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Contract Award Notice

Engineering Framework — Provision of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Services

  • First published: 31 January 2020
  • Last modified: 31 January 2020
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Authority ID:
AA74625
Publication date:
31 January 2020
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Dstl undertake a variety of mechanical and electro-mechanical engineering activities in support of tasks placed on the organisation within an ever changing Defence environment. The range of tasks dictates the type, scale and sensitivity of requirements on a case by case basis and is often delivered within very tight timescales. To fulfil these tasks, Dstl has to adopt a flexible, responsive and adaptable approach to each, which requires working closely with its supply base; building a strong working relationship is key to achieving the desired outcomes. The framework agreement (FA) is to provide a range of engineering services and support, delivering prototypes, bespoke, small batch projects and trials support across the full breadth of Dstl programmes of work, managed through the Dstl Engineering Capability. Through this provision Dstl will select a number of suppliers and place them under a framework agreement (FA). Existing frameworks agreements are in place for current service requirements, with expiry dates of 31.3.2020. Therefore, this is a new framework agreement community and will come into effect as from 1.4.2020 with an anticipated annual spend (based upon historic data) of up to 1 000 000 GBP (One million UK pounds), however no guarantee of work is offered over the period of the framework agreement. Requests for quotations (RFQ’s) will be expected to be returned within an average of 5 days (timeframe will be stated on individual RFQ’s). Expected delivery of goods and services, once supplier is in receipt of a purchase order will on average be 2-4 weeks.

— suppliers will be selected based on their ability to provide Dstl with a range of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical engineering capabilities and support services, including goods and services:

Design and development: in support of site/project requirements across all aspects of the requirement.

Manufacture: across a wide range of requirements, from one-off prototypes and samples to batch production. Manufacture could be from drawings, samples and/or verbal instructions.

Testing and validation: various activities on an as required basis, both at Dstl and own premises. This will include issuing of certificates and test results.

Installation and commissioning: of new and existing equipment against current legislation, such as pressure vessels, hydraulic equipment, wiring, etc.

Subcontract: proven ability to manage any subcontract activities of capabilities not covered by our own ‘In House’ capability to enable completion of required tasks.

— the framework consists of 2 subcategories (lots).

These are:

1) Mechanical; and

2) Electro-Mechanical.

These subcategories will include a range of activities within each in order to deliver finished goods and products. Dstl cannot guarantee the range of requests, however the descriptors below provide an indication of the variety of processes that could be expected under each lot. This list is not exhaustive:

— Machining: CNC and manual turning, CNC and manual milling, drilling, EDM (wire erosion, spark erosion), grinding (cylindrical, surface, centreless), deep boring and gun drilling, profile cutting (waterjet, laser, flame, plasma), punching, shearing, folding, welding (MIG, TIG, FCAW, MMA, brazing, soldering), joinery, plastic forming, non-destructive testing and evaluation, finishing (painting, spray painting, powder coating, anodising, plating). Tasks will include a full range of materials from metallic to non-metallic, including ferrous, non-ferrous, armour, woods, plastics, foams, composites and ceramics and anything else as dictated by the task requirements. Dimensions vary and suppliers should indicate the range of machining capacities available from their in-house capability, e.g. CNC turning diameters and lengths, CNC milling XYZ capacity, welding thicknesses, etc.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Porton Down, Wiltshire

Salisbury

SP4 0JQ

UK

Contact person: Mr Mike Young

Telephone: +44 1980954570

E-mail: myoung1@dstl.gov.uk

NUTS: UKK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity

Defence

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Engineering Framework — Provision of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Services

Reference number: 1000145011

II.1.2) Main CPV code

71336000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The framework agreement (FA) is to provide a range of mechanical and electro-mechanical engineering manufacturing services and support, delivering prototypes, small batch, low volume projects and trials support across the full breadth of Dstl programmes of work, managed through the Dstl Engineering Capability (Technical development and Delivery, CTS). The range of tasks dictates the type, scale and sensitivity of requirements on a case by case basis and is often delivered within very tight timescales. To fulfill these tasks, Dstl has to adopt a flexible, responsive and adaptable approach to each, which requires working closely with its supply base; building a strong working relationship is key to achieving the desired outcomes.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Mechanical Engineering Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71333000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Dstl undertake a variety of mechanical and electro-mechanical engineering activities in support of tasks placed on the organisation within an ever changing Defence environment. The range of tasks dictates the type, scale and sensitivity of requirements on a case by case basis and is often delivered within very tight timescales. To fulfil these tasks, Dstl has to adopt a flexible, responsive and adaptable approach to each, which requires working closely with its supply base; building a strong working relationship is key to achieving the desired outcomes. The framework agreement (FA) is to provide a range of engineering services and support, delivering prototypes, bespoke, small batch projects and trials support across the full breadth of Dstl programmes of work, managed through the Dstl Engineering Capability. Through this provision Dstl will select a number of suppliers and place them under a framework agreement (FA). Existing frameworks agreements are in place for current service requirements, with expiry dates of 31.3.2020. Therefore, this is a new framework agreement community and will come into effect as from 1.4.2020 with an anticipated annual spend (based upon historic data) of up to 1 000 000 GBP (One million UK pounds), however no guarantee of work is offered over the period of the framework agreement. Requests for quotations (RFQ’s) will be expected to be returned within an average of 5 days (timeframe will be stated on individual RFQ’s). Expected delivery of goods and services, once supplier is in receipt of a purchase order will on average be 2-4 weeks.

