Award

Embedded Support Framework

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2022 at 13:06

TenderUpdate

13 Sep 2021 at 15:08

TenderUpdate

03 Aug 2021 at 13:23

Tender

02 Aug 2021 at 07:38

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking submissions for the "Embedded Support Framework," a framework agreement aimed at providing engineering support services for conceptual engineering, product design, and project engineering. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having completed the tender phase, with key actions finalised on 1 December 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows for broad participation in the tender process, and the contract is expected to involve a financial commitment valued at approximately £4 million, encompassing delivery at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those equipped to meet high technical standards, as the award criteria heavily favour technical quality. Companies of all sizes, including SMEs and larger firms, can benefit from this framework, as it enhances their chances of securing contracts with a government body dedicated to scientific research. Engagement in this tender may be particularly advantageous for suppliers with experience in providing comprehensive engineering solutions and project management services.

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Notice Title

Embedded Support Framework

Notice Description

Framework Agreement arrangement for Embedded Support for Conceptual Engineering, Product Design and Project Engineering.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement arrangement for Embedded Support for Conceptual Engineering, Product Design and Project Engineering. Additional information: Clarification process resulted in Lot Structure with all suppliers eligible for each lot

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cf1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000871-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71336000 - Engineering support services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£571,428 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Ben Grainger
Contact Email
ben.grainger@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235465315

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ASSYSTEM ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE

ATKINS

ENGINEERING ANALYSIS SERVICES

IDOM

MORSON PROJECTS

NORTON STRAW CONSULTANTS

NUVIA

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