UK Research & Innovation: UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

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UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

UK-Swindon: Engineering design services.

Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)

I.1) Name and addresses
       UK Research and Innovation
       Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2FL, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1793442000, Email: STFCprocurement@ukri.org
       Main Address: www.ukri.org
       NUTS Code: UKK14

Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)

II.1) Scope of the procurement
   
   II.1.1) Title: UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services      Reference number: UKRI-2814      
   II.1.2) Main CPV code:
      71320000 - Engineering design services.
   
   II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES   
   II.1.4) Short Description: The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is one of the world’s leading laser facilities providing scientists from the UK and Europe with an unparalleled range of state of the art technology. CLF is a partnership between its staff and the large number of members of UK and European universities who use the specialised laser equipment provided to carry out a broad range of experiments in physics, chemistry and biology.

The Supplier(s) will predominantly provide engineering resources, to undertake design and development work. For design activities, where appropriate, the Supplier(s) may also be asked to provide risk assessments and method statements supporting their designs through to installation and commissioning. These works, where appropriate, will be undertaken within the Construction Design and Management regulations under which the duty of "designer" will be fulfilled by the Supplier(s).

Section VI: Complementary information

V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 04/10/2023

VI.6) Original notice reference:

   Notice Reference:    2023 - 609150   
   Notice number in OJ S:    2023/S 000 - 027263
   Date of dispatch of the original notice: 14/09/2023

Section VII: Changes

VII.1) Information to be changed or added

      VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority    
      
      VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
                                    
         Section Number: IV.2.2)          
         Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate          
         Instead of:
         Date: 23/10/2023         
         Local Time: 14:00          
         Read:
         Date: 14/11/2023         
         Local Time: 14:00                   
      
      VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 2
                                    
         Section Number: IV.2.7)          
         Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders          
         Instead of:
         Date: 23/10/2023         
         Local Time: 14:00          
         Read:
         Date: 14/11/2023         
         Local Time: 14:00                   
   
VII.2) Other 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.
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UK-Swindon: Engineering design services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       UK Research and Innovation
       Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2FL, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1793442000, Email: STFCprocurement@ukri.org
       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: Yes

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Body governed by public law

   I.5) Main activity:
      Other activity: Government research and innovation

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services            
      Reference number: UKRI-2814

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         71320000 - Engineering design services.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

      II.1.4) Short description: The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is one of the world’s leading laser facilities providing scientists from the UK and Europe with an unparalleled range of state of the art technology. CLF is a partnership between its staff and the large number of members of UK and European universities who use the specialised laser equipment provided to carry out a broad range of experiments in physics, chemistry and biology. The Supplier(s) will provide engineering resources, to undertake design and development work. For design activities, where appropriate, the Supplier(s) may also be asked to provide risk assessments and method statements supporting their designs through to installation and commissioning. These works, where appropriate, will be undertaken within the Construction Design and Management regulations under which the duty of "designer" will be fulfilled by the Supplier. https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: Yes
                                                               
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 4,000,000
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) Description (lot no. 1)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 1 - Electrical Building Services   
      Lot No:1

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            71320000 - Engineering design services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: A Maximum of one supplier will be awarded a place on this Lot within this framework. The maximum value for the requirement, across all Lots is: £4,000,000.00 GBP excl VAT across the potential 4 year duration. Please note that there is no guaranteed spend or volume of orders against each Lot. Each Contract will be on a call-off basis. When the UKRI have a requirement to place a call-off order under a specific Lot, they shall request a quote from the awarded Supplier of the relevant Lot. UKRI shall review the quote and may place an individual order, however, UKRI reserve the right not to proceed to order at their discretion. Lot 1 - Electrical building services Activities required; Building services electrical single and 3 phase low voltage distribution. Cable routing and support Cat 6 cabling and network design Compliance and Understanding of BS 7671 Key Software - AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Vault Deliverables: 2D Autocad drawings (in native format so compatible with Vault database). Cable routing, type and termination to electrical panels Cable Identification (ID), Bill of Materials (BOM) for Cable support and containment Please see the tender documentation for the full requirement. To access the documents and Bid for this specific Lot please visit; https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8P4V6ZR748 Please note that there are separate links in order to bid for the different Lots on this framework. Bidders can bid for as many Lots as they wish.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: 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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 2)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 2 Electrical Interlocks - Laser Systems   
      Lot No:2

