Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
UK
Contact person: Kevin Griffiths
Telephone: +44 1793442000
E-mail: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
NUTS: UKK14
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.ukri.org
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Furniture-%28incl.-office-furniture%29%2C-furnishings%2C-domestic-appliances-%28excl.-lighting%29-and-cleaning-products./83BSVE6J33
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Furniture-%28incl.-office-furniture%29%2C-furnishings%2C-domestic-appliances-%28excl.-lighting%
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
Other: Research and Innovation
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
UKRI-1842 – STFC Furniture (Design, Supply, Install and Recycle) Framework
Reference number: UKRI-1842
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Science and Technology Facilities Council are looking to create a framework for furniture at all of its sites, the following disciplines will all be covered:
•Space Planning (Layout)
•Supply of furniture
•Installing furniture (delivery and placement, no construction, to requested destination)
•Move management and re-configuration
•Removal and recycling of furniture
The requirements covered by this procurement exercise have been sub-divided into Lots as follows:
Lot 1 - South of UK
Lot 2 - North of UK
STFC are looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers and a maximum three suppliers per lot to deliver the Framework. Bidders are permitted to bid for one or multiple lots.
We are seeking to contract the services on a 2-year initial contract with two potential extension options of 12 months.
Full details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender and supporting appendices uploaded to Delta and available on the above link.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
South of UK
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ14
Main site or place of performance:
Oxfordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 of the framework will cover the South of UK including the following STFC sites:
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire
The Cosener's House, Abingdon
Chilbolton Observatory, Hampshire
Full details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender and supporting appendices uploaded to Delta and available on the above link.
STFC are looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers and a maximum three suppliers per lot and Bidders are permitted to bid for one or multiple lots.
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:
3 500 000.00
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:
This Framework has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to four years. The estimated spend is based on a four year duration.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for.
The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 1: South of UK - Access Code: 83BSVE6J33
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
North of UK
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD6
Main site or place of performance:
Cheshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 of the framework will cover the North UK including the following STFC sites:
Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire
UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh
Boulby Underground Laboratory, North Yorkshire
Full details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender and supporting appendices uploaded to Delta and available on the above link.
STFC are looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers and a maximum three suppliers per lot and Bidders are permitted to bid for one or multiple lots.
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:
3 500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to four years. The estimated spend is based on a four year duration.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for.
The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 2: North of UK - Access Code: BK563KP757
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-007343
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
24/06/2022
Local time: 14:00
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)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
24/06/2022
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
The Tender for the Framework will be hosted here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/ . In order to submit a response for the Tender, you will need to register on the Portal. Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access codes are provided here:
Please note that should you wish to apply for both Lots of the Framework, you must complete all of the information on both Tenderboxes otherwise your bid will be marked as incomplete.
Lot 1: South of UK - Access Code: 83BSVE6J33
Lot 2: North of UK - Access Code: BK563KP757
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Furniture-%28incl.-office-furniture%29%2C-furnishings%2C-domestic-appliances-%28excl.-lighting%29-and-cleaning-products./83BSVE6J33
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83BSVE6J33
GO Reference: GO-2022513-PRO-20134297
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/05/2022