- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1: Small/Medium Machining
- Lot 2: Large Machining
- Lot 3: RAL Space Machining
- Lot 4: Electro Discharge Machining (EDM)
- Lot 5: Small/Medium Fabrication
- Lot 6: Large Fabrication
- Lot 7: Vacuum Fabrication – General
- Lot 8: Vacuum Fabrication – RAL
- Lot 9: Vacuum Fabrication – DL Astec
- Lot 10: Additive Manufacture – (3D Printing) Plastic
- Lot 11: Additive Manufacture – (3D printing) Metallic
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Contact
UKRI STFC Procurement
Telephone
+44 1235446100
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Mechanical-engineering-services./Q597GZADPB
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
Research and Innovation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-1307 Outside Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System (OM DPS)
Reference number
UKRI-1307
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
STFC, procure a considerable number of mechanical engineering bespoke and low volume production items during a year. Precision manufacture and sub assembly services are required to assist delivery on demanding engineering projects. To support this activity, UKRI intend to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Outside Manufacturing (OM).The DPS will be divided into Lots according to the different manufacturing categories, as summarised below:
Lot 1: Small/Medium Machining
Lot 2: Large Machining
Lot 3: RAL Space Machining
Lot 4: Electro Discharge Machining (EDM)
Lot 5: Small/Medium Fabrication
Lot 6: Large Fabrication
Lot 7: Vacuum Fabrication - General
Lot 8: Vacuum Fabrication - RAL
Lot 9: Vacuum Fabrication – DL Astec
Lot 10: Additive Manufacture – (3D Printing) Plastic.
Lot 11: Additive Manufacture – (3D printing) Metallic
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £9,000,000
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
Lot 1: Small/Medium Machining
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
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
Lot 1: Small/Medium Machining
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
Duration in months
12
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
This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 1: Small/Medium Machining Access Code:Q597GZADPB
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Large Machining
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
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
Lot 2: Large Machining
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
Duration in months
12
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: Yes
Description of options
This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 2: Large Machining Access Code:6GPFN76R33
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3: RAL Space Machining
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
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
Lot 3: RAL Space Machining
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
Duration in months
12
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: Yes
Description of options
This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 3: RAL Space Machining Access Code:79E5QRB95C
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Electro Discharge Machining (EDM)
Lot No
Lot 4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
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
Lot 4: Electro Discharge Machining (EDM)
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
Duration in months
12
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: Yes
Description of options
This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 4: Electro Discharge Machining (EDM) Access Code:M7B7V7D757
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5: Small/Medium Fabrication
Lot No
Lot 5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
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
Lot 5: Small/Medium Fabrication
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
Duration in months
12
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: Yes
Description of options
This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 5: Small/Medium Fabrication Access Code:PHA8D7XZ29
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6: Large Fabrication
Lot No
Lot 6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
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
Lot 6: Large Fabrication
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
Duration in months
12
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: Yes
Description of options
This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 6: Large Fabrication Access Code:52F22XQMV9
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7: Vacuum Fabrication – General
Lot No
Lot 7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
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
Lot 7: Vacuum Fabrication – General
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
Duration in months
12
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: Yes
Description of options
This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 7: Vacuum Fabrication – General Access Code:244R92926T
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8: Vacuum Fabrication – RAL
Lot No
Lot 8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
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
Lot 8: Vacuum Fabrication – RAL
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
Duration in months
12
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: Yes
Description of options
This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 8: Vacuum Fabrication – RAL Access Code:68669C8C8J
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 9: Vacuum Fabrication – DL Astec
Lot No
Lot 9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
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
Lot 9: Vacuum Fabrication – DL Astec
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
Duration in months
12
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: Yes
Description of options
This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 9: Vacuum Fabrication – DL Astec Access Code:XQ3JR9D6ZV
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 10: Additive Manufacture – (3D Printing) Plastic
Lot No
Lot 10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
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
Lot 10: Additive Manufacture – (3D Printing) Plastic
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
Duration in months
12
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: Yes
Description of options
This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for - provided here:
Lot 10: Additive Manufacture – (3D Printing) Plastic Access Code:4NTBAA68F8
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 11: Additive Manufacture – (3D printing) Metallic
Lot No
Lot 11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
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
Lot 11: Additive Manufacture – (3D printing) Metallic
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
Duration in months
12
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: Yes
Description of options
This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for - provided here:
Lot 11: Additive Manufacture – (3D printing) Metallic Access Code:YR5783E5T6
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
31 January 2023
Local time
7:00pm
Changed to:
Date
31 March 2025
Local time
2:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The DPS will be hosted here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/ . In order to apply to join the DPS, you will need to register on the Portal. Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access codes are provided here:
Lot 1: Small/Medium Machining Access Code:Q597GZADPB
Lot 2: Large Machining Access Code:6GPFN76R33
Lot 3: RAL Space Machining Access Code:79E5QRB95C
Lot 4: Electro Discharge Machining (EDM) Access Code:M7B7V7D757
Lot 5: Small/Medium Fabrication Access Code:PHA8D7XZ29
Lot 6: Large Fabrication Access Code:52F22XQMV9
Lot 7: Vacuum Fabrication – General Access Code:244R92926T
Lot 8: Vacuum Fabrication – RAL Access Code:68669C8C8J
Lot 9: Vacuum Fabrication – DL Astec Access Code:XQ3JR9D6ZV
Lot 10: Additive Manufacture – (3D Printing) Plastic Access Code:4NTBAA68F8
Lot 11: Additive Manufacture – (3D printing) Metallic Access Code:YR5783E5T6
Suppliers may apply to join the DPS or apply to join additional Lots of the DPS at any time during the period of validity of the DPS.
The DPS Documentation will remain electronically accessible and available for the duration of the DPS and can be accessed via the DPS Portal. All correspondence and submission of documents must be through the portal.
Suppliers can apply to join the DPS either at the "Initial Joining Stage" or at any time during the period of validity of the DPS "Ongoing Joining Stage":
Initial Joining Stage:
•Suppliers, who wish to join at the Initial Joining Stage, must submit their Selection Questionnaire on the Portal on or before “the Deadline for Applications for the Initial Joining Stage" as stated in Section 2.3 of the RFI.
•UKRI will evaluate each Selection Questionnaire to determine whether the Minimum Selection Criteria are met. It is anticipated that there may be a high interest at the Initial Joining Stage which may affect this timeframe and UKRI have therefore opted to apply an extended initial evaluation period as per the timescales at Section 2.3 of the RFI.
•UKRI will notify both successful and unsuccessful Suppliers of the outcome.
•No Mini Competitions will commence until all suppliers who applied to join the DPS at the initial joining stage have been notified of the outcome.
Ongoing Joining Stage:
•If a Supplier does not submit their Selection Questionnaire by the Deadline for Applications for the Initial Joining Stage, they can submit their Selection Questionnaire on the DPS Portal at any time during the period of validity of the DPS.
•UKRI will evaluate each Selection Questionnaire to determine whether the Minimum Selection Criteria are met and notify the Supplier as to whether its Selection Questionnaire was successful within 15 working days of receipt of the Selection Questionnaire.
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=627255452
GO Reference: GO-2021111-PRO-19166666
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UKRI
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Country
United Kingdom