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            71300000 - Engineering services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: A Maximum of one supplier will be awarded a place on this Lot within this framework. The maximum value for the requirement, across all Lots is: £4,000,000.00 GBP excl VAT across the potential 4 year duration. Please note that there is no guaranteed spend or volume of orders against each Lot. Each Contract will be on a call-off basis. When the UKRI have a requirement to place a call-off order under a specific Lot, they shall request a quote from the awarded Supplier of the relevant Lot. UKRI shall review the quote and may place an individual order, however, UKRI reserve the right not to proceed to order at their discretion.

Lot 2 - Electrical Interlocks - Laser Systems
Activities required:
Interlock systems to BS EN 61508 and BS EN 61511
Pilz Safety PLC Systems
Compliance and Understanding of BS 7671

Key Software - Pilz Software PAS4000, PASvisu

Deliverables:
2D Autocad drawings (in native format so compatible with Vault database).
Safety Assessments including but not limited to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) rating
Software (in native format)

Please see the tender documentation for the full requirement. To access the documents and Bid for this specific Lot please visit; https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/54ZBEPB55E

Please note that there are separate links in order to bid for the different Lots on this framework. Bidders can bid for as many Lots as they wish.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: 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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 3)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 3 Electrical Service - High Voltage Systems   
      Lot No:3

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            71300000 - Engineering services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: A Maximum of one supplier will be awarded a place on this Lot within this framework. The maximum value for the requirement, across all Lots is: £4,000,000.00 GBP excl VAT across the potential 4 year duration. Please note that there is no guaranteed spend or volume of orders against each Lot. Each Contract will be on a call-off basis. When the UKRI have a requirement to place a call-off order under a specific Lot, they shall request a quote from the awarded Supplier of the relevant Lot. UKRI shall review the quote and may place an individual order, however, UKRI reserve the right not to proceed to order at their discretion.

Lot 3 - Electrical Service - High Voltage Systems
Activities Required:
High voltage DC pulsed power supply systems (capacitor based) up to 22kV
Electromagnet power supplies
Compliance and Understanding of BS 7671

Key Software
AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Vault

Deliverables:
2D Autocad drawings (in native format so compatible with Vault database).
Safety Assessments and Design Mitigations
Requirements and Specification Documentation

Please see the tender documentation for the full requirement. To access the documents and Bid for this specific Lot please visit; https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8SR2RDTX68

Please note that there are separate links in order to bid for the different Lots on this framework. Bidders can bid for as many Lots as they wish.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: 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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 4)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 4 Electrical Service - PLC   
      Lot No:4

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            71300000 - Engineering services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: A Maximum of one supplier will be awarded a place on this Lot within this framework. The maximum value for the requirement, across all Lots is: £4,000,000.00 GBP excl VAT across the potential 4 year duration. Please note that there is no guaranteed spend or volume of orders against each Lot. Each Contract will be on a call-off basis. When the UKRI have a requirement to place a call-off order under a specific Lot, they shall request a quote from the awarded Supplier of the relevant Lot. UKRI shall review the quote and may place an individual order, however, UKRI reserve the right not to proceed to order at their discretion.

Lot 4 - Electrical Service - PLC
Activities required:
SCADA
PLCs, Specifically Siemens S7 series

Key Software
Autosave, TIA Portal, Vault

Deliverables:
2D Autocad drawings (in native format so compatible with Vault database).
PLC code to IEC 61131-3

Please see the tender documentation for the full requirement. To access the documents and Bid for this specific Lot please visit; https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XV7W3ST2FR

Please note that there are separate links in order to bid for the different Lots on this framework. Bidders can bid for as many Lots as they wish.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: 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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 5)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 5 Analysis   
      Lot No:5

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            71300000 - Engineering services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: A Maximum of one supplier will be awarded a place on this Lot within this framework. The maximum value for the requirement, across all Lots is: £4,000,000.00 GBP excl VAT across the potential 4 year duration. Please note that there is no guaranteed spend or volume of orders against each Lot. Each Contract will be on a call-off basis. When the UKRI have a requirement to place a call-off order under a specific Lot, they shall request a quote from the awarded Supplier of the relevant Lot. UKRI shall review the quote and may place an individual order, however, UKRI reserve the right not to proceed to order at their discretion.

