Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Glyndwr University
Plas Coch, Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW
UK
Contact person: Arwel Staples
Telephone: +44 1978293188
E-mail: arwel.Staples@glyndwr.ac.uk
Fax: +44 1978293188
NUTS: UKL23
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.glyndwr.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0288
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: University
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply, delivery, installation and maintenance support for a High Vacuum Thin Film Coating Plant
Reference number: AS /WGU 101092019
II.1.2) Main CPV code
42990000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and maintenance support for a High Vacuum Thin Film Coating Plant
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
745 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42993000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL13
Main site or place of performance:
OpTIC Technology Centre, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JD , Wales, United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Centre for Photonics Expertise is an academic partnership across Wales and centred at Glyndŵr University’s OpTIC Centre in St Asaph. Funded by the Welsh European Funding Office through the European Regional Development Fund, CPE Programme is led by Glyndŵr University in partnership with Bangor University, University of Aberystwyth and University of South Wales.
CPE’s aim is to unify the Wales Photonics research capability to deliver cross sector, industry driven photonics solutions, strengthening the Photonics market penetration of Wales “PLC” worldwide via a shared pan Wales Photonics Technology Presence. Leading to effective improvement in new product / process development for Welsh industry and creating a solid organisational foundation for future inward investments to build the Welsh economy.
An important part of the CPE operation is the establishing of a Vacuum coating facility aimed at the research and development of thin film applications and processes for the next generation of products within Welsh industry. This will be a state-of-the-art facility offering Welsh companies the opportunity to work together with academic partners to develop their next generation of products and processes. Equipped with the latest plant and metrology the facility will provide the highest standard facilities available to offer Welsh companies the opportunity to develop products to compete on the world market.
This procurement is for Supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and maintenance support for a High Vacuum Thin Film Coating Plant.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
745 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
20/09/2019
End:
20/06/2022
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The University will reserve the right to consider alternative supply chain arrangements and will not be bound to purchase the following options under this contract.
All parts and consumables including delivery costs.
Additional Technical Implementation Consultancy Costs if required for each type of consultants.
Additional Training Consultancy Costs if required
Additional Annual Maintenance and Support Costs after the initial 24 months warranty & support. The costs to be provided for 1, 3 and 5 Years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
The budget for this contract is not to exceed GBP 895,000 inclusive of VAT, Taxes and Tariffs. This is the budget allocated to this Contract as funded by the Welsh European Funding Office through the European Regional Development Fund.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
None
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
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Sustainable development is defined in the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. The University is subject to the requirements of this Act and passes these onto its contract providers to deliver sustainable development.
Under the Act, ‘sustainable development’ means:
“The process of improving the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales by taking action, in accordance with the sustainable development principle, aimed at achieving the well-being goals” which are listed below:
A prosperous Wales
A resilient Wales
A Healthier Wales
A more equal Wales
A Wales of Cohesive Communities
A Wales of Vibrant Culture and Thriving Welsh Language
A globally responsible Wales
The University is committed to delivering against the Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and to maximise social value from its procurement activities. A Social Value Delivery Plan will need to be contractually delivered as part of this contract.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 111-271935
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
16/08/2019
Local time: 13:00
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
16/08/2019
Local time: 14:30
Place:
OpTIC Technology Centre, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JD
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
The Tenders will be opened electronically following the Tender Return Deadline has elapsed. The Sell2Wales postbox facility will be opened in the presence of a minimum of TWO officers.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Social Value in support of the University’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations.
Contract examples must have been performed during the 3 years prior to publication of the OJEU Contract Notice. Customer contacts must be warned they may be contacted by the University to verify the accuracy of the information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=93843.
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.sell2wales.gov.wales/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.
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:
Sustainable development is defined in the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. The University is subject to the requirements of this Act and passes these onto its contract providers to deliver sustainable development.
Under the Act, ‘sustainable development’ means:
“The process of improving the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales by taking action, in accordance with the sustainable development principle, aimed at achieving the well-being goals” which are listed below:
A prosperous Wales
A resilient Wales
A Healthier Wales
A more equal Wales
A Wales of Cohesive Communities
A Wales of Vibrant Culture and Thriving Welsh Language
A globally responsible Wales
The University is committed to delivering against the Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and to maximise social value from its procurement activities.
As part of their tender response, potential Economic Operators are asked to submit a Method Statement in the form of a Social Value Delivery Plan setting out how they will deliver ‘Social Value’ through the contract. The Social Value Delivery Plan will not be evaluated and scored as part of the tender process. However contractual clauses will set out specific targets for delivery to be agreed within 60 days of commencement of the contract.
(WA Ref:93843)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.glyndwr.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/07/2019