Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c63-8705-7359-bd9f-405a426931da/ukri-nerc-estates-and-construction-services-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UKRI NERC Estates and Construction Services Framework [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £9,500,000 Published 23 Jul 2020 Deadline Closed 21 Sept 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 21st September 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. ### Brief Description of Requirement The purpose of this framework agreement is to appoint a consultancy to support the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) in developing and delivering a broad range of Estate Professional Services and Construction Project Management Services across its UK Managed Science Estate. \*\*\* Please note that full tender documents including appendices are attached within the Delta eSourcing Portal.\*\*\* Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. ### How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. 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Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. ### About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: [uksbs.co.uk](http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx) Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f8fc94fb-de25-42ee-99fa-ef5f6065bc93) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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