Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 2FL
Telephone
+44 1793442000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Government research and innovation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-1643 Linear Actuators Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
Reference number
UKRI-1643
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31131100 - Actuators
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), the Contracting Authority, is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for the purchasing of both Non-Vacuum and Vacuum Compatible Linear Actuators for use on beamlines at our Central Laser Facility at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory as well as other departments across UKRI. Actuators with be grouped into specific Categories as follows:
Category 1 – Linear Actuators –Non-Vacuum - Encoded
Category 2 – Linear Actuators –Non-Vacuum - Non-encoded
Category 3 – Linear Actuators – Vacuum Compatible – Encoded
Category 4 – Linear Actuators – Vacuum Compatible – Non-encoded
There is no guaranteed level of spend through this DPS. There are 4 separate eSourcing links, one for each Category of supply mentioned above. A separate application is required for each Category. The specific link for each Category is stated further down this Notice, each holds all tender documents
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
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
Category 1 – Linear Actuators – Non-Vacuum - Encoded
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31131100 - Actuators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Category 1 – Linear Actuators –Non-Vacuum - Encoded
The technical requirements for the actuators such as travel distance and force will vary depending on the required specifications and the area of use. The Contracting Authority cannot define minimum/maximum values as this will depend on each and every individual requirement needed. When applying for this Category of Actuator, Bidders are to confirm that they are able to supply products and return suitable information confirming they meet the requirements for this specific Category.
Please click the following link to view the full set of tender documents and apply for Category 1;
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/589DE7U23W
Bidders should note there are different links to access each of the four Categories under this DPS. Bidders will need to apply for each Category separately in order to be considered for a specific Category. Bidders can apply for one, two, three or all four Categories, should they choose to do so.
It should be noted that Bidders can apply to the DPS at any point during its lifetime. The closure date stated in IV.2.2) is for the initial joining stage and Bidders can apply after this date (until the end date of the DPS).
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: £5,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The option to extend for a 3rd and 4th year, released individually, at the discretion of UKRI.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/589DE7U23W
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Category 2 - Linear Actuators –Non-Vacuum - Non-encoded
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31131100 - Actuators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Category 2 - Linear Actuators –Non-Vacuum - Non-encoded
The technical requirements for the actuators such as travel distance and force will vary depending on the required specifications and the area of use. The Contracting Authority cannot define minimum/maximum values as this will depend on each and every individual requirement needed. When applying for this Category of Actuator, Bidders are to confirm that they are able to supply products and return suitable information confirming they meet the requirements for this specific Category.
Please click the following link to view the full set of tender documents and apply for Category 2;
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/76QF4J5WM6
Bidders should note there are different links to access each of the four Categories under this DPS. Bidders will need to apply for each Category separately in order to be considered for a specific Category. Bidders can apply for one, two, three or all four Categories, should they choose to do so.
It should be noted that Bidders can apply to the DPS at any point during its lifetime. The closure date stated in IV.2.2) is for the initial joining stage.
It should be noted that Bidders can apply to the DPS at any point during its lifetime. The closure date stated in IV.2.2) is for the initial joining stage and Bidders can apply after this date (until the end date of the DPS).
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: £5,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The option to extend for a 3rd and 4th year, released individually, at the discretion of UKRI.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/76QF4J5WM6
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Category 3 – Linear Actuators – Vacuum Compatible – Encoded
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31131100 - Actuators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Category 3 – Linear Actuators – Vacuum Compatible – Encoded
The technical requirements for the actuators such as travel distance and force will vary depending on the required specifications and the area of use. The Contracting Authority cannot define minimum/maximum values as this will depend on each and every individual requirement needed. When applying for this Category of Actuator, Bidders are to confirm that they are able to supply products and return suitable information confirming they meet the requirements for this specific Category.
Please click the following link to view the full set of tender documents and apply for Category 3;
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3Z743A2E88
Bidders should note there are different links to access each of the four Categories under this DPS. Bidders will need to apply for each Category separately in order to be considered for a specific Category. Bidders can apply for one, two, three or all four Categories, should they choose to do so.
It should be noted that Bidders can apply to the DPS at any point during its lifetime. The closure date stated in IV.2.2) is for the initial joining stage and Bidders can apply after this date (until the end date of the DPS).
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: £5,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The option to extend for a 3rd and 4th year, released individually, at the discretion of UKRI.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3Z743A2E88
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Category 4 – Linear Actuators – Vacuum Compatible – Non-encoded
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31131100 - Actuators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Category 4 – Linear Actuators – Vacuum Compatible – Non-encoded
The technical requirements for the actuators such as travel distance and force will vary depending on the required specifications and the area of use. The Contracting Authority cannot define minimum/maximum values as this will depend on each and every individual requirement needed. When applying for this Category of Actuator, Bidders are to confirm that they are able to supply products and return suitable information confirming they meet the requirements for this specific Category.
Please click the following link to view the full set of tender documents and apply for Category 4;
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZUHJQ824M4
Bidders should note there are different links to access each of the four Categories under this DPS. Bidders will need to apply for each Category separately in order to be considered for a specific Category. Bidders can apply for one, two, three or all four Categories, should they choose to do so.
It should be noted that Bidders can apply to the DPS at any point during its lifetime. The closure date stated in IV.2.2) is for the initial joining stage and Bidders can apply after this date (until the end date of the DPS).
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: £5,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The option to extend for a 3rd and 4th year, released individually, at the discretion of UKRI.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZUHJQ824M4
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 setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
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: 2022/S 000-009150
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
10 November 2022
Local time
11:00am
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
Duration in months: 1 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=723163443
GO Reference: GO-2022926-PRO-21022136
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Research & Innovation
Science & Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell
Oxford
OX11 0QX
Country
United Kingdom