--- title: "Provision of ICT Service and Support for Dounreay Site" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49f15583-1e00-497b-94cd-886806f60549" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49f15583-1e00-497b-94cd-886806f60549" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49f15583-1e00-497b-94cd-886806f60549.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49f15583-1e00-497b-94cd-886806f60549.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED" published: "2017-06-12" --- # Provision of ICT Service and Support for Dounreay Site Buyer: DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49f15583-1e00-497b-94cd-886806f60549 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49f15583-1e00-497b-94cd-886806f60549) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49f15583-1e00-497b-94cd-886806f60549.json) ## Summary Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) is conducting a competitive procurement process for the Provision of ICT Service and Support for the Dounreay Site, located in Thurso, Caithness. The procurement is categorised under the services sector, specifically focusing on IT managed services. The current stage of this tender is the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), which will conclude on 14 July 2017. The contract is anticipated to begin on 1 March 2018 with options for multiple contract terms extending to a potential end date of 31 May 2027. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, especially those with expertise in managed services, software development, and telecommunications. Companies that can demonstrate their technical proficiency and financial stability will be well-positioned to compete, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can fulfil the qualification criteria set by DSRL. Engaging in this tender process could facilitate long-term partnerships and contracts within the public sector. ## Notice This PQQ has been issued by Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) in connection with a competitive procurement for the provision of Information Technology (IT) Managed Services, conducted in accordance with the Negotiated Procedure. DSRL requires a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to deliver IT Managed Services. This PQQ sets out the information which is required by DSRL in order to assess the suitability of organisations in terms of their technical knowledge and experience; capability and capacity; organisational and financial standing, to meet the requirements. There are three options which DSRL are considering: * Contract Term- 5 years+1+1, no transformation projects (plus transition); * Contract Term-5 years+1+1, transformation projects included (plus transition); and * Contract Term- 7years+1+1, no transformation projects (plus transition). To allow for transition, this Contract will be awarded on the 01 March 2018, with a 6 month transition period and a go-live date of 1st October 2018. The Negotiated Procedure with prior call for competition is a multi-stage process. This Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is the first stage of the procurement process. Responses to the PQQ will be assessed by DSRL to determine a short-list of organisations to be invited to tender using an agreed selection criteria. Selection criteria and their relative weighting are available through CTM. The PQQ process will involve the consideration by DSRL of the capability and capacity of the organisations expressing interest in the procurement by submitting responses to the prequalification questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through CTM. The shortlist of organisations will be invited to tender through the issue of an ITT (Invitation to Tender). Tenders submitted will be assessed against an agreed award criteria to determine the Most Economically Advantageous Tender. Details of the Award Criteria and how these will be evaluated will be made available to those successful in reaching the short list and will be published as part of the Invitation to Tender (a draft copy is available though CTM). The Negotiated Process will be a multi-stage process and it is anticipated that there will be two rounds of negotiation before Best and Final Offer (BAFO) submissions are requested. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98524816-28bf-400e-87fc-06d9383d5d04 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED | | Locality | THURSO, CAITHNESS | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW14 7TZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness | | Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 32400000 - Networks - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 12 Jun 2017 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98524816-28bf-400e-87fc-06d9383d5d04 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98524816-28bf-400e-87fc-06d9383d5d04 12th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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