Lot 5 - Analysis
Activities required
Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling
Finite Element Analysis - Heat Transfer Modelling
Dynamic Modal Analysis
Finite Element Analysis - Static Structural
Design by Analysis in accordance with Pressure Equipment Directive PED (and BS:EN13345)
General Finite Element Analysis
Design of passive and active cooling systems
Design of LN2 cryostat cooling systems

Key Software
Ansys

Deliverables:
Design and Analysis Reports and Presentations
Ansys models (including all boundary condition, mesh and result data)
Supporting Empirical calculations
Design recommendations (provided to CLF for modelling and detail design)
Process & Instrumentation Diagrams
3D CAD models in step format
2D General Assembly and manufacturing drawings

Please see the tender documentation for the full requirement. To access the documents and Bid for this specific Lot please visit; https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/347NU69464

Please note that there are separate links in order to bid for the different Lots on this framework. Bidders can bid for as many Lots as they wish.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: 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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 6)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 6 Mechanical Building Services - Water   
      Lot No:6

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            71300000 - Engineering services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: A Maximum of one supplier will be awarded a place on this Lot within this framework. The maximum value for the requirement, across all Lots is: £4,000,000.00 GBP excl VAT across the potential 4 year duration. Please note that there is no guaranteed spend or volume of orders against each Lot. Each Contract will be on a call-off basis. When the UKRI have a requirement to place a call-off order under a specific Lot, they shall request a quote from the awarded Supplier of the relevant Lot. UKRI shall review the quote and may place an individual order, however, UKRI reserve the right not to proceed to order at their discretion.

Lot 6 - Mechanical Building Services - Water
Activities required:
Building services engineering for water systems
Chilled water systems, primary and secondary

Key Software
Preferably Solid Edge linked to Teamcentre

Deliverables:
3D CAD models preferably in native Solid Edge format (to be compatible with assemblies and Teamcentre database). A concession may be made for this Lot to software more commonly used in industry (e.g. Revit) as long as data can be transferred in solid body form to step file to be added to the Solid Edge models.
Installation Drawings
Installation Instructions, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Integration with existing building water service management system
Flow and thermal calculations
Safety Assessments

Please see the tender documentation for the full requirement. To access the documents and Bid for this specific Lot please visit; https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8336H6T9U2

Please note that there are separate links in order to bid for the different Lots on this framework. Bidders can bid for as many Lots as they wish.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: 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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 7)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 7 Mechanical Building Services - Gas   
      Lot No:7

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            71300000 - Engineering services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: A Maximum of one supplier will be awarded a place on this Lot within this framework. The maximum value for the requirement, across all Lots is: £4,000,000.00 GBP excl VAT across the potential 4 year duration. Please note that there is no guaranteed spend or volume of orders against each Lot. Each Contract will be on a call-off basis. When the UKRI have a requirement to place a call-off order under a specific Lot, they shall request a quote from the awarded Supplier of the relevant Lot. UKRI shall review the quote and may place an individual order, however, UKRI reserve the right not to proceed to order at their discretion.

Lot 7 - Mechanical Building Services - Gas
Activities required:
Compressed air systems
High pressure gas delivery systems to 350bar(g)
Compressed nitrogen gas systems
Exhaust Systems
Compressed oxygen delivery systems

Key Software
Preferably Solid Edge linked to Teamcentre

Deliverables:
3D CAD models preferably in native Solid Edge format (to be compatible with assemblies and Teamcentre database). A concession may be made for this Lot to software more commonly used in industry (e.g. Revit) as long as data can be transferred in solid body form to step file to be added to the Solid Edge models.
Installation Drawings
Installation and Commissioning Instructions, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Pressure and Flow Calculations
Safety Assessments and compliance with Pressure System Safety Regulations (PSSR).

