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Contract notice

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Expire date: 01/08/2022

External Reference: 2022-493312

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

National Nuclear Laboratory
3857752
Chadwick House, Warrington Road,
Warrington
WA3 6AE
UK
Contact person: Peter Roderick
Telephone: +44 1925933873
E-mail: Peter.Roderick@uknnl.com
NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate
Address of the buyer profile: https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15913&B=SELLAFIELD
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15913&B=SELLAFIELD
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Nuclear Decommissioning

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Fluidised Bed Chemical Vapour Deposition Coater
Reference number:  NNLNIP076
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

42000000  -  Industrial machinery
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

NNL are looking to appoint a supplier to design, manufacture, supply, install and commission a Fluidising Bed Chemical Vapour Deposition Coater.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1500000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38000000  -  Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
09000000  -  Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
42000000  -  Industrial machinery
51000000  -  Installation services (except software)
71000000  -  Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

NNL are looking to procure a FB-CVD (Fluidised Bed Continuous Vapour Deposition) particle Overcoater in accordance with the details set out in the Procurement Specification (Appendix D) and the Functional Specification (Appendix E). This includes the design, manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning of the equipment on site. Training will be required for appointed site operators.
NNL require management and on-going support options to be provided to ensure optimal performance is achieved, which NNL will have the option of including within the contract.
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: 1500000.00  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:  
A multi-year service contract may be awarded to support the operation of the equipment, leading to a potential 4 year total contract. The service contract may be re-procured at the end of the initial term.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
An optional multi-year service contract may be awarded to support the operation of the equipment.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

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:  Candidates will be assessed on their response to the selection criteria in their submission
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
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.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  18/07/2022
Local time:  17:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  18/07/2022
Local time:  17:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
London
UK
Internet address: http://www.justice.gov.uk

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
London
UK
Internet address: http://www.justice.gov.uk

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Any appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in Section I above, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Contracting Authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

National Nuclear Laboratory
Chadwick House, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6AE
UK
E-mail: nnl.procurement@uknnl.com
Internet address: http://www.nnl.co.uk