Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Contact
MRC Procurement
Telephone
+44 1793867000
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-2549 - UKRI Bedding, Nesting & Enrichment Products
Reference number
UKRI-2549
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 03140000 - Animal products and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Supply of Bedding, Nesting and Enrichment products to UKRI
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £675,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Aspen Bedding
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142000 - Animal products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Purchase of irradiated and non-irradiated aspen bedding
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Sample Dust Levels and Foreign Material / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Arrangements / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Model / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial contract period of 3 years (36 months) may be extended up to a maximum contract period of 5 years (60 months). UKRI may vary the exact products supplied under this contract throughout the contract term. Suppliers will be expected to supply a range of bedding material.
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/6Z4A5P4C67
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Additional Bedding, Nesting and enrichment Materials
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142000 - Animal products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Purchase of irradiated and non-irradiated bedding, nesting and enrichment products
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Sample Dust Levels and Foreign Material / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Arrangements / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value Model / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial contract period of 3 years (36 months) may be extended up to a maximum contract period of 5 years (60 months). UKRI may vary the exact products supplied under this contract throughout the contract term. Suppliers will be expected to supply a variety of bedding, nesting and enrichment material.
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/6Z4A5P4C67
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-011363
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
UKRI-2549 (LOT 1)
Lot No
1
Title
Aspen Bedding
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 September 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Datesand Ltd
7 Horsefield Way, Bredbury Park Industrial Estate, Bredbury
Stockport
SK6 2SU
Telephone
+44 1612741080
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01488697
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £275,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
UKRI-2549 (LOT 2)
Lot No
2
Title
Additional Bedding, Nesting & Enrichment Materials
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 September 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Datesand Ltd
7 Horsfield Way, Bredbury Park Industrial Estate, Bredbury
Stockport
SK6 2SU
Telephone
+44 1612741080
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01488697
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section six. Complementary information
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. 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/
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Research & Innovation
Legal Department, Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
UK Research & Innovation
Legal Department, Polaris House, Northstar Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
UK Research & Innovation
Legal Department, Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Country
United Kingdom