Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Contact
Alistair Staunton-Lambert
Telephone
+44 1793867000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned 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-4453 BAU Professional Services Framework
Reference number
UKRI-4453
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform the market of a potential opportunity to participate in a construction and estate maintenance related professional services framework to support various building and civil engineering projects as part of the Business As Usual (BAU) requirements at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The STFC intends to engage with potential providers through a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event and subsequent PME activities. The publication of this early engagement opportunity is a voluntary publication and does not represent a commitment by the STFC to initiate, run or complete a full procurement competition in relation to a contract for the services described. The STFC is a world-leading research and innovation organisation, with a unique role within UKRI. UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The STFC is responsible for hosting and operating many of the UK’s largest multi-disciplinary research facilities which are essential to delivering UKRI’s collective ambitions. STFC are looking to establish a construction-related professional services framework to serve the Business As Usual (BAU) requirements at some of the major facilities listed below - STFC Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire The Cosener's House, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Chilbolton Observatory, Stockbridge The following professional services capabilities are likely to be part of the framework requirements: Quantity surveying Cost management/ Cost modelling Project management Engineering services, for example civil, structural, electrical Planning support and advice Technical design Environmental and sustainability services Feasibility study Architectural and design services The exact Lotting strategy is expected to be finalised after the completion of this market engagement exercise. UKRI will be holding two Supplier Engagement Sessions at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory site on the following dates: 05 December 2024 and 09 December 2024. The sessions will last no more than 3 hours and a maximum of two attendees from each supplier organisation to register for the sessions (start time to be approx 10am, and will be confirmed). Suppliers will have the opportunity to confirm which Engagement Session they will be able to attend (the same information shall be presented on each day). To book onto the Supplier Engagement Session, please submit the names, email addresses. contact phone numbers and vehicle registrations to the following email address: STFCprocurement@ukri.org Please confirm your attendance no later than 14:00 hours on 03 December 2024. Please ensure you state our reference UKRI-4453 on the request to attend. You should bring photo ID with you to RAL otherwise you may not be allowed on site. Full address is; Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Project and Programme Management
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
General Project Management requirements, NEC4 Project Management in construction. The Supplier engagement sessions are to assist in the final Lot structures, which will be fully detailed in the future tender documentation.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Cost Management / Quantity Surveying
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
General cost management, quantity surveying services. Cost management during pre-con, Discharge duties for valuation and cost management in construction. Whole life costing. Life cycle costing. The Supplier engagement sessions are to assist in the final Lot structures, which will be fully detailed in the future tender documentation.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Lead Designer BSA PD & CDM PD
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Dicharge duties under BSA PD and CDM PD. Client advisor. The Supplier engagement sessions are to assist in the final Lot structures, which will be fully detailed in the future tender documentation. II.2.14) Additional information
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Architectural
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
General Architectual design services. Early advise for projects. Assist to embed STFC design standard and derogation process. May include other complementary specialisms such as acoustics (3rd party or in house)The Supplier engagement sessions are to assist in the final Lot structures, which will be fully detailed in the future tender documentation.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 Civil and Structural
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Civil and structural design services. The Supplier engagement sessions are to assist in the final Lot structures, which will be fully detailed in the future tender documentation.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Mechanical, electrical and public health. The Supplier engagement sessions are to assist in the final Lot structures, which will be fully detailed in the future tender documentation.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 Sustainability and Carbon
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Specialist advice for sustainable construction. Services include whole life carbon assessment, carbon tracking.The Supplier engagement sessions are to assist in the final Lot structures, which will be fully detailed in the future tender documentation.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
24 November 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
UKRI will be holding two Supplier Engagement Sessions at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory site on the following dates: 05 December 2024 and 09 December 2024. The sessions will last no more than 3 hours and a maximum of two attendees from each supplier organisation to register for the sessions (start time to be approx 10am, and will be confirmed). Suppliers will have the opportunity to confirm which Engagement Session they will be able to attend (the same information shall be presented on each day). To book onto the Supplier Engagement Session, please submit the names, email addresses. contact phone numbers and vehicle registrations to the following email address: STFCprocurement@ukri.org Please confirm your attendance no later than 14:00 hours on 03 December 2024. Please ensure you state our reference UKRI-4453 on the request to attend. You should bring photo ID with you to RAL otherwise you may not be allowed on site. Full address is; Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX.
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GO Reference: GO-20241122-PRO-28625584