Please see the tender documentation for the full requirement. To access the documents and Bid for this specific Lot please visit; https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8TS2E327GE

Please note that there are separate links in order to bid for the different Lots on this framework. Bidders can bid for as many Lots as they wish.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: 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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 8)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 8 Mechanical Building Services - Vacuum   
      Lot No:8

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            71300000 - Engineering services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: A Maximum of one supplier will be awarded a place on this Lot within this framework. The maximum value for the requirement, across all Lots is: £4,000,000.00 GBP excl VAT across the potential 4 year duration. Please note that there is no guaranteed spend or volume of orders against each Lot. Each Contract will be on a call-off basis. When the UKRI have a requirement to place a call-off order under a specific Lot, they shall request a quote from the awarded Supplier of the relevant Lot. UKRI shall review the quote and may place an individual order, however, UKRI reserve the right not to proceed to order at their discretion.

Lot 8 - Mechanical Building Services - Vacuum
Activities required:
Roughing vacuum systems (comprising of CF seals)
High vacuum pipework systems (turbo, backing systems and pipework)

Key Software
Preferably Solid Edge linked to Teamcentre

Deliverables:
3D CAD models in native Solid Edge format (to be compatible with assemblies and Teamcentre database)
Manufacturing Drawings in native Solid Edge format (to be compatible with assemblies and Teamcentre database)
Fabrication Drawings in native Solid Edge format (to be compatible with assemblies and Teamcentre database)
Manufacturing specifications (to CLF template)

Please see the tender documentation for the full requirement. To access the documents and Bid for this specific Lot please visit; https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JAPQ962377

Please note that there are separate links in order to bid for the different Lots on this framework. Bidders can bid for as many Lots as they wish.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: 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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 9)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 9 Ballistic Shield and Chambers   
      Lot No:9

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            71300000 - Engineering services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: A Maximum of one supplier will be awarded a place on this Lot within this framework. The maximum value for the requirement, across all Lots is: £4,000,000.00 GBP excl VAT across the potential 4 year duration. Please note that there is no guaranteed spend or volume of orders against each Lot. Each Contract will be on a call-off basis. When the UKRI have a requirement to place a call-off order under a specific Lot, they shall request a quote from the awarded Supplier of the relevant Lot. UKRI shall review the quote and may place an individual order, however, UKRI reserve the right not to proceed to order at their discretion.

Lot 9 - Ballistic shield and chambers
Activities required:
Analysis to determine stored energy in pressure systems and potential energy of fragments/windows in pressure boundary
Analysis to determine minimum shield thickness
Analysis to determine potential acoustic hazard presented by release of stored energy

Key Software
Ansys, empirical calculation, other

Deliverables:
Design and Analysis Reports and Presentations
Ansys models (including all boundary conditions, mesh and result data)
Design recommendations (provided to CLF for modelling and detail design)

Please see the tender documentation for the full requirement. To access the documents and Bid for this specific Lot please visit; https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/456J47CN6C

Please note that there are separate links in order to bid for the different Lots on this framework. Bidders can bid for as many Lots as they wish.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: 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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 10)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 10 Data Acquisition Systems   
      Lot No:10

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            71300000 - Engineering services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: A Maximum of one supplier will be awarded a place on this Lot within this framework. The maximum value for the requirement, across all Lots is: £4,000,000.00 GBP excl VAT across the potential 4 year duration. Please note that there is no guaranteed spend or volume of orders against each Lot. Each Contract will be on a call-off basis. When the UKRI have a requirement to place a call-off order under a specific Lot, they shall request a quote from the awarded Supplier of the relevant Lot. UKRI shall review the quote and may place an individual order, however, UKRI reserve the right not to proceed to order at their discretion.

