Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
UK
E-mail: vicky.platt@bl.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Development, Test and Support Services
Reference number: 001295
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The technology development and support function of the British Library require a new way of resourcing in a flexible manner to fill the gap between the existing permanent team and the business requirements to be delivered.
The purpose of this procurement is to establish a non-exclusive ad-hoc “call-off” arrangement with a partner that will work with the Library to ensure we have a flexible resourcing model but also offering complete services, such as, build, commission and run a service. Take over support of existing services or be part of a service, such as, development, testing or support.
This arrangement contains no contractual commitment on any party for the provision of any particular quantity nor does this arrangement involve any commitment to purchase but serves to commonly specify the levels of quality required and the terms and conditions of contract that will apply when specific work-packages are called-off by the British Library.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
900 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72200000
72500000
72600000
72800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Boston Spa Site, West Yorkshire and St Pancras Site, London.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The technology development and support function of the British Library require a new way of resourcing in a flexible manner to fill the gap between the existing permanent team and the business requirements to be delivered
The purpose of this procurement is to establish a non-exclusive ad-hoc “call-off” arrangement with a partner that will work with the Library to ensure we have a flexible resourcing model but also offering complete services, such as, build, commission and run a service. Take over support of existing services or be part of a service, such as, development, testing or support.
This arrangement contains no contractual commitment on any party for the provision of any particular quantity nor does this arrangement involve any commitment to purchase but serves to commonly specify the levels of quality required and the terms and conditions of contract that will apply when specific work-packages are called-off by the British Library.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
900 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Optional 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
As described in tender documents.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As per the tender documentation.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
17/06/2019
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Suppliers instructions how to express interest in this tender:
1) Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register:
— accept the terms and conditions and click “I agree”,
— enter your correct business and user details,
— note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete,
— you will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure).
2) Express an interest in the tender:
— login to the portal with the username/password,
— click the “PQQs Open To All Suppliers” link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier),
— click on the relevant PQQ to access the content,
— click the “Express Interest” button at the top of the page,
— this will move the PQQ into your “My PQQs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only),
— you can now access any attachments by clicking “Buyer Attachments” in the “PQQ Details” box 3. Responding to the tender,
— click “My Response” under “PQQ Details”, you can choose to “Create Response” or to “Decline to Respond” (please give a reason if declining),
— you can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification,
— note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ,
— there may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) you must then submit your reply using the “Submit Response” button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The British Library
Boston Spa
Wetherby
LS23 7BQ
UK
E-mail: vicky.platt@bl.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/05/2019