UK-Swindon: Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1793442000, Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact: Kevin Griffiths
Main Address: www.ukri.org
NUTS Code: UKK14
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:-Furniture-%28incl.-office-furniture%29%2C-furnishings%2C-domestic-appliances-%28excl.-lighting%29-and-cleaning-products./83BSVE6J33
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Furniture-%28incl.-office-furniture%29%2C-furnishings%2C-domestic-appliances-%28excl.-lighting% 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-1842 – STFC Furniture (Design, Supply, Install and Recycle) Framework
Reference Number: UKRI-1842
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: The Science and Technology Facilities Council are looking to create a framework for furniture at all of its sites, the following disciplines will all be covered:

•Space Planning (Layout)
•Supply of furniture
•Installing furniture (delivery and placement, no construction, to requested destination)
•Move management and re-configuration
•Removal and recycling of furniture

The requirements covered by this procurement exercise have been sub-divided into Lots as follows:

Lot 1 - South of UK
Lot 2 - North of UK

STFC are looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers and a maximum three suppliers per lot to deliver the Framework. Bidders are permitted to bid for one or multiple lots.

We are seeking to contract the services on a 2-year initial contract with two potential extension options of 12 months.

Full details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender and supporting appendices uploaded to Delta and available on the above link.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 3,500,000
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: 2
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: South of UK
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
39100000 - Furniture.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKJ14 Oxfordshire

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 1 of the framework will cover the South of UK including the following STFC sites:

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire
The Cosener's House, Abingdon
Chilbolton Observatory, Hampshire

Full details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender and supporting appendices uploaded to Delta and available on the above link.

STFC are looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers and a maximum three suppliers per lot and Bidders are permitted to bid for one or multiple lots.
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: 3,500,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: This Framework has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to four years. The estimated spend is based on a four year duration.

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
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: South of UK - Access Code: 83BSVE6J33
II.2) Description Lot No. 2

II.2.1) Title: North of UK
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
39100000 - Furniture.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKD6 Cheshire

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 2 of the framework will cover the North UK including the following STFC sites:

Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire
UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh
Boulby Underground Laboratory, North Yorkshire

Full details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender and supporting appendices uploaded to Delta and available on the above link.

STFC are looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers and a maximum three suppliers per lot and Bidders are permitted to bid for one or multiple lots.
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: 3,500,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: This Framework has the option to be extended for a further two years on an annual basis taking the anticipated duration to four years. The estimated spend is based on a four year duration.

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
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: North of UK - Access Code: BK563KP757


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
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.2.2) 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 OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
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: 2022/S 000 - 007343
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 24/06/2022 Time: 14:00

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:
Duration in month(s): 3

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 24/06/2022
Time: 14:00


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 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.

The Tender for the Framework will be hosted here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/ . In order to submit a response for the Tender, 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:

Please note that should you wish to apply for both Lots of the Framework, you must complete all of the information on both Tenderboxes otherwise your bid will be marked as incomplete.

Lot 1: South of UK - Access Code: 83BSVE6J33
Lot 2: North of UK - Access Code: BK563KP757
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Furniture-%28incl.-office-furniture%29%2C-furnishings%2C-domestic-appliances-%28excl.-lighting%29-and-cleaning-products./83BSVE6J33

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83BSVE6J33
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, 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: 13/05/2022

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