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.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
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-3288 STFC Forklift Truck - maintenance, reactive, remedial and project works
Reference number
UKRI-3288
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The aim of this procurement is to contract with a Service Provider to complete all Planned, Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive and remedial works pertaining to Fork Lift Trucks across STFC Estates (see ‘Annex B Asset List’ for the assets that shall be maintained in this contract).
The services were currently sourced via a two-year contract, which has now ended . We are now seeking to contract the services on a longer term basis. This is to build a partnership with a Service Provider, put in place key performance indicators and provide value for money.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £286,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD61 - Warrington
Main site or place of performance
Warrington
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of this procurement is to contract with a Service Provider to complete all Planned, Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive and remedial works pertaining to Fork Lift Trucks across STFC Estates (see ‘Annex B Asset List’ for the assets that shall be maintained in this contract).
The services were currently sourced via a two-year contract, which has now ended . We are now seeking to contract the services on a longer term basis. This is to build a partnership with a Service Provider, put in place key performance indicators and provide value for money.
This contract is for 2 years, with two optional extensions of one year starting from approximately 11 January 2024, and the agreement shall be in place until 10 January 2026 with optional extensions, at UKRI’s discretion, to 11 January 2027 and 11 January 2028. A 1-month mobilisation period will take place for the Service Provider, which will commence approx. 11 December 2023.
We are looking to contract with a specialist Fork Lift Truck maintenance Service Provider who has technical capability to deliver all aspects of the services. Preferably, they should have the direct in-house labour to be able to maintain a variety of brands of Fork Lift Trucks (Manufacturers are listed in the ‘Annex B- Asset List’).
The estimated value of the opportunity is:
Up to £71,500 GBP ex VAT per year which leads an estimation of up to £143,000.00 GBP ex VAT for the minimum two year contract.
For the full potential duration of 4 years this is estimated up to £286,000.00 GBP ex VAT.
It should be noted that the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is the only service that is guaranteed through this contract. This accounts for an estimated £6,500.00 GPB ex VAT per year and is included in the values stated above. All other services stated in the specification shall be utilised as and when required and are not guaranteed.
Please refer to the full documentation set within the Delta Portal
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: £286,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option of a 3rd and 4th year to be permissable at UKRI discretion
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option of a 3rd and 4th year to be permissable at UKRI discretion
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/65PS58Q8V8
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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
Date
10 November 2023
Local time
2:00pm
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
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 November 2023
Local time
2:00pm
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
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To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
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GO Reference: GO-2023104-PRO-24111655
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Research & Innovation
Science & Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell
Oxford
OX11 0QX
Telephone
+44 1235446553
Country
United Kingdom