Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cardiff University
Procurement Services, McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0DE
UK
Telephone: +44 2920879648
E-mail: Buyline@cardiff.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.cardiff.ac.uk/purch/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0258
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
High Speed Planer Optical Diagnostic Suite
Reference number: SPEC577/JP0717
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34971000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
A high-speed planar optical diagnostic suite is required, comprising intensifying and capture hardware with integrated laser excitation. Three major components are required for this system: A high-speed camera, image intensifier, and high-frequency Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) laser. Components in the flexible system can be used independently or integrated to facilitate the use of advanced techniques including chemiluminescence and laser induced fluorescence to analyse flame/heat release location and intermediate pollutant formation, together with velocimetry for flow-field velocity/turbulence mapping.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
164 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 3 lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
High Speed Camera
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34971000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1
A high-speed camera is required for optical diagnostic experimentation. The system must be capable of capturing images at greater than 10,000 fps for a corresponding resolution of at least 1 MP. In order to maximise sensitivity across a wide spectral range, the sensor should be monochromatic. However if it is possible to switch to full colour operation, this would be considered if not prohibitively expensive. The camera must support external communication and triggering, and it is advantageous for it to be configurable with Dantec DynamicStudio, or other third-party software to enable integration with existing experimental facilities. If the camera comes with a range of internal memory options, prices should be provided for each amount together with upgrade costs. The camera must support frame straddling or another equivalent technique that facilitates the use of high-speed particle image velocimetry.
The system must be portable, and easily moved between experimental facilities at both the GTRC, and Cardiff School of Engineering laboratories and be capable of independent operation. The camera should therefore be robust enough to survive routine disassembly and operation in a hazardous laboratory environment, with protection from light dust and water ingress, together with moderate impact resistance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 4
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Welsh European Funding Office - Flexis CASE ID 80835
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
High-speed image intensifier
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24931260
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A high-speed image intensifier is required for integration into the optical diagnostic suite with a high-speed camera, primarily to facilitate the measurement of low-light intensity high-frequency chemiluminescence. The system must be capable of intensifying images at greater than 10,000 fps, and therefore use P46 or an equivalent high-speed phosphor screen. The input/output area must be specified to provide optimal resolution using the available budget, with prices provided for each option. Similarly the luminous gain will be maximised using the available budget, and again each cost option (if available) should be provided. To allow for future experimental flexibility, a wide operational spectral range is desired. The intensifier must support external communication and triggering, and facilitate gated operation with suitable timings for high-speed operation. Communication via a remote or PC control is preferable.
It is advantageous for it to be configurable with Dantec DynamicStudio, or other third-party software to enable integration with existing experimental facilities. The system must be portable, and easily transferred between experimental facilities at both the GTRC, and Cardiff School of Engineering laboratories. The system should therefore be robust enough to survive routine disassembly and operation in a hazardous laboratory environment, with protection from light dust and water ingress, together with moderate impact resistance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 4
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Welsh European Funding Office - Flexis CASE ID 80835
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
High-speed PIV laser
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38636100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A High-speed PIV laser is required for optical diagnostic experimentation. The laser system must be capable of operating at repetition rates of 1-10 kHz (each cavity) with a corresponding output energy of 20-50 mJ (per laser head per pulse @ 1-10 kHz) at a wavelength of 532 or 527nm. The optimal solution will be selected as the best compromise between repetition rate/energy, and the available budget. The laser must allow for remote control of output power and repetition rate, as well as external triggering via TTL to enable integration with existing experimental facilities. The system should also feature interlock safety control.
If applicable, options for higher repetition rates and output powers should be provided together with additional costs. Details of laser pulse width and stability should be provided as well as values for beam diameter, divergence and M2 x, M2y.
The system must be portable, and easily moved between experimental facilities at both the GTRC, and Cardiff School of Engineering laboratories and be capable of independent operation. The system should therefore be robust enough to survive operation in a hazardous laboratory environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 4
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
Welsh European Funding Office - Flexis CASE ID 80835
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
05/09/2017
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
05/09/2017
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Cardiff University
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
All tender costs and liabilities incurred by Bidders shall be the sole responsibility of Bidders.
The University reserves the right to award the contract in whole or part.
The University reserves the right to annul the tendering process and not award any contract.
All documents to be priced in GBP and all payments made in GBP
All documents to be priced in GBP excluding VAT.
All equipment outlined in the specification to be DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) as per Incoterms 2010. Delivery to be delivered to the Gas Turbine Research Centre, Heol Cefn Gwrgan, Margam SA13 2BZ.
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Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
As set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Documents
(WA Ref:69850)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Cardiff University
Procurement Services, McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0DE
UK
Telephone: +44 2920879648
Internet address(es)
URL: www.cardiff.ac.uk/purch/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/08/2017