Published date: 1 July 2020
This notice was replaced on 2 September 2020
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 8 March 2021)
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Construction work - 45000000
Location of contract
WA4 4AD
Procurement reference
CON20005
Published date
1 July 2020
Closing date
15 July 2020
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
UK Research & Innovation ("UKRI") is planning to launch a procurement for a Term Service Framework to provide minor Building Works for its component Research Council, the Science & Technology Facilities Council ("STFC"). The framework contract will be for any such minor works up to a value of £500,000.00 ex-VAT per project. STFC is applying a renewed and refreshed focus to its unique estate and infrastructure recognising its strategic importance as an enabler of world class science and research. The current estate comprises of a portfolio of old and new buildings, a diverse range of space/accommodation types, and a gradually changing position in terms of building condition and functional suitability.
It is an exciting time for the STFC estate as the corporate Estates Strategy is refreshed, underpinned by the recent completion of full building/asset condition across the entire estate. This agreement will cover minor Building Works. It is STFC's intention to appoint three Contractors for an initial period of 3 years, with a possible 1 year extension (total 4 years). The Contract will be based on NEC4 Term Service Contract using industry schedules of rates, and quotation methodology to work on 'best price' principle.
The forecasted spend is estimated between £2 million and £3 million (ex-VAT) per annum.
UK SBS has previously issued a Prior Information Notice for a Minor Works Framework Agreement in July 2019 under reference CON19008, since issuing the notice UKRI have revisited their strategy and are now looking to establish a multi-supplier framework rather than a single supplier framework. As a result UKRI are looking to engage with the market to determine if the framework structure is fit for purpose STFC would like to invite potential bidders to a supplier day for this requirement. There will be the opportunity to learn more about the requirement and open floor questions.
Useful feedback from the days and Q&A sessions may be used to inform the final tender documentation, ensuring all valid options are considered.
Due to current site restrictions the supplier day will take place via Zoom on Thursday 16th July 2020.
If you are interested in attending this Supplier day, please confirm your attendance by emailing fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk stating your organisation and attendee's names. All requests to attend must be received by Wednesday 15th July 2020 at 12:00.
Attendance is restricted to 2 people per supplier. We would request that attendance is restricted to key members of your organisation that would have a keen interest in this project and be able to add value to the discussions that will take place.
The Value is estimated at £9,500,000.00 (ex VAT).
More information
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UK SBS has previously issued a Prior Information Notice for a Minor Works Framework Agreement in July 2019 under reference CON19008, since issuing the notice UKRI have revisited their strategy and are now looking to establish a multi-supplier framework rather than a single supplier framework. As a result UKRI are looking to engage with the market to determine if the framework structure is fit for purpose.
UKRI STFC may consider the information and responses received as part of the preliminary market consultation to help inform the specification and further decision making in relation to the planning and conduct of the procurement, ensuring all valid options are considered.
For the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not a Call for Competition; a Contract Notice will be issued as a call for competition. Not registering an interest shall not prevent any supplier participating in a future procurement, not is it intended that any information supplied as part of the preliminary market consultation shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process.
UK Research and Innovation
Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than £6 billion, UK Research and Innovation represents the largest reform of the research and innovation funding landscape in the last 50 years.
As an independent non-departmental public body UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England.
UK Research and Innovation ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.This is done by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish.
For more information, please visit: www.ukri.org
About Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation.Their research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale.
About the buyer
Contact name
Rhedyn Griffiths
Address
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
SWINDON
SN21FF
England
Telephone
07849 079788
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