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02 Contract Notice

Supply of Vet Equipment to Aberystwyth University

  • First published: 20 April 2020
  • Last modified: 14 May 2020

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-101350
Published by:
Aberystwyth University
Authority ID:
AA1009
Publication date:
20 April 2020
Deadline date:
25 May 2020
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

Aberystwyth University is in the process of establishing state of the art veterinary research laboratories that will contribute to the fight against bovine tuberculosis (BTB). These laboratories will assist Welsh Government in their aim to eradicate BTB; BTB is the most pressing animal health issue for Wales today. By providing infrastructure and the expertise, these laboratories will contribute to the strategic preparedness of Wales to fight future disease incursion. These laboratories form part of the investment in capacity on BTB research and follow on from the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for BTB Research in Wales, Vet-Hub 1, the Wales Veterinary Centre, KESS Scholarships and the School of Veterinary Sciences at Aberystwyth University. Capitalization on these investments requires equipping sate of the art laboratories that will enable the study of the bovine immune response to mycobacteria; these studies will provide the basis from which novel tools for the tackling of BTB will emerge. The studies to be undertaken in these laboratories will aim to gain a greater understanding of the bovine immune response to mycobacteria at the molecular, cellular, tissue and farm levels. Accordingly, the equipment required for these laboratories will fulfil the characteristics briefly described in each tender lot and it is divided into small scale equipment and large scale equipment. CPV: 38000000, 39711124, 39711120, 39711110, 39711100, 39711100, 39711120, 39711124, 42931000, 33152000, 33152000, 38510000, 38437100, 38437110, 38437120, 38437000, 44411200, 42943200, 42943000, 39141300, 33141300, 33141510, 33141580, 38434510, 38510000, 30211300, 33610000, 30211300, 32552320, 48219600, 32344260, 38512200, 38950000, 38951000, 38432000.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Aberystwyth University

c/o Finance Office, Student Welcome Centre, Penglais Campus

Aberystwyth

SY23 3FB

UK

Contact person: Lee Pereira

Telephone: +44 1970628716

E-mail: lep27@aber.ac.uk

NUTS: UKL1

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.aber.ac.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1009

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/home.html


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html


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 of Vet Equipment to Aberystwyth University

Reference number: AU/2019/267/VetEquip

II.1.2) Main CPV code

38000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Aberystwyth University is in the process of establishing state of the art veterinary research laboratories that will contribute to the fight against bovine tuberculosis (BTB). These laboratories will assist Welsh Government in their aim to eradicate BTB; BTB is the most pressing animal health issue for Wales today. By providing infrastructure and the expertise, these laboratories will contribute to the strategic preparedness of Wales to fight future disease incursion. These laboratories form part of the investment in capacity on BTB research and follow on from the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for BTB Research in Wales, Vet-Hub 1, the Wales Veterinary Centre, KESS Scholarships and the School of Veterinary Sciences at Aberystwyth University.

Capitalization on these investments requires equipping sate of the art laboratories that will enable the study of the bovine immune response to mycobacteria; these studies will provide the basis from which novel tools for the tackling of BTB will emerge. The studies to be undertaken in these laboratories will aim to gain a greater understanding of the bovine immune response to mycobacteria at the molecular, cellular, tissue and farm levels. Accordingly, the equipment required for these laboratories will fulfil the characteristics briefly described in each tender lot and it is divided into small scale equipment and large scale equipment.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1 604 440.00  GBP

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

Lot 1 -20oC freezers and fridges

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

39711124

39711120

39711110

39711100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Ser Cymru labs at Aberystwyth University need to have the capability to reliably store samples and reagents, including RNA, DNA, whole blood, blood fractions, assay plates, antigens and reagents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 10 000.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2: -80oC freezers and associated racking.

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

39711100

39711120

39711124

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Ser Cymru labs need to have the capability to reliably store samples and reagents, including RNA, DNA, whole blood, blood fractions, assay plates, antigens and reagents etc at -80oC.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 44 320.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3: Centrifuges

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

42931000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Ser Cymru labs at Aberystwyth University need to have the capability to centrifuge a wide variety of samples in a wide variety of containers at a variety of speeds and temperatures, including samples of RNA, DNA, whole blood, blood fractions, assay plates etc. This requires centrifuges to operate in a temperature range from 0oC to 30oC:

Centrifuges. 4 x Bench top Refrigerated Macrofuges, 3 x Bench top refrigerated centrifuges, 1 x Bench top non-refrigerated centrifuge

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 78 360.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4: CO2 incubators

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33152000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Ser Cymru labs at Aberystwyth University need to have the capability to incubate samples and reactions at variable temperatures and conditions. The incubators will be required to operate at a temperature range from 20oC to 60oC and have a CO2 supply of 5%

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 16 500.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Lot 5: Floor Standing Shaking Incubator, Floor Standing Non-Shaking Incubator

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33152000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Ser Cymru labs at Aberystwyth University need to have the capability to incubate samples and reactions at variable temperatures and conditions. This will involve the use of a variety of containers ie plates, tubes and bottles. The incubators will be required to operate at a temperature range from 20oC to 60oC.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 54 000.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6: Microscopes

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

38510000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Ser Cymru labs at Aberystwyth University need to have the capability to count cells and to observe cells for culture. The below range of microscopes will provide the capabilities required.

