--- title: "UKRI NERC Estates and Construction Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f8fc94fb-de25-42ee-99fa-ef5f6065bc93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8fc94fb-de25-42ee-99fa-ef5f6065bc93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8fc94fb-de25-42ee-99fa-ef5f6065bc93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8fc94fb-de25-42ee-99fa-ef5f6065bc93.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-09-08" --- # UKRI NERC Estates and Construction Services Framework Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8fc94fb-de25-42ee-99fa-ef5f6065bc93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8fc94fb-de25-42ee-99fa-ef5f6065bc93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8fc94fb-de25-42ee-99fa-ef5f6065bc93.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently managing the procurement process for the "UKRI NERC Estates and Construction Services Framework," aimed at appointing a consultancy to support the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) in various Estate Professional and Construction Project Management Services. This opportunity is classified under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender has an estimated value of £9.5 million and the deadline for bid submissions is set for Monday, 21st September 2020, at 11:00 AM. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit their proposals through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The contract is anticipated to commence on 19th October 2020 and will run for a period of four years. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy, project management, and related professional services. Companies equipped to handle multidisciplinary disciplines, including architectural consultancy, building surveying, and project management, will find a suitable platform to leverage their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to welcome competitive bids from a diverse array of suppliers, potentially leading to growth and expansion within the public sector. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 21st September 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The purpose of this framework agreement is to appoint a consultancy to support the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) in developing and delivering a broad range of Estate Professional Services and Construction Project Management Services across its UK Managed Science Estate. *** Please note that full tender documents including appendices are attached within the Delta eSourcing Portal.*** Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: W274CNT75M Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bba8268-397b-4fbe-9614-46242f81b12b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | 10 Mar 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 18 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,500,000 | | 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2020 at 13:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bba8268-397b-4fbe-9614-46242f81b12b - 23 Jul 2020 at 07:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bba8268-397b-4fbe-9614-46242f81b12b - 29 Jan 2020 at 09:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df5b6279-e4c1-481b-b737-a566c2534ccb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bba8268-397b-4fbe-9614-46242f81b12b 8th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df5b6279-e4c1-481b-b737-a566c2534ccb 29th January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26370786-c797-4474-af4f-787911cc961a CON19012 - NERC ECS - RFP Request for Proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8ae5b94-11ac-48ce-af7d-40311372f932 CON19012 - NERC ECS - RFP Request for Proposal Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c77faf63-d23c-4557-8872-3dec0ff0fa43 CON19012 - FC4 Contract Data - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/826ebef3-7326-461a-96cc-be03d4466b28 CON19012 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbb49c5c-59a7-4e61-a061-b6c1c8b5966c CON19012 - RFP - Amended ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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