Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM) - Service Operator

Location

MICM building (Unit 9) on the Enterprise Park Forres (IV36 2AU)

Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE AND AS SUCH THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS IS COMPLETE. HIE has appointed a service operator for the Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM). The services are required from 3 October 2025 for an initial period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract. HIE has an option to extend the contract period by up to 2 years, until 2 October 2030. The value of the initial 3-year period is GBP 804,738 (excluding VAT) including GBP 150,879 (excluding VAT) for various allowances. The total contract value in section II.1.7 and V.2.4. refers to the total contract value including the optional extension period/s and the various allowances.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Service Operator will 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.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

HIE reserves the right, on giving reasonable written notice from time to time, to require changes to the Services in response to changes in circumstance such as: -evidence of actual demand for the various Services or for new Services. -the tested validity of initial assumptions (including assumptions about Allowances). -increased or decreased funding availability. -additional income generation which exceeds targets. -evolving operational circumstances. -the outcome annual reviews. -the results of business surveys. In response to changed circumstances, irrespective of the monetary value of the change, HIE may require a range of changes to the Services, such as: -the removal of Services; -the addition of new Services; -increasing or decreasing the Services; -re-designing the Service provision; -revising project KPIs/Milestones; -amending the Equipment and Technology Strategy; or -specifying the order in which the Services are to be performed. The above lists of circumstances and potential changes are not exhaustive and HIE may require such other changes as are appropriate. Specific modifications may include but need not be limited to: -A requirement to promote the uptake by self-managed, longer-term tenants of newly available Grow-on space at Unit 10, Enterprise Park Forres, from 2029/2030. -A move to virtual delivery (wholly or partially). -Changes to the service provision/programme as a result of ongoing review/improvements. -Temporary increases of resource provision, due to peaks in demand (e.g. to support equipment procurement activity). For full details please refer to the 'Contract modification' section in the Scope of Requirements and Guidance document.

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

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other 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. The values in section II.1.7 & V.2.4 refer to the total contract value over the maximum length of the contract, including extension options and various allowances. (SC Ref:811864)