Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Swansea University
Procurement - Finance, Swansea University, Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
UK
Telephone: +44 1792295873
E-mail: procurement@swansea.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL18
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.swansea.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345
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://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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
Tender for supply of Twin Column, Hydraulic Operated Mechanical Test Frames
Reference number: T80(17)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
38970000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Lot 1 - SMaRT at Swansea University seeks to appoint a Contractor for the design, supply, installation and calibration of 2x floor mounted, twin column, hydraulic operated mechanical test frames
Lot 2 - SMaRT seeks to appoint a Contractor for the design, supply, installation and calibration of a single, low load capacity, twin column, hydraulic operated mechanical test frame
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
two floor mounted, twin column, hydraulic operated mechanical test frames to
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38970000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Swansea University Bay Campus.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SMaRT at Swansea University seeks to appoint a Contractor for the design, supply, installation and calibration of 2x floor mounted, twin column, hydraulic operated mechanical test frames
The Contractor will design, supply and install these hydraulic rigs in accordance with normal industry standards. It is expected that the mechanical test frames will be utilised for at least 80% of any given period, with operations spanning 24 hours / 365 days per year.
It is envisaged that a one year warranty, service and maintenance contract will be offered against each test frame.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: After Sales Support & Warranty
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Lead Time
/ Weighting: 5
Cost criterion: COST
/ Weighting: 35
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 6
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:
No
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:
The funding for this contract may be provided from a number of different sources including the Welsh Government, UK Government, European Investment Bank Loan or ERDF Fund through the Welsh Government.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
low load capacity, twin column, hydraulic operated mechanical test frame
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38970000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SMaRT at Swansea University seeks to appoint a Contractor for the design, supply, installation and calibration of a single, low load capacity, twin column, hydraulic operated mechanical test frame.
The Contractor will design, supply and install the hydraulic rig in accordance with normal industry standards. It is expected that the mechanical test frame will be utilised for at least 80% of any given period, with operations spanning 24 hours / 365 days per year.
It is envisaged that a one year warranty, service and maintenance contract will be offered against each test frame.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: After Sales Support & Warranty
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Lead Time
/ Weighting: 5
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 35
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 6
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:
No
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:
The funding for this contract may be provided from a number of different sources including the Welsh Government, UK Government, European Investment Bank Loan or ERDF Fund through the Welsh Government.
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:
31/07/2017
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
31/07/2017
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
This process is being carried out on etenderwales Bravo Solution. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already
registered, registration will be required.
To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_63017 within the appropriate area.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=68494
(WA Ref:68494)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Swansea University
Procurement - Finance, Swansea University, Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
UK
Telephone: +44 1792295890
Internet address(es)
URL: www.swansea.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/06/2017