Planning

Relocation Services - Large scale move of scientific, manufacturing & office equipment

AWE PLC

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Planning

10 Jul 2023 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the tender titled "Relocation Services - Large scale move of scientific, manufacturing & office equipment". The buying organisation is AWE PLC located in Reading, England (postal code: RG7 4PR) and operates in the office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies category. Key milestone includes the engagement end date on 26th July 2023. The tender involves a large-scale relocation project with the construction of a new Hub facility, spanning 12 months which includes relocation, installation, and commissioning of various types of equipment.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, industrial lasers, evaluation or testing instruments, and office furniture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender due to the nature of the project. AWE PLC, as the contracting authority, has specified security requirements that potential suppliers must meet, and the successful bidder will need to comply with applicable legislation and possess necessary security clearances to fulfil the role effectively.

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Notice Title

Relocation Services - Large scale move of scientific, manufacturing & office equipment

Notice Description

AWE Plc ("AWE") is seeking to support the large scale relocation of plant & equipment to a new Hub facility. This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition. You can find out more information about AWE here: https://www.awe.co.uk/ AWE - Atomic Weapons Establishment AWE is a high performing, streamlined business delivering extraordinary products. Additional information: The nature of this PIN is such that AWE intends to operate restrictions within the relevant procurement regulations in order to protect essential national security interests. If an economic operator has connections with any hostile entity or foreign states which are deemed by AWE to pose a risk to the UK's national security interests or is otherwise considered not to possess the reliability necessary to exclude risks to the security of the United Kingdom, AWE reserves its right to exclude them from this exercise. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the AWE is not committing to conduct any procurement in relation to this Programme. Equally non-participation in this Market Engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude any organisation from submitting a tender in any future competitions. Note: The nature of this contract is such that the award will be subject to supplier's passing AWE's security requirements as dictated by its site licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9104d446-4219-422f-99b5-d3cfb3625d58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135de15c-8cb8-4dd2-bf98-ddc1f0db91fc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

38636110 - Industrial lasers

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AWE PLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135de15c-8cb8-4dd2-bf98-ddc1f0db91fc
    10th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
  • https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b72a8ad8-e027-4ea7-b799-50d2ef79a42a
    AWE plc is currently undertaking the construction of a new Hub facility [42,000sq/m] that will provide new Science, Engineering, Office & Training facilities. The construction is due to complete in early 2026, after which there is a requirement to engage a supplier to undertake the following over a 12-month period: a) Relocate, install and commission (including engagement with the equipment manufacturers where required) a range of scientific, engineering, and manufacturing plant and equipment, as well as IT and personal equipment, from their existing locations spread across 75 buildings on Site, into the new Hub. This includes, but is not limited to, a range of fragile, large, specialist, and sensitive equipment and artefacts. b) Install and commission (including engagement with the equipment manufacturers where required) circa. 1,400 new items of equipment being procured separately. c) Support relocation of circa. 2,500 staff into the new building.
  • http://www.awe.co.uk
    In the 12-month period prior to the relocation, AWE plc is also looking to engage the supplier to work with the existing project team, facility team and site planners to undertake the management, planning, and then implementation of this relocation. The supplier will be required to adhere to applicable legislation for controlled areas within the facility, and managerial/project roles must possess, or be willing to apply for, at minimum SC level clearance in order to fulfil the role. A further option depending on the supplier capability, is to include in the scope the change management programme associated with our staff whilst undertaking a relocation of this scale.

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