Scope
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 UPS across STFC Daresbury Laboratory.
Total value (estimated)
- £356,000 excluding VAT
- £427,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2027
- Possible extension to 2 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1 Option to Extend. No guarantee or financial commitment.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKD61 - Warrington
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 September 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 September 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 September 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 May 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Including Social Value/RP |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Commercial/Price | Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
As part of the procurement process for this contract, a site visit is scheduled to take place on 22nd August 2025 between 10:00-12:00 at Daresbury Laboratory. This visit is intended to provide potential suppliers with a clear understanding of the operational environment and requirements as part of the tender process. To register interest in attending, please email STFCProcurement@ukri.org referencing the UKRI Reference number. The closing date to register interest is: Monday 18th August 2025. No pre-market engagement activities have been undertaken for this procurement. This decision is based on the low risk and straightforward nature of the requirement, which does not warrant extensive market consultation.
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government