Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
UK
Contact person: Alex Carter
Telephone: +44 1484256515
E-mail: a.j.carter2@hud.ac.uk
NUTS: UKE
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.hud.ac.uk
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Research-and-experimental-development-services./2868D85K84
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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
Production of Metasurfaces
Reference number: HUD-CE-022
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Huddersfield intends to appoint a supplier to provide metasurfaces for an extended period of time.
These metasurfaces will be designed to act as optical components in a variety of optical metrology instruments that are currently under development. The different nanostructures to be formed on the surface allow the phase delay light experiences to be varied, allowing a flat optic with a thickness of the order of the wavelength of light to be created. These elements are designed to function using optical wavelengths of light, somewhere in the region of 660 nm. These elements will be used to reshape wavefront, divide light into its different wavelengths and manipulate its polarisation.
The University requires a supplier to manufacture, deliver and acceptance test the metasurfaces.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
210 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE
Main site or place of performance:
YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Huddersfield intends to appoint a supplier to provide metasurfaces as per the specification, for an extended period of time.
These metasurfaces will be designed to act as optical components in a variety of optical metrology instruments that are currently under development. The different nanostructures to be formed on the surface allow the phase delay light experiences to be varied, allowing a flat optic with a thickness of the order of the wavelength of light to be created. These elements are designed to function using optical wavelengths of light, somewhere in the region of 660 nm. These elements will be used to reshape wavefront, divide light into its different wavelengths and manipulate its polarisation.
The University requires a supplier to manufacture, deliver and acceptance test the metasurfaces.
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: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract period for this agreement is initially 2 and a half years, plus the option to extend it for a further 5 12-month periods, subject to continued demand, satisfactory performance, and pricing. Meaning the contract length is up to a maximum of 7 and a half years.
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:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
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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.1.5) Information about reserved contracts
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
- Accelerated procedure
Justification:
Procurement timescale 31 days
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:
13/09/2023
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
13/09/2023
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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GO Reference: GO-2023814-PRO-23643881
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
UK
Telephone: +44 148425651
E-mail: procurement@hud.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/08/2023