 6

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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-013546

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

12 September 2023

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 29 February 2024


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Culham Science Centre

Abingdon

OX14 3DB

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Culham Science Centre

Abingdon

OX14 3DB

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

VI.4.2)Body responsible for mediation procedures

VI.4.3)Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers.

This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the authority before a contract is entered into applicants have 2 working days from the notification of the award decision to request. Additional debriefing and that information have to be provided within a minimum of 3 working days before the expiry of the standstill period. Such additional information should be sought from the contact named in this notice.

If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Any such action must be brought promptly.

(generally within 3 months).

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Culham Science Centre

Abingdon

OX14 3DB

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority