Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
INOVO, 121 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD
UK
Contact person: Craig Corbett
Telephone: +44 3330041400
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA29950
I.1) Name and addresses
CELL AND GENE THERAPY CATAPULT
London
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
NEWPORT
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKL21
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT
LONDON
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
DIGITAL CATAPULT
LONDON
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT
BIRMINGHAM
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKG31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT
SOLIHULL
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKG
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
CHESHIRE
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKD6
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
DIDCOT
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKJ14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Compliance with grant funding agreement
I.5) Main activity
Other: Research & Development
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Information, Communication & Technology Framework -
Reference number: ORE/24/033
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Information, Communication & Technology Framework
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
10 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
ICT Equipment (Hardware & Software)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
ICT Equipment (Hardware & Software)
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:
10 000 000.00
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:
2years with an option to extend for up to a further 2years
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Cabling Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32421000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cabling Services
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:
1 400 000.00
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:
2years with the option to extend for up to a further 2years
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Software Licensing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Software Licensing
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:
3 600 000.00
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:
2years with the option to extend up to a further 2years
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Audio Visual & Associated Services (Supply, Installation & Support)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32321200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Audio Visual & Associated Services (Supply, Installation & Support)
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:
1 400 000.00
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:
2years with the option to extend up to a further 2years
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Cybersecurity Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212130
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cybersecurity Services
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:
1 200 000.00
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:
2years with the option to extend for up to a further 2years
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
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
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated in procurement documentation
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 40
IV.1.8) Information about 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:
12/11/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
27/11/2024
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
2-4years depending on framework extension
VI.3) Additional information
Contract Awards made under the terms of this ICT Framework Agreement, may be co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (“ERDF”) and / or through the Welsh Government. They also may be co-financed through the Swansea Bay City Deal.
(WA Ref:145173)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
In the first instance, all 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.
As the UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures in public procurement competitions, any challenges will be dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/10/2024