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title: "GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI 1296 Trend BEMS Support"
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# GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI 1296 Trend BEMS Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b54237c8-be40-4e46-95a2-26e4a0566d7c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) seeking support for their Trend Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) at the MRC Harwell Institute in Oxfordshire. This tender, titled "GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI 1296 Trend BEMS Support," is currently in the active stage within the open procurement method. The tender period is set to close on 20 April 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence on 7 May 2021 and run until 31 May 2023. The total value of the contract is estimated at £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000 allocated for the required services associated with repair and maintenance of cutting-edge BEMS technology.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in building management systems and engineering solutions. Companies engaged in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in software packages and information systems, may find this a suitable opportunity to expand their business. The selection criteria will focus on the potential of tenderers, hence allowing SMEs to compete effectively in this niche market aimed at supporting advanced scientific research initiatives.

## Notice

UKRI requires a specialist Building Management Systems (BMS) company to maintain and service the MRC Harwell Institute's highly specialist state-of-the-art facility which uses complex Trend BEMS engineering solutions as they are required to support the challenging needs of highly complex scientific research programmes. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6950a0b9-c3bc-43a9-b96d-a1bc2236c5c7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 May 2021 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6950a0b9-c3bc-43a9-b96d-a1bc2236c5c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6950a0b9-c3bc-43a9-b96d-a1bc2236c5c7
  26th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Oxfordshire:-UKRI-1296-Trend-BEMS-Support/4G8J7KVHF5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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