UK-Swindon: Software package and information systems.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2FL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7743192648, Email: STFCProcurement@ukri.org
Contact: Michael McGrath
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:-Software-package-and-information-systems./6278QN8T79
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:-Software-package-and-information-systems./6278QN8T79 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: Earth Observation Datahub Applications and Integrations
Reference Number: UKRI-3366
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
48000000 - Software package and information systems.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: This ITT, for the EODH Applications and Integrations, will deliver 3 specific solutions that make use of the Hub Platform as their back-end service layer, deliver beneficial services to significant groups of users and will align with UK strategic objectives and activities at the national scale. The 3 applications are defined in separate Lots, each of which has a specific focus: Lot 1: Web-application delivering Combined Information from Climate Observations and Projections; Lot 2: Web-map application showcasing Land Surface data provided through the EODH: responsive and fast "slippy-map" application providing browse, select, compare, visualise and processing capabilities; Lot 3: Open-source code integrations and training: accelerating use of the Hub Platform capabilities, with a focus on GIS practitioners.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 1,500,000
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: 3
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: Web application delivering combined information from climate observations and projections.
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
48000000 - Software package and information systems.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKJ14 Oxfordshire

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Web application delivery and combined information from climate observations and projections.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Solution / Weighting: 55
Quality criterion - Name: Project Management Plan / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Track Record / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 25

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 600,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 14
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: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6278QN8T79
II.2) Description Lot No. 2

II.2.1) Title: Open-source code integrations and training; accelerating use of the hub platform capabilities, with a focus on GIS practitioners.
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
48000000 - Software package and information systems.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKJ14 Oxfordshire

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Open-source code integrations and training; accelerating use of the hub platform capabilities, with a focus on GIS practitioners
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criterion / Weighting: 75

Cost Criteria - Weighting: 25

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 300,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 14
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: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/GD2M2CS4A4
II.2) Description Lot No. 3

II.2.1) Title: UKRI-3366 Open-source code integrations and training: accelerating use of the Hub Platform capabilities, with a focus on GIS practitioners
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
48100000 - Industry specific software package.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKJ14 Oxfordshire

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Open-source code integrations and training: accelerating use of the Hub Platform capabilities, with a focus on GIS practitioners
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Criteria below

Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 25

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 300,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 14
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: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E64P695R82


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.2.2) 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: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 12/01/2024 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: 12/01/2024
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 Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
VI.3) Additional Information: A purchase order will be raised on the successful supplier or suppliers.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=829554447
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
UK Research & Innovation
Science & Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxford, OX11 0QX, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1235446553
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: 12/12/2023

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