UK-Swindon: Construction work for research buildings.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Medical Research Council, Polaris House, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1793867000, Email: mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Main Address: www.ukri.org, Address of the buyer profile: 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:-Construction-work-for-research-buildings./4GA9E8FG2C
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-title/4GA9E8FG2C 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-3105 Framework Agreement for MLC@Harwell Design and Construction Works
Reference Number: UKRI-3105
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
45214600 - Construction work for research buildings.

II.1.3) Type of contract: WORKS
II.1.4) Short description: Single supplier Framework Agreement for MLC@Harwell Design and Construction Works
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 95,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs.
71320000 - Engineering design services.
71323200 - Plant engineering design services.
45000000 - Construction work.
45210000 - Building construction work.
45262700 - Building alteration work.
50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations.
71247000 - Supervision of building work.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKJ14 Oxfordshire

II.2.4) Description of procurement: The Medical Research Council (MRC) is embarking a path of transformation of its estate over the next 18 years to enable world leading science and arrive at a carbon neutral status by 2040. This will require works to be carried out on existing facilities as well as design and construction of new research and support facilities.
The works planned for the MRC Harwell site form part of this activity as well as the principle plant replacement to maintain our facilities at the highest possible standard for the science that is undertaken.
The works and services covered under this framework will include design and construction works on all or some of the MRC Harwell facilities. MRC is seeking to appoint contractors with design capability and with knowledge of and experience with highly complex research facilities.
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: 9,500,000
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: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

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: All bidders must attend a site visit prior to submitting a tender, planned for 08/09/23. Final details provided via the Delta esourcing portal which can be accessed using the address below. Site visit date may change and all suppliers who have registered will receive updates.
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4GA9E8FG2C


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
Framework agreement with a single operator
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided
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: 20/09/2023 Time: 15:00

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: 20/09/2023
Time: 15:00


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2 years
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
VI.3) Additional Information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Construction-work-for-research-buildings./4GA9E8FG2C

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4GA9E8FG2C
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
UK Research & Innovation
Legal Department, Polaris House, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Email: legal@ukri.org
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
UK Research & Innovation
Legal Department, Polaris House, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Email: legal@ukri.org
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:
UK Research & Innovation
Legal Department, Polaris House, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 21/08/2023

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