Pan-Defra NEC Contract Management System
A Tender Notice
by DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 5 year
- Value
- £8M
- Sector
- TECHNOLOGY
- Published
- 13 Jan 2025
- Delivery
- To 19 Jan 2030 (est.)
- Deadline
- 14 Feb 2025 16:00
Concepts
Location
United Kingdom:





Description
The Authority requires the provision of a Contract Management System (CMS) and any related services in order for Defra to manage various New Engineering Contracts (NEC), supporting a number of key infrastructure assets. The Authority is seeking a direct supplier to provide a ‘Commercial of the shelf’ (COTS), ‘Software as a Service’ (SaaS), solution that also has the capability and expertise to manage all standard requirements of New Engineering Contract (NEC) model services, NEC3 and NEC4 contract forms, processes, clauses and roles promoted under NEC ways of working across the Defra Group. The supplier shall also provide full implementation, transition, data migration support, initial and ongoing training with initial/ongoing technical support and all necessary system maintenance, including upgrades, throughout the contract term.NEC contract management is an ongoing requirement for departments across the Authority. The suite of NEC contracts that are used by the Authority include, but are not limited to, the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC), Facilities Management Contract (FMC), Term Service Contract (TSC) and Professional Services Contract (PSC). As multiple partner agencies across the Authority use this standard suite of contracts, one system is being sought to enable consistency and improved ways of working across the Authority group.The list of Defra Group agencies covered by this procurement are listed here https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations#department-for-environment-food-rura... contract value is expected to be up to £8,000,000 (net of VAT) during the overall maximum 8-year term (5+1+1+1), which includes the cost of implementation, ongoing operational service charges, contract extensions, contract changes and an allowance for indexing of prices. The contract value is an estimate only and will be dependent upon whether an extension (in part or in whole) is enacted, whether any optional services (in part or in whole) are enacted, the extent of any contract changes, and the indices used to index prices.
Total Quantity or Scope
NEC contract management is an ongoing requirement for departments across the Authority. … As multiple partner agencies across the Authority use this standard suite of contracts, one system is being sought to enable consistency and improved ways of working across the Authority group.
Renewal Options
The initial contract term shall be 5 years with the potential for 1 + 1 + 1 years in extension periods.
Award Criteria
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CPV Codes
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72212331 - Project management software development services
- 48490000 - Procurement software package
- 48482000 - Business intelligence software package
- 72212311 - Document management software development services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Indicators
- This is a recurring contract.
- Options are available.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-04cf6a
- FTS 000975-2025