Planning

Hard FM Services (Maintenance)

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Planning

11 Jul 2023 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is planning a tender process for the provision of Hard FM Services (Maintenance). The contract involves mechanical & electrical and building fabric maintenance services, with the opportunity for reactive or ad hoc maintenance services. The tender is set to be initiated on 31st July 2023, with key dates including the release of the Request For Information (RFI) on the same day. The contract is classified under the 'Repair and maintenance services' category and will present business opportunities for firms in the maintenance and facility management industry.

The procurement process by NPL offers a 3-year contract term with the potential for two 1-year extensions. Suitable businesses should have expertise in managing facility maintenance services, including compliance with industry regulations and NPL policies. The selection process will assess bids based on compliance, value for money, and service quality. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor NPL's procurement portal for updates and to ensure timely bid submissions for evaluation.

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Notice Title

Hard FM Services (Maintenance)

Notice Description

Subject: Hard FM Maintenance Contractor Dear Bidders and Interested Parties, We are pleased to announce that the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) will be initiating a 2-stage tender process for it's Hard Service Contract on 31 July 2023. This prior information notice aims to provide you with essential details about the upcoming tender and allow interested parties to prepare accordingly. Key Information: 1. Request For Information (RFI) Release Date: 31 July 2023 2. Contract Title: NPL Hard FM Maintenance Contractor 3. Scope of Work: The hard service contract involves the provision of various facility management services, including but not limited to maintenance, repairs and building fabric to a portfolio containing laboratory, office and heritage status buildings. 4. Contract Duration: The anticipated contract duration is expected to be an initial term of 3-years. With an option to extend for a further two 1-year periods. 5. Eligibility and Selection Criteria: The tender will be open to all eligible and qualified bidders who meet the defined selection criteria as detailed in the tender documents. 6. Tender Documentation: The comprehensive tender documents, begin with RFI stage followed by RFP if successful, these will be made available on the NPL's Bravo Solutions Portal. 7. Bid Submission Deadline: The deadline for submitting bids will be clearly stated in the tender documents. Please ensure timely submission to be considered for evaluation. 8. Evaluation Process: The evaluation will be carried out according to the outlined criteria in the tender documents. Each bid will be assessed on its merits, compliance, and value for money. 9. Contract Award: Following the evaluation process, the contract will be awarded to the successful bidder(s) who meet the selection criteria and provide the best value proposal. We encourage all interested parties to regularly monitor NPL's procurement portal or other official channels for updates and notifications related to this tender. Please note that any modifications or clarifications to the tender documents will be communicated through these channels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope of Work: The hard service contract involves the provision of various facility management services, including but not limited to maintenance, repairs and building fabric to a portfolio containing laboratory, office and heritage status buildings. Contract Duration: The anticipated contract duration is expected to be an initial term of 3-years. With an option to extend for a further two 1-year periods. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid. https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e095
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019763-2023
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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Nina Heath
Contact Email
nina.heath@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

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