2 x Inverted microscopes, 2 x upright light (Binocular) microscopes, 1 x Stereo microscope

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 50 500.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Lot 7: Pipettes

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

38437100

38437110

38437120

38437000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Ser Cymru labs at Aberystwyth University need to have the capability to pipette a wide variety of samples across a wide variety of volumes. Protocols will call for the need to use single channel, 8 and 12 channel pipettes and to be used for a variety of samples, including samples of RNA, DNA, whole blood, blood fractions and using a variety of containers ranging from 50ml Falcon tubes to 96 and 384 well assay plates.

Pipettes, stands and tips. 3 x sets of 5 adjustable pipettes + stand + tips, 3 x sets of 4 8 channel pipettes + stand + tips, 3 x sets of 4 12 channel pipettes + stands + tips

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 26 400.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Lot 8: Water baths, Sonication Bath and Balances

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44411200

42943200

42943000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Ser Cymru labs at Aberystwyth University need to have the capability to accurately weigh samples and reagents for use in routine methods and protocols. The labs also require water baths for short term warming and for longer term incubation. A sonication bath is also required for cell disruption.

Balance. 2 x Analytical Balances, 2 x Water baths, 1 x Sonication bath

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 10 600.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Lot 9: Class II Safety Cabinets

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

39141300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Ser Cymru Team at Aberystwyth University are in the process of setting up a Class II laboratory and a Tissue Culture laboratory and therefore invite bids for the provision of 4 Class II Cabinets for the culture of cells.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 40 000.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Lot 10: Cell Sorter

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33141300

33141510

33141580

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Aberystwyth is in the process of setting up world-class laboratories for the study of host-pathogen interactions in species of veterinary interest. Study of host-pathogen interactions requires the elucidation of the response of the host to the pathogen, which can be evaluated evaluating the response of predefined cell populations against a pathogen. We are seeking to source a cell sorter that allows the sorting of peripheral blood cells and those found in tissues.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 363 755.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Lot 11: Cytometer

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

38434510

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Aberystwyth is in the processing of setting up world-class laboratories for the study of host-pathogen interactions in species of veterinary interest. Study of host-pathogen interactions requires the elucidation of the host cells participating in the response to the host. Cell cytometry is one of the tools used to determine which cells are responding to different pathogens under different conditions. To that aim, the University is inviting tenders for the provision of a high quality and high specification cell cytometer in order to analyse particularly rare populations that may play an important role in the host’s response to different pathogens and/or vaccines.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 317 726.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Lot 12: Microscope

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

38510000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Aberystwyth is in the process of setting up world-class laboratories for the study of host-pathogen interactions in species of veterinary interest. Study of host-pathogen interactions requires the elucidation of the components engaged at the site of infection. This would involve evaluation of the cells at the site of infection as well as the pathogen and the products secreted by both the host and the pathogen. Therefore, we are seeking to acquire a high end microscope which will permit the evaluation of histological slides that have been stained with H&E (bright field) or that have been fluorescently labelled (fluorescence field) for evaluation of the presence of specific molecular components, either through the use of antibodies or nucleic acid probes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 269 411.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Lot 13: Metabolomics Platform

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

30211300

33610000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Aberystwyth University are currently developing world-class, state-of-the-art laboratory spaces to investigate host-pathogen interactions, particularly in response to pathogens of veterinary and zoonotic interest. Increasingly, the study of host-pathogen interactions also examines the role of cellular metabolism (of host or pathogen) in driving and shaping ongoing immune responses. As such, Aberystwyth University is inviting tenders to procure a small footprint platform with the ability to measure cellular metabolism such as mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 188 777.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

