Planning

Management Operator - iAero (Yeovil) Centre

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Apr 2018 at 11:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a Management Operator for the iAero (Yeovil) Centre, aimed at supporting research and innovation in aerospace and high-value design technologies. The relevant tender, titled "Management Operator - iAero (Yeovil) Centre," was initiated on 25 April 2018, with a market engagement event scheduled for 30 May 2018 at the Somerset County Council Offices in Taunton, South West England. Interested parties have until 25 July 2018 to engage regarding this opportunity, which falls under the aircraft and spacecraft industry category, with a total estimated value of £20 million.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in facilities management, business consulting, and aerospace technology sectors. Companies with expertise in operating innovation centres, delivering business support services, or managing facilities would be well-suited to compete. The market engagement event will serve as an excellent platform for potential suppliers to understand the project requirements and network, enabling them to tailor their proposals to meet the specific needs of Somerset County Council and enhance their chances of securing the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management Operator - iAero (Yeovil) Centre

Notice Description

Somerset County Council will be hosting a market engagement Supplier event prior to the commencement of a procurement exercise with the intention to appoint a Management Operator for the iAero (Yeovil) Centre. The intended procurement exercise will be to appoint a Supplier in the capacity of Management Operator for the iAero (Yeovil) Centre - to support research, collaboration, development and innovation in aerospace and associated high value design technologies The Centre has been funded by Somerset County Council, ERDF and the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP) The Management Operator will be responsible for the provision of: * Facilities Management * Operation of Centre * Providing/Brokering business support services for Tenants and Users of the Centre Supplier Event Details: * Venue - Somerset County Council Offices, County Hall, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DY * Date - Wednesday 30th May 2018 * Attendance - To register interest in this event use the EOI option on the eTender portal contract listing. The Council will contact interested Suppliers to confirm attendee details and provide directions. Draft Agenda * Project Introduction - SCC * Building Facilities - SCC/Building Construction/Architect * A day in the life of iAero - potential scenarios delivered by Leonardo Helicopters, Yeovil * What it means for the region's SMEs delivered by TODS Aerospace, Crewkerne * Procurement Process - SCC * Plenary Session /Q&A - SCC/Attendees The event will be an opportunity for Suppliers to learn about the project, requirements, proposed operational model and the procurement process. Attendance is not a pre-requisite to participation in the procurement process. Suppliers that take part in the event will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in the subsequent procurement process. All information and slides used will be made available through the contract listing as part of the procurement documentation. Your attention is also drawn to another event to be held on the same day Reference DN 240368 - Management Operator - SEIC Phase 2 (including ERDF funded project - Enterprise Hub @ SEIC 2) and Phase 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c53e9c93-4d89-41a1-b755-788af8893251
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6426d2-6e31-4813-8c32-87c4ddab3b82
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2018Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

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