Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University of St Andrews
Walter Bower House, Eden Campus
Guardbridge
KY16 0US
UK
Contact person: Adrian Wood
Telephone: +44 1334462523
E-mail: procurement@st-andrews.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM72
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
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
School of Chemistry: Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Reference number: CHM/051124/BB/SL
II.1.2) Main CPV code
38433000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Lot 1: Q-band pulse EPR spectrometer
Lot 2: Q-band pulse EPR resonator with high concentration sensitivity
Lot 3: Q-band pulse EPR resonator with high absolute sensitivity
Lot 4: Q-band pulse microwave amplifier
Lot 5: Radiofrequency amplifier
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
441 165.40
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Q-Band Pulse EPR Spectrometer
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38433000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
UK - St Andrews
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Q-Band Pulse EPR Spectrometer
- An existing Bruker E580 X-band (~9.5 GHz) pulse EPR spectrometer operating with a Bruker ER 073 electromagnet, and a Cryogenics Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat is to be replaced, extended or upgraded to Q-band (~34 GHz).
- The current 3.6 kW magnet power supply will need to be exchanged with a 12 kW power supply (Bruker ER 83 CS) available in the laboratory.
- The current capability of generating arbitrary waveforms is to be retained.
-The current capability of ENDOR (electron nuclear double resonance) is to be retained.
- A data acquisition workstation and software licence are to be provided (Bruker Xepr license could be exchanged).
-Pulse programming allowing standard experiments and usual phase cycles (4-pulse DEER, 5-pulse RIDME, 6 Pulse DQC, 2 and 3-pulse ESEEM, HYSCORE, Mims- and Davies-ENDOR etc.).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
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:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Q-Band Pulse EPR Resonator with High Concentration Sensitivity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38433000
38400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
UK-St Andrews
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
- Q-band resonator with large sample access for high concentration sensitivity.
- Operating temperatures from 1.8 K to 300 K.
- Compatible with Cryogenics Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat.
- Connected via WR-28 waveguides.
- Cold sample loading system.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
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:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Q-Band Pulse EPR Resonator with High Absolute Sensitivity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
UK- St Andrews
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
- Q-band resonator with small sample access for high absolute sensitivity.
- Operating temperatures from 1.8 K to 300 K.
- Compatible with Cryogenics Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat.
- Connected via WR-28 waveguides.
- Cold sample loading system.
- Typical B1 conversion factor at low Q.
- Sample access size: diameter and active length.
- Bandwidth at low Q.
- Optical access.
- Short ring down time with low Q and high-power pulses.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
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:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Q-Band Pulse Microwave Amplifier
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32343000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
UK-St Andrews
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
- Q-band microwave amplifier for pulse operation.
- At least 40 W peak power (46 dB gain from 1 dBm).
- Frequency of operation.
- Peak power.
- Typical gain.
- Input and output connectors.
- Pulse rise and fall times.
- Maximum gate length and duty cycle.
- Enclosure and power supply.
- WR-28 output connection.
- 100 W or more output peak power.
- noise blanking.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
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:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Radiofrequency Amplifier
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32343100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
UK-St Andrews
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
- 10 kHz – 100 MHz output.
- Peak power.
- Gain.
- Duty cycle.
- Input and output connectors.
- Enclosure and power supply.
- 150 W or more output peak power.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
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:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted
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:
2024/S 000-035746
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Q-Band Pulse EPR Spectrometer
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
spinflex instruments ltd
Tzahal 99 Ashkelon, israel
Ashkelon
7859323
IL
Telephone: +972 504954284
NUTS: IL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 402 400.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Q-Band Pulse EPR Resonator with High Concentration Sensitivity
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
spinflex instruments ltd
Tzahal 99 Ashkelon, israel
Ashkelon
7859323
IL
Telephone: +972 504954284
NUTS: IL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 402 400.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Q-Band Pulse EPR Resonator with High Absolute Sensitivity
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bruker UK
Banner Lane
Coventry
CV4 9GH
UK
Telephone: +44 07900053596
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 38 765.40
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Q-Band Pulse Microwave Amplifier
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
spinflex instruments ltd
Tzahal 99 Ashkelon, israel
Ashkelon
7859323
IL
Telephone: +972 504954284
NUTS: IL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 402 400.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Radiofrequency Amplifier
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
spinflex instruments ltd
Tzahal 99 Ashkelon, israel
Ashkelon
7859323
IL
Telephone: +972 504954284
NUTS: IL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 402 400.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted
(SC Ref:796809)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Dundee Sheriff Court
6 West Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 9AD
UK
Telephone: +44 1382229961
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The University of St Andrews will incorporate a minimum of 10 calendar day standstill period at the point of information on the award of the contract being communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into. Applicants have 2 working days from the notification of the award decision to request additional debriefing and that information has to be provided a minimum of 3 working days before the expiry of the standstill period. Such additional information should be requested from The University of St Andrews.
If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2012 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rule to take action in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session.
The anticipated review body in such cases would be:
Dundee Sheriff Court
6 West Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 9AD
Telephone: +44 1382 229 961
Anyone bringing court proceedings against the University of St Andrews must inform the University of St Andrews in advance of the alleged breach and its intention to bring proceedings. Any such action must be brought within 15 days of the date on which a decision is sent to them or published to challenge that decision.
Proceedings seeking an ineffectiveness order must be brought within 30 days of the publication of the contract award notice in the OJEU, or 30 days from the date of a decision letter to all tenderers concerned, and any candidates concerned, containing a summary of the reason for the recipient being unsuccessful, otherwise 6 months from the date of entering into the contract or concluding the framework agreement.
Where a contract has not been entered into the Court may, by interim order, suspend the procurement procedure. The court may also set aside a decision or actions taken by the University or order it to amend and document; and/or award damages. However, by express requirement the court may decide not to grant an interim order when the negative consequences of such an order are likely to outweigh the benefits, having regard to a number of considerations.
If the contract has been entered into the Court may, depending on the nature of the breach: make an ineffectiveness order; impose a financial penalty; shorten the duration of the contract; make any other order considered appropriate to address the consequences of ineffectiveness or shortening the duration or the contract; award damages.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/04/2025