Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
MHRA
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
UK
Contact person: allen chan
Telephone: +44 7884114995
E-mail: allen.chan@mhra.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
High speed & ultra Centrifuges, rotors and services
Reference number: c227271
II.1.2) Main CPV code
42931000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The MHRA science labs located at the South Mimms site and the organisation have numerous floor standing Ultracentrifuges and high speed centrifuges from a single manufacturer across the site. The Ultracentrifuges are used flexibly for a range of laboratory techniques including the purification of viruses, or the extraction of viral/bacterial nucleic acid. Around half of the ultracentrifuges are used in high containment areas.<br/><br/>The various rotors used are compatible across the range of centrifuges and it is required that there shall be no loss of service as and when new centrifuges are installed.<br/><br/>The restricted tender shall consist of 3 lots as described below.<br/>i) Supply, install and provide training for floor standing laboratory centrifuges from the same manufacturer, upto ultra performance speeds. <br/>ii) During the transition phase to provide own rotors and Beckman Coulter rotors (or compatible equivalents), that are necessary to allow MHRA to continue to operate efficiently.<br/>iii) Provide ongoing maintenance, calibration and certification services for MHRA’s entire fleet of centrifuges.<br/><br/>Tenderers who have the capability are invited to Express their Interest in the first instance by registering and replying to this PIN.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
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: Lot 1, 2 & 3
II.2.1) Title
1. Qualification Envelope
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42931000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI31
Main site or place of performance:
South Mimms, Herts
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A restricted lotted tender to select the following:<br/>i) Supply and install floor standing laboratory centrifuges from the same manufacturer, upto ultra performance speeds. <br/>ii) During the transition phase to provide own rotors and Beckman Coulter rotors (or compatible equivalents), that are necessary to allow MHRA to continue to operate efficiently.<br/>iii) Provide ongoing maintenance, calibration and certification services for MHRA’s entire fleet of centrifuges.
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:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 optional extensions of an additional 36 months and 24 months respectively. so 60+36+24 months
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: 1
II.2.1) Title
5. Lot 1 Centrifuges
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42931000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI31
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and install floor standing laboratory centrifuges from the same manufacturer, upto ultra performance speeds.
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:
750 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 optional extensions of an additional 36 months and 24 months respectively. so 60+36+24 months
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
6. Lot 2 Rotors
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42931000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI31
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
During the transition phase, Supplier to provide own rotors and Beckman Coulter rotors (or compatible equivalents), that will allow MHRA to continue to operate efficiently.
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:
250 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 optional extensions of an additional 36 months and 24 months respectively. so 60+36+24 months
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
7: Lot 3 Maintenance Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42931000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI31
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide ongoing maintenance, calibration and certification services for MHRA’s entire fleet of centrifuges.
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:
500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 optional extensions of an additional 36 months and 24 months respectively. so 60+36+24 months
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Expression of Interest is invited from Tenderers who have any of the following capabilities:<br/><br/>Tenderers MUST be able to supply, install and train staff on their floor standing laboratory centrifuge models.<br/><br/>Tenderers MUST be able to provide their own rotors, and replace existing Beckman Coulter rotors (or provide compatible equivalents), until the decision to replace the centrifuge has been taken.<br/><br/>Tenderers MUST be able provide ongoing support (including preventative maintenance and recalibration services) the existing Beckman Coulter centrifuges and during subsequent transition to the new centrifuges.<br/><br/>Tenderers who do not have any of these capabilities above are advised not send in their EOI as they shall be disqualified during the pre-qualification stage.
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
Restricted 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 expressions of interest
Date:
23/09/2024
Local time: 15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
13/11/2024
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/08/2024