Lot 14: Multiplex Platform

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

30211300

32552320

48219600

32344260

38512200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Aberystwyth is in the process of setting up world-class laboratories for the study of host-pathogen interactions in species of veterinary interest. Study of host-pathogen interactions requires the elucidation of the components released by the host’s cells and the pathogen following interactions with each other. Therefore, evaluation of the secretion of molecular messengers by host or pathogen cells is one of the tools we will use to determine the nature of the response of the host to different pathogens under different conditions. Accordingly, the University is seeking to source a multiplexing instrument capable of analysing up to a 100 different molecules in a single sample in a high through put manner with automated calibration and validation capabilities.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 65 632.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

Lot 15: RT-PCR

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

38950000

38951000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Aberystwyth is in the process of setting up world-class laboratories for the study of host-pathogen interactions in species of veterinary interest. Study of host-pathogen interactions requires the elucidation of the response of the host to the pathogen, which can be evaluated in terms of transcription of specific genes; similarly, the response of the pathogen to the host could be assessed by evaluation of the transcription of selected genes. Accordingly, the University is seeking to acquire a Real-time PCR system.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirements / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 24 157.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 16

II.2.1) Title

Lot 16: Single Cell Analysis System

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

38432000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL1


Main site or place of performance:

Aberystwyth University

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Aberystwyth is in the process of setting up world-class laboratories for the study of host-pathogen interactions in species of veterinary interest. Study of host-pathogen interactions requires the elucidation of the response of the host to the pathogens. Once the host mounts an immune response to the pathogen, it is not expected that all the cells within a population will contribute to the same extent to the response. Therefore, there is a need to study the immune response of the host’s individual cells, within a population, to the pathogen at the transcription level. Therefore, the University is seeking to source a platform that will permit the isolation of single cells within a predefined cell population. The transcriptome of individual cells from a pre-defined population will then be evaluated using pre-defined gene probes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: technical requirement / Weighting: 60%

Quality criterion: warranty and service / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion: price / Weighting: 20%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 70 980.00  GBP

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: Yes

Description of options:

In the event that the preferred bidder for each lot (as a result of combined price and technical scoring) has tendered a price below our budget then the University reserves the right (which may or may not be exercised at its discretion) to acquire additional supplies from the preferred bidder at the time of ordering e.g. additional start up consumables and the like.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

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

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Proforma/Advance Payment Terms required – please see tender documents for further details.

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: 18/05/2020

Local time: 10:00

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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 18/05/2020

Local time: 12:00

Place:

Procurement Office

Aberystwyth University

Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:

A minimum of two members of the Procurement Department

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=101350

(WA Ref:101350)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

Telephone: +44 2079477501

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

16/04/2020

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
38432000 Analysis apparatus Detection and analysis apparatus
33141580 Animal blood Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
44411200 Baths Sanitary ware
33141510 Blood products Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
39141300 Cabinets Kitchen furniture and equipment
42931000 Centrifuges Centrifuges, calendering or vending machines
30211300 Computer platforms Mainframe computer
38434510 Cytometers Analysers
39711120 Freezers Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs
33152000 Incubators Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices
39711124 Industrial freezers Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs
38437000 Laboratory pipettes and accessories Detection and analysis apparatus
38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Technology and Equipment
33610000 Medicinal products for the alimentary tract and metabolism Pharmaceutical products
38510000 Microscopes Checking and testing apparatus
38512200 Molecular microscopes Ion and molecular microscopes
48219600 Multiplexer software package Miscellaneous networking software package
32552320 Multiplexers Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy
38437120 Pipette stands Laboratory pipettes and accessories
38437110 Pipette tips Laboratory pipettes and accessories
38437100 Pipettes Laboratory pipettes and accessories
38950000 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
32344260 Radio and multiplex equipment Reception apparatus for radiotelephony or radiotelegraphy
38951000 Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
39711110 Refrigerator-freezers Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs
39711100 Refrigerators and freezers Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs
42943000 Thermostatic baths and accessories Machinery for the heat treatment of materials
42943200 Ultrasonic baths Thermostatic baths and accessories
33141300 Venepuncture, blood sampling devices Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

Delivery locations

ID Description
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
20 April 2020
Deadline date:
25 May 2020 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
Aberystwyth University
Publication date:
18 May 2020
Notice type:
14 Corrigendum
Authority name:
Aberystwyth University

About the buyer

Main contact:
lep27@aber.ac.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
14/05/2020 10:31
Notice date(s) changed
IV.2.2) Time limit
Old date: 18/05/2020 10:00
New date: 25/05/2020 10:00

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Old date: 18/05/2020 12:00
New date: 25/05/2020 12:00

he University has received a request to consider extending the tender closing date in light of the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus Pandemic and the associated pressures on bidding organisations.

Our view is that a reasonable and considerate contracting authority acting in a proportionate and responsible manner should sympathetically consider such a request and wherever practicable take its decisions in light of the pressures impacting on all prospective bidders at this difficult time.

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