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UKSBS PR18100 Engineering Design and Drawing Framework

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "UKSBS PR18100 Engineering Design and Drawing Framework," aimed at providing engineering design services. This opportunity falls under the engineering industry category and is located in Oxfordshire, England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with bids due by 11 September 2020 at 14:00 GMT. The project is structured in two lots: Basic CAD and Drafting, and Design and Engineering, with a total estimated value of £800,000. The framework is intended to award places to the top 10 compliant bidders based on quality and price evaluation, facilitating mini-competitions for individual project requirements post-award.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering design services, particularly those with expertise in Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, as they would be well-suited to meet the procurement requirements. Those capable of addressing the distinct needs within the CAD and engineering fields can leverage this framework to secure ongoing contracts through competitive bidding processes following the initial award. Engaging with this framework can foster long-term business growth and enhance organisational reputation within a vital sector supporting UK research and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR18100 Engineering Design and Drawing Framework

Notice Description

A component part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) which is one of Europe's largest multidisciplinary research organisations supporting scientists and engineers world-wide. It operates world-class large-scale research facilities at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Oxfordshire; the Daresbury Laboratory (DL), Cheshire; and the UK ATC, Edinburgh; provides strategic advice to the government on their development and manages international research projects in support of a broad cross-section of the UK research community: - Suppliers are required by the STFC to provide engineering design and drawing services (ED & D) to RAL, DL and other associated sites. The work will be required to be carried out off site and then delivered to UKRI STFC. UKRI STFC engineers and designers in all the above areas provide mechanical and electrical engineering expertise to all divisions. This involves working with scientists and other engineers to create new facilities from concept through to commissioning and operation. UKRI STFC currently uses a variety of CAD packages and the task of detailing designs is given to sub-contractors, either on or off-site, as and when the need arises. Suppliers are expected to follow the guidelines issued in the local procedures specific to the relevant department. The requirement is divided in to two Lots; 1. Basic CAD and Drafting 2. Design and Engineering The intention is to have up to a maximum 10 compliant bidders in each Lot that will be awarded a place on this Framework. To achieve these desired numbers, bidders will be ranked as a result of the award criteria. All bidders that pass the pass/fail selection and award questions will then be evaluated on quality and price and the highest scoring 10 bidders will be awarded a place on the relevant framework Lot that they have applied for. Bidders may apply for one or both Lots. Once the framework agreement commences, mini-competitions will be conducted within the relevant Lot for the award of individual requirements. For the full specification of requirements, please refer to Delta eSourcing link provided below. A Supplier Day had previously been held for this requirement; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/757395a2-477d-4d56-967c-2d3f065f6964 Additional information: Please Note: Do not apply directly to the Buyer. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. The final date and time for the submission of bids is 11 September 2020 at 1400hrs GMT. The contracting authority shall utilise the Delta eSourcing Procurement Tool available at the above link to conduct this procurement. All enquiries with respect to problems or functionality within the tool may be submitted to Delta eSourcing on 08452707050. For communication, please utilise the messaging system within the Delta e-sourcing tool at the above link. Delta is a free self-registration website and this can be done by completing the online questionnaire at https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0edb8f6-81da-4ccb-a77c-564cabc77223
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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