Lot 10 - Data Acquisition Systems
We require development of data management and control systems for high throughput data (GB/s) generated by high power lasers running at 10Hz. For this, we need:

Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ) for high throughput scientific data (software/platforms; EPICS, AreaDetector, Apache Kafka, Python, FlatBuffers)
Data Management Software Development for high data volumes (Apache Kafka, Python, HDF5, NeXus)
Experiment Specification and Orchestration system (BlueSky)
Data visualisation systems (Javascript, React framework, Grafana or similar data visualisation tool)
Experiment control front-end/GUI (React, or Blazor)

Deliverables:
Software program that meets the requirement specification
User guide and other documentation
Code quality and maintainability
Testing (as required)

Please see the tender documentation for the full requirement. To access the documents and Bid for this specific Lot please visit; https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G6P6M778C4

Please note that there are separate links in order to bid for the different Lots on this framework. Bidders can bid for as many Lots as they wish.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: 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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 11)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Lot 11 Software Training   
      Lot No:11

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            71300000 - Engineering services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: A Maximum of one supplier will be awarded a place on this Lot within this framework. The maximum value for the requirement, across all Lots is: £4,000,000.00 GBP excl VAT across the potential 4 year duration. Please note that there is no guaranteed spend or volume of orders against each Lot. Each Contract will be on a call-off basis. When the UKRI have a requirement to place a call-off order under a specific Lot, they shall request a quote from the awarded Supplier of the relevant Lot. UKRI shall review the quote and may place an individual order, however, UKRI reserve the right not to proceed to order at their discretion.

Lot 11 - Software Training
Training topics required:
Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS)
Agile Software Development
Apache Kafka
C# - Dotnet Blazor

Deliverables:
On-site training sessions
Virtual training) sessions
Training Materials and Documentation

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      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: 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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   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       
      

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   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 OJEU: 2023/S 000-003484
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: UKRI-2814 Lot 1    
   Lot Number: 1    
   Title: UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 29/02/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 1
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Firstco, 03574901
             4 Celbridge Mews, London, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.2)

   Contract No: UKRI-2814 Lot 2    
   Lot Number: 2    
   Title: Optical System Design and Analysis Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 29/02/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 1
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Frazer-Nash, 05595367
             Hill Park Court, Leatherhead, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ2
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.3)

   Contract No: UKRI-2814 Lot 3    
   Lot Number: 3    
   Title: UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 29/02/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 1
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Frazer Nash, 05595367
             Hill Park Court, Leatherhead, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ2
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.4)

   Contract No: UKRI-2814 Lot 4    
   Lot Number: 4    
   Title: UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 29/02/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 2
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Firstco, 03574901
             4 Celbridge Mews, London, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.5)

   Contract No: UKRI-2814 Lot 5    
   Lot Number: 5    
   Title: UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 29/02/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 3
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Demcon, n/a
             Institutenweg 25, Enshede, Netherlands
             NUTS Code: NL213
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.6)

   Contract No: UKRI-2814 Lot 9    
   Lot Number: 9    
   Title: Optical System Design and Analysis Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 01/03/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 1
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Frazer Nash, 05595367
             Hill Park Court, Leatherhead, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ2
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.7)

   Contract No: UKRI-2814 Lot 10    
   Lot Number: 10    
   Title: UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 29/02/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 2
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Observatory Sciences, 03618225
             1 New Road, St Ives, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH12
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.8)

   Contract No: UKRI-2814 Lot 11    
   Lot Number: 11    
   Title: UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 29/02/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 1
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Observatory Sciences, 03618225
             1 New Road, St Ives, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH12
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.9)

   Contract No: UKRI-2814 Lot 6    
   Lot Number: 6    
   Title: Optical System Design and Analysis Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: No

   V.1) Information on non-award
      The contract/lot is not awarded
         No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected      


Award Of Contract (No.10)

   Contract No: UKRI-2814 Lot 7    
   Lot Number: 7    
   Title: Optical System Design and Analysis Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: No

   V.1) Information on non-award
      The contract/lot is not awarded
         No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected      


Award Of Contract (No.11)

   Contract No: UKRI-2814 Lot 8    
   Lot Number: 8    
   Title: Optical System Design and Analysis Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: No

   V.1) Information on non-award
      The contract/lot is not awarded
         No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected      

Section VI: Complementary information

   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.
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   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.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
         Not Provided

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/05/2024