Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
UK Research & Innovation, Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Contact
Solomon Nwosu
Telephone
+44 7394204018
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.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-3577 CNC Machine
Reference number
UKRI-3577
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42600000 - Machine tools
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The contract is for the procurement of a CNC Machine for RAL.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £237,500
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The procurement aims to significantly enhance the ISIS mechanical workshop's capacity by augmenting the simultaneous CNC machine tools. This strategic upgrade is essential to ensure alignment with the burgeoning demand generated by existing and upcoming projects. The primary focus is on executing a seamless transition, optimizing the CNC machine tools' functionality, and maximizing operational efficiency. The procurement process prioritizes minimal disruption to ongoing activities, emphasizing a smooth integration of the upgraded tools to sustain uninterrupted workflow
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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.2.14) Additional information
The terms and conditions relating to this purchase are outlined in the contract associated with the specified contract number referenced in this purchase order. In cases where the contract number isn't cited, our standard terms and conditions will apply, which are available at the following URL: https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
The contract award is suitable for publication without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32.2.ii where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator as competition is absent for technical reasons because of software compatibility, technical reasons and the ability to interface with existing equipment.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hurco Europe Ltd
12 Merlin Centre, Lancaster Road Cressex Business Park
High Wycombe
HP12 3TB
Telephone
+44 1494442222
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
National registration number
01628880
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £237,500
Total value of the contract/lot: £237,500
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
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GO Reference: GO-2023127-PRO-24711845
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Research & Innovation
UK Research & Innovation, Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Telephone
+44 7394204018
Country
United Kingdom