Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM) - Service Operator

Concepts

• inverness
• management consultancy
• consultancy services
• research services
• management services
• service operator
• micm
• manufacturing innovation centre moray
• innovation projects
• the micm service

Location

Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey: MICM building (Unit 9) on the Enterprise Park Forres (IV36 2AU)

Description

HIE is seeking to appoint a service operator for the Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM). It is expected that these services will be required from September 2025 for an initial period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract. HIE will have an option to extend the contract period by up to 2 years. The 3-year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 620,000 and GBP 654,000 (excluding VAT). Refer to the 'Timescales and Value' section in the Scope of Requirements and Guidance document for full details on pricing inclusions/exclusions and price increase mechanism. The total contract value in section II.1.5 and II.2.6. refers to the total contract value including the optional extension period/s and allowances.

Total Quantity or Scope

HIE is looking to procure an experienced Service Operator to develop, operate and manage the MICM service. MICM is one of eight strategic projects forming part of the Moray Growth Deal (MGD). Located at Enterprise Park Forres, MICM will provide diagnostics, advice, information, signposting and access to funding, to businesses. Its primary focus will be on stimulating innovation and growth in product and process development, with a strong emphasis on transitioning to low carbon practices. There will be space in the building for business start-up incubation and space for existing business to undertake innovation projects, as well as demonstration facilities showcasing advanced technology and equipment. Please refer to the tender documents for full details. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal Options

The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract. HIE will have an option to extend the contract period by up to 2 years.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
• 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
• 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
• 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
• 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
• 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
• 73210000 - Research consultancy services
• 73220000 - Development consultancy services
• 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
• 79420000 - Management-related services
• 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
• 79415000 - Production management consultancy services
• 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** There will be a site visit on Wednesday 11 June 2025. Refer to the Scope of Requirements and Guidance for details. Tenders must be submitted via the PCS postbox and must be received by the published deadline. Late tenders will not be accepted and HIE will reject any submissions received after the deadline. Email or hard copy responses will not be accepted. It is estimated that the total value of the contract over the maximum duration of 5 years will be GBP 1,300,000 (excluding VAT). This is the figure which has been used in II.1.5 & II.2.6. Refer to the Timescales and Value section in the Scope of Requirements and Guidance document for full details on the make-up of this value. Where bidders rely on the capacity of other entities in order to meet selection criteria they are required to provide information relating to these entities with the relevant supporting SPD documentation being submitted. SPD 3D.12 Bidders should refer to the "Conflict of Interest" Section within the Scope of Requirements when completing this question. The Award criteria (Questions 5-10) will be marked according to the following criteria - refer to the tender documents for the evaluation criteria for Questions 1-4 and the minimum threshold score for Questions 5-8: 0 - Unacceptable - Nil or inadequate response which fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 - Poor - Response is partially relevant but generally poor. It addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 - Acceptable - Response is relevant and acceptable. It addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 - Good - Response is relevant and good. It is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 - Excellent - Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. It is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794669. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Refer to tender documents. (SC Ref:794669) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=794669