--- title: "UKRI CON19008 Minor Works Framework - Daresbury Laboratory & UK Astronomy Technology Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9a0563b-5729-45a6-87a9-588b2e6bc190" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9a0563b-5729-45a6-87a9-588b2e6bc190" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9a0563b-5729-45a6-87a9-588b2e6bc190.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9a0563b-5729-45a6-87a9-588b2e6bc190.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-07-08" --- # UKRI CON19008 Minor Works Framework - Daresbury Laboratory & UK Astronomy Technology Centre Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9a0563b-5729-45a6-87a9-588b2e6bc190 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9a0563b-5729-45a6-87a9-588b2e6bc190) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9a0563b-5729-45a6-87a9-588b2e6bc190.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is initiating a tender for the "UKRI CON19008 Minor Works Framework" aimed at providing minor building works for the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at the Daresbury Laboratory and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 19th July 2019. The framework will cover projects valued up to £500,000 ex-VAT, with an estimated total spend of between £2 million and £3 million per annum. Interested suppliers are invited to attend a supplier day on 23rd July 2019 to discuss the project further and tour the facilities. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in construction and building works, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in minor works. The selected contractor will enjoy a contract lasting up to four years under the NEC4 Term Service Contract framework. The supplier day is an especially valuable occasion for businesses looking to engage with key decision-makers and gain insights into the specifications of the project, thus enhancing their competitive edge in the bidding process. ## Notice UK Research & Innovation ("UKRI") is planning to launch a procurement for a Term Service framework contract to provide minor Building Works for its component Research Council, the Science & Technology Facilities Council("STFC"). The framework contract will be for any such minor works up to a value of PS500,000.00 ex-VAT per project. STFC is applying a renewed and refreshed focus to its unique estate and infrastructure - recognising its strategic importance as an enabler of world class science and research. The current estate comprises a portfolio of old and new buildings, a diverse range of space/accommodation types, and a gradually changing position in terms of building condition and functional suitability. It is an exciting time for the STFC estate as the corporate Estates Strategy is refreshed, underpinned by the recent completion of full building/asset condition suggest across the entire estate. This agreement will cover minor Building Works. It is STFC's intention to appoint one Contractor for an initial period of 3 years, with a possible 1 year extension (total 4 years). The Contract will be based on NEC4 Term Service Contract using industry schedules of rates, and quotation methodology to work on 'best price' principle.The forecast spend is estimated at between PS2 million and PS3 million (ex-VAT) per annum. STFC would like to invite potential bidders to a supplier day at the Daresbury Laboratory ("DL"). There will be the opportunity to learn more about the requirement, open floor questions, and to have a tour of some of the facilities on site to understand the working environment, diversity and the potential of this requirement. Useful feedback from the days and Q&A sessions may be used to inform the final tender documentation,ensuring all valid options are considered. The supplier day at DL will take place Tuesday 23rd July 2019 at Science and Technical Facilities Council, Daresbury Laboratory, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Daresbury, WA4 4AD . The supplier day will last approximately two hours, comprising the following: * Overview of the Facilities and requirements * Open floor Q&A * Site Tour * Individual Q&A 'surgery' (as time allows and as appropriate) If you are interested in attending this Supplier day, please confirm your attendance by emailing fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk stating your organisation and attendee's names. All requests to attend must be received by 17:00 on Friday 19th July 2019. Space is limited on the supplier day, and attendance is restricted to 2 people per supplier. We would request that attendance is restricted to key members of your organisation that would have a keen interest in this project and be able to add value to the discussions that will take place. The Value is estimated at PS9,500,000.00 (ex VAT). At this time the Contracting Authority are looking to hold a supplier day in order to inform the ongoing specification and understand how suppliers would like to see this opportunity let. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f103c52b-dfb1-4135-92fc-8b6677841c18 | | Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 8 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Jul 2019 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 8 Jul 2019 at 07:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f103c52b-dfb1-4135-92fc-8b6677841c18 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f103c52b-dfb1-4135-92fc-8b6677841c18 8th July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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