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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-047a96
Published by:: National Physical Laboratory
Authority ID:: AA63049
Publication date:: 05 July 2024
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

We are pleased to announce that the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) will be initiating a 2-stage tender process for it’s Soft Service Cleaning and Logistics Contract on 22 July 2024. This prior information notice aims to provide you with essential details about the upcoming tender and allow interested parties to prepare accordingly.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

National Physical Laboratory

Hampton Road

Teddington

TW11 0LW

Contact person: Hannah Woodland

E-mail: nina.heath@npl.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.npl.co.uk

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Other: Research

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Soft Services Contractor (Cleaning & Logistics)

II.1.2) Main CPV code

90910000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 7 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

64000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI7

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Key Information:

1. Request For Information (RFI) Release Date: 22 July 2024

2. Contract Title: NPL Soft Services Contractor

3. Scope of Work: The soft service contract will provide cleaning, waste management and logistics services to NPL. The objective of the cleaning service is to provide a sanitary, clean and tidy environment to a portfolio containing laboratory, office and heritage status buildings.

4. Contract Duration: The anticipated contract duration is expected to be an initial term of 3-years. With an option to extend for a further two 1-year periods.

5. Eligibility and Selection Criteria: The tender will be open to all eligible and qualified bidders who meet the defined selection criteria as detailed in the tender documents.

6. Tender Documentation: The comprehensive tender documents, begin with RFI stage followed by RFP if successful, these will be made available on the NPL's Bravo Solutions Portal.

7. Bid Submission Deadline: The deadline for submitting bids will be clearly stated in the tender documents. Please ensure timely submission to be considered for evaluation.

8. Evaluation Process: The evaluation will be carried out according to the outlined criteria in the tender documents. Each bid will be assessed on its merits, compliance, and value for money.

9. Contract Award: Following the evaluation process, the contract will be awarded to the successful bidder(s) who meet the selection criteria and provide the best value proposal.

We encourage all interested parties to regularly monitor NPL's procurement portal or other official channels for updates and notifications related to this tender. Please note that any modifications or clarifications to the tender documents will be communicated through these channels.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

22/07/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

04/07/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
90910000	Cleaning services	Cleaning and sanitation services
64000000	Postal and telecommunications services	Other Services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

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About the buyer

Main contact:: nina.heath@npl.co.uk
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