Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000623300
E-mail: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
SMART Innovation Diagnostics for Productivity and Design Projects
Reference number: F124/2017/2018
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This framework has been prepared on behalf of the Welsh Ministers, referred to as 'the Client', in order to establish a Framework Agreement that will provide SMART Innovation Diagnostics for Productivity and Design projects across Wales.
The Framework Agreement will commence on 1st May 2018 for a period of 3 years and will end on the 30th April 2021. An option to extend the agreement for up to a further year will be available to the Client; however this will be subject to a performance review. The Client is not bound by any values or commitment with regards to the use of this agreement. A contract will not exist between the Client and the Framework Provider until such a time when a 'call off' occurs.
The Agreement is part funded by European funds and is therefore subject to the continued availability of those funds.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 600 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Productivity diagnostics for Businesses in Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71323000
72220000
72221000
79400000
79415000
79990000
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful providers must have substantial industry experience applicable to the Manufacturing sector in order to provide expert diagnostic consultancy service to businesses across Wales.
the successful providers must have the ability to provide such a service across a wide range of manufacturing disciplines, which as a minimum shall include expertise in areas of continuous improvement, sustainable and lean manufacturing; value stream and process mapping; 5 S and 6 Sigma; improving layout and space utilisation; reducing work in progress; improving quality and delivery; team building; new and innovative manufacturing techniques; and materials and process innovation. the providers must also be able to include planning and preparation for implementation of technologies associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Support following a diagnostic to apply and implement tools and techniques highlighted in the prioritised action plan will also be available to businesses.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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:
Yes
Identification of the project:
SMART Innovation - 80750 and 80751
II.2.14) Additional information
The value stated in the Award Notice is the maximum anticipated value for the full potential Framework Agreement period of 4 years (i.e. the 3 year initial terms plus the 1 year extension period). This Framework Agreement is part funded by European funds and is therefore subject to the continued availability of those funds.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Design diagnostics for Businesses in Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79415200
79400000
79990000
72220000
72221000
71323000
73200000
79410000
73300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful providers must have substantial industry experience applicable to the Design sector in order to provide an expert diagnostic consultancy service to businesses across Wales.
The successful providers must have the ability to provide such a service across a wide range of design disciplines, which as a minimum shall include expertise in areas of materials and manufacture; product design; industrial design, design for manufacture; packaging design;
eco-design; service design; design management; and branding.
Support will also be available for businesses that have received a completed diagnostic and require a provider to assist them to apply and implement tools and techniques highlighted in the prioritised action plan.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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:
Yes
Identification of the project:
SMART Innovation - 80750 and 80751
II.2.14) Additional information
The value stated in this Contract Notice is the maximum anticipated value for the full potential contract period of 4 years (i.e. 3 year initial term plus the up to 1 year optional extension period). This contract is part funded by European funds and is therefore subject to the
continued availability of these funds.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open 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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2017/S 188-385049
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Productivity diagnostics for Businesses in Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/04/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enterprise Professional Services Ltd
Old St Melons
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BIC Innovation Ltd
Bangor
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Iterate Design + Innovation
Chepstow
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 950 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Design diagnostics for Businesses in Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/04/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Iterate Design + Innovation
Chepstow
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BIC Innovation Ltd
Bangor
LL57 4DF
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enterprise Professional Services Ltd
Old St Melons
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 650 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:81686)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000623300
Internet address(es)
URL: http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/05/2018