Planning

UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Planning

10 Mar 2025 at 16:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for mechanical engineering drafting support, specifically focusing on engineering design services. The procurement is for a Multi-Supplier Framework with a contract duration of four years, starting on 19th June 2025 and ending on 18th June 2029, with a total estimated value of £400,000. The main location for delivery is in the United Kingdom, with emphasis on the region UKM75. Interested suppliers are invited to attend a virtual Market Engagement event on 28th March 2025, with the deadline for registering interest being 26th March 2025. This event will provide an overview of the requirement and an opportunity to ask questions regarding the tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in mechanical engineering and drafting services to collaborate with a prominent UK government body. Companies with expertise in converting 3-D models into detailed 2-D drawing sets, while maintaining precise documentation standards, would be well-suited for this framework agreement. Participating in UKRI's framework can enhance visibility, provide stable and long-term revenue, and foster relationships within the public sector. SMEs and larger established entities in the engineering design space should consider this an excellent chance to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their ability on a high-profile government project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework for the provision of Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support. This framework will have a duration of 4 years and a total value of PS400,000.00. The scope of work includes developing 2-D drawing sets from provided 3-D models, as needed, while adhering to specific documentation standards. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=928688432

Planning Information

UKRI will be holding a virtual Market Engagement event on Friday 28th March 2025. This event will provide suppliers with an overview of the requirement and opportunity to ask questions. If you are interested in attending, please email your contact details to STFCprocurement@ukri.org no later than 26/03/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008592-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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