Tender: Fabrication, Machining and Associated Supplies & Services Framework – UKNNL

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UKNNL is seeking suppliers to provide fabrication, machining and associated supplies and services under an open framework that issues call-off contracts via restricted or open quick quotes, mini-competitions and direct awards, with call-offs payable as fixed-cost or cost-reimbursable. Mini-competitions are run via the e‑tender portal and are restricted to a single Lot, must include all suppliers on the applicable Lot, must not repeat qualification questions, and use evaluation weightings for Pricing, Technical and Social Value (mini-competition ranges quoted at 5–90% for each criterion); mini-competitions above threshold may use the Open Procedure or the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The framework also allows direct awards where continuity of service, demonstrable value for money and procurement compliance are documented; Lot 5 has additional direct award options including award to the highest-ranked supplier (framework admission ranked 50% technical / 50% commercial) or via a desktop calculator that reapplies tender-specific weightings to framework scores, and social value commitments may be required for Lot 5 contracts.