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title: "Relocation Services - Large scale move of scientific, manufacturing & office equipment"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "AWE PLC"
published: "2023-07-10"
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# Relocation Services - Large scale move of scientific, manufacturing & office equipment

Buyer: AWE PLC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9104d446-4219-422f-99b5-d3cfb3625d58

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the tender titled "Relocation Services - Large scale move of scientific, manufacturing & office equipment". The buying organisation is AWE PLC located in Reading, England (postal code: RG7 4PR) and operates in the office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies category. Key milestone includes the engagement end date on 26th July 2023. The tender involves a large-scale relocation project with the construction of a new Hub facility, spanning 12 months which includes relocation, installation, and commissioning of various types of equipment.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, industrial lasers, evaluation or testing instruments, and office furniture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender due to the nature of the project. AWE PLC, as the contracting authority, has specified security requirements that potential suppliers must meet, and the successful bidder will need to comply with applicable legislation and possess necessary security clearances to fulfil the role effectively.

## Notice

AWE Plc ("AWE") is seeking to support the large scale relocation of plant & equipment to a new Hub facility. This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition. You can find out more information about AWE here: https://www.awe.co.uk/ AWE - Atomic Weapons Establishment AWE is a high performing, streamlined business delivering extraordinary products. Additional information: The nature of this PIN is such that AWE intends to operate restrictions within the relevant procurement regulations in order to protect essential national security interests. If an economic operator has connections with any hostile entity or foreign states which are deemed by AWE to pose a risk to the UK's national security interests or is otherwise considered not to possess the reliability necessary to exclude risks to the security of the United Kingdom, AWE reserves its right to exclude them from this exercise. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the AWE is not committing to conduct any procurement in relation to this Programme. Equally non-participation in this Market Engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude any organisation from submitting a tender in any future competitions. Note: The nature of this contract is such that the award will be subject to supplier's passing AWE's security requirements as dictated by its site licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135de15c-8cb8-4dd2-bf98-ddc1f0db91fc |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AWE PLC |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2023 at 11:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135de15c-8cb8-4dd2-bf98-ddc1f0db91fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135de15c-8cb8-4dd2-bf98-ddc1f0db91fc
  10th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b72a8ad8-e027-4ea7-b799-50d2ef79a42a
  AWE plc is currently undertaking the construction of a new Hub facility [42,000sq/m] that will provide new Science, Engineering, Office & Training facilities. The construction is due to complete in early 2026, after which there is a requirement to engage a supplier to undertake the following over a 12-month period: a) Relocate, install and commission (including engagement with the equipment manufacturers where required) a range of scientific, engineering, and manufacturing plant and equipment, as well as IT and personal equipment, from their existing locations spread across 75 buildings on Site, into the new Hub. This includes, but is not limited to, a range of fragile, large, specialist, and sensitive equipment and artefacts. b) Install and commission (including engagement with the equipment manufacturers where required) circa. 1,400 new items of equipment being procured separately. c) Support relocation of circa. 2,500 staff into the new building.
- http://www.awe.co.uk
  In the 12-month period prior to the relocation, AWE plc is also looking to engage the supplier to work with the existing project team, facility team and site planners to undertake the management, planning, and then implementation of this relocation. The supplier will be required to adhere to applicable legislation for controlled areas within the facility, and managerial/project roles must possess, or be willing to apply for, at minimum SC level clearance in order to fulfil the role. A further option depending on the supplier capability, is to include in the scope the change management programme associated with our staff whilst undertaking a relocation of this scale.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.awe.co.uk/

## Provenance

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