Official UK procurement notice
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
Authority: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionNational Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) intends on establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) route to market for the service and supply of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) requirements across 15 categories.
- Robot (System) Simulation / Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality – RFT 13063
- Robot Automated and Autonomous Solutions Providers – RFT 13064
- Robot Manipulators, robot Arms – RFT 13065
- Sensors - Characterisation e.g. Specialist Cameras – RFT 13066
- Robot End Effectors - 13067
- Lasers and Optics - including Power, Chiller, and Control Systems – RFT 13068
- Robot System Integrator – RFT 13069
- Training Providers – RFT 13070
- AI - Software Developers, EC&I, HMI Interfaces – RFT 13071
- Mobile Robotics - Ground Based – RFT 13072
- Mobile Robotics - Water - RFT 13073
- Mobile Robotics - Air – RFT 13075
- CE Marking Provision - RFT 13076
- Generic Robotic In-Cell Furniture – RFT 13077
- Robot Control – RFT 13078
CPV: Agricultural machinery · Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services · Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security · Chemical products · Computer equipment and supplies · Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) · Education and training services · Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting · Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy · Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support · +22 more
How this dynamic market works
From the published notice- Type
- Dynamic market
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1RenewalPublished value£10,000,000
- Robot (System) Simulation / Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality – RFT 13063
- Robot Automated and Autonomous Solutions Providers – RFT 13064
- Robot Manipulators, robot Arms – RFT 13065
- Sensors - Characterisation e.g. Specialist Cameras – RFT 13066
- Robot End Effectors - 13067
- Lasers and Optics - including Power, Chiller, and Control Systems – RFT 13068
- Robot System Integrator – RFT 13069
- Training Providers – RFT 13070
- AI - Software Developers, EC&I, HMI Interfaces – RFT 13071
- Mobile Robotics - Ground Based – RFT 13072
- Mobile Robotics - Water - RFT 13073
- Mobile Robotics - Air – RFT 13075
- CE Marking Provision - RFT 13076
- Generic Robotic In-Cell Furniture – RFT 13077
- Robot Control – RFT 13078
Suppliers can apply for pre-qualification against one or more categories to
gain access to award stage work packages. Please note that pre-qualification
remains open and live for the duration of the DPS, therefore a pre-qualification
response can be submitted at any time following this publication.
NNL has already built a robotics infrastructure and network and has experience of providing world class research and development outputs, the impact of NNL’s research and expert consultancy activities has been recognised across the nuclear industry. This has led to NNL being ideally placed to pioneer the next generation of tools and processes to support RAI.
NNL considers that this opportunity may be suitable for economic operators that are Small or Medium Enterprises (SME’s).
Note that the value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate and no
guarantee of value or volume of work through the DPS can be offered.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Suitability
List and brief description of conditions: Candidates will be assessed on their
response to the selection criteria in their request to participate for a place on the
RAI DPS
- “Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) Dynamic Purchasing System…” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Dynamic market
- Who may use this agreement
- Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 14 May 2021, 12:15 BST
- Last source update
- 21 Mar 2023, 14:49 GMT
- Authority reference
NNLC103D- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-008177- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b117Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Review procedure
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.
How it was run
Official notice- Admission period ends
- 12 May 2023, 10:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 720 days from the deadline
Timeline
21 Mar 2023 → 12 May 2023 · 2 dates- Notice published21 Mar 2023, 14:49 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown12 May 2023, 10:00 BST
Notice history
2 releases on Find a TenderPublished amendments (1)
NNL have transitioned to a new CTM eSourcing system. Registrations for the DPS will now take place in this system which is accessible via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=NNL By searching on the following RFTs it will take you to the categories: 1. Robot (System) Simulation / Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality – RFT 63872 2. Robot Automated and Autonomous …
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- National Nuclear Laboratory LimitedReview bodyReview contact point
- Royal Courts of JusticeMediation body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria