UK-Swindon: Mechanical engineering services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1235446100, Email: procurement@stfc.ac.uk
Contact: UKRI STFC Procurement
Main Address: https://www.ukri.org
NUTS Code: UK
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Mechanical-engineering-services./Q597GZADPB
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other activity:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: UKRI-1307 Outside Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System (OM DPS)
Reference Number: UKRI-1307
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: STFC, procure a considerable number of mechanical engineering bespoke and low volume production items during a year. Precision manufacture and sub assembly services are required to assist delivery on demanding engineering projects. To support this activity, UKRI intend to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Outside Manufacturing (OM).The DPS will be divided into Lots according to the different manufacturing categories, as summarised below:
Lot 1: Small/Medium Machining
Lot 2: Large Machining
Lot 3: RAL Space Machining
Lot 4: Electro Discharge Machining (EDM)
Lot 5: Small/Medium Fabrication
Lot 6: Large Fabrication
Lot 7: Vacuum Fabrication - General
Lot 8: Vacuum Fabrication - RAL
Lot 9: Vacuum Fabrication – DL Astec
Lot 10: Additive Manufacture – (3D Printing) Plastic.
Lot 11: Additive Manufacture – (3D printing) Metallic
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 9,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1

II.2.1) Title: Lot 1: Small/Medium Machining
Lot No: Lot 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 1: Small/Medium Machining
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 1

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.

It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 1: Small/Medium Machining Access Code:Q597GZADPB
II.2) Description Lot No. 2

II.2.1) Title: Lot 2: Large Machining
Lot No: Lot 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 2: Large Machining
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Not provided
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.

It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 2: Large Machining Access Code:6GPFN76R33
II.2) Description Lot No. 3

II.2.1) Title: Lot 3: RAL Space Machining
Lot No: Lot 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 3: RAL Space Machining
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Not provided
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 3: RAL Space Machining Access Code:79E5QRB95C
II.2) Description Lot No. 4

II.2.1) Title: Lot 4: Electro Discharge Machining (EDM)
Lot No: Lot 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 4: Electro Discharge Machining (EDM)
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Not provided
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.

It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 4: Electro Discharge Machining (EDM) Access Code:M7B7V7D757
II.2) Description Lot No. 5

II.2.1) Title: Lot 5: Small/Medium Fabrication
Lot No: Lot 5
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 5: Small/Medium Fabrication
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Not provided
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 5: Small/Medium Fabrication Access Code:PHA8D7XZ29
II.2) Description Lot No. 6

II.2.1) Title: Lot 6: Large Fabrication
Lot No: Lot 6
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 6: Large Fabrication
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Not provided
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 6: Large Fabrication Access Code:52F22XQMV9
II.2) Description Lot No. 7

II.2.1) Title: Lot 7: Vacuum Fabrication – General
Lot No: Lot 7
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 7: Vacuum Fabrication – General
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Not provided
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 7: Vacuum Fabrication – General Access Code:244R92926T
II.2) Description Lot No. 8

II.2.1) Title: Lot 8: Vacuum Fabrication – RAL
Lot No: Lot 8
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 8: Vacuum Fabrication – RAL
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Not provided
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 8: Vacuum Fabrication – RAL Access Code:68669C8C8J
II.2) Description Lot No. 9

II.2.1) Title: Lot 9: Vacuum Fabrication – DL Astec
Lot No: Lot 9
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 9: Vacuum Fabrication – DL Astec
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Not provided
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access code for this Lot is provided here:
Lot 9: Vacuum Fabrication – DL Astec Access Code:XQ3JR9D6ZV
II.2) Description Lot No. 10

II.2.1) Title: Lot 10: Additive Manufacture – (3D Printing) Plastic
Lot No: Lot 10
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 10: Additive Manufacture – (3D Printing) Plastic
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Not provided
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for - provided here:
Lot 10: Additive Manufacture – (3D Printing) Plastic Access Code:4NTBAA68F8
II.2) Description Lot No. 11

II.2.1) Title: Lot 11: Additive Manufacture – (3D printing) Metallic
Lot No: Lot 11
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 11: Additive Manufacture – (3D printing) Metallic
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Not provided
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: This DPS has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to three years. The estimated spend is based on a three year duration.
It is possible that the DPS may be extended further beyond this date and UKRI will issue a contract notice if it does so.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Before you can participate in this tender you must have an account which you can register for here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for - provided here:
Lot 11: Additive Manufacture – (3D printing) Metallic Access Code:YR5783E5T6


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description RESTRICTED
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Restricted

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 31/01/2023 Time: 19:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: Not Provided
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The DPS will be hosted here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/ . In order to apply to join the DPS, you will need to register on the Portal. Once logged in, go to your Response Manager and add the Access Code supplied in this notice for the specific Lot you are interested in applying for. The access codes are provided here:
Lot 1: Small/Medium Machining Access Code:Q597GZADPB
Lot 2: Large Machining Access Code:6GPFN76R33
Lot 3: RAL Space Machining Access Code:79E5QRB95C
Lot 4: Electro Discharge Machining (EDM) Access Code:M7B7V7D757
Lot 5: Small/Medium Fabrication Access Code:PHA8D7XZ29
Lot 6: Large Fabrication Access Code:52F22XQMV9
Lot 7: Vacuum Fabrication – General Access Code:244R92926T
Lot 8: Vacuum Fabrication – RAL Access Code:68669C8C8J
Lot 9: Vacuum Fabrication – DL Astec Access Code:XQ3JR9D6ZV
Lot 10: Additive Manufacture – (3D Printing) Plastic Access Code:4NTBAA68F8
Lot 11: Additive Manufacture – (3D printing) Metallic Access Code:YR5783E5T6

Suppliers may apply to join the DPS or apply to join additional Lots of the DPS at any time during the period of validity of the DPS.

The DPS Documentation will remain electronically accessible and available for the duration of the DPS and can be accessed via the DPS Portal. All correspondence and submission of documents must be through the portal.

Suppliers can apply to join the DPS either at the "Initial Joining Stage" or at any time during the period of validity of the DPS "Ongoing Joining Stage":
Initial Joining Stage:
•Suppliers, who wish to join at the Initial Joining Stage, must submit their Selection Questionnaire on the Portal on or before “the Deadline for Applications for the Initial Joining Stage" as stated in Section 2.3 of the RFI.
•UKRI will evaluate each Selection Questionnaire to determine whether the Minimum Selection Criteria are met. It is anticipated that there may be a high interest at the Initial Joining Stage which may affect this timeframe and UKRI have therefore opted to apply an extended initial evaluation period as per the timescales at Section 2.3 of the RFI.
•UKRI will notify both successful and unsuccessful Suppliers of the outcome.
•No Mini Competitions will commence until all suppliers who applied to join the DPS at the initial joining stage have been notified of the outcome.

Ongoing Joining Stage:
•If a Supplier does not submit their Selection Questionnaire by the Deadline for Applications for the Initial Joining Stage, they can submit their Selection Questionnaire on the DPS Portal at any time during the period of validity of the DPS.
•UKRI will evaluate each Selection Questionnaire to determine whether the Minimum Selection Criteria are met and notify the Supplier as to whether its Selection Questionnaire was successful within 15 working days of receipt of the Selection Questionnaire.


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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=627255452
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
UKRI
Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 01/11/2021

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