— suppliers will be selected based on their ability to provide Dstl with a range of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical engineering capabilities and support services, including goods and services:

Design and development: in support of site/project requirements across all aspects of the requirement.

Manufacture: across a wide range of requirements, from one-off prototypes and samples to batch production. Manufacture could be from drawings, samples and/or verbal instructions.

Testing and validation: various activities on an as required basis, both at Dstl and own premises. This will include issuing of certificates and test results.

Installation and commissioning: of new and existing equipment against current legislation, such as pressure vessels, hydraulic equipment, wiring, etc.

Subcontract: proven ability to manage any subcontract activities of capabilities not covered by our own ‘In House’ capability to enable completion of required tasks.

— the framework consists of 2 subcategories (lots).

These are:

1) Mechanical; and

2) Electro-Mechanical.

These subcategories will include a range of activities within each in order to deliver finished goods and products. Dstl cannot guarantee the range of requests, however the descriptors below provide an indication of the variety of processes that could be expected under each lot. This list is not exhaustive:

— Machining: CNC and manual turning, CNC and manual milling, drilling, EDM (wire erosion, spark erosion), grinding (cylindrical, surface, centreless), deep boring and gun drilling, profile cutting (waterjet, laser, flame, plasma), punching, shearing, folding, welding (MIG, TIG, FCAW, MMA, brazing, soldering), joinery, plastic forming, non-destructive testing and evaluation, finishing (painting, spray painting, powder coating, anodising, plating). Tasks will include a full range of materials from metallic to non-metallic, including ferrous, non-ferrous, armour, woods, plastics, foams, composites and ceramics and anything else as dictated by the task requirements. Dimensions vary and suppliers should indicate the range of machining capacities available from their in-house capability, e.g. CNC turning diameters and lengths, CNC milling XYZ capacity, welding thicknesses, etc.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Total quality weighting / Weighting: 80

Price / Weighting:  20

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Electro-Mechanical Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71334000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Dstl undertake a variety of mechanical and electro-mechanical engineering activities in support of tasks placed on the organisation within an ever changing Defence environment. The range of tasks dictates the type, scale and sensitivity of requirements on a case by case basis and is often delivered within very tight timescales. To fulfil these Tasks, Dstl has to adopt a flexible, responsive and adaptable approach to each, which requires working closely with its supply base; building a strong working relationship is key to achieving the desired outcomes. The framework agreement (FA) is to provide a range of engineering services and support, delivering prototypes, bespoke, small batch projects and trials support across the full breadth of Dstl programmes of work, managed through the Dstl Engineering Capability. Through this provision Dstl will select a number of suppliers and place them under a framework agreement (FA). Existing frameworks agreements are in place for current service requirements, with expiry dates of 31.3.2020. Therefore, this is a new framework agreement community and will come into effect as from 1.4.2020 with an anticipated annual spend (based upon historic data) of up to 1 000 000 GBP (One million UK pounds), however no guarantee of work is offered over the period of the framework agreement. Requests for quotations (RFQ’s) will be expected to be returned within an average of 5 days (timeframe will be stated on individual RFQ’s). Expected delivery of goods and services, once supplier is in receipt of a purchase order will on average be 2-4 weeks.

— the framework consists of 2 subcategories (Lots). These are:

1) Mechanical; and

2) Electro-Mechanical.

These subcategories will include a range of activities within each in order to deliver finished goods and products. Dstl cannot guarantee the range of requests, however the descriptors below provide an indication of the variety of processes that could be expected under each lot. This list is not exhaustive:

— Electro-Mechanical: new build, refurbish and interface electro-mechanical projects, concept, design and manufacture, design and manufacture both analogue and digital equipment, PCB design and manufacture, prototype manufacture (Vero board, matrix, etc.), microcontroller firmware (embedded software), design and manufacture of PC controlled equipment, non-destructive test and evaluation and installation of equipment manufactured, maintenance and repair of equipment.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Total quality weighting / Weighting: 80

Price / Weighting:  20

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2019/S 243-597353

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: 1000145011

Title: Provision of Mechanical Engineering Services

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: 100145011

Title: Provision of of Electro-Mechanical Services

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Competition discontinued due to an error in publication of original notice. In order to maintain transparency and ensure competition equality, this requirement will be subject to review and re-advertisement.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Dstl Commercial Services

Salisbury

SP4 0JQ

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Porton Down, Wiltshire

Salisbury

SP4 0JQ

UK

Telephone: +44 1980954570

E-mail: myoung1@dstl.gov.uk

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

27/01/2020

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71336000 Engineering support services Miscellaneous engineering services
71334000 Mechanical and electrical engineering services Miscellaneous engineering services
71333000 Mechanical engineering services Miscellaneous engineering services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
myoung1@dstl.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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