Planning

UKRI-2996 - RAL Fire Safety Consultancy Works - (Inc not limited to; Strategy Reports and Fire Risk Assessment Consultancy Works)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

15 Mar 2023 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is planning to launch a procurement process for fire safety consultancy works. This 2-year service framework contract aims to provide fire strategy reports, fire risk assessments, and training for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) with an estimated value of £1,000,000.00 to £1,500,000.00 GBP. STFC seeks to appoint one consultant for an initial year, extendable to two years, with a maximum annual spend of £750,000 GBP. The procurement involves a range of fire consultancy works for STFC's estates and infrastructure comprising various facilities.

This tender opportunity presents significant growth prospects for businesses offering fire and explosion protection consultancy services. Companies specializing in fire safety consulting, risk assessment, and training are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a supplier day scheduled on April 4, 2023, at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire. Interested parties must confirm attendance by April 3, 2023. This event aims to inform potential bidders and enhance the final tender documentation process, ensuring comprehensive consideration of all viable options and requirements.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2996 - RAL Fire Safety Consultancy Works - (Inc not limited to; Strategy Reports and Fire Risk Assessment Consultancy Works)

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation ('UKRI') is planning to launch a procurement for a 2 yr. term Service framework contract to provide Fire Safety Consultancy Works (inc. Fire Strategy Reports, Fire Risk Assessments and Training) for its component Research Council, the Science and Technology Facilities Council ('STFC'). The contract will be for any such Fire Consultancy works with an estimated value of 1,000,000.00 -1,500,000.00 GBP ex-VAT over the 2-year term. STFC is applying a renewed and refreshed Fire Safety Management focus to its unique estate and infrastructure of circa 80 facilities including Offices, Laboratories, accommodation, and sub-stations -- recognising its strategic importance as an enabler of world class science and research. The current estate comprises a portfolio of old and new buildings, a diverse range of space/accommodation types, and a gradually changing position in terms of building condition and functional suitability. This agreement will cover Fire Consultancy works. It is STFC's intention to appoint one consultant for an initial period of 1 year, with a possible 1-year extension (total 2 years). The forecast spend is estimated at between 1,000,000 GBP and 1,500,000 GBP (ex-VAT). The maximum spend will be 750,000 GBP per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation ('UKRI') is planning to launch a procurement for a term service framework contract to provide Fire Consultancy Works for its component Research Council, the Science and Technology Facilities Council ('STFC'). The Contract will be for any such works including Fire Hazard Assessment, Fire Strategy Documentation, Fire Risk Assessment and Training. It is an exciting time for the STFC estate as the corporate estate's strategy is refreshed, underpinned by the recent completion of full building/asset condition across the entire estate. The contract will be based on NEC4 Term Service Contract with estimated building survey costs based on schedules of day rates for specific surveyor, and consultant disciplines. STFC would like to invite potential bidders to a supplier day at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory ('RAL'). There will be the opportunity to learn more about the requirement, open floor questions, and to have a tour of some of the facilities on site to understand the working environment, diversity, and the potential of this requirement. Useful feedback from the days and Q&A sessions may be used to inform the final tender documentation, ensuring all valid options are considered. The supplier day will take place on Tuesday 4th April 2023 starting at 11:00am at the Science and Technical Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX. The supplier day will last approximately 2 hours, comprising the following: -- overview of the facilities and requirements, -- open floor Q&A, -- site tour, -- individual Q&A 'surgery' (as time allows and as appropriate). If you are interested in attending this supplier day, please confirm your attendance by emailing STFCProcurement@ukri.org, including the information listed below. All requests to attend must be received by 11:00am on Monday 3rd April 2023. Space is limited on the supplier day, and attendance is restricted to 2 people per supplier. We would request that attendance is restricted to key members of your organisation that would have a keen interest in this project and be able to add value to the discussions that will take place. Please include the following information in your request to attend this engagement day: *Organisation Name *Representative Name *Contact Telephone Number *Vehicle Registration Number Please note, all suppliers will receive all the information that is shared during the tender itself, even if they cannot attend the engagement day. Additional information: At this time the Contracting Authority are looking to hold a supplier day in order to inform the ongoing specification and understand how suppliers would like to see this opportunity let.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b30e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007541-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Jacob Morris
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7514722745